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.

Thrilling performance victory at the MXGP of Spain

Oct 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Maxime Renaux put in a thrilling performance to claim his fourth Grand Prix victory at the MXGP of Spain, round 13 of the FIM Motocross World Championship. As a result, […]

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 […]