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.

Protagonist conquers podium at WorldSBK Argentina

Oct 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Michael Ruben Rinaldi is the protagonist of an extremely solid race thanks to an excellent pace that allows him to conquer the podium. Scott Redding conquers the Pole Position but his race is compromised at the first corner. […]

Commanding 12th Win of the Season in Argentine WorldSBK

Oct 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Commanding 12th Win of the Season for Razgatlıoğlu in Argentine WorldSBK Race 1 Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu celebrated a commanding win in Race 1 of the penultimate round of the FIM […]

WorldSBK at San Juan: top 6 result

Oct 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

San Juan. The first race of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) Argentina round ended with a top six result for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Michael van der Mark (NED) completed race one at […]

Results – 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship – France

Oct 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Coming into the sixth and final round of the series with a healthy 22-point lead in the E2 class standings following his exceptional performance at last weekend’s GP of Portugal, Josep Garcia knew that a solid ride […]

Incredible race win EMX125 Championship Madrid Spain

Oct 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Ivano van Erp returned to the top step of the podium following another incredible race win and a fourth place finish at the fifth round of the EMX125 Championship in Madrid, […]

BSB Bennetts British Superbike season finale at Brands Hatch

Oct 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 15. Leon Jeacock will partner Gino Rea aboard a GSX-R1000R superbike in the Buildbase Suzuki team this weekend at the Bennetts British Superbike season finale at Brands Hatch. Jeacock […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – OCTOBER 16-17TH

Oct 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 15. The third weekend in October sees the final round of the British Superbike Championship and a new champion crowned. The Brands Hatch circuit in the south of the […]

Frightening sandstorm hits San Juan WorldSBK

Oct 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The free practices for the Argentinean Round concluded today with Scott Redding and Michael Ruben Rinaldi in 2nd and 4th place, respectively.Despite the frightening sandstorm that hit the San Juan area on Thursday afternoon, the track was immediately in […]

WorldSBK Argentinian Friday Free Practice Clean Sweep

Oct 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Fastest with Argentinian Friday Free Practice Clean Sweep Championship leader Toprak Razgatlıoğlu dominated both Free Practice sessions at Circuito San Juan Villicum to finish the day fastest overall, as the penultimate round of the […]

Beta Signs 2021 National Hare & Hound Pro Championship Rider

Oct 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Joe Wasson Re-Signs with Beta Racing Beta Racing is excited to announce that Joe Wasson will be riding for the team for at least another two years. Wasson and Beta USA agreed on a […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride to Antarctica

Oct 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

What is the best Adventure bike? A dual sport that surpasses all others? Today’s Inspiration Friday: Ride to Antarctica will reveal the top ADV you can buy. Is it a Honda? BMW? Kawasaki? Yamaha? Harley-Davidson? […]

Incredible Consistency Clinches Morocco FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

Oct 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Austrian racer Walkner had a 20-point advantage at the top of the championship standings heading into round four of five in the series, and knew he had to put in a strong performance in order […]

Ending a highly productive week at Rallye Du Maroc

Oct 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Bringing to an end a highly productive week at the Rallye Du Maroc for the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team, Adrien Van Beveren has successfully crossed the event’s finish in an impressive fifth place overall. […]

Shortened final stage of the Rallye du Maroc

Oct 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDERS COMPLETE SUCCESSFUL FIRST COMPETITIVE OUTING WITH ALL-NEW FR 450 RALLY Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has completed the shortened final stage of the Rallye du Maroc in […]

Frustrating MXGP season for Yamaha

Oct 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams continue their run of back-to-back races. This time, the teams are heading 1000km southeast to Madrid, Spain, for the 13th round of the FIM Motocross World […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Protagonist conquers podium at WorldSBK Argentina

Commanding 12th Win of the Season in Argentine WorldSBK

WorldSBK at San Juan: top 6 result

Results – 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship – France

Incredible race win EMX125 Championship Madrid Spain

BSB Bennetts British Superbike season finale at Brands Hatch

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – OCTOBER 16-17TH

Frightening sandstorm hits San Juan WorldSBK

WorldSBK Argentinian Friday Free Practice Clean Sweep

Beta Signs 2021 National Hare & Hound Pro Championship Rider

Inspiration Friday: Ride to Antarctica

Incredible Consistency Clinches Morocco FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

Ending a highly productive week at Rallye Du Maroc

Shortened final stage of the Rallye du Maroc

Frustrating MXGP season for Yamaha

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