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.

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First time 120-year-old brand ever entered American Flat Track

Aug 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

JOHNNY LEWIS SCORES ANOTHER TOP-FIVE AT PEORIA TT 74th Peoria TT marks a first for Royal Enfield at the legendary venue. Milwaukee, WI (Monday, August 23, 2021) – The 74th Peoria TT, round 11 of […]

Last-minute wildcard entry at World Superbike Championship Navarra

Aug 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 23. Naomichi Uramoto: GSX-R1000 – 16-DNF Naomichi Uramoto gained valuable experience in a last-minute wildcard entry at the World Superbike Championship seventh round at Circuito de Navarra in Spain […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team second-best race result of season

Aug 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Navarra. BMW Motorrad Motorsport has rounded off the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) race weekend at Navarra (ESP) by meeting the objective of securing a top five result for the BMW M 1000 RR. Tom […]

Expecting more from BMW at WorldSBK Saturday Navarra

Aug 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Navarra. The first race day of the debut FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) event at Navarra, Spain, has come to an end. Tom Sykes (GBR) from the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team gave a strong performance […]

Strong 2021 AMA National Enduro Series in Bergholz Ohio

Aug 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong returned to the podium with a steady third-place finish at the Lumberjack National, Round 6 of the 2021 AMA National Enduro Series in Bergholz, Ohio. Teammate Trevor Bollinger […]

Not easy hot WorldSBK race Navarra

Aug 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took his 15th podium of the season, followed closely by Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK teammate Andrea Locatelli in fourth place, in Race 1 of the seventh round of the 2021 FIM Superbike […]

Gets off of the gate at Moto2 Budds Creek

Aug 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis fought to victory in Moto 2, taking the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450MX overall win with a 2-1 result at yesterday’s Budds Creek National. After crashing out of […]

FIM Superbike World Championship at Circuito de Navarra in Spain

Aug 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu was once again the popular winner of an exciting Race 2, as teammate Andrea Locatelli also thrilled with another fierce fourth-place result in the FIM Superbike World […]

Uncharacteristic day at Historic Peoria TT

Aug 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estenson Racing’s JD Beach stood on top of the Progressive American Flat Track Mission SuperTwins podium in yesterday’s 74th running of the Peoria TT in Peoria, Illinois. His teammate Kolby Carlile made improvements to finish […]

Suzuki’s Tim Neave collected haul of points on Superbike debut

Aug 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 22. Tim Neave: GSX-R1000R – 15-11-15 Gino Rea: GSX-R1000R – DNF-DNF-11 Buildbase Suzuki’s Tim Neave collected a haul of points on his Superbike debut, with a best finish of […]

Martin Triumphs in Moto 2 for Overall Win at Budds Creek

Aug 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Jeremy Martin dominated the second moto at yesterday’s Budds Creek National to secure his third Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250MX overall victory of the season. Justin Cooper dominated the first […]

Navarra WorldSBK Redding is unstoppable

Aug 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Scott Redding was one step away from a perfect weekend: after the Race-1 win, he managed to top the Superpole Race and claim the second place in Race-2. Despite a difficult round in Navarra, Michael Rinaldi had the merit to remain focused and finish with […]