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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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Rock Music and Riding Two of Many Highlights for Gettysburg Bike Week 2017 Rally

Jul 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Foghat Rock GBW 16th Anniversary Gettysburg, PA (July 12, 2017) – Gettysburg Bike Week kicked off Thursday, July 6, 2017, for its 16th anniversary rally at the Allstar Events Complex in Gettysburg, PA. Over the course of four days, rally […]
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VAESSEN LEADS THE WAY FOR SUZUKI IN CZECH REPUBLIC

Jul 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Team Suzuki Press Office – July 22. Kevin Strijbos – 10th MXGP Arminas Jasikonis – 18th MXGP Bas Vaessen – 9th MX2 Hunter Lawrence – 14th MX2 Jeremy Seewer – 21st MX2 Bas Vaessen […]
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COOPER & BENNETTS SUZUKI WIN BRANDS SUPERSTOCK OPENER

Jul 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard
  Team Suzuki Press Office – July 22. Richard Cooper – 1st Superstock 1000 Bennetts Suzuki’s Richard Cooper took victory in today’s Superstock 1000 race at Brands Hatch, taking maximum points from the two-part race […]
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Lowes Interview: Season So Far

Jul 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard
    Yamaha-racing caught up with Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Alex Lowes after round of eight of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship at Laguna Seca to look back on his season so far […]
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BRANDS HATCH BSB BECKONS BENNETTS SUZUKI

Jul 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – July 21. The Bennetts Suzuki team heads to Brands Hatch this weekend for the sixth round of the MCE British Superbike championship, following the team’s success at the recent Southern […]
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URAL Mihai family adventure – The Adventure Continues – Uzbekistan

Jul 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Last year Mihai and his family took their Gear Up on an epic 4 month European tour.  This summer he’s back on the road exploring Central Asia. Mihai has perfected his Gear Up for long […]
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Ural Gear Up camping in Raspadalica, Croatia

Jul 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard
One the best parts of owning a Ural is the ability to pack your gear and ride with your favorite co-pilots.  Dominik recently took his Ural Gear Up camping in Raspadalica, Croatia with his wife and their […]
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Tonus to Debut the 2018 Yamaha YZ450F at the Czech GP

Jul 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Fresh from the unveiling of the all-new 2018 YZ450F in Ottobiano, Italy, earlier this month – Yamaha Motor Europe and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP are pleased to announce that Wilvo Yamaha’s Arnaud Tonus will race […]
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Bike in Detail – Yamaha WR450F

Jul 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Making an impressive debut in the FIM EnduroGP World Championship last year, Yamaha’s WR450F has assisted Loïc Larrieu in securing the top spot of the podium no less than three times so far. Larrieu rode […]
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HAMAHARA JOINS SERT FOR SUZUKA 8-HOUR FINALE

Jul 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – July 20. Reigning Endurance World Champions Suzuki Endurance Racing Team has drafted in young All Japan Superbike rider Sodo Hamahara into the three-man squad at this month’s Suzuka 8-Hour Endurance […]
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GOOD OLD TIMES BLOG – DOUBLE CHAMPION HALLMAN

Jul 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard
By Kenneth Olausson – 20. Juli 2017  23-year-old Torsten Hallman was the Husqvarna-mounted rider from Uppsala, north of Stockholm, who hit jackpot in the 14-round Grand Prix season in 1963. Eight outright victories and two […]
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2017 Cleveland CycleWerks Ace Scrambler – Cool Wall

Jul 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard
This week on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall, Vote Today So buffet of choices… CCW’s Ace is what we consider the “standard” motorcycle. Beautiful design, simple frame, low seat height and light weight. The Ace […]
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SUZUKI WORLD MXGP TEAM IN FULL FORCE FOR CZECH GP

Jul 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Team Suzuki Press Office – July 19. The Suzuki World MXGP team will bring their full contingent of riders to the Czech GP this weekend, as the motocross world championship resumes for the 13th round […]
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON GEARING UP FOR 77TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY

Jul 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard
    Festivities at Largest U.S. Motorcycle Rally to Include Free Demo Rides, Special Events, Fierce Flat Track Racing and More   MILWAUKEE (July 17, 2017) – The sound of freedom will rumble through the […]
2018 Indian Scout Bobber
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Indian Motorcycle Strips It Down With The New Scout® Bobber – More Of What You Need And Nothing You Don’t

Jul 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard
Raw & Aggressive – the Indian Scout Bobber Features a Slammed Stance, Chopped Fenders, Blacked-Out Styling & 100 Barely-Tamed Horsepower   MINNEAPOLIS, July 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Strip it down. That was the inspiration Indian Motorcycle […]

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