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.

Team Suzuki Ecstar arrives at MotoGP Motorland Aragón in high spirits

Sep 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 10. Alex Rins: 12th – 1’48.267 (+ 0.654) Joan Mir: 21st – 1’48.886 (+ 1.273) Team Suzuki Ecstar arrived at Motorland Aragón in high spirits following a largely successful […]

Inspiration Friday: Support Unbiased Reviews

Sep 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ever notice it is getting harder and harder to read a good honest-to-god product review? Investigative journalism is pretty much dead today. Everyone from YouTube, Amazon, TV, websites and even magazines are rewarded for being […]

FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar Turkey

Sep 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Maxime Renaux made his seventh podium appearance today at the ninth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. The Frenchman finished on the same points as the […]

AUSSIE RACER OVERCOMES CHALLENGING OPENING MOTO

Sep 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton continues to deliver impressive results in the MX2 World Championship, this time securing a strong fifth-place overall result at the MXGP of Afyon. A third-place finish in moto […]

KTM STRIKE AGAIN IN TURKEY WITH MXGP AND MX2 VICTORY

Sep 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MXGP remained in Afyonkarahisar for the second Grand Prix in Turkey this season and the second race this week. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Tom Vialle triumphed again around the Afyon circuit […]

bLU cRU European Cup Goes to the Wire After Action Packed Magny-Cours Weekend

Sep 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The penultimate round of the maiden Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup season hit the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours last weekend, in support of the FIM Superbike World Championship, with Britain’s Fenton Harrison Seabright doing […]

MotoAmerica Brings the Thunder to the North East for Round Eight

Sep 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., September 8, 2021 – MotoAmerica gets set for a double header to finish off the 2021 season, with the first half being round eight this weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park, followed one week […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Trio Shifts Focus to Next Round after Challenging Day in Turkey

Sep 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team salvaged as many points as possible at the ninth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, after a turbulent day in the office. Jeremy Seewer […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA SET FOR HERO CHALLENGE

Sep 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

BILLY BOLT AND ALFREDO GOMEZ TAKE ON ROUND SIX OF THE FIM HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN POLAND Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt and Alfredo Gomez will compete at the HERO Challenge event […]

Locked in a deal with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team through 2022 AMA Supercross Championship

Sep 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – KTM North America, Inc. is pleased to announce that Marvin Musquin has locked in a deal to remain with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team through the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship. […]

Lucky or not? 13th Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP season

Sep 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team riders return to Spain this weekend for the thirteenth Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP season, the Grand Prix of Aragón. The famous MotorLand Aragón of Alcañiz, designed by renowned German […]

Two-Man Wrecking Crew to Battle for Championship with Three Races Remaining

Sep 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (September 6, 2021) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, carried out its 2021 American Flat Track (AFT) season with back-to-back wins during this weekend’s doubleheader at the Springfield Mile I […]

MotoGP season in full swing with British GP trickster track

Sep 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 8. The MotoGP™ season is in full swing as the teams and riders move to Aragón for the 13th round of the championship. With plenty of rounds and races […]

WorldSSP riders hospitalized after Magny-Cours crashes

Sep 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The French round of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship witnessed a Toprak Razgatlıoğlu masterclass, with the Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider claiming three on-track victories, extending his lead in the riders’ championship, while […]

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Damon Motors announces $35M milestone in preorders for flagship HyperSport electric motorcycle

Sep 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

VANCOUVER, BC – September 8, 2021 – Damon Motors today announced the company hit a new $35M milestone in preorders for its flagship HyperSport, the world’s smartest, safest, fully electric motorcycle. The company also announced […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Ecstar arrives at MotoGP Motorland Aragón in high spirits

Inspiration Friday: Support Unbiased Reviews

FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar Turkey

AUSSIE RACER OVERCOMES CHALLENGING OPENING MOTO

KTM STRIKE AGAIN IN TURKEY WITH MXGP AND MX2 VICTORY

bLU cRU European Cup Goes to the Wire After Action Packed Magny-Cours Weekend

MotoAmerica Brings the Thunder to the North East for Round Eight

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Trio Shifts Focus to Next Round after Challenging Day in Turkey

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA SET FOR HERO CHALLENGE

Locked in a deal with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team through 2022 AMA Supercross Championship

Lucky or not? 13th Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP season

Two-Man Wrecking Crew to Battle for Championship with Three Races Remaining

MotoGP season in full swing with British GP trickster track

WorldSSP riders hospitalized after Magny-Cours crashes

Damon Motors announces $35M milestone in preorders for flagship HyperSport electric motorcycle

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