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.

Lowes Powers to Fifth in Race 2 at the Lausitzring

Aug 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Alex Lowes produced another blistering display to charge through the field and secure a fifth-place finish in Race 2 at the Lausitzring for round nine of the 2017 FIM Superbike […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’S Colton Haaker Wins At Las Vegas Endurocross!

Aug 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV marked the start of the 7 round EnduroCross Series for 2017 and with it, an all new format greeted defending champ, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker. […]

Bradl returns to action in Germany to claim thirteenth place

Aug 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The German Round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship has taken place with local hero Stefan Bradl in thirteenth place at the end of the 21-lap encounter at the Lausitzring racetrack. His Red Bull […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne Clinches 250 Title At Budds Creek!

Aug 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team headed to Mechanicsville, MD for the penultimate round of the 2017 Pro Motocross Championship and recorded a milestone day after Zach Osborne piloted his Husqvarna FC 250 to […]

Close Action At Sentul Suzuki Asian Challenge

Aug 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 19. The penultimate round of the SUZUKI ASIAN CHALLENGE series at Sentul International Circuit in Bogor, Indonesia provided close and exciting racing in the popular single-platform championship which uses […]

Lowes Charges to Top Six Finish in Race 1 at the Lausitzring

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

It was a mixed Saturday for the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team at the Lausitzring for round nine of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship as Alex Lowes pulled off an excellent ride to secure […]

Technical problem for Giugliano as Bradl sits out race one at Lausitzring

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The opening race of the ninth WorldSBK round of the season was contested today at the Lausitzring racetrack in Germany. With Stefan Bradl out of action following yesterday’s crash during free practice two, Davide Giugliano […]

Vsevolod Brylyakov Signs With Yamaha For 2018

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Vsevolod Brylyakov has signed on to race a Yamaha YZ250F throughout the 2018 season. The talented Russian will be joining Jago Geerts under the Kemea Yamaha Official […]

Xavier De Soultrait Inside The Top Five At Atacama Rally 2017

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

After six days of racing across the northern part of Chile, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team saw all three of their riders reach the finish line of the Atacama Rally without any problems. Wrapping up […]

Storming Start by GRT Yamaha on Friday at the Lausitzring

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team enjoyed a great start to the action on Friday at the Lausitzring for round eight of the 2017 FIM World Supersport Championship. Championship leader Lucas Mahias impressed throughout the […]

Pablo Quintanilla Wins Atacama Rally 2017

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Ensuring the best possible end to his week-long adventure in the dunes of Chile, Pablo Quintanilla has secured overall victory at the 2017 edition of the Atacama Rally. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider […]

Sun does not shine on Bradl and Giugliano’s opening day at Lausitzring

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

A hectic opening day of action for the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship at Lausitzring has drawn to a close with Stefan Bradl in 12th place – despite an unfortunate tumble during FP2 – while […]

Bennetts Suzuki Team Set For Cadwell Park BSB

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 18. The Bennetts Suzuki team is in Lincolnshire for this weekend’s Party in the Park and round eight of the MCE British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park. After a […]

Challenging Friday for Pata Yamaha at the Lausitzring

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Challenging Friday for Pata Yamaha at the Lausitzring Free practice The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in a sterling effort at the Lausitzring on Friday for round 9 of the 2017 FIM Superbike World […]

Indian Motorcycle clinches first ever Manufacturer title in American Flat Track’s Grand National Championship

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 17, 2017) – American Flat Track congratulates Indian Motorcycle and American Honda on their respective 2017 Manufacturer Championship victories. The AFT Manufacturer Championships tally up the points earned by the highest-placed […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Lowes Powers to Fifth in Race 2 at the Lausitzring

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’S Colton Haaker Wins At Las Vegas Endurocross!

Bradl returns to action in Germany to claim thirteenth place

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne Clinches 250 Title At Budds Creek!

Close Action At Sentul Suzuki Asian Challenge

Lowes Charges to Top Six Finish in Race 1 at the Lausitzring

Technical problem for Giugliano as Bradl sits out race one at Lausitzring

Vsevolod Brylyakov Signs With Yamaha For 2018

Xavier De Soultrait Inside The Top Five At Atacama Rally 2017

Storming Start by GRT Yamaha on Friday at the Lausitzring

Pablo Quintanilla Wins Atacama Rally 2017

Sun does not shine on Bradl and Giugliano’s opening day at Lausitzring

Bennetts Suzuki Team Set For Cadwell Park BSB

Challenging Friday for Pata Yamaha at the Lausitzring

Indian Motorcycle clinches first ever Manufacturer title in American Flat Track’s Grand National Championship

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!

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