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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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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Boost Confidence in Brno Test

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales successfully rounded up a long weekend at the Automotodrom Brno today. Following yesterday’s Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team riders were back aboard their […]

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Jordan Ashburn has Another Podium Finish in the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Series

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Conditions in the 6th Round of the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series were pretty rough. Saturdays scattered rain showers made for a slick course that riders had difficulties catching traction on. Sunday […]

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American Flat Track racing action at the rally continues with the Harley-Davidson Black Hills Half-Mile

Aug 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 7, 2017) – Just two days removed from the wild race environment provided by a memorable Buffalo Chip TT, the 77th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will again serve as a pitch-perfect […]

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Positive Testing Of Team Suzuki Ecstar In Brno

Aug 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – Aug 7. Andrea Iannone: 9th – 1:56.123 / +0.961 Alex Rins: 14th – 1:56.637 / +1.475 Takuya Tsuda: 18th – 1:59.749 / +4.587 The day of testing in Brno […]

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BMW K 1600 B Bagger Takes Center Stage Prior to Gary Allan Concert At Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Aug 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Country music fans will get an up-close look at the ultimate freedom-seeking tourer when the BMW K 1600 B Bagger rocks the Wolfman Jack stage prior to Tuesday’s Gary Allan concert. Date: Tuesday, […]

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Johnson Puts Factory Harley XG750R On The Podium At The Buffalo Chip TT

Aug 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Huge Sturgis Rally Crowd Cheers Thrilling Race on a Challenging Course STURGIS, S.D. (August 6, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Factory Flat Track Racing Team rider Jake Johnson raced the team’s Harley-Davidson XG750R competition motorcycle to […]

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Gregg Black Joins Suzuki Endurance Racing Team

Aug 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 7. Former Suzuki team rider and double Endurance World Superstock Champion Gregg Black is to join the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team for the new 2017-2018 EWC Championship that […]

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Cooper Wins Superstock & Guintoli 8th In Thruxton BSB

Aug 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 7. Bennetts Suzuki’s Richard Cooper added another win to his season’s tally at Thruxton and the seventh round of the MCE British Superbike championship, while teammate Sylvain Guintoli […]

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Briar Bauman takes second win of the season at the inaugural Buffalo Chip TT presented by Indian Motorcycle

Aug 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

STURGIS, S.D. (August 6, 2017) – The racing at the inaugural Buffalo Chip TT presented by Indian Motorcycle was a wild one, befitting the massive crowd of Sturgis Rally goers who provided a […]

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Strijbos & Jasikonis Display Speed And Commitment In Lommel Sand

Aug 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 6. Kevin Strijbos – 13-11 for 12th Arminas Jasikonis – 11-29 for 16th Kevin Strijbos and Arminas Jasikonis both put in huge amounts of effort as they tried […]

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Top Five Results For Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Riders At Tough MXGP Of Belgium

Aug 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Battling his way through a challenging weekend of racing at the sandy track of Lommel, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Gautier Paulin has wrapped up round 14 of the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship […]

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4Th For Seewer And Suzuki At The MXGP Of Belgium

Aug 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 6. Jeremy Seewer – 3-4 for 4th Hunter Lawrence – 11-10 for 11th Bas Vaessen – 20-DNS for 18th Jeremy Seewer was just outside the podium positions at the […]

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Febvre, Van Horebeek & Tonus Land Inside the Top-Ten in Lommel

Aug 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and teammate Jeremy Van Horebeek were far from flawless at the fourteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The Belgian Grand Prix took place on one […]

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Movistar Yamaha Clinch Third and Fourth in Czech Flag-To-Flag

Aug 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales turned a difficult weekend around with a superb performance today at the Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky, working his way up to third place in a thrilling flag-to-flag […]

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Rins Close To The Top Ten While Iannone Struggles After A Crash

Aug 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – Aug 6. Alex Rins: 11th place – +33.290 Andrea Iannone: 19th place – +1’23.346 There are bittersweet feelings in Team SUZUKI ECSTAR after the Czech Republic GP, where a flag-to-flag […]

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