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.

NEW MOTOGP DEAL UNTIL 2024 TO TAKE KTM ALLIANCE UP TO TEN YEARS

Jun 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

KTM’s first ever MotoGP race winner, Brad Binder, will remain part of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team for the next three years and will celebrate ten Grand Prix seasons in ‘orange’ by the […]

Highs and lows for BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK

Jun 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. The second round of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season is taking place in Estoril, Portugal. It was a Saturday of highs and lows for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. In race one, the […]

Brutal Pala track for Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250MX

May 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Jeremy Martin got his Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250MX Championship campaign off to a great start with a 1-2 moto finish for second overall at yesterday’s season opener in Pala, […]

Stellar debut in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450 class

May 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis enjoyed a stellar debut in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450 class, taking the overall win with a 1-3 tally at yesterday’s season opener at Fox Raceway in […]

Fabio Quartararo proved to be untouchable once again

May 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Quartararo proved to be untouchable once again this weekend as he dominated his way to his third victory of the season in Mugello. Maverick Viñales recovered to take eighth place in what was a […]

Intense duel leads to crash at Estoril WorldSBK

May 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After a sensational start and a first part of the race where both Michael Rinaldi and Scott Redding were protagonists, Race-2 ends in a very disappointing way for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team on […]

Yamaha Takes Two Podiums Despite Penalty

May 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Takes Two Podiums Despite Penalty, Fantastic Fifth for Rookie Locatelli in Estoril Race 2 In two nail-biting races, Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu once again challenged for victory and rounded out […]

WorldSBK Estoril 3 BMW M1000RRs in top 10

May 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. BMW Motorrad Motorsport rounded off the second race weekend in the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in Estoril (POR) with a solid Sunday: three BMW M 1000 RRs were among the top nine […]

AMA Flat Track Podium Streak at Chicago Half-Mile

May 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estenson Racing’s Mikey Rush is now the only rider in the paddock with an unblemished podium record this season, finishing third in the Progressive American Flat Track AFT Singles Main Event last night at the […]

FIRST KTM RIDER MOTOGP PODIUM FINISH OF 2021 AT MUGELLO

May 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Gran Premio D’Italia Oakley delivered KTM’s first silverware of the 2021 MotoGP season as Red Bull KTM’s Miguel Oliveira raced to 2nd place at Mugello with his KTM RC16. Teammate Brad Binder equaled his […]

KTM HOLD 1-2-3 IN MOTO3 AS GARDNER TAKES FIRST MOTO2 WIN

May 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Remy Gardner excelled for KTM’s GP Academy at the Gran Premio D’Italia and the sixth round of 2021 MotoGP by scorching to his first win of the season. Jaume Masia took […]

PODIUM FOR JOAN MIR AFTER TRAGIC MUGELLO WEEKEND

May 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 30. GRAN PREMIO D’ITALIA OAKLEY MotoGP™ Race Classification: Joan Mir: 3rd Alex Rins: DNF The MotoGP™ race at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello got underway under a dark cloud […]

Ducati MotoGP racer crashes out on first lap in lead

May 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Italian GP, the sixth round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, took place this afternoon at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello.It was a difficult race for all the premier class riders, who, before the […]

Surprise First Victory at Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Opener

May 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

PALA, Calif. (May 29, 2021) – Under sunny Southern California skies a new season of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, got underway with a compelling opening event that provided a sneak […]

All-Action Estoril WorldSSP Race Results

May 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter and Odendaal Share Spoils in All-Action Estoril WorldSSP Races Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Dominique Aegerter took an emotional first FIM Supersport World Championship victory in an action-packed Race 2 from Circuito Estoril, […]