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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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SUZUKI GIXXER CUP RAISES THE BAR AT COIMBATORE OPENER

Jul 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 12. The Suzuki Gixxer Cup has gained a reputation for perpetually raising the bar since its inception in 2015, and now in its third year, Suzuki has teamed-up […]

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Yamaha Teams Impress on First Day of Combined Suzuka 8 Hours Test

Jul 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha Factory Racing Team, YART Official EWC Team and the GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC Team were all on track together for the opening day of the second official Suzuka 8 Hours Test in Japan […]

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VICTORY FOR YOSHIMURA SUZUKI GSX-R1000 AT LAGUNA SECA

Jul 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 11. Toni Elias and Roger Hayden dominated the weekend’s sixth round of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship aboard their new 2017 Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 machinery. Run in conjunction with the […]

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Wasaga Beach Motorcycle Rally

Jul 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Great Weekend for Riding, Rallying, and Beach Concerts! WHAT: 2017 WASAGA BEACH MOTORCYCLE RALLY Check out awesome bikes, including Yamaha’s all-new 2018 Star Venture TC! Get your bike sparkling with the return of The Ride […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON PRESENTS THURSDAY NIGHT PRIME-TIME DIRT-TRACK DOUBLE-HEADER LIVE FROM X GAMES MINNEAPOLIS

Jul 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Watch Harley Hooligan Racing on Facebook Live Followed By The ESPN X Games Broadcast of the Harley-Davidson Flat Track Racing Medal Event Thursday, July 13 MILWAUKEE (July 11, 2017) – Harley-Davidson offers fans […]

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Double Top Ten Finish for Pata Yamaha in Race 2 at Laguna Seca

Jul 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rounded off a challenging weekend at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with a double top ten finish in Race 2 in Sunday’s round 8 of the 2017 FIM Superbike […]

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Challenging Friday for Pata Yamaha at Laguna Seca

Jul 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Challenging Friday for Pata Yamaha at Laguna Seca Free practice The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in a determined performance on Friday at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for round eight of the […]

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Bradl and Gagne battle hard at Laguna in race two

Jul 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The US Round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship has come to a close today at the Laguna Seca Raceway, with Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team’s Stefan Bradl and Jake Gagne finishing in […]

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Jared Mees bounces back to retake points lead with Rolling Wheels Half-Mile victory

Jul 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

ELBRIDGE, N.Y. (July 8, 2017) – American Flat Track was back in action following a two-week haitus for the Rolling Wheels Half-Mile presented by Old Carriage House Apartments, and it was a long two weeks […]

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Bradl takes 11th in race one as Gagne scores first WorldSBK point at Laguna

Jul 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has completed the opening race of the US Round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship, with Stefan Bradl able to clinch 11th place in the final moments […]

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Pata Yamaha Battle Extreme Heat & Grip Issues in Race 1 at Laguna Seca

Jul 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team had a mixed day under the scorching sun at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on Saturday during Race 1 for round eight of the 2017 MOTUL FIM Superbike World […]

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MILESTONE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING AT SOUTHWICK NATIONAL

Jul 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team took home a win, a podium, and a top-10 finish on Saturday at the notoriously tough and sandy Southwick National in Southwick, Mass.–the seventh round of the Lucas […]

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KEVIN SCHWANTZ JOINS SUZUKI AT SACHSENRING MotoGP

Jul 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 7. Suzuki’s German Distributor put on an amazing display at the weekend’s Sachsenring MotoGP™ race in Germany with more than 400 Suzuki dealers and guests invited along to enjoy […]

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Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team back to full strength at Laguna Seca

Jul 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

6 Jul 2017 – USA Round – Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, United States – WorldSBK 2017, Round 8 The Red Bull Honda World Superbike team is currently in northern California preparing for the eighth round of the […]

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Steady Improvement for HRC MXGP

Jul 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The MXGP of Portugal has been a weekend of progression for Tim Gajser #243 and Evgeny Bobryshev #777 on their CRF450RW’s, as the duo still work to overcome their mid-season injuries. As the gate […]

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