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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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Pablo Quintanilla Secures Runner-Up Result On Stage Three Of Desafio Ruta 40

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a great day aboard the FR 450 Rally machine, Pablo Quintanilla has claimed a solid runner-up result on stage three of the Desafio Ruta 40 rally in Argentina. Two stages before the finish of […]

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De Soultrait Remains Third Overall With Two Stages To Go At Desafio Ruta 40

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Continuing his solid run of form in Argentina, Xavier de Soultrait secured a sixth-place result on a tough stage three of the Desafio Ruta 40 rally. Remaining third in the provisional overall standings, the Yamalube […]

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YART Remain the Same for 2017/2018 EWC Title Challenge

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to confirm the rider lineup for the YART Yamaha Official EWC Team ahead of the opening round of the 2017/2018 FIM Endurance World Championship at the Bol D’or on the […]

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Consistency Key for Reigning EWC Champions GMT94

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to confirm the rider lineup for the GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC Team ahead of the opening round of the 2017/2018 FIM Endurance World Championship at the Bol D’or on the […]

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Honda Endurance Racing reveals new rider line up for the 2017 Bol d’Or

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda Endurance Racing is ready for the beginning of the FIM Endurance World Championship season, which kicks off with the Bol d’Or (15-17 September). For the prestigious 24-hour endurance race the team will feature a […]

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Esurance Uses Predictive Analytics and Aerial Images for Hurricane Harvey Victims

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Catastrophe response team mobilized and helping customers quickly settle claims and issue reimbursements PR Newswire SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2017 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Esurance is using smart technology, such as predictive […]

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2017 Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 1-2 at Pittsburgh SBK

Aug 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 29. Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Roger Hayden broke through to score his second victory of the season in the MotoAmerica second Superbike race in the inaugural series event at […]

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Yamaha De Soultrait Third Overall After Stage Two Of The Desafio Ruta 40

Aug 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Making light work of a demanding day of rally racing in Argentina, Xavier de Soultrait secured third on stage two of the Desafio Ruta 40 rally. Moving up to third in the event’s overall standings, […]

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Pablo Quintanilla Climbs To Fourth Overall After Stage Two Of The Desafio Ruta 40

Aug 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Continuing to battle to defend his FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship title, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla has moved up to fourth overall after a challenging stage two at the 2017 Desafio […]

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Pure&Crafted Festival presented by BMW Motorrad lures 10,000 enthusiastic festival-goers

Aug 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pure&Crafted Festival’s third edition went out with a bang under yesterday’s starry late summer night sky. On the grounds of the Altes Kraftwerk Rummelsburg in Berlin, the festival appealed to its audience with a […]

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Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Triumph Motorcycle Lineup

Aug 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Lighter, faster and more agile than ever before, the new 2018 Triumph Motorcycle lineup is sure to win over riders. Check out the redesigned Street Triple S, R and R Low and RS models as […]

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Dominance in Horiče: double top-six lockout for the BMW racers

Aug 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW S 1000 RR racers reigned on the Horiče street circuit in the Czech Republic; at the penultimate round of the 2017 International Road Racing Championship (IRRC), they celebrated a double top-six lockout. […]

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A Clever Rins Takes 9th Place In British GP Race, Iannone Crashed Out

Aug 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – Aug 27. Alex Rins: 9th – +15.661s Andrea Iannone: DNF A positive Sunday saw both of Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s riders improve their performances, enough for Alex Rins to finish the […]

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Movistar Yamaha Delight with Stunning Double Podium in Silverstone

Aug 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Today’s Octo British Grand Prix brought lots of thrills for the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team, including a double podium as the end result. Maverick Viñales perfectly managed his rear tyre life to challenge for the […]

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De Soultrait Sixth On A Challenging Stage One Of The Desafio Ruta 40

Aug 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Putting in a mistake-free performance today in Argentina, Xavier de Soultrait reached the finish of a demanding stage one at the Desafio Ruta 40 rally claiming a solid sixth place result. Continuing his strong run […]

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