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.

WorldSBK heads to Navarra for the first time

Aug 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. For BMW Motorrad Motorsport, the FIM Superbike World Championship presents a first for the second time in two weeks. After the debut of ‘Autodrom Most’ (CZE) on the calendar, now ‘Circuito de Navarra’ in northern […]

Best results of the year at Unadilla AMA Pro Motocross Championship

Aug 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 17. Max Anstie: RM-Z450 – 8-9 Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 10-0 Dilan Schwartz: RM-Z250 – 15-12 Preston Kilroy: RM-Z250 – 0-10 Twisted Tea H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki’s Max Anstie claimed […]

2021 FIM Superbike World Championship hits halfway point

Aug 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Ready to “Basque” in Spanish Sun at Navarra As the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship hits the halfway point of the season, Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and […]

Privateers competitive nature and drive to win wins American Flat Track New York

Aug 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

WEEDSPORT, N.Y. (August 16, 2021) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, continues its success within the 2021 American Flat Track (AFT) SuperTwins season, as Indian Motorcycle Racing privateer Sammy Halbert and Wrecking […]

BSB crash dislocates and fractured hip at Donington Park

Aug 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 16. Gino Rea: GSX-R1000R – 15-DNF-10 Danny Kent: GSX-R1000R – 16-DNF-DNS Tim Neave: GSX-R1000R – 7-6 Luke Stapleford: GSX-R1000R – DNF-10 Buildbase Suzuki’s Danny Kent has suffered a dislocated […]

Demo Tour Continues With The Progressive IMS Outdoors Tour in Chicago

Aug 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Suzuki demo tours are moving on to their next exciting stop in Chicago. Be sure to get there early to reserve your demo ride on your favorite Suzuki motorcycle. The Suzuki demo tour will be […]

TRICKY AFT NEW YORK SHORT TRACK DOUBLEHEADER

Aug 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Milwaukee, WI (Monday, August 16, 2021) – It was a big weekend for Royal Enfield race teams, as Johnny Lewis and the Moto Anatomy X team took on Weedsport Speedway for the New York Short Track […]

More wins podiums and pole positions for WorldSBK Suzuki

Aug 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 16. Cameron Petersen: GSX-R1000R – 4-6 Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000R – 8-3 Sean Dylan Kelly: GSX-R600 – 2-1 Sam Lochoff: GSX-R600 – 5-4 Jake Lewis: GSX-R1000R (Stock 1000) – 1st […]

2022 KTM NEW HEIGHTS OF PERFORMANCE

Aug 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

New Heights of Performance awaits riders as KTM unleashes 19 new 2022 motorcycle models! From a highly focused track weapon, boasting a dedicated track-biased chassis that combines design data collected from KTM Factory Racing efforts […]

Highly competitive Final Knockout Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro race

Aug 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Making it two wins in this year’s FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered the goods at round five, picking up victory at the Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro. […]

Red Bull TKO is well-known as one of North America’s toughest and most prestigious extreme races

Aug 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Taking place over two days in Sequatchie, Tennessee, Red Bull TKO is well-known as one of North America’s toughest and most prestigious extreme races. Giving the hordes of fans a chance to get up close […]

Ducati trying their best to finish MotoGP season on a high note

Aug 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., August 15, 2021 – The lush green surrounds of the Pittsburgh International Race Complex saw Ducati duo Loris Baz Loris Baz (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York) and Kyle Wyman go into battle against […]

Costly error at turn one for Yamaha at Austrian MotoGP

Aug 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Quartararo was on course for another podium finish this weekend before the rain disrupted his charge, resulting in a brave seventh place finish. Valentino Rossi made it two Yamahas inside the top ten by […]

13th-straight win in MotoAmerica Superbike Race

Aug 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne once again dominated today’s proceedings at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex to score a 13th-straight win in MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2. The victory also broke the […]

Long choppy ruts challenge racers at Unadilla

Aug 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper took the 250MX Moto 1 win in front of the home crowd at yesterday’s Unadilla National but ultimately finished second overall after a tough second moto in fourth. […]