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.

Multiple yellow flags and Ducati’s crash slows Yamaha at WorldSBK Donington

Jul 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Strong Second for Razgatlıoğlu in Race 1 at Donington, Locatelli Battles to Fifth Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli came through with strong results in Race 1 today, at the sixth […]

Wins go to Ducati riders both in WorldSBK and WorldSSP

Jul 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista, new records and Pirelli SC0 on Donington WorldSBK Saturday Pole goes to Rea (Kawasaki) but the wins go to the Ducati riders both in WorldSBK and in WorldSSP (Bulega); the soft standard SC0 rear […]

Donington Park isn’t the easiest track to learn for WorldSBK

Jul 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A Consistent Race 1 in Donington Earns Points for Gardner and Aegerter Remy Gardner recovered to P10 in Race 1 at Donington, with Dominique Aegerter scoring valuable points with a consistent P12 finish, despite misfortune […]

Polaris introduces membership that lets you ride Slingshots and motorcycles and more whenever you want

Jul 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Introducing Polaris Adventures Select, the membership that lets you ride premium Polaris Slingshots, plus side by sides, ATVs, boats, motorcycles, and snowmobiles whenever you want. It’s got everything you need to have your greatest adventure […]

U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Presented Program

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (June 29, 2023) – MX Sports Pro Racing has formally announced the lineup of 24 amateur prospects and esteemed group of rider coaches for the first gathering of the 2023 Scouting Moto Combine, presented […]

Ducati raced to top of timesheets immediately at Donington WorldSBK

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Mixed Weather Puts Dampener on Donington Free Practice for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Riding in inclement weather conditions, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli stayed out of trouble to complete Friday Free Practice at Donington Park […]

UK Round in WorldSBK Donington likely remembered as day of limited track activity

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rain affects the first day of free practice action in the UK Round at Donington The Friday of free practice for the UK Round in Donington is likely to be remembered as a day of […]

Tricky opening day at Donington Park WorldSBK

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Needing Valuable Track Time on Opening Day at Donington Park Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action in a tricky opening day at Donington Park, finishing 16th and 18th […]

Crash leaves KTM racer too banged up for RedBud MX National

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

PRACTICE CRASH SIDELINES COOPER WEBB FOR SATURDAY’S REDBUD MX NATIONAL Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb will miss this Saturday’s RedBud MX National, Round 5 of the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, following a […]

Inspiration Friday: World Record Ride & Canada Day 2023

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Happy Canada Day (July 1st) to all our Canadian readers and supporters! As a veteran of the Canadian Army I picked the Canadian Red Ensign was the flag under which this nation was built (1867), […]

Ducati Offers Maximum Horsepower Performance Oil by Shell

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Corse Performance Oil Powered by Shell Advance: Developed in Racing to Enhance the Performance of Ducati Super Sports Bikes A lubricant for enthusiasts who demand the maximum from their Ducati equipped with the Desmosedici […]

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Articles by Michael Le Pard

Multiple yellow flags and Ducati’s crash slows Yamaha at WorldSBK Donington

Wins go to Ducati riders both in WorldSBK and WorldSSP

Donington Park isn’t the easiest track to learn for WorldSBK

Polaris introduces membership that lets you ride Slingshots and motorcycles and more whenever you want

U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Presented Program

Ducati raced to top of timesheets immediately at Donington WorldSBK

UK Round in WorldSBK Donington likely remembered as day of limited track activity

Tricky opening day at Donington Park WorldSBK

Crash leaves KTM racer too banged up for RedBud MX National

Inspiration Friday: World Record Ride & Canada Day 2023

Ducati Offers Maximum Horsepower Performance Oil by Shell

Iconic Italian brand joins MotoGP 2024 to 2026

Ducati Offers Rare Memorabilia on First-come-first-served basis

2024 lineup is for riders that crave That Ski-Doo Feeling

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