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.

RETURN TO ATLANTA DELIVERS ANOTHER APRILIA HAT TRICK IN TWINS CUP

Apr 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

THE APRILIA RS 660 WAS THE EXCLUSIVE MODEL OF PARC FERMÉ, WITH VELOCE RACING’S JODY BARRY VICTORIOUS, AND ROBEM ENGINEERING’S TEAGG HOBBS AND BEN GLODDY ROUNDING OUT THE PODIUM ON THEIR APRILIA MACHINES ATLANTA, […]

Results FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship Kegums circuit

Apr 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship moved on to the Kegums circuit for the Grand Prix of Latvia and the sixth round of twenty in 2022. The loose and demanding soil was the stage for […]

More Moto3 Silverware at Algarve International Circuit Portugal

Apr 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Grande Premio Tissot de Portugal brought MotoGP™ together for round five and the first European date after sojourns to Qatar, Indonesia, Argentina and the USA so far in 2022. The drops, climbs and cambers […]

Overcame adversity during challenging Tunisia Desert Challenge third stage

Apr 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Show Fighting Spirit in Stage 3 at the TDC The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team battled hard and overcame adversity during a challenging third stage at the Tunisia Desert Challenge. Alessandro […]

Assen BMW Motorrad Motorsport: moving in the right direction

Apr 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Assen. BMW Motorrad Motorsport took the hoped-for step forward at the second race weekend of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2022 (WorldSBK) at Assen (NED). The best result was recorded by Scott Redding (GBR) from […]

Crashes and metatarsal bone fracture at WorldSBK Assen

Apr 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Unfortunate Sunday for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK in Assen In Sunday’s races at the Assen round of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship, GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Garrett Gerloff scored points with seventh in […]

Incredible comeback from last on the MotoGP grid

Apr 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Portuguese GP. Bagnaia finishes eighth after an incredible comeback from last on the grid. Miller forced to retire after a crash Johann Zarco finishes second on the podium with the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the […]

MOTOGP LAUNCHES EUROPEAN STINT

Apr 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP flew around the splendidly flowing Algarve International Circuit for the fifth round of the world championship campaign and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira owned 5th position by the end of 25 laps […]

Up and down 250SX day at Gillette Stadium Foxborough Massachusetts

Apr 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Kyle Chisholm worked through an up and down day at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, to finish fifth at the 250SX East Championship penultimate round. The interim rider enjoyed his […]

Sweeping highs and crashing lows for Team Suzuki Ecstar Portugal

Apr 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 24. Alex Rins: 4th (+ 9.633) Joan Mir: DNF The Grand Prix of Portugal brought sweeping highs and crashing lows for Team Suzuki Ecstar as Alex Rins crafted a […]

Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship looking to seal the deal

Apr 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Tomac Finishes Seventh in Foxborough Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac scored valuable points with a seventh-place finish yesterday in challenging conditions at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Coloradan heads home with […]