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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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BMW Motorrad USA Announces Pricing and Product Details for the All-New HP4 Race and C evolution; Option Updates For Select 2018 Models

Aug 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 31, 2017…BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce pricing and product details for the all-new HP4 Race and C evolution, along with option updates for the 2018 S […]

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SUZUKI FIGHTS BACK AT SUZUKA TO TAKE 2ND IN EWC

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 30. Yoshimura Suzuki Motul – 7th. MotoMapSupply Future Access – 9th. Team KAGAYAMA – 17th. SERT – 18th. Yoshimura Suzuki Motul Racing heroically fought back from 67th to seventh […]

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Mixed Suzuka 8 Hours for Honda Endurance Racing

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The 2016-2017 FIM Endurance World Championship was decided today as the Suzuka 8 Hours played host to the grand finale of the series. Competition has been high all weekend with permanent EWC teams looking to […]

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Jared Mees bags another dominant win at the Harley-Davidson Calistoga Half-Mile presented by Cycle Gear

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

CALISTOGA, Calif. (July 30, 2017) – The three-week summer break between American Flat Track rounds did nothing to cool off the red hot Jared Mees as the 2017 AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines […]

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MARTIN DAVALOS HAS LANDMARK DAY AT WASHOUGAL NATIONAL!

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

FIRST 450 CAREER PODIUM FOR DAVALOS, HARD-FOUGHT SECOND OVERALL FOR OSBORNE, WILSON MAINTAINS FOURTH IN 450 CHAMPIONSHIP The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team had a successful day at the ninth round of the […]

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YOSHIMURA SUZUKI MOTUL 2ND in SUZUKA TOP-10 TIME TRIAL

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 29. Yoshimura Suzuki Motul – 2nd. Team KAGAYAMA – 9th. Yoshimura Suzuki Motul will start tomorrow’s Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance World Championship final round in second place following today’s […]

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GRAHAM JARVIS EARNS EMPHATIC VICTORY AT ROMANIACS 2017

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Putting in a dominant race-long performance in the mountains around Sibiu, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Graham Jarvis has secured a record sixth career victory at the 14th edition of the Red Bull Romaniacs. Enjoying […]

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Yamaha Factory Racing Fly to Third Consecutive Suzuka 8Hour Pole

Aug 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Action resumed again on track today for the 40th Anniversary of the 2017 Coca-Cola Suzuka 8Hours. The afternoon saw the top ten teams from provisional qualifying contest the Top 10 Trial to decide the first […]

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Competitive Suzuka 8 Hour qualifying for Honda Endurance Racing

Jul 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Mixed conditions greeted the Honda Endurance Racing team during qualifying for tomorrow’s Suzuka 8 Hour race, with cooler temperatures in the morning session; track temperatures rose for the afternoon’s session at the 5.821-km circuit. Honda […]

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Meet the 2018 BMW HP4 Race

Jul 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Carbon Racing. How the HP4 RACE revolutionises automotive engineering. It is the first stock motorcycle in the world to have fully carbon chassis and rims: the HP4 RACE. 750 of them are being crafted by […]

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BMW Motorrad at The Buffalo Chip

Jul 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Get ready to ride with BMW Motorrad. Want to get one step closer to riding the BMW Motorcycle of your dreams at Sturgis? Preregister now so that when you arrive, all that’s left is selecting […]

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YOSHIMURA SUZUKI 2ND IN SUZUKA 8 HOURS QUALIFYING

Jul 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI 2ND IN SUZUKA 8 HOURS QUALIFYING Team Suzuki Press Office – July 28. Yoshimura Suzuki Motul – 2nd Team KAGAYAMA – 7th SERT – 22nd Yoshimura Suzuki Motul Racing’s Sylvain Guintoli, Josh Brookes […]

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URAL Mihai family adventure – The Adventure Continues – Pamir Highway

Jul 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard

This week we’re checking back in with Mihai and his family on their current summer tour exploring Central Asia. Last post they were beginning their journey in Uzbekistan on their Ural Gear Up. Now 4 weeks […]

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URAL Mihai family adventure – The Adventure Continues – Kyrgyzstan

Jul 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard

This week we’re checking back in with Mihai and his family on their current summer tour exploring Central Asia. Last post they had just crossed the Pamir Highway to Kyrgyzstan on the Western border of […]

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Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Yamaha Motorcycle Model Guide

Jul 31, 2017 Michael Le Pard

For 2018, Yamaha starts off with a slew of new motorcycle models! Introducing the all new 2018 Yamaha Star Venture Trans Continental, new 2018 YZ450F, new 2018 WR450F and new 2018 WR250F. Come see […]

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