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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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Challenging Friday for Pata Yamaha at the Lausitzring

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Challenging Friday for Pata Yamaha at the Lausitzring Free practice The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in a sterling effort at the Lausitzring on Friday for round 9 of the 2017 FIM Superbike World […]
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Indian Motorcycle clinches first ever Manufacturer title in American Flat Track’s Grand National Championship

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 17, 2017) – American Flat Track congratulates Indian Motorcycle and American Honda on their respective 2017 Manufacturer Championship victories. The AFT Manufacturer Championships tally up the points earned by the highest-placed […]
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A Look Inside the Ural Factory

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
On his epic summer adventure and his family recently visited the URAL factory in Irbit to see where his Ural was born. Unknown to him URAL had arranged for his bike to get a full […]
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Red Bull Honda World Superbike ready for action at Lausitzring

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team is finalising preparations for the ninth round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship which gets underway tomorrow at the Lausitzring in Germany. This is the home […]
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Van der Mark Reflects on Historic Suzuka 8 Hours Victory

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  The Yamaha Factory Racing Team of Alex Lowes, Michael van der Mark, and Katsuyuki Nakasuga completed a historic hat-trick of wins at the Suzuka 8 Hours this year after dominating the legendary endurance race. […]
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De Soultrait Continues Podium Battle After Stage Three Of Atacama Rally

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Successfully overcoming the challenges of a long and demanding stage three at this year’s Atacama Rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Xavier de Soultrait is currently placed fourth in the rally’s provisional overall […]
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Jasikonis Victory Boosts Suzuki For Swedish MXGP

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Team Suzuki Press Office – August 17. Arminas Jasikonis and Kevin Strijbos both took moto wins on board their Suzuki RM-Z450WS at the Belgian International event in Keiheuvel, in what was a highly successful […]
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Pablo Quintanilla Runner-Up On Atacama Rally’s Stage Four

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Reaching the finish of the event’s longest and most challenging stage without any issues, Pablo Quintanilla secured a solid runner-up result on stage four of the Atacama Rally 2017. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]
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Yamaha Riders Battle Through The Longest Stage Of The Atacama Rally

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  At the end of a challenging day for the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team, the trio of Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi have successfully made it to the finish of […]
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Cool Wall Bike #330: 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Vote and Discuss on this week’s Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Bike of the Week #330! Vote Now.   NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET ROD IS TUNED FOR DYNAMIC URBAN PERFORMANCE. 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod Review by TOTAL […]
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Harley-Davidson Issues Global Call To Embrace The Freedom Of The Open Road

Aug 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  “All For Freedom. Freedom For All” Celebrates Individuality of Riders and Non-Riders Alike     MILWAUKEE (AUGUST 16, 2017) – Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has built motorcycles for one reason: to fulfill dreams of personal freedom. Launched […]
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Entertainment Line Up scheduled for Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival held at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch

Aug 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival is proud to announce their 2017 Band & Entertainment line up for the four-day Motorcycles & Music festival being held at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. The “Revival” will showcase the area’s depth […]
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Pablo Quintanilla Wins Stage Three Of The Atacama Rally 2017

Aug 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Putting in another solid performance, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla posted the fastest time in today’s timed special to claim a hard-fought stage three victory at the Atacama Rally 2017. Further increasing […]
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Franco Caimi Claims Third In Atacama Rally’s Stage Two

Aug 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
    Going from strength to strength aboard his WR450F Rally machine, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Franco Caimi secured an impressive third place result in a shortened stage two at the Atacama Rally […]
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Pata Yamaha Relishing Return to STK1000 Action at Lausitzring

Aug 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  The Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team are looking forward to resuming their challenge for the 2017 FIM Superstock European Championship this weekend at the Lausitzring, round six of the season. Florian Marino currently occupies […]

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