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.

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING JUMPS BACK INTO MX2 COMPETITION

Jun 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Kay de Wolf of Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing will return to racing at the eleventh stop of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, the Grand Prix of Germany, this weekend. De Wolf only started riding […]

Top racer leaves MotoGP Ducati Team

Jun 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After five seasons together, three with the Pramac Racing Team and the last two as an official rider of the Ducati Lenovo Team, Jack Miller and Ducati will part ways at the end of 2022.From […]

Record number of youngsters racing at bLU cRU European Cup Misano

Jun 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Round three of the 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup will welcome a record number of youngsters onto the grid, with 28 riders set to tackle the Misano World Circuit ‘Marco Simoncelli’. The […]

BACK IN KTM ORANGE FOR 2023 AND 2024 MOTOGP

Jun 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP Grand Prix winner Jack Miller will return to the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing family for the next two years. The Australian reignites several former alliances after he last starred with KTM machinery as […]

Dramatic final lap at very demanding and long Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Jun 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France took the third place at the 24H SPA EWC Motos 2022 by just 0.5 seconds in a dramatic final lap at the very demanding and long Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Dramatic third […]

Highlights: Carson City Motorsports Hangtown Motocross Classic

Jun 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Round 2: Prairie City SVRA – Rancho Cordova, California Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Highlights: Carson City Motorsports Hangtown Motocross Classic Anderson Gets His Win While Lawrence Overcomes the Odds HANGTOWN MOTOCROSS CLASSIC HIGHLIGHTS Another […]

Perfect weather and excellent track delivered exciting Hangtown Motocross

Jun 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 7. Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 15-18 Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 37-DNS Derek Drake: RM-Z250 – 13-20 Perfect weather and excellent track conditions delivered an exciting round two of the […]

Will 276km/h topspeed be broken at WorldSBK Misano?

Jun 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Misano. The next round of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2022 takes BMW Motorrad Motorsport to the Italian Adriatic coast: the fourth event of the season will take place in Misano this weekend (10th to […]

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team back at Misano

Jun 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Misano Awaits GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Duo The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team is more than ready for the fourth round of the season at the Misano World Circuit ‘Marco Simoncelli’, with Garrett Gerloff […]

New “Joyride” promotion campaign from MV AGUSTA

Jun 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

JOYRIDE YOUR NEXT MV AGUSTA ROSSO With the new “Joyride” promotion campaign, when purchasing a new MV Agusta model from the Rosso range, customers will receive a complimentary €500 voucher for special parts, accessories and […]

This team has seen one of its riders on the podium in every race held so far

Jun 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Aiming for the Top Step in Misano As competition heats up in the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli head to the Italian seaside for the […]

MXGP & MX2 Teams Motivated for More Champagne Celebrations in Germany

Jun 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

With Yamaha securing four of the six podium spots on offer at the French Grand Prix just days ago, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are motivated to keep momentum at the […]

KTM alliance with Cardo creates new Packtalk Edge

Jun 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The KTM PACKTALK Edge is the top-of-the-range mobile communication and connectivity unit for riders and has been especially created for ‘orange bleeders’ ready to share their experiences whether ripping up the tarmac, terrorizing a trail or getting […]

Build. Train. Race. Side-by-side battle results in red flag Road America disqualifications

Jun 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

ROYAL ENFIELD BTR LEAVING ROAD AMERICA WITH MIXED EMOTIONS BUILD. TRAIN. RACE Road Race round two sees complicated results after last-lap drama unfolds at Road America Milwaukee, WI (Monday, June 7, 2022) – Changing […]

Stellar ride takes first victory with Yamaha in thrilling MotoAmerica Superbike Race

Jun 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Petersen put in a stellar ride to take his first victory with the team in a thrilling MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at Road America. Jake Gagne finished fourth […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING JUMPS BACK INTO MX2 COMPETITION

Top racer leaves MotoGP Ducati Team

Record number of youngsters racing at bLU cRU European Cup Misano

BACK IN KTM ORANGE FOR 2023 AND 2024 MOTOGP

Dramatic final lap at very demanding and long Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Highlights: Carson City Motorsports Hangtown Motocross Classic

Perfect weather and excellent track delivered exciting Hangtown Motocross

Will 276km/h topspeed be broken at WorldSBK Misano?

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team back at Misano

New “Joyride” promotion campaign from MV AGUSTA

This team has seen one of its riders on the podium in every race held so far

MXGP & MX2 Teams Motivated for More Champagne Celebrations in Germany

KTM alliance with Cardo creates new Packtalk Edge

Build. Train. Race. Side-by-side battle results in red flag Road America disqualifications

Stellar ride takes first victory with Yamaha in thrilling MotoAmerica Superbike Race

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