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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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Impressive Folger Fires to 2nd on Day 1 at Brno. Strong Zarco Powers to 4th

Aug 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The Monster Yamaha Tech3 rookie duo wasted no time in getting up to speed after the summer break by both superbly closing the opening day of practice in the Czech Republic inside the top 4. […]
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Movistar Yamaha Build Momentum as Brno Begins

Aug 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi persevered through a wet first free practice and a dry afternoon session today at the fast and flowing Automotodrom Brno. Despite the great diversity in conditions, the pair made some […]
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Yamaha Signs Jago Geerts

Aug 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard
      Yamaha Motor Europe is proud to announce the signing of the 2016 Junior Motocross World Champion, and EMX125 champion, Jago Geerts. The seventeen-year-old Belgian has signed a two-year deal to race for […]
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Only Six Thousandths Of A Second Keep Rins Out Of The Top 12 In Brno

Aug 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Team Suzuki Press Office – Aug 4. Alex Rins: 13th place – 1’56.460 (Q1) Andrea Iannone: 20th place – 1’57.245 (Q1) The rookie Alex Rins made very decisive improvements today and was able to […]
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Cool Wall Bike #328: 2018 Husqvarna TC50

Aug 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Vote and Discuss on this week’s Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Bike of the Week #328! Vote Now. PROGRESSION STARTS HERE. Modeled after the full size motocross bikes, the TC 50 features the same striking looks […]
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Kawasaki UK supply Leon Haslam with a Supermoto spec KX450F

Aug 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Known for being a big fan of all forms of two-wheels, Kawasaki British Superbike rider Leon Haslam’s latest venture is Supermoto and, as a result, the latest addition to his garage is a Supermoto spec […]
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Dealers from 6 States All to Host Rides for Loretta Lynn’s Ride for Mission 22 at Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival

Aug 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival announces Loretta Lynn’s Ride for Mission 22, a multi-spoked charity ride that will benefit Mission 22, a 501(C) 3 organization that provides treatment programs for veterans suffering from PTSD […]
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American Flat Track takes center stage at the legendary Buffalo Chip Campground

Aug 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 2, 2017) – The American Flat Track paddock will join the hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists headed to the 77th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this weekend. While in South Dakota, the […]
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TOP 10 FOR RCH YOSHIMURA SUZUKI AT WASHOUGAL

Aug 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – August 2. Justin Bogle – RCH Yoshimura – 9th Matt Bisceglia – RCH Yoshimura – 17th Weston Peick – JGR Autotrader – 7th RCH/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing riders Justin […]
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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Back in Action in Brno After Summer Break

Aug 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard
The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team starts the tenth MotoGP round with more determination than ever after a four-week abstinence from MotoGP racing. As the Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské Republiky at the Automotodrom Brno is rapidly approaching, the team […]
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MXGP Back in Belgium

Aug 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard
    This weekend Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek will take on the hostile sand of Lommel – for the MXGP of Belgium – in what will be fourteenth […]
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Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Suzuki Motorcycle Model Guide – Update 1

Aug 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Hear the wild induction roar strike your soul… Suzuki launches out of the gates with 24 new and exciting motorcycle models for 2018 you just have to see. Big news for 2018 are the […]
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SUZUKI READY FOR BELGIUM AND ‘HOME’ GP

Aug 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – August 2. The full Suzuki World MXGP and MX2 teams are raring to go as the 2017 World Motocross Championships heads to Lommel, Belgium, just a few hundred metres from […]
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Suzuki BACK TO WORK AFTER THE SUMMER BREAK

Aug 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – Aug 2.   The summer break has come to an end for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR. Riders and crews are already heading to Brno where on Sunday the Czech Republic Moto […]
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Pure&Crafted Festival presented by BMW Motorrad on August 26 + 27

Aug 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Pure&Crafted Festival presented by BMW Motorrad on August 26 + 27 – Interpol, bikes and Berlin’s industrial charm at its Rider Training, Travel, Events   Munich. From August 26-27, Pure&Crafted Festival presented by BMW […]

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