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About Michael Le Pard
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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CHRISTOPHE CHARLIER HELPS TEAM FRANCE SECURE 2017 ISDE VICTORY

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Following a solid, week-long outing at the 92nd edition of the International Six Days Enduro in Brive, France, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team riders Christophe Charlier and Ryan Sipes spearheaded Husqvarna Motorcycles’ efforts at […]
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Yamaha’s Loïc Larrieu Claims Outright Victory At ISDE 2017

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Enjoying a highly successful week of racing, Loïc Larrieu has secured overall individual victory at the 92nd running of the International Six Days Enduro, in Brive, France. The WR450F mounted rider also helped Team France […]
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Season Ending Injury for Benoit Paturel

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Kemea Yamaha Official MX2’s Benoit Paturel will miss the remainder of the FIM MX2 World Championship season following an accident while training. Benoit Paturel crashed on Wednesday 30th of September while training at Villars-sous-Ecot, the […]
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De Soultrait And Yamaha Secure Podium Result At Desafio Ruta 40

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Bringing the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s participation in the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship to a highly positive end, Xavier de Soultrait has secured third overall at the Desafio […]
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Narrowly Escaping Hurricane Irma #LastPlaneOutofCuba

Sep 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The Incredible Last Chapter of our Escape from Cuba. They say a photo is worth a 1000 words, and I think this unbelievable photo from my passenger seat aboard Sunwing flight WG200D says it all. […]
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Going on Vacation. Total Motorcycle updates will re-resume on Sept 15th

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Many readers do not know that Total Motorcycle is run by just one person, myself, and a handful of great volunteers in our forums. As I run the site myself outside of the forums and […]
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Pablo Quintanilla Earns Top Six Result On Stage Four Of The Desafio Ruta 40

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Successfully completing a tough stage four at this year’s Desafio Ruta 40 in sixth place, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has moved one step closer to securing a strong fourth place overall result […]
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The American Flat Track battle resumes this Labor Day weekend with the Harley-Davidson Springfield Mile II and Springfield ST

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 29, 2017) – This weekend, American Flat Track heads to the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., for the Labor Day weekend edition of the legendary Springfield Mile. It’s twice the […]
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Van Beveren Claims Third On Penultimate Stage Of Desafio Ruta 40 Rally

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Cold, demanding and run on the sandy tracks of northern Argentina, stage four of the Desafio Ruta 40 offered a perfect chance for Adrien Van Beveren to demonstrate his speed in long and exhausting rally […]
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Suzuki Motocross Teams Fly Stateside For New USGP

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – August 30. After a couple of changes in venue, the Suzuki riders are all excited to head to America and take on the challenges of the WW Motocross Park, near […]
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Cool Wall Bikes #332-341: 2018 9 Bike Super Cruiser Comparison

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Vote and Discuss on this 2 week 2018 Super Cruiser Comparison. Nine Cruisers, One Winner! You Decide. Vote Now. NINE CRUISERS. ONE WINNER. 2018 SUPER CRUISER COMPARISON by TOTAL MOTORCYCLE I want to thank Harley-Davidson […]
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2017 Moto Guzzi MGX 21 Flying Fortress Reviewed: What The Media Says

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress: This ain’t your Granddaddy’s bagger! The 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX 21 Flying Fortress takes that storied brand, which has been in continuous production since 1921 into full-throated adoption of high-tech […]
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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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