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About Michael Le Pard

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 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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Marquez Wins Honda’s Eighth Successive German GP to Take Title Lead

Jul 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) continued his astonishing Sachsenring record today, scoring his eighth consecutive race victory at the challenging, undulating German venue. Yesterday he had taken his eighth successive pole position at the […]

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SUZUKI GIXXER CUP KICKS-OFF IN INDIA

Jul 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 7. The 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup Championship gets underway this weekend at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore, India with a new line-up of enthusiastic young riders ready to […]

2010 Phantom EG on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall

Jul 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

THIS WEEK: 2010 Phantom EG – GO HERE TO VOTE TODAY For MORE information and Photos click here: https://unwraply.shop/photos/2 … Phantom-EG 2010 Phantom EG on Total Motorcycle.com We build the Phantom EG (code named “EG” […]

Total Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

Total Motorcycle Fuel Economy MPG Guide

Jul 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Covering 83 years, 6500 bikes and dozens of manufacturers. A massive guide to motorcycle gas mileage (MPG and L/100km) and efficiency. Back in 2005, Total Motorcycle created the first and original motorcycle fuel economy guide now used by […]

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Zero Motorcycles Promotion – Free “fuel” for life

Jul 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Buy a new 2017 Zero between July 5th – 31st, get up to $1,500 CAD. That’s like free electricity for 137,000 km…and freedom from fuel for life. We’ll Fuel your Adventure A Zero turns […]

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BOGLE & RM-Z450 CLIMB TO 5TH IN SERIES AT REDBUD MX

Jul 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 4. Justin Bogle (RCH Yoshimura Suzuki) – 8th Broc Tickle (RCH Yoshimura Suzuki) – 17th Justin Barcia (JGR Autotrader Suzuki) – 5th Weston Peick (JGR Autotrader Suzuki) – 10th […]

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