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.

VICTORIOUS TWINS CUP RACES ABOARD APRILIA RS 660 AT THE RIDGE MOTORSPORTS PARK

Jun 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

ANTHONY MAZZIOTTO VICTORIOUS IN BOTH MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP RACES ABOARD APRILIA RS 660 AT THE RIDGE MOTORSPORTS PARK RODIO RACING/HSBK WARHORSE RACING RIDER MAZZIOTTO LEADS APRILIA 1-2 FINISH IN SATURDAY TWINS CUP RACE WITH VELOCE […]

Raising the MotoAmerica bar at The Ridge Motorsports Park

Jun 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne completed a perfect weekend with another dominant victory in MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at The Ridge Motorsports Park. The defending champion’s fifth victory of the season also […]

BMW Motorrad USA and California Superbike School Renew Relationship

Jun 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 27, 2022…BMW Motorrad USA would like to announce its renewed relationship with long time partner – The California Superbike School. BMW Motorrad USA and the California Superbike school enter their […]

2023 Harley-Davidson: Not What You Were Expecting?

Jun 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

I love looking at new 2023 motorcycles. I love what Harley-Davidson brings out each year. I bet you do as well! Welcome to 2023 Harley-Davidson: Not What You Were Expecting bombshell, shocking surprise and stop […]

20000 hot fans with incredible cheering witnessed at Italian EnduroGP World Championship

Jun 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The third round of the Enduro World Championship took place in Italy and Metzeler riders have collected victories and podiums in many classes. Andrea Verona and Mikael Persson are increasingly leaders in E1 and […]

Record Crushing Double Delight at The Ridge for Ducati

Jun 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Double Delight For Josh Herrin at The Ridge The man in red put the torch to the opposition between the pine trees in MotoAmerica Supersport Sunnyvale, Calif., June 26, 2022 – Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK […]

Toughest race of the entire Grand National Cross Country: Snowshoe GNCC

Jun 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong had a solid top-five finish at one of the toughest races of the entire Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series circuit – the Snowshoe GNCC – in Snowshoe, […]

Big disorders for Yamaha at MotoAmerica The Ridge

Jun 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Disappointing Dutch Weekend for Yamaha in Assen Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP and the WithU Yamaha RNF MotoGP team endured a difficult Dutch Grand Prix with just Andrea Dovizioso reaching the chequered flag, but narrowly missing […]

Puts It On The Box In The Sweltering Washington Heat MotoAmerica

Jun 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Petrucci keeps his championship lead after carding a third and second on the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V4 SBK Sunnyvale, Calif., June 26, 2022 – Despite several setbacks in the boiling heat of […]

Extensive trophy collection even bigger after MotoAmerica Washington Win

Jun 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 26. Sam Lochoff (SS): Suzuki GSX-R750 – 3rd Tyler Scott (SS): Suzuki GSX-R750 – 5th Liam Grant (SS) – Suzuki GSX-R750 – 9th Richie Escalante (SBK): Suzuki GSX-R1000R – […]

DOUBLE ENDURO3 VICTORY FOR MIKAEL PERSSON AT GP OF ITALY

Jun 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR TAKES OVER ENDURO3 POINTS LEAD WITH INCREDIBLE RIDE IN CARPINETI It was a dream weekend at the office for Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mikael Persson who claimed the Enduro3 class win on […]

Near-faultless performance at FIM EnduroGP World Championship Italy

Jun 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Round three of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship proved to be a tough one for all competitors. After topping the short Friday night Super Test, Josep Garcia went into the first full day of competition eager to […]

Incredible victory in Assen with Ducati team’s 60th win in MotoGP

Jun 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ducati doubles up in The Netherlands with Marco Bezzecchi second with the Desmosedici GP of the VR46 Racing Team Pecco Bagnaia returned to winning ways at the Dutch GP, held this afternoon at the iconic […]

Benistant Secures Third Consecutive Podium in Samota-Sumbawa

Jun 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant secured his third consecutive podium finish at the 12th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Samota-Sumbawa, Indonesia. The 19-year-old Frenchman paired a fourth-place finish in race […]

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Brand-new MXGP circuit with stifling hot temperatures and high humidity

Jun 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Coldenhoff & Seewer Battle Through Illness for Fifth & Ninth at Indonesian Grand Prix Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s duo of Glenn Coldenhoff and Jeremy Seewer overcame a challenging weekend disrupted by illness to finish […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

VICTORIOUS TWINS CUP RACES ABOARD APRILIA RS 660 AT THE RIDGE MOTORSPORTS PARK

Raising the MotoAmerica bar at The Ridge Motorsports Park

BMW Motorrad USA and California Superbike School Renew Relationship

2023 Harley-Davidson: Not What You Were Expecting?

20000 hot fans with incredible cheering witnessed at Italian EnduroGP World Championship

Record Crushing Double Delight at The Ridge for Ducati

Toughest race of the entire Grand National Cross Country: Snowshoe GNCC

Big disorders for Yamaha at MotoAmerica The Ridge

Puts It On The Box In The Sweltering Washington Heat MotoAmerica

Extensive trophy collection even bigger after MotoAmerica Washington Win

DOUBLE ENDURO3 VICTORY FOR MIKAEL PERSSON AT GP OF ITALY

Near-faultless performance at FIM EnduroGP World Championship Italy

Incredible victory in Assen with Ducati team’s 60th win in MotoGP

Benistant Secures Third Consecutive Podium in Samota-Sumbawa

Brand-new MXGP circuit with stifling hot temperatures and high humidity

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