Articles by Michael Le Pard

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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.

24-hour podium joy for Honda Endurance Racing at Le Mans

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There are celebrations at Le Mans today after the Honda Endurance Racing team placed the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 on the podium after finishing the 24 Heures Motos in second place. Having been on track for […]

Van der Mark’s Double Dutch Delight in Race 2 at Assen

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Local hero Michael van der Mark gave the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team and the passionate Dutch fans something to celebrate on Sunday at Round 4 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship. After […]

GMT94 Yamaha 2nd in EWC Championship Standings Following an Emotionally Charged 24 Hours

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A valiant end to an intense and dramatic 41st running of the 24 Heures Motos, round two of the FIM EWC World Championship, saw the GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC Team recover from two crashes and […]

Confident Start to the COTA Weekend for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi kicked off the Grand Prix of The Americas showing good form. Making the most of the perfect riding conditions in today’s two free practice sessions, the […]

Van der Mark Delights the Dutch Fans with Race 1 Victory Fight at Assen

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Michael van der Mark sent the Dutch fans wild at a hot and sunny Assen on Saturday during Race 1 at Round 4 of the WorldSBK Championship. Riding at his […]

First Place Start for Vinales after Eventful Austin Qualifying

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

An eventful Q2 session at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) this afternoon saw Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales secure second place on the grid for the Grand Prix of The Americas. However, he is […]

Mahias Fights Back for Front-Row Start in Assen

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team fought back strongly on Saturday after a tricky opening day at Round 4 of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship in Assen. Championship leader, Lucas Mahias, managed to put […]

Front Row for Iannone at Circuit of the Americas

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 21. Andrea Iannone: 3rd – 2:04.209 (+ 0.551) Alex Rins: 11th – 2:05.260 (+ 1.602) • 3rd on the grid for Andrea Iannone. • Good pace from Alex Rins […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE SHINES WITH A VICTORY AT FOXBOROUGH SX!

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team invaded New England Patriot territory for the 15th round of AMA Supercross, held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Saturday. Despite a deteriorating and rutted track, Zach […]

Injury to Gagne calls an end to Assen WorldSBK round for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider Jake Gagne has been diagnosed with a spine contusion following a crash in Free Practice 2 yesterday, with the American rider being unable to participate in Race 1 […]

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Articles by Michael Le Pard

24-hour podium joy for Honda Endurance Racing at Le Mans

Van der Mark’s Double Dutch Delight in Race 2 at Assen

GMT94 Yamaha 2nd in EWC Championship Standings Following an Emotionally Charged 24 Hours

Confident Start to the COTA Weekend for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP

Van der Mark Delights the Dutch Fans with Race 1 Victory Fight at Assen

First Place Start for Vinales after Eventful Austin Qualifying

Mahias Fights Back for Front-Row Start in Assen

Front Row for Iannone at Circuit of the Americas

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE SHINES WITH A VICTORY AT FOXBOROUGH SX!

Injury to Gagne calls an end to Assen WorldSBK round for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

Red Bull KTM to go Racing with American Flat Track in 2019

ANDREA IANNONE TOPS THE TIMESHEETS IN TEXAS

SERT 5TH ON LE MANS ENDURANCE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GRID

Team Suzuki April 20 Weekend Action

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2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!

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