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.

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 […]

Coming into penultimate Rallye du Maroc with 20-point advantage

Oct 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Coming into the Rallye du Maroc with a 20-point advantage at the top of the championship standings, Matthias Walkner knew he still had to put in a strong performance at the penultimate round in order to clinch […]

WorldSBK Teams enter final phase of 2021 season in Argentina

Oct 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team enters the finishing straight in the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in South America. ‘Circuito San Juan Villicum’ in San Juan, Argentina, hosts the penultimate event of the […]

Particularly tricky 367.43 kilometers Rallye du Maroc

Oct 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Featuring the longest timed special of the event at a demanding 367.43 kilometers, stage four of the Rallye du Maroc proved to be another huge test of pace and navigational skill. Following a long liaison […]

Solid performances on fourth stage of 2021 Rallye du Maroc

Oct 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides have both delivered solid performances on the fourth stage of the 2021 Rallye du Maroc. Putting in his best performance of the event to date, […]

Mountains Are Calling Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK to Argentina

Oct 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Mountains Are Calling Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK to Argentina Championship leader Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and teammate Andrea Locatelli are ready for the long flight to Argentina for the penultimate round of the 2021 […]

National Hare & Hound Lovelock – EnduroCross Reno – Buckwheat 100 GNCC Newburg Results

Oct 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

National Hare & Hound – Round 8 Lovelock, NV Round 8 of the National Hare & Hound had championship implications. With just one event left on the calendar, Joe Wasson and teammate Zane Roberts […]

Build Train Race American Flat Track Wraps at Charlotte Half Mile

Oct 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Royal Enfield caps off a successful season of American Flat Track racing with Moto Anatomy X and BUILD. TRAIN. RACE. Milwaukee, WI (Tuesday, October 12, 2021) – The final round of the American Flat Track […]

Impressive speed and consistency at Penultimate Rallye Du Maroc

Oct 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Maintaining his impressive speed and consistency through the technical fourth stage at the Rally du Maroc, Adrien Van Beveren opened much of today’s special. Despite the arduous task, the Frenchman brought his Yamaha WR450F Rally […]

New R7 European Series and SuperFinale Event in 2022

Oct 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is excited to announce a unique racing event in 2022, featuring the all-new Yamaha R7 Supersport bike. The Yamaha R7 Series European SuperFinale will take place during one of the final rounds of the […]

Indian Motorcycle American Flat Track Rider Wins Seventh Career Grand National Championship

Oct 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Minneapolis, MN. (October 11, 2021) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, earned its fifth consecutive American Flat Track (AFT) Manufacturer’s Championship, while its Wrecking Crew factory rider, Jared Mees, secured his seventh […]