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.

Wrong place wrong time for Husqvarna at Spring Creek National Minnesota

Jul 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It was a solid day all-around for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Dean Wilson, who raced his way to a second-straight top-10 finish at Saturday’s Spring Creek National in Millville, Minnesota for Round 6 of the 2021 AMA […]

2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship reaches halfway point

Jul 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MILLVILLE, Minn. – The 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship reached its halfway point on Saturday with the sixth round taking place in Millville, Minnesota with the Spring Creek National. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin came […]

Always special to get a win in front of the home crowd AMA MX250

Jul 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Jeremy Martin came out swinging with a pair of moto wins today for his first overall victory of the season in front of his home crowd at the Spring Creek […]

Due to Heavy Rainfall the 2021 DuQuoin Mile has been cancelled

Jul 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2021 DuQuoin Mile Cancelled Due to Weather DU QUOIN, Ill. (July 16, 2021) – Due to the significant level of rainfall in the area, the 2021 DuQuoin Mile has been cancelled. Progressive AFT […]

EMX250 Netherlands rider gives outstanding ride and name of the future

Jul 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Andrea Bonacorsi has moved up to third in the EMX250 Championship following an outstanding ride to fourth in both races for fourth overall at the second round of the series […]

Team spirit claw back despite rising temperatures at 12 Hours of Estoril

Jul 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 18. Yoshimura SERT Motul: GSX-R1000R – 17th – 4th in Championship. The Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki team fought back adversity in today’s Endurance World Championship second round in Portugal […]

12 Hours of Estoril dreams dashed following a crash

Jul 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha’s hopes of a victory in this weekend’s 12 Hours of Estoril were dashed following a crash while leading the race in the sixth hour. In the end, Niccoló Canepa, Marvin Fritz and Karel […]

Dramatic 12-hour EWC race at Estoril France

Jul 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. Second race and a second podium finish for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team and the new #37 BMW M 1000 RR in the FIM Endurance World Championship 2021 (FIM EWC). In the, at […]

Spring Creek First Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Victory of the Season

Jul 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MILLVILLE, Minn. (July 17, 2021) – The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, reached the halfway point of the 2021 season with its sixth round of action from Spring Creek MX Park and […]

Honda France wins 12 Hours of Estoril

Jul 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Honda’s endurance specialists, Josh Hook, Mike Di Meglio and Yuki Takahasi fought hard aboard the Fireblade SP, and with consistent race pace they took the win despite the hot conditions. F.C.C. TSR Honda France started […]

Big improvements for Honda at 12 Hours of Estoril France

Jul 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With scorching temperatures at the circuit of Estoril, Honda’s endurance specialists Josh Hook, Mike Di Meglio, and Yuki Takahashi claimed the fourth fastest time (1:39.309) aboard the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, following a two-part qualifying […]