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.

EXPERIENCE WHITE-KNUCKLED SPINE-TINGLING 2022 MOTOGP ACTION

May 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Without a doubt, watching fully-fledged Factory race machines being piloted by the best riders in the world is nothing less than motorsport nirvana. Couple that with the “anything can happen” unpredictability of MotoGP™ and you […]

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross opening round in Pala California

May 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Following a successful conclusion to the supercross season, the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250 team is ready to get rolling at this weekend’s Lucas Oil Pro Motocross opening round in Pala, California. The team […]

Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul rider Xavier Simeon Interview

May 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 24. Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul rider Xavier Simeon talks about the upcoming 24H SPA EWC Motos, his home Endurance World Championship race at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps […]

Scorching BTR MotoAmerica action at Virginia International Raceway

May 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

KAYLEIGH BUYCK FIRES FIRST AT ROYAL ENFIELD BTR OPENER BUILD. TRAIN. RACE Road Race opening round heats up the already scorching MotoAmerica action at Virginia International Raceway Milwaukee, WI (Monday, May 23, 2022) – Nerves […]

Season-best finish at the Iowan Hard Enduro in Spragueville Iowa

May 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker scored solid points at Round 3 of the AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series, earning a season-best finish of second overall at the Iowan Hard Enduro in Spragueville, Iowa. […]

APRILIA RS660 DOMINATES VIR MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP CHAMPIONSHIP

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP CHAMPIONSHIP CONCLUDES AT VIR WITH A PAIR OF LAST LAP WINS FOR JODY BARRY AND HIS VELOCE RACING APRILIA RS 660 BARRY EXTENDS HIS CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD LEAVING VIRGINIA AND BREAKS HIS OWN […]

Another trophy-winning MotoAmerica performance at Virginia International Raceway

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 23. Tyler Scott: GSX-R750 – 3rd Sam Lochoff: GSX-R750 – 4th Richie Escalante: GSX-R1000R – 6th Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000R – 7th Liam Grant: GSX-R750 – 10th Suzuki Motor USA […]

2023 Honda: It’s Back After 41 Years!

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Say it after me “Riding is FUN!” and Honda wants to put more FUN back into 2023 Honda. It’s Back After 41 Years: 2023 Honda ST125 Dax. The ST125 Dax fully owns the genuine authenticity […]

Strong weekend at Donington Park for Bennetts British Superbike Championship’s Showdown

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 23. Christian Iddon: GSX-R1000R – 6-7-6 Danny Kent: GSX-R1000R – DNS-DNS-DNS Buildbase Suzuki’s Christian Iddon has moved into the Bennetts British Superbike Championship’s Showdown positions after a strong weekend […]

Third-consecutive victory to sweep MotoAmerica Superbike Championship weekend

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Gagne’s Hot Streak Continues at VIR Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne scored his third-consecutive victory to sweep the weekend and make championship gains in today’s MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at the VIRginia […]

WorldSBK Yamaha racer declared unfit

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

More Points for GYTR GRT Yamaha’s Nozane on Sunday at Estoril In Sunday’s races at the Estoril round of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship, GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Kohta Nozane scored points with […]

BATTLE ADVERSITY AT THE JOHN PENTON GNCC

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong battled adverse course conditions at Sunday’s John Penton GNCC, salvaging sixth-place in the XC1 Open Pro class in Millfield, Ohio. Round 7 of the Grand National Cross Country […]

Embraced the win at VIRginia International Raceway

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Herrin Takes The Race Two Win at VIR to Extend His Supersport Lead From Fourth to First, Josh Herrin Continues His Lead Aboard the Panigale V2 Sunnyvale, Calif., May 22, 2022 – Josh Herrin didn’t […]

Danilo Petrucci Podium’s at VIR During Sweltering Weekend in Virginia

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., May 22, 2022 – Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) rode through the sweltering temperatures at VIRginia International Raceway to grab some additional points and retain the MotAmerica Superbike lead.The effort was unstoppable […]

SUZUKI GSX-R750 PODIUMS AT VIRGINIA MOTOAMERICA

May 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 22. Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000R – 5th Sam Lochoff: GSX-R750 – 12th Tyler Scott: GSX-R750 – 2nd Liam Grant: GSX-R750 – 10th Richie Escalante: GSX-R1000R – DNF Team Vision Wheel […]