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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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SIXTH FOR STRIJBOS IN FRENCH SEASON FINALE

Sep 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 17. Kevin Strijbos – 6-8 for 6th Kevin Strijbos put in two solid motos at a treacherous Villars-sous-Ecot track that had been drenched by rain throughout this weekend. The […]

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Spectacular podium finish for Honda Endurance Racing at the Bol d’Or

Sep 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda Endurance Racing is celebrating this evening after completing the Bol d’Or on the podium in third place. Kicking off the 2017/2018 FIM Endurance World Championship in spectacular style Honda and its riders Gregory LeBlanc, […]

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Mahias Storms to Podium in WorldSSP at Portimao

Sep 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias was involved in an exhilarating race-long duel with championship rival Kenan Sofuoglu during Sunday at Portimao for round nine of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. The French […]

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Van Beveren & Yamaha Claim Highly Positive Runner-Up Result At Baja Inka

Sep 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Taking their battle for the coveted overall victory at the Baja Inka 2017 to the line the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team saw Adrien Van Beveren secure a very close runner-up result, finishing just 20 seconds behind […]

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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and Movember team up to tackle men’s health issues

Sep 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

MOTORCYCLE RIDERS IN TORONTO, HAMILTON, MONTREAL AND OTHER CANADIAN CITIES WILL SADDLE UP AND RIDE TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH AND MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2017 /CNW/ […]

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KRAWIEC WINS ALL-HARLEY STREET ROD NHRA FINAL AT CHARLOTTE

Sep 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Krawiec Takes Points Lead after Finals Face-Off with Teammate Hines CONCORD, N.C. (September 17, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec leads the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs after […]

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GMT94 Yamaha Kick-off New Season with Stunning Bol d’Or Victory

Sep 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC Team has made the best possible start to the 17/18 Endurance World Championship season, taking a determined victory in the first round today, the 81st Bol dOr at the Circuit […]

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Four Yamahas Inside the Top-Ten at the 2017 MXGP Grand Finale

Sep 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The nineteenth and final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship – the MXGP of Pays de Montbéliard – put a special end to a challenging season for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre […]

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Magic Michael takes Maiden Yamaha Podium in Race 2 at Portimao

Sep 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Michael van der Mark stormed to his first podium for Yamaha in sensational fashion at Portimao on Sunday, round ten of the 2017 Superbike World Championship. The Dutch rider started […]

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THOMAS COVINGTON WINS MXGP FINALE IN FRANCE

Sep 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Successfully battling through the extremely muddy conditions at the Villars-sous-Écot circuit, Thomas Covington has rounded out the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship by claiming the overall MX2 class victory at the final round of the […]

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Takahashi wraps up WorldSBK debut with top-10 finish as injury sidelines Bradl

Sep 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has secured a top-10 finish today at Portimão’s Autodromo do Algarve courtesy of Takumi Takahashi, who wraps up his World Superbike debut in style after scoring his first […]

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Yamaha In Contention For Overall Victory After Stage Three Of The Baja Inka Rally

Sep 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team put in another strong performance on Saturday during the third and penultimate stage of the 2017 Baja Inka Rally. Two of the team’s riders, Franco Caimi and Xavier de Soultrait, […]

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LAWRENCE WINS QUALIFICATION RACE AT VILLARS-SOUS-ECOT

Sep 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 16. Kevin Strijbos – 5th MXGP Hunter Lawrence –1st MX2 Jeremy Seewer – 8th MX2 Zach Pichon – 14th MX2 Hunter Lawrence took his maiden qualification win for the […]

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Mahias Secures Front Row Start for Portimao Showdown

Sep 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias secured his fourth front row start of the season on Saturday at Portimao, round nine of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. The championship leader qualified in second […]

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BENNETTS SUZUKI GSX-R1000 WINS 1ST OULTON SUPERSTOCK

Sep 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 16. Richard Cooper closed-in on the National Superstock 1000 Championship lead today, taking victory onboard his Bennetts Suzuki GSX-R1000 in the first of two races at Oulton Park and […]

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