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.

MATTHIAS WALKNER TAKES OVERALL LEAD AT RALLY KAZAKHSTAN

Jun 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Stage two of the rally was the first half of the event’s marathon stage. With very little in the way of liaison, riders soon entered the day’s 280km timed special that led them east from […]

Fast and calculated Rally Kazakhstan stage two

Jun 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has won stage two of Rally Kazakhstan. Showing huge skill and speed on his FR 450 Rally, the American rider now lies second overall in the provisional rally […]

Round three 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Jun 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., June 9, 2021 – Round three of the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship sees Ducati stars Loris Baz (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York) and Kyle Wyman (Panera Bread Ducati) head to one of the […]

Strong Results At Rally Kazakhstan Stage Two

Jun 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team has continued its impressive start to Rally Kazakhstan with Andrew Short fairing best on stage two, placing third overall. Close behind in fourth was Ross Branch with Adrien Van […]

MXGP 2021 Preview

Jun 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Russia will be staged at the sweeping Orlyonok hard-pack circuit for the fourth time, and the first meeting of the season opens a busy flurry of events with visits to Britain, […]

Wet and Dusty Dunes 2021 Rally Kazakhstan Round 1

Jun 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has made an excellent FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship debut for the team by placing third on stage one of the 2021 Rally Kazakhstan. Fifth-fastest on the event’s […]

Extremely short 2021 Rally Kazakhstan kick-off

Jun 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 2021 Rally Kazakhstan kicked off with an extremely short, 2.8km Prologue on Tuesday to decide the start order for Wednesday’s opening stage. At a total distance of 515km, day one challenged competitors with a […]

Fresh MotoGP deal with Suzuki for 2021

Jun 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 9. • Spaniard Cristian Montenegro Sánchez, 21, will ride again for the ‘blues’ • He has achieved 3rd place in the MotoGP eSport series for two years running Since […]

ITAWorldSBK World Superbike Championship returns to Italy

Jun 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The wait is over: after a year of absence, the WorldSBK paddock returns to Italy, at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, which will host 5000 fans for each of the three days of track […]

Opening round 2021 Endurance World Championship Highlights

Jun 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 8. Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki were on track today for a final shakedown test ahead of the opening round of the 2021 Endurance World Championship this weekend at Le […]

Fun circuit Mason Dixon GNCC Mt. Morris Results

Jun 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Mason Dixon GNCC – Round 8 Mt. Morris, PA Round 8 for the GNCC was in Mt. Morris, PA for the Mason Dixon. The track had a lot of elevation changes and different terrain which […]

Impressive stage one victory Rally Kazakhstan

Jun 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has raced to an impressive victory on stage one of Rally Kazakhstan. Completing a highly successful day for the team, Ross’ teammates Adrien Van Beveren and Andrew Short […]

MXGP & MX2 Teams Primed for MXGP Opener Russia

Jun 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After an extended off-season, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are motivated to start their 2021 campaigns with the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship set to take place on […]

AMA Pro Hillclimb Shocker at White Rose Motorcycle Club

Jun 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

SPRING GROVE, Penn. (June 8, 2021) – The AMA Pro Hillclimb series kicked of their season at the White Rose Motorcycle Club in Spring Grove, Penn., on Sunday, June 6th. Not only was the weather […]

2021 FIM Motocross World Championship Q&A

Jun 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MX2 TEAM MANAGER SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON THE UPCOMING SEASON With the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship starting in Russia this weekend, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team manager Rasmus Jorgensen opens […]