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.

2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship Standings—Top 5

Jun 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A double podium gives Herrin more than a two-race lead in the championship point standings Sunnyvale, Calif., June 5, 2022 — Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) leaves Road America with a 51-point lead in […]

Heroic display of grit at Road America

Jun 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Petrucci bags a pair of podium finishes on his first visit to Elkhart Lake Sunnyvale, Calif., June 5, 2022 — Danilo Petrucci put on a heroic display of grit at Road America, grabbing a second place […]

Impressive come-from-behind performance at Mason-Dixon GNCC Mount Morris

Jun 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong put forth an impressive come-from-behind performance to secure fourth overall at the Mason-Dixon GNCC in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania. The eighth round of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) […]

Flying to sensational victory at MotoGP Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya by six seconds

Jun 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo stunned the MotoGP field this weekend, extending his championship lead after flying to a sensational victory at the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya by over six seconds. […]

Scores First Moto2 Victory with Yamaha at Hangtown

Jun 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac took home his first moto win aboard the Yamaha YZ450F in yesterday’s 450MX Moto 2 at the Hangtown Moto Classic. The victory also landed him his first podium […]

EWC Suzuki currently catching up after spending extra garage time

Jun 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL FIGHTING BACK AT SPA EWC Team Suzuki Press Office – June 4. After leading from the start of the race until past the eight-hour mark, Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul are […]

Late Retirement Denies YART Yamaha Victory at Spa

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Late Retirement Denies YART Yamaha Victory at Spa The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team suffered heartbreak at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps as a technical issue forced them to retire from the lead after 18 […]

Ernee emphatic Grand Prix win at MXGP of France

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer stormed to an emphatic Grand Prix win at the MXGP of France, round 10 of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Ernee. The Swiss rider was sensational in […]

Enthralling French MXGP Grand Prix Podium

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s duo of Jago Geerts and Thibault Benistant ended a thrilling Monster Energy MXGP of France, round 10 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, on the second and third steps of […]

Perfectly-executed MotoAmerica Supersport contest

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 5. Tyler Scott: Suzuki GSX-R750 – 1st Richie Escalante: GSX-R1000R – 6th Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000R – 7th Sam Lochoff: Suzuki GSX-R750 – 7th Liam Grant: Suzuki GSX-R750 – 10th […]

FIM Motocross World Championship slick hillside of Ernee became quite tricky

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Intense rainfall made round ten of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, the Grand Prix of France, a spectacle, as the slick hillside of Ernee became quite tricky. Pauls Jonass was the sole star underneath […]

Rebounds from tough Hangtown MX opening round

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Justin Cooper rebounded from a tough opening round to finish second overall with a 2-3 moto result at Round 2 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series at Hangtown MX. […]

Rode to MX2 victory in front of his French home fans

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MXGP made the first of two visits to France this season with the tenth Grand Prix of 2022 taking place on the immaculate hillside course of Ernee. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle rode […]

ALEX RINS DIAGNOSED WITH WRIST FRACTURE AFTER BARCELONA FALL

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 5. Following the big crash he suffered at Turn 1 of the Catalan Grand Prix, Alex Rins underwent tests at the Hospital Universitari Dexeus in Barcelona. Initial checks found […]

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

Jun 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After an excellent start on Saturday at 1pm, Australian rider Josh Hook finished his first lap in the second position, having started from fourth on the grid. The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade #5 was sitting in […]