Articles by 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

A Look Inside the Ural Factory

On his epic summer adventure and his family recently visited the URAL factory in Irbit to see where his Ural was born. Unknown to him URAL had arranged for his bike to get a full […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike ready for action at Lausitzring

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team is finalising preparations for the ninth round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship which gets underway tomorrow at the Lausitzring in Germany. This is the home […]

Van der Mark Reflects on Historic Suzuka 8 Hours Victory

The Yamaha Factory Racing Team of Alex Lowes, Michael van der Mark, and Katsuyuki Nakasuga completed a historic hat-trick of wins at the Suzuka 8 Hours this year after dominating the legendary endurance race. […]

De Soultrait Continues Podium Battle After Stage Three Of Atacama Rally

Successfully overcoming the challenges of a long and demanding stage three at this year’s Atacama Rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Xavier de Soultrait is currently placed fourth in the rally’s provisional overall […]

Jasikonis Victory Boosts Suzuki For Swedish MXGP

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 17. Arminas Jasikonis and Kevin Strijbos both took moto wins on board their Suzuki RM-Z450WS at the Belgian International event in Keiheuvel, in what was a highly successful […]

Pablo Quintanilla Runner-Up On Atacama Rally’s Stage Four

Reaching the finish of the event’s longest and most challenging stage without any issues, Pablo Quintanilla secured a solid runner-up result on stage four of the Atacama Rally 2017. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

Yamaha Riders Battle Through The Longest Stage Of The Atacama Rally

At the end of a challenging day for the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team, the trio of Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi have successfully made it to the finish of […]

Cool Wall Bike #330: 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod

Vote and Discuss on this week’s Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Bike of the Week #330! Vote Now. NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET ROD IS TUNED FOR DYNAMIC URBAN PERFORMANCE. 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod Review by TOTAL […]

Harley-Davidson Issues Global Call To Embrace The Freedom Of The Open Road

“All For Freedom. Freedom For All” Celebrates Individuality of Riders and Non-Riders Alike MILWAUKEE (AUGUST 16, 2017) – Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has built motorcycles for one reason: to fulfill dreams of personal freedom. Launched […]

Entertainment Line Up scheduled for Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival held at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch

The Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival is proud to announce their 2017 Band & Entertainment line up for the four-day Motorcycles & Music festival being held at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. The “Revival” will showcase the area’s depth […]

Pablo Quintanilla Wins Stage Three Of The Atacama Rally 2017

Putting in another solid performance, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla posted the fastest time in today’s timed special to claim a hard-fought stage three victory at the Atacama Rally 2017. Further increasing […]

Franco Caimi Claims Third In Atacama Rally’s Stage Two

Going from strength to strength aboard his WR450F Rally machine, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Franco Caimi secured an impressive third place result in a shortened stage two at the Atacama Rally […]

Pata Yamaha Relishing Return to STK1000 Action at Lausitzring

The Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team are looking forward to resuming their challenge for the 2017 FIM Superstock European Championship this weekend at the Lausitzring, round six of the season. Florian Marino currently occupies […]

Febvre, Van Horebeek & Simpson Poised for Sweden

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek are taking some amazing memories into the sixteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, that will take place on the marble-like clay […]

RCH Yoshimura Suzuki Fights Back At Unadilla MX

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 16. Justin Bogle (RCH Yoshimura Suzuki) – 7th Matt Bisceglia (RCH Yoshimura Suzuki) – 14th Weston Peick (JGR Autotrader Suzuki) – 13th Phil Nicoletti (JGR Autotrader Suzuki) – […]

Jeep & Harley-Davidson: together at Thunder in the Glens Jeep

Jeep & Harley-Davidson: together at Thunder in the Glens Jeep® & Harley-Davidson®, both proud sponsors of Thunder in the Glens invite you to The Winking Owl, High Street, Aviemore to take a test […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles Extend Contract With Thad Duvall

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thad Duvall has extended his contact for another two years with the off-road racing team. Duvall has had a successful first season with the team aboard his FX 350. […]

GRT Yamaha Ready To Resume Championship Battle At Lausitzring

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team are ready to return to action after the summer break at the Lausitzring this weekend for round eight of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Lucas Mahias leads […]

Jason Anderson Out For Remainder Of Pro Motocross Championship

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson will sit out the final two rounds of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship as he recovers from a recent surgery. Following several weeks of racing in pain, […]

Pablo Quintanilla Claims Stage One Victory At Atacama Rally 2017

https://cdn.yamaha-motor.eu/racing/high/Z35HJZ7RHFCHKYWL3F9C.JPG https://cdn.yamaha-motor.eu/racing/high/Z35HJZ7RHFCHKYWL3F9C.JPG ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER TAKES AN EARLY LEAD IN THE EVENT’S PROVISIONAL OVERALL STANDINGS Fast and consistent aboard his FR 450 Rally machine, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla […]

Pata Yamaha Locked and Loaded for Lausitzring

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team are excited to get back into action after the summer break for round 9 of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship at the Lausitzring this weekend. Alex […]

Henry Wiles stays perfect in Peoria

American Flat Track witnessed a coronation of sorts on Sunday, as the assembled fans and media joined in proclaiming Henry Wiles (No. 17 DPC Racing Kawasaki Ninja 650), “King Henry,” as he extended his […]

Gautier Paulin Secures Runner-Up Overall Result At MXGP of Switzerland

Putting in two strong performances at the Frauenfeld circuit, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Gautier Paulin wrapped up round 15 of the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship by earning a solid runner-up overall result […]

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Husqvarna Motorcycle Model Line-up – Update 1

For 2018, Husqvarna brings a whole host of new models, refinements and ground breaking innovations to their 2018 Husqvarna Motorcycle Model Lineup! One special features is Husqvarna’s new next generation fuel-injected 2-stroke technology. As […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Get Things Underway At Atacama Rally 2017

Getting off to a highly positive start at the 2017 edition of the Atacama Rally in Chile, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team saw all three of their riders post times inside the top five […]

Pablo Quintanilla Fastest As Atacama Rally Prologue Is Later Cancelled

Pablo Quintanilla has posted the fastest time during the opening 14km-long Prologue at the Atacama Rally 2017. However, due to navigational issues that saw numerous riders unable to cross all waypoints, race organisers have […]

Some Sweetness In Switzerland For Tonus, Febvre & Van Horebeek

The Swiss Grand Prix has received an incredibly warm welcome back to the calendar since its return last year. Thousands of fans fudged together on the grand stands that surround the unique man-mad track […]

Seewer Wows The Swiss Crowd As He Charges To 2nd Overall

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 13. Jeremy Seewer – 1-5 for 2nd Hunter Lawrence – 32-7 for 13th Zach Pichon – 15-39 for 21st (EMX250) Jeremy Seewer gave it everything he had to […]

Suzuki Searches For Elusive Top 10 Finishes In Switzerland

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 13. Kevin Strijbos – 14-13 for 14th Arminas Jasikonis – 12-34 for 17th Both Suzuki World MXGP riders had top 10 finishes in mind when they started […]

Movistar Yamaha Seal Sixth and Seventh Place in Spielberg Race

Movistar Yamaha MotoGPs Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi had the throttle fully open at the NeroGiardini Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich, as they contended in a seven-rider fight at the front in the early […]

11th Place For Iannone, 16th For Rins After Austrian GP

Team Suzuki Press Office – Aug 13. Andrea Iannone: 11th – +20.101 Alex Rins: 16th – +32.912 The Red Bull Ring’s tough circuit in Austria saw Andrea Iannone struggling to capitalize on the improvements […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’S Martin Davalos Earns Second Consecutive Podium Finish At Unadilla National!

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team continued their double class podium run by once again landing riders on the box in both classes at Round 10 of the Pro Motocross Championship for the […]

Seewer Wins Swiss Mx Qualifer For Suzuki

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 12. Kevin Strijbos – 8th MXGP Arminas Jasikonis – 13th MXGP Jeremy Seewer – 1st MX2 Hunter Lawrence – 9th MX2 Zach Pichon – 15th EMX250 (Race 1) […]

Second and Third Row Start for Movistar Yamaha in Spielberg

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team barrelled their way into the Q2 session in this morning’s FP3 and followed it up with a hard fight in the afternoon for front row at the NeroGiardini Motorrad […]

Top Ten Qualifying For Iannone In Austria

Team Suzuki Press Office – Aug 12. Andrea Iannone: 10th – 1’24.185 +0.950 Alex Rins: 21st – 1’24.448 (Q1) Team SUZUKI ECSTAR and Andrea Iannone managed to get a top ten qualifying spot today, […]

Quintanilla & Renet Looking For Success At Atacama Rally 2017

Pablo Quintanilla and Pela Renet have their sights set on success at round three of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship as the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing duo gear-up for their participation in […]

The new era of American Flat Track heads to one of the sport’s classic events – the Peoria TT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 9, 2017) – American Flat Track will complete its run of four races in 15 days with the longest running event in the championship’s history — the legendary Peoria TT […]

Encouraging Progress For First Day In Austria

Team Suzuki Press Office – Aug 11. Andrea Iannone: 17th – 1’25.218 +1.172 Alex Rins: 22nd – 1’25.452 +1.406 The first day of practice at the Austrian GP demonstrated the development work started in […]

Movistar Yamaha Get Up to Speed in Spielberg FP Sessions

Due to looming clouds and a persistent threat of rain, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team had to make every dry minute of today’s free practice sessions count, ahead of this weekend’s NeroGiardini Motorrad Grand […]

Cool Wall Bike #329: 2018 Yamaha Star Venture

Vote and Discuss on this week’s Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Bike of the Week #329! Vote Now. Power, Technology and Comfort Set New Standard for Luxury Touring Motorcycles. 2018 Yamaha Star Venture The […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team All-Set For Atacama Rally 2017

Following their winning performance at the Merzouga Rally in Africa, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team are geared up for the Atacama Rally 2017 in Chile. Joining the team of Xavier de Soultrait and […]

Team Suzuki Ecstar Aims To Improve In Austria

Team Suzuki Press Office – Aug 9. After the positive test held on Monday in Brno, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR headed to Austria for the back-to-back race this Sunday. Riders Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins […]

Bronze Star Recipient Surprised With Gift Of New Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

At the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on “Military Appreciation Day,” Bronze Star recipient, Charles Swank, was honored with a new Harley-Davidson powered by a Milwaukee-Eight Engine. The surprise moment was part of MISSION: “THANK YOU” […]

Milwaukee Bucks And Harley-Davidson Roll Full Throttle Into NBA Season With Jersey Patch Sponsorship

MILWAUKEE (August 10, 2017) – The Milwaukee Bucks and Harley-Davidson have forged a multi-year global agreement featuring Harley-Davidson’s iconic black, orange and white bar and shield logo on Bucks game jerseys beginning in the […]

Seewer Aiming For Swiss Victory For Suzuki

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 9. Jeremy Seewer is heading home to Switzerland, hoping to go one better than last year and take victory in front of the massive crowd of Swiss supporters […]

2018 Polaris Slingshot Model Guide on Total Motorcycle

The new 2018 Polaris Slingshot Model Guide has arrived! Is it a motorcycle? Is it a car? This debate has been going for years on Reddit, Facebook, YouTube and all over the world. Polaris has launched […]

Kawasaki Z900 fans will see red in 2018

First shown to the media and public in late 2016, the Z900 will appear in a brand new colour option for the 2018 sales season after a year of strong sales and high […]

Movistar Yamaha Team Aim for Glory in Austria

After four days of riding their YZR-M1s in the last week, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi are fired up and feeling confident to take on the competition at the upcoming NeroGiardini […]

Jared Mees unbeatable at the Harley-Davidson Black Hills Half-Mile

RAPID CITY, S.D. (August 8, 2017) – The rolling Jared Mees took another important step toward the 2017 American Flat Track championship with a victorious performance in Tuesday night’s Harley-Davidson Black Hills Half-Mile in […]

Lowes Extends Yamaha WorldSBK Contract for 2018 Season

Yamaha Motor Europe are delighted to announce that Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Alex Lowes has agreed a one-year extension to his contract that will see him stay with the team for the 2018 […]

Shoulder Injury Forces Mathias Bellino Out Of Isde 2017