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Michael Le Pard (“Mr. Totalmotorcycle”) is the Founder of Total Motorcycle, the world’s largest motorcycle information site, trusted by over 430 million riders since 1999. With over 34 years of experience in motorcycles, gear and rider culture, he has built a global community dedicated to empowering and inspiring motorcyclists. Total Motorcycle remains his passion project. Combining expert research, hands‑on knowledge and a commitment to helping riders make informed decisions about bikes, gear and safety worldwide.

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American Flat Track makes its long-awaited return to the Keystone State for the Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile presented by Appalachian Harley-Davidson

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 6, 2017) – Following a near quarter-century absence, American Flat Track returns to Mechanicsburg, Pa. for the Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile presented by Appalachian Harley-Davidson on Saturday, September 9. It not […]

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SUZUKI BACK IN EUROPE FOR THE PENULTIMATE MXGP OF THE YEAR

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 6. After jetting back quickly from America, the Belgium-based Suzuki World MXGP team will head just over the border to the Netherlands and the road-racing circuit of Assen, which […]

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Vinales Set To Start Solo Performance at the San Marino Grand Prix

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

A somewhat incomplete Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team returns to Italy for the Gran Premio Tribul Mastercard di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini this week, with Maverick Viñales as the team’s sole representative following […]

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HIGH HOPES FOR IANNONE AND RINS IN THE MISANO GRAND PRIX

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 6. It is the 13th race of the season and Team SUZUKI ECSTAR return to Italy for the Grand Prix of Misano and the Rimini Riviera. The lovely and […]

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MV AGUSTA and LEWIS HAMILTON SIGN A NEW PARTNERSHIP

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Varese, 6th September 2017 – After the great success obtained with the Dragster RR LH, which sold out in a few hours from its launch, MV Agusta and Lewis Hamilton have partnered together on yet […]

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Ray Price Harley-Davidson Partners With Bedlam Vodka

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle industry leader Ray Price Harley-Davidson has partnered with North Carolina based Graybeard Distillery, makers of award winning and industry disrupting Bedlam Vodka, to build the Bedlam Vodka custom motorcycle. The Bedlam Bike will be […]

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Febvre, Van Horebeek & Simpson Ready for Action in Assen

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s duo of Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek will be wrapping up the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship over the next two-weeks. This weekend – September 9th & 10th – […]

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Galang Hendra Set for WorldSSP300 Wildcard in Portimao

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe and Pirelli are pleased to announce that Galang Hendra Pratama will feature as a wildcard alongside the six Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge riders at round seven of the 2017 FIM World […]

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SUZUKI GIXXER CUP HOSTS RED BULL ROOKIES FINALE

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 5. Suzuki Motorcycle India and JK Tyre Motorsport showcased some brilliant racing at Kari Motor Speedway for the third round of the JK Tyre presents Suzuki Gixxer Cup and […]

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Valentino Rossi to Miss the Misano Grand Prix

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team’s Valentino Rossi will be unable to take part in the Gran Premio Tribul Mastercard di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, this weekend. The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team regrets to […]

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Takahashi to race with the Red Bull Honda World Superbike team at Portimão and Jerez

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike team is pleased to announce that 27-year-old Japanese rider Takumi Takahashi will be racing alongside full-time rider Stefan Bradl in the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship at the Portimão […]

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CAREER BEST 2ND FOR LAWRENCE AS SEEWER 4TH IN USA

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 4. Hunter Lawrence – 3-2 for 2nd Jeremy Seewer – 9-3 for 4th Hunter Lawrence had the best moto finish of his career, getting second place in the second […]

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JASIKONIS DISLOCATES HIP IN AMERICA AS STRIJBOS POSTS BEST MOTO FINISH

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 4. Kevin Strijbos – 33-5 for 12th Arminas Jasikonis – 34-DNS for 36th Justin Barcia (JGR/ Autotrader) – 13-15 for 14th Sad news for Suzuki World MXGP rider Arminas Jasikonis […]

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Jared Mees Upsets Bryan Smith at the Harley-Davidson Springfield Mile II

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 3, 2017) – Jared Mees continued his march toward the 2017 AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines crown in Sunday’s epic Harley-Davidson Springfield Mile II. It was win that may go […]

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THOMAS COVINGTON FINISHES THIRD OVERALL AT MXGP OF USA

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Making the most of a tough round 17 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Thomas Covington secured third overall in the MX2 class at his home MXGP of USA. […]

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