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.

Rattlesnake National Enduro Round 5 AMA National Enduro Series Pennsylvania Results

Jul 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It was a positive day for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team at the Rattlesnake National Enduro as team rider Craig DeLong earned a steady fourth overall just ahead of his teammate Trevor Bollinger, […]

Daniels Returns to the AFT Production Twins Podium at Port Royal

Jul 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estenson Racing’s Dallas Daniels scored a runner-up finish last night in the AFT Production Twins class at the Port Royal Half-Mile. In just his second outing aboard the Yamaha MT-07 in the Progressive American Flat […]

Japanese star rider raced Suzuki GSX-R1000R at Spanish ESBK Campeonato de España de Superbike Championship

Jul 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 25. Japanese star rider Naomichi Uramoto raced his Suzuki GSX-R1000R to another strong performance at the fourth round of the Spanish ESBK Campeonato de España de Superbike Championship at […]

Drama-filled Moto 2 at Washougal National

Jul 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Jeremy Martin came out on top in a drama-filled Moto 2 at yesterday’s Washougal National to secure back-to-back overall victories in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250 class with a […]

Impressive fourth overall for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at FIM MX2 World Championship

Jul 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jed Beaton has claimed an impressive fourth overall for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at the fifth round of the FIM MX2 World Championship. Enjoying a highly positive third-place finish in race one, the Australian […]

Yamaha bounced back with a win in Moto 2 Washougal

Jul 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis finished strong with his fourth moto win of the season in yesterday’s Moto 2 at the Washougal National. The Frenchman bounced back from a tough first moto in […]

Three Red Bull KTM moto wins from MXGP & MX2

Jul 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

– Prado scales the podium for the first time this season and for first MXGP success of 2021 – Guadagnini wins his second MX2 Grand Prix of the year – Tom Vialle makes strong return […]

WorldSBK GRT Yamaha Denied Podium Opportunity

Jul 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Sunday of Prosecco DOC Dutch Round ends with two podiums finish for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team thanks to the second place of Scott Redding in Race-2 and the same result achieved by […]

WorldSBK Team riders show fighting spirit and strong chasing performances

Jul 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Assen. The two riders from the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team showed fighting spirit to deliver convincing performances once again in Sunday’s race in the FIM Superbike World Championship at Assen (NED). In the Superpole race, […]

Bennetts British Superbike Championship taking place on historic GP circuit and spiritual home

Jul 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 23. The Buildbase Suzuki team is at Brands Hatch this weekend, with the third round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship taking place on the historic GP circuit and […]

Bauman Strikes Late to Win Port Royal Half-Mile

Jul 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

PORT ROYAL, Penn. (July 24, 2021) – Reigning Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle Champion Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) denied Brandon Price (No. 92 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) a first-career Progressive […]

Strong and consistent performance at Saturday’s Washougal National

Jul 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

WASHOUGAL, Wa. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin delivered a strong and consistent performance at Saturday’s Washougal National to claim a season-best fourth overall in the 450MX class. The French rider scored his first podium […]

HUSQVARNA RIDER SCORES HIS SEVENTH MOTO-PODIUM IN 2021

Jul 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire put all the pieces together to claim second overall at Saturday’s Washougal National, scoring impressive 2-3 finishes at Round 7 of the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Washougal, Washington. […]

Aegerter Extends WorldSSP Championship Lead with Dominant Double at Assen

Jul 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Dominique Aegerter completed a perfect FIM Supersport World Championship weekend in the Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s home round at Assen, taking pole position, fastest lap, and a pair of stunning victories to extend […]

Nice to be back at another iconic WorldSBK circuit that was missing from 2020 schedule

Jul 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK in The Thick Of It in Friday Free Practice at Assen Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli both finished within seven tenths of a […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Rattlesnake National Enduro Round 5 AMA National Enduro Series Pennsylvania Results

Daniels Returns to the AFT Production Twins Podium at Port Royal

Japanese star rider raced Suzuki GSX-R1000R at Spanish ESBK Campeonato de España de Superbike Championship

Drama-filled Moto 2 at Washougal National

Impressive fourth overall for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at FIM MX2 World Championship

Yamaha bounced back with a win in Moto 2 Washougal

Three Red Bull KTM moto wins from MXGP & MX2

WorldSBK GRT Yamaha Denied Podium Opportunity

WorldSBK Team riders show fighting spirit and strong chasing performances

Bennetts British Superbike Championship taking place on historic GP circuit and spiritual home

Bauman Strikes Late to Win Port Royal Half-Mile

Strong and consistent performance at Saturday’s Washougal National

HUSQVARNA RIDER SCORES HIS SEVENTH MOTO-PODIUM IN 2021

Aegerter Extends WorldSSP Championship Lead with Dominant Double at Assen

Nice to be back at another iconic WorldSBK circuit that was missing from 2020 schedule

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