Articles by Michael Le Pard

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.

COOPER & GSX-R1000 WIN SUPERSTOCK – GUINTOLI 4TH IN BSB

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 10. Richard Cooper closed in on the lead of the National Superstock 1000 Championship, taking victory in today’s race at Silverstone in the UK onboard his Bennetts Suzuki GSX-R1000, […]

MAX ANSTIE PLACES THIRD OVERALL AT MGXP OF THE NETHERLANDS

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Demonstrating his sand racing prowess, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Anstie wrapped up the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship in style, claiming third overall at the MXGP of The Netherlands. […]

A Thrilling Podium Finish For Febvre in Assen

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

A thrilling podium finish for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre at the penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, which took place on the rough and rutty sand of Assen, in […]

Viñales Fiercely Fights Off Rivals for Fourth in Misano

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Under today’s gloomy skies, at a soaked Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, the air was filled with tension as Maverick Viñales made his appearance on the starting grid for the Tribul Mastercard GP S.Marino e […]

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI’S ELIAS AND HAYDEN 1-2 AT MILLVILLE SBK

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 11. A day after clinching the 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Toni Elias made a last-lap pass on teammate Roger Hayden to take victory in Sunday’s […]

Resolute Folger Snatches 9th in San Marino Heroic Zarco Seals 15th After Bad luck Strikes on Final Lap

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 team rider Jonas Folger produced a tireless effort to claim 9th in the highly challenging San Marino GP. The young German began the soaking wet race from 16th on the grid and […]

Viñales Fiercely Fights Off Rivals for Fourth in Misano

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

BRILLIANT RACE FOR THE ROOKIE RINS – 8TH IN MISANO GP

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 10. Alex Rins: 8th / +34.662 Andrea Iannone: DNF The rain arrived in Misano Adriatico at the beginning of race day, making a mess of the whole situation. The […]

Van de Ven Dominates Dutch Grand Prix

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

No Fear Yamaha Official WMX’s Nancy van de Ven took the WMX Championship lead this weekend at the Dutch TT Circuit, Assen, The Netherlands, after dominating all sessions – qualifying and both races – for […]

2018 Beta EVO Editions – First Look

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Ever-increasing Technical Refinement The new 2018 Evo trials range, which builds and improves on the previous versions, is about to hit the market. Beta’s engineers have been hard at work on the fine details, resulting […]

ELIAS AND NEW GSX-R1000 CLINCH MOTOAMERICA SBK TITLE

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 10. Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Toni Elias clinched the 2017 Motul MotoAmerica Superbike Championship aboard the new 2017 GSX-R1000 in Saturday’s opening race in Millville, New Jersey. The 34-year-old […]

Jared Mees takes the win and the title in front of the home crowd at the Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile presented by Appalachian Harley-Davidson

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (September 9, 2017) – Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle Rogers Racing Scout FTR750) put on another masterclass performance to take the win and clinch the American Flat Track AFT Twins presented by Vance & […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

COOPER & GSX-R1000 WIN SUPERSTOCK – GUINTOLI 4TH IN BSB

MAX ANSTIE PLACES THIRD OVERALL AT MGXP OF THE NETHERLANDS

A Thrilling Podium Finish For Febvre in Assen

Viñales Fiercely Fights Off Rivals for Fourth in Misano

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI’S ELIAS AND HAYDEN 1-2 AT MILLVILLE SBK

Resolute Folger Snatches 9th in San Marino Heroic Zarco Seals 15th After Bad luck Strikes on Final Lap

Viñales Fiercely Fights Off Rivals for Fourth in Misano

BRILLIANT RACE FOR THE ROOKIE RINS – 8TH IN MISANO GP

Van de Ven Dominates Dutch Grand Prix

2018 Beta EVO Editions – First Look

ELIAS AND NEW GSX-R1000 CLINCH MOTOAMERICA SBK TITLE

Jared Mees takes the win and the title in front of the home crowd at the Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile presented by Appalachian Harley-Davidson

SOLID QUALIFICATION DAY FOR SUZUKI IN THE NETHERLANDS

20TH AND 21ST PLACE FOR RINS AND IANNONE IN MISANO

MACKENZIE 7TH FOR BENNETTS SUZUKI AT SILVERSTONE

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!

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New 2026 Indian Motorcycle Lineup: More Powerful Timeless Style!

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