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.

Strong Top 10 finishes in Atlanta Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship

Apr 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 18. Brandon Hartranft: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 9th Adam Enticknap: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 20th Justin Bogle: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 21st Derek Drake: Suzuki RM-Z250 – 16th Carson Mumford: Suzuki RM-Z250 […]

Silverstone Top 10 GSX-R1000R Bennetts British Superbike Championship

Apr 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 18. Christian Iddon: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 8-10-11 Danny Kent: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 17-18-15 Christian Iddon came away from the opening round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Silverstone […]

Harley-Davidson Redefines the Sportster

Apr 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Sportster. A true Harley-Davidson icon. Authentic heritage. Untouchable authenticity. For 2022, Harley-Davidson Redefines the Sportster with the new Revolution Max 975T V-Twin engine and introduction of the 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster. Engine changes include going from 883 […]

Solid top-five finish Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX West in challenging conditions

Apr 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Christian Craig scored a runner-up finish in yesterday’s wild East/West Showdown at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to keeping his perfect podium record in 2022, the […]

Defending World Champion raced to victory at 24 Heures Motos EWC season opener

Apr 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 17. Yoshimura SERT Motul: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 1st Defending World Champion Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul raced to victory at the 24 Heures Motos EWC season opener in […]

Podium great way to start new Honda Le Mans team

Apr 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France started the 24-hour race from the third place on the starting grid with the Frenchman Mike Di Meglio, based on the combined results achieved during good qualifying sessions. Immediately after the […]

Stone in the radiator plus unfortunate retirement ends 24h Le Mans for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team

Apr 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA), the season-opener in the FIM Endurance World Championship 2022, began according to plan for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team. Starting from fourth place, Jérémy Guarnoni […]

Yoshimura SERT Motul remains one lap ahead of the opposition at Le Mans

Apr 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 17. The Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul continue to lead the opening round of the Endurance World Championship, the 24 Heures Motos in France. As the sun came […]

Sensational Second at Le Mans 24 Heures Motos France

Apr 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Score Sensational Second at Le Mans The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team of Karel Hanika, Niccolo Canepa, and Marvin Fritz started their 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship season stunningly by securing a […]

Heavy rain shuffled Atlanta Yamaha Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship Racers

Apr 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac took home a runner-up finish today in the challenging conditions at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. He leaves Atlanta, Georgia, with a healthy 53-point lead in the Monster Energy […]

Solid top-five finish amidst hectic day of racing in 450SX class

Apr 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart battled through the elements at Saturday’s Atlanta SX, where he captured a solid top-five finish amidst a hectic day of racing in the 450SX class. Only four points […]

Crazy good race for KTM at AMA Supercross Championship Atlanta Motor Speedway

Apr 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

ATLANTA – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb bounced back into racing action on Saturday, finishing just off the 450SX podium at Round 14 of the AMA Supercross Championship at Atlanta Motor Speedway. With a fighting […]

8 Hours into 2022 Endurance World Championship (EWC) at Le Mans

Apr 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 16. Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul lead the opening round of the 2022 Endurance World Championship (EWC) at Le Mans just after eight hours of racing. In an […]

Strong intensified competition at Bugatti circuit in Le Mans

Apr 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 15. Yoshimura SERT Motul: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 2nd After a hard-fought qualifying session at the Bugatti circuit in Le Mans, the Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul confirmed its […]

Smashing FIM Endurance World Championship lap record at circuit Le Mans 24 Heures Motos France

Apr 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Secure Pole Position Hat-Trick at Le Mans The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team will start the 45th Le Mans 24 Heures Motos in France from pole position for the third consecutive year […]