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.

JASIKONIS DISLOCATES HIP IN AMERICA AS STRIJBOS POSTS BEST MOTO FINISH

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 4. Kevin Strijbos – 33-5 for 12th Arminas Jasikonis – 34-DNS for 36th Justin Barcia (JGR/ Autotrader) – 13-15 for 14th Sad news for Suzuki World MXGP rider Arminas Jasikonis […]

Jared Mees Upsets Bryan Smith at the Harley-Davidson Springfield Mile II

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 3, 2017) – Jared Mees continued his march toward the 2017 AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines crown in Sunday’s epic Harley-Davidson Springfield Mile II. It was win that may go […]

THOMAS COVINGTON FINISHES THIRD OVERALL AT MXGP OF USA

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Making the most of a tough round 17 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Thomas Covington secured third overall in the MX2 class at his home MXGP of USA. […]

Tough Day for Febvre & Van Horebeek in Jacksonville

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Extreme heat and humidity combined with a tough man-made sand track made the seventeenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship – which took place in Florida, USA – tougher than expected. Monster Energy Yamaha […]

Dan Bromley gets back to winning at the Springfield ST

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 2, 2017) – The return of American Flat Track to the Springfield ST saw the rapidly evolving AFT Singles title fight take its latest twist following a pivotal night of racing at […]

TOP 10s FOR SUZUKI DUO AT THE USGP

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 3. Arminas Jasikonis – 7th MXGP Kevin Strijbos – 13th MXGP Justin Barcia – 34th MXGP Hunter Lawrence – 8th MX2 Jeremy Seewer – 11th MX2 Arminas Jasikonis and […]

CHRISTOPHE CHARLIER HELPS TEAM FRANCE SECURE 2017 ISDE VICTORY

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Following a solid, week-long outing at the 92nd edition of the International Six Days Enduro in Brive, France, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team riders Christophe Charlier and Ryan Sipes spearheaded Husqvarna Motorcycles’ efforts at […]

Yamaha’s Loïc Larrieu Claims Outright Victory At ISDE 2017

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a highly successful week of racing, Loïc Larrieu has secured overall individual victory at the 92nd running of the International Six Days Enduro, in Brive, France. The WR450F mounted rider also helped Team France […]

Season Ending Injury for Benoit Paturel

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Kemea Yamaha Official MX2’s Benoit Paturel will miss the remainder of the FIM MX2 World Championship season following an accident while training. Benoit Paturel crashed on Wednesday 30th of September while training at Villars-sous-Ecot, the […]

De Soultrait And Yamaha Secure Podium Result At Desafio Ruta 40

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Bringing the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team’s participation in the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship to a highly positive end, Xavier de Soultrait has secured third overall at the Desafio […]

Eye of Hurricane Irma from my Sunwing flight WG200D

Narrowly Escaping Hurricane Irma #LastPlaneOutofCuba

Sep 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Incredible Last Chapter of our Escape from Cuba. They say a photo is worth a 1000 words, and I think this unbelievable photo from my passenger seat aboard Sunwing flight WG200D says it all. […]

Going on Vacation. Total Motorcycle updates will re-resume on Sept 15th

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Many readers do not know that Total Motorcycle is run by just one person, myself, and a handful of great volunteers in our forums. As I run the site myself outside of the forums and […]

Pablo Quintanilla Earns Top Six Result On Stage Four Of The Desafio Ruta 40

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Successfully completing a tough stage four at this year’s Desafio Ruta 40 in sixth place, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has moved one step closer to securing a strong fourth place overall result […]

The American Flat Track battle resumes this Labor Day weekend with the Harley-Davidson Springfield Mile II and Springfield ST

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 29, 2017) – This weekend, American Flat Track heads to the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., for the Labor Day weekend edition of the legendary Springfield Mile. It’s twice the […]

Van Beveren Claims Third On Penultimate Stage Of Desafio Ruta 40 Rally

Aug 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Cold, demanding and run on the sandy tracks of northern Argentina, stage four of the Desafio Ruta 40 offered a perfect chance for Adrien Van Beveren to demonstrate his speed in long and exhausting rally […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

JASIKONIS DISLOCATES HIP IN AMERICA AS STRIJBOS POSTS BEST MOTO FINISH

Jared Mees Upsets Bryan Smith at the Harley-Davidson Springfield Mile II

THOMAS COVINGTON FINISHES THIRD OVERALL AT MXGP OF USA

Tough Day for Febvre & Van Horebeek in Jacksonville

Dan Bromley gets back to winning at the Springfield ST

TOP 10s FOR SUZUKI DUO AT THE USGP

CHRISTOPHE CHARLIER HELPS TEAM FRANCE SECURE 2017 ISDE VICTORY

Yamaha’s Loïc Larrieu Claims Outright Victory At ISDE 2017

Season Ending Injury for Benoit Paturel

De Soultrait And Yamaha Secure Podium Result At Desafio Ruta 40

Narrowly Escaping Hurricane Irma #LastPlaneOutofCuba

Going on Vacation. Total Motorcycle updates will re-resume on Sept 15th

Pablo Quintanilla Earns Top Six Result On Stage Four Of The Desafio Ruta 40

The American Flat Track battle resumes this Labor Day weekend with the Harley-Davidson Springfield Mile II and Springfield ST

Van Beveren Claims Third On Penultimate Stage Of Desafio Ruta 40 Rally

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