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.

Points on Sunday at Donington for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team

Jul 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Points on Sunday at Donington for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Garrett Gerloff collected more points in Race 2, finishing 11th, with Kohta Nozane making a pair of great comebacks […]

In WorldSSP it’s a double win for Aegerter who increases his championship lead

Jul 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The reigning World Champion was back to his winning ways in all three races. In WorldSSP it’s a double win for Aegerter who increases his championship lead. FOCUS ON THE SUPERPOLE RACE (asphalt: 40°C / […]

Tomac Takes Over Points Lead with Spring Creek Sweep

Jul 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Tomac Takes Over Points Lead with Spring Creek Sweep Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac kept his win streak rolling at the Spring Creek National, scoring his seventh-consecutive moto victory to take over the […]

Aegerter Battles to Ninth Consecutive WorldSSP Victory

Jul 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Dominique Aegerter secured his ninth consecutive FIM Supersport World Championship victory at Donington Park, equalling Andrea Locatelli’s record set in 2020 with a sensational performance at the Prosecco DOC UK Round. Ten Kate Racing’s […]

ANOTHER TOP-10 FINISH AND TOP-10 START AT 450MX CLASS SPRING CREEK NATIONAL

Jul 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire fought his way to another top-five overall in the 250MX class with 5-4 moto finishes at Round 7 of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Millville, Minnesota. Hampshire […]

TOP-FIVE IN FRONT OF HOMETOWN FANS AT SPRING CREEK NATIONAL

Jul 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MILLVILLE, Minn. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Ryan Dungey scored fifth overall at the Spring Creek National with a pair of hard-fought 4-6 finishes in front of his home state crowd in Minnesota. Teammate Max Vohland […]

WorldSSP crashes with seven laps to go at Donington Park

Jul 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A difficult Saturday concludes for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at Donington Park. Race1 of the Prosecco DOC UK Round saw Michael Rinaldi taking sixth place while Alvaro Bautista suffered his first crash of the season. The Spanish rider got off well […]

Turkish Yamaha rider finishes ahead of Rea who consoles himself with pole position

Jul 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

FOCUS ON SUPERPOLE WorldSBK (asphalt: 34°C / air: 19° C) After his pole position at the Estoril round, the second pole of the season arrives for Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK). The six-time world champion took it with a time […]

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND DODGE RAM BEGIN EXCITING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

Jul 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The American brand has provided four RAM 1500s – two TRX, one Lamarie Night Edition, and a Rebel – for Red Bull KTM to use for travel to and from fixtures on the offroad calendar […]

Second half of 50th Anniversary Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship

Jul 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (July 15, 2022) – The second half of the 50th Anniversary of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will get underway with the series’ annual visit to the “Land of […]

WorldSSP positive Friday at the Donington Park circuit

Jul 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi fifth and sixth respectively after Donington’s free practice. Bulega finishes third in WorldSSP Prosecco DOC UK Round free practice ended with Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi in fifth and sixth respectively. It was a positive […]