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.

Aegerter Enjoys “Perfect” Navarra WorldSSP Weekend with Double Victory

Aug 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Dominique Aegerter enjoyed another sensational FIM Supersport World Championship weekend, with pole position, fastest lap and a pair of victories at Navarra, seeing the Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team rider extend his championship lead […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team scoring three top-10 Budds Creek National

Aug 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It was a solid day of racing for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team, scoring three top-10 finishes at Saturday’s Budds Creek National in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Nine rounds into the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross […]

TOP-FIVE FINISH AT BUDDS CREEK MX NATIONAL

Aug 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb matched his best finish of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship season with a hard-fought fifth overall at Saturday’s ninth round of racing at Budds Creek MX in […]

Stunning win for Redding who dominates WorldSBK

Aug 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Race-1 of the Pirelli Navarra Round, seventh event of the 2021 WorldSBK season, ends with the extraordinary victory of Scott Redding and the tenth place of Michael Rinaldi. Here are the highlights of Saturday in Navarra (Spain). Superpole P2 – Scott […]

Solid race results for BMW on hot WorldSBK Navarra

Aug 22, 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 […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – AUGUST 21-22ND

Aug 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 20. The fourth weekend of August sees Suzuki GSX-R and RM-Z machinery in action in the UK and America. In the UK, Buildbase Suzuki are at Round 6 of […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorbikes music and cool stuff

Aug 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Inspiration Friday: Motorbikes music and cool stuff and there is few cooler motorcycle festivals than PURE&CRAFTED. P&C says “Does it always have to be woke? The great themes of US dominated pop-culture are not at […]

Tim Neave to race Cadwell Park Bennetts British Superbike Championship

Aug 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 19. Tim Neave will make his Superbike debut this weekend at Cadwell Park for the sixth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, as he swaps his Buildbase Suzuki […]

Vance & Hines to Field Two TT Titans at Peoria TT

Aug 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 19, 2021) – Vance & Hines announced today an addition to its roster for the Law Tigers Peoria TT presented by Country Saloon. This weekend Vance & Hines will field not one, […]

Navarra Circuit Spain makes WorldSBK debut

Aug 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

For the second consecutive round, the WorldSBK paddock lands on a circuit that makes its debut on the World Superbike Championship calendar. After the Autodrom Most (Czech Republic) it will be the circuit of Navarra […]

New Rider to Compete at NGPC & WORCS for Beta Racing

Aug 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Dare DeMartile will be racing at his first event as a Beta Factory Race Team rider this weekend. He’ll be mounting a Beta Factory 480 RR at Cache Valley MX in Idaho for round 6 […]

Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance World Championship final round Canceled

Aug 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 19. The Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance World Championship final round on November 7th in Japan has been cancelled due to an escalation in symptoms since the Olympic Games. The […]

New member of BMW Motorrad Motorsport family 2022

Aug 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport welcomes a new family member for the 2022 FIM Superbike Championship: 28-year old Brit Scott Redding will compete on the BMW M 1000 RR for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in […]

$3 off tickets for Progressive IMS Outdoor Show promo code

Aug 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Beta Motorcycles will be showcasing our line of motorcycles at the Progressive IMS Outdoor Shows this year. The next one is this weekend August 20th-22nd outside Chicago, IL. Come check out the new 2022 Xtrainer […]

Best in the Desert: Vegas to Reno & Tennessee Knock-Out Results

Aug 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Best in the Desert: Vegas to Reno Nevada Over the weekend Beta Factor riders Zane Roberts & Joe Wasson competed in the most grueling Best in the Desert races on the calendar, the Vegas to […]