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.

Sim Racing: Second round of the MotoGP Global Series Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans

Jul 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Piero Ricciuti secures two fifth places in the second round of the 2022 MotoGP Global Series Piero Ricciuti, e-gamer of the Ducati Lenovo eSport Team, also known by the nickname PieroRicciuti55, got two fifth places […]

Massive 60% Drop in American Honda Sales due to supply challenges

Jul 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

July 1, 2022 American Honda sales top 500,000 units in first half despite severe second-quarter supply issues Honda electrified sales stay strong as CR-V Hybrid sets June record and Accord Hybrid first-half sales up 39% […]

Inspiration Weekend #205: Happy 4th of July & Canada Day!

Jul 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Happy 4th of July & Canada Day to all our visitors! While both holidays this year seem to be quite controversial let’s just fight over who wants a BBQ’d hotdog or a hamburger. With July […]

Results: Snowshoe GNCC West Virginia & Mammoth Motocross Mammoth Lakes

Jun 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GNCC Rd. 9 Snowshoe Snowshoe, WV June 26th, 2022 The Snowshoe GNCC in West Virginia gave riders and fans a heavy dose of rain and mud. The off-and-on rain that fell all weekend made for some […]

New racer steps-in after sustaining knee injury at Laconia Short Track

Jun 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cameron Smith to Fill In For Injured Johnny Lewis Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield Welcomes Cameron Smith for New York and Pennsylvania AFT Rounds Milwaukee, WI (Wednesday, June 29, 2022) […]

Reigning Bennetts British Superbike Champion makes long-awaited WorldSBK debut

Jun 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Mackenzie and McAMS Yamaha to Make Home World Superbike Wildcard Appearance Reigning Bennetts British Superbike Champion Tarran Mackenzie will make his long-awaited WorldSBK debut in the fifth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship at […]

2022 WORLD ADVENTURE WEEK STARTS: READY FOR ADVENTURE?

Jun 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

THE WORLD ADVENTURE WEEK starts on Monday, July 4th > The main challenge? To complete 1,000 km or more in a week > There are daily prizes and a unique experience to be won at […]

Scouting for Prospect Development at RedBud Motocross

Jun 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MX Sports Pro Racing Scouting Moto Combine Set to Embark on Second Season of Prospect Development at RedBud Rider Coach Lineup of Michael Byrne, Broc Glover, Chad Reed, and Jeff Stanton to Provide Mentorship of […]

Josephine Bruno Reflects on Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Debut

Jun 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Off the back of her impressive campaign in the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Cup Italy, Josephine Bruno was one of seven wildcards to join the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup at the latest Misano […]

Displaced broken thumb doesn’t stop reigning Enduro2 World Champion

Jun 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The reigning Enduro2 World Champion, who had topped both the E2 class and the overall EnduroGP category just one day previously, was in another close battle for victory on the second day of racing in […]

Suzuki gets Norwalk at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Jun 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 28. Angelle Sampey: Suzuki Hayabusa – FINAL – 1st Angelle Sampey scored a historic victory in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in […]

Accelerating progress toward a decarbonized society 2035 Agenda

Jun 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Carbon-free electricity accelerating progress toward a decarbonized society IWATA, June 28, 2022 — Yamaha Motor is pleased to announce that the Company is accelerating its carbon neutrality goal for its factories—including those overseas—to 2035. This represents […]

Double MotoAmerica win despite suffering broken thumb and bruised hip

Jun 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 27. Tyler Scott (SS): Suzuki GSX-R750 – 2nd Liam Grant (SS): Suzuki GSX-R750 – 6th Richie Escalante (SBK): Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 6th Sam Lochoff (SS): Suzuki GSX-R750 – 15th […]

Contract extension for Alvaro Bautista for 2023 WorldSBK season

Jun 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team is pleased to announce the contract extension for Alvaro Bautista who will ride the official Ducati Panigale V4R machine again in the 2023 WorldSBK season.After becoming World Champion in the 125cc class in 2006 with […]

SECURES FIRST VICTORY OF 2022 AFTER HARD-FOUGHT BATTLE AT LIMA HALF-MILE

Jun 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Minneapolis, MN. (June 27, 2022) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, continued its 2022 American Flat Track (AFT) season Saturday night under the lights of Allen County Fairground for the Lima Half-Mile, […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Sim Racing: Second round of the MotoGP Global Series Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans

Massive 60% Drop in American Honda Sales due to supply challenges

Inspiration Weekend #205: Happy 4th of July & Canada Day!

Results: Snowshoe GNCC West Virginia & Mammoth Motocross Mammoth Lakes

New racer steps-in after sustaining knee injury at Laconia Short Track

Reigning Bennetts British Superbike Champion makes long-awaited WorldSBK debut

2022 WORLD ADVENTURE WEEK STARTS: READY FOR ADVENTURE?

Scouting for Prospect Development at RedBud Motocross

Josephine Bruno Reflects on Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Debut

Displaced broken thumb doesn’t stop reigning Enduro2 World Champion

Suzuki gets Norwalk at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Accelerating progress toward a decarbonized society 2035 Agenda

Double MotoAmerica win despite suffering broken thumb and bruised hip

Contract extension for Alvaro Bautista for 2023 WorldSBK season

SECURES FIRST VICTORY OF 2022 AFTER HARD-FOUGHT BATTLE AT LIMA HALF-MILE

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