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.

Best month ever for Ducati which closes first half of 2021

Jul 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 16 July 2021 – The very positive trend continues for Ducati which, at the end of the first six months of 2021, delivered 34,485 motorcycles to enthusiasts, recording an increase of + 43% over 2020 and + […]

Australian motocross star stands in for injured MXGP Yamaha rider

Jul 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to welcome Australian motocross star Bailey Malkiewicz into the Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250 team as a temporary replacement for the injured Jeremy Sydow. After a positive winter period […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL SUZUKI 3RD ON ESTORIL GRID

Jul 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 16. Yoshimura SERT Motul: GSX-R1000R – (1.38.822) – 3rd. The Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki team will start the 12 Hours of Estoril Endurance World Championship second round from third […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JULY 17-18TH

Jul 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 16. The third weekend of July kicks off tomorrow with the second round of the 2021 Endurance World Championship at the Circuit do Estoril in Portugal. Series leaders Yoshimura […]

Starting grid for 12 Hours of Estoril FIM World Endurance Championship

Jul 17, 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 […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL SUZUKI SET FOR ESTORIL EWC

Jul 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 14. The second round of the FIM Endurance World Championship, the 12 Hours of Estoril in Portugal, takes place on Saturday July 17th and Team Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki […]

BMW Berlin Brawl 2021

Jul 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The second edition of the Berlin Brawl took the United in Rivalry teams supported by BMW and their fans back in time. On Monday, players from G2 Esports, FNATIC, OG Esports and FunPlus Phoenix […]

VIALLE TO SIT OUT DUTCH MXGP TO HASTEN HAND INJURY RECOVERY

Jul 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MX2 World Champion Tom Vialle will miss this weekend’s Grand Prix of the Netherlands at Oss and the fourth round of 2021 MXGP to recover further from his fractured right hand. The Red Bull KTM […]

MXGP & MX2 Teams Aim for More Podium Success in The Netherlands

Jul 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Two weeks after an exciting Italian Grand Prix that saw Yamaha celebrate success in both MXGP and MX2 classes, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are determined to keep up the momentum […]

Harley-Davidson’s New Sport Bike

Jul 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson‘s New Sport Bike, the 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a next generation Sportster defined by power, performance, technology and style. The Sportster S model is designed to deliver a riding experience rooted in the thrill […]

Yamaha Will Participate in 2021 EICMA Motorcycle Show

Jul 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe announces that it will take part in the 2021 edition of the EICMA show which will be held from 23rd to 28th November. Yamaha Motor Europe has made this decision thanks to […]

12 Hours Estoril: Endurance Teams ready for round two FIM EWC 2021

Jul 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. The stage is set for the second round of the FIM Endurance World Championship 2021 (FIM EWC): This Saturday (17th July) BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will take on the 12-hour race at Estoril, Portugal. […]

HARTRANFT MOVES UP IN AMA MOTOCROSS POINTS

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 13. Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 13-11 Max Anstie: RM-Z450 – 0-12 Following several days of heavy rain, the sun came out for round five of the AMA Pro Motocross […]

Honda’s endurance teams targeting victory at the 12 Hours of Estoril

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The second round of the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship gets underway at Estoril this weekend, Saturday 17th July, and Honda’s endurance teams are ready for action at the 4.182km Portuguese track. F.C.C. TSR […]

SOLID RESULT FOR COLTON HAAKER AT THE DONNER HARD ENDURO

Jul 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker wrapped up the 2021 AMA West Extreme Championship in Norden, California on Sunday with the brutally tough Donner Hard Enduro, where he came away with a solid fourth […]