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.

Inspiration Friday: MotoGP Extreme Bagger Racing!

Oct 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Inspiration Friday, MotoGP Extreme Bagger Racing: Mix Harley-Davidson and Indian 13 full-sized 700lb baggers with professional WorldSBK and Superbike racers and pour onto the MotoGP Laguna Seca Raceway track and what do you have? The […]

MV Agusta broaden its customer base with Special Financial Promotions

Oct 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, October 29th, 2020 – MV Agusta is increasing its offer of finance services across Europe as part of its plan to broaden its customer base and make its bikes more accessible to new customers. […]

Husqvarna 2nd but says “it was probably the best I’ve ridden all year” at AMA EnduroCross

Oct 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker secured a runner-up finish on Thursday at Round 3 of the 2020 AMA EnduroCross Series at Glen Helen Raceway. Despite a powerful performance, Haaker was forced to battle […]

New Chief Competition Officer for AMA Pro Racing American Flat Track

Oct 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 29, 2020) – After the successful completion of the 2020 Progressive American Flat Track season, AMA Pro Racing is pleased to announce a key addition to its management team. Effective Monday, […]

Yamaha signs Florida racer for 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season

Oct 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing is pleased to announce the addition of Malcolm Stewart to their 450 team for the 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. The 2016 250SX East Champion will line up alongside […]

MXGP and MX2 teams ready for Final Showdown in Trentino

Oct 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are preparing for the final three rounds of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship. The last triple-header will see the 16th round of the series take […]

Sim Racing: Grand finale DTM Esports and Digital Nürburgring Endurance Results

Oct 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. On Tuesday evening, two popular sim racing race series ended with title wins for BMW teams. In the DTM Esports Championship, the team of BMW DTM driver Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) was victorious […]

2020 MotoAmerica “It was great. The guys kept me honest. I’m stoked” says Suzuki Racer

Oct 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 27. Toni Elias: GSX-R1000 – 2-3-2 (Superbike) Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000 – DNF-10-4 (Superbike) Sean Dylan Kelly: GSX-R600 – 1-1 (Supersport) Rocco Landers: SV650 – 1st (Twins Cup) Cameron Petersen: […]

NHHA 7: 100’s National Hare & Hound | GNCC 12: Ironman | Enduro Cross 1&2 Race Results

Oct 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The final leg of the National Hare & Hound Association Championship concluded this Sunday in the California desert. With the 250 Pro championship wrapped up last event, Cole Conatser was able to take a victory […]

Italian SBK Champion to substitute current Aprilia MotoGP Racer

Oct 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

LORENZO SAVADORI TO DÉBUT IN MOTOGP WITH APRILIA THE ITALIAN SBK CHAMP WILL BE ASTRIDE THE APRILIA RS-GP THROUGH THE END OF THE 2020 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON Noale, 27 October 2020 – Lorenzo Savadori will […]

Harley-Davidson Breaks Winning Drought at NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship

Oct 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

HOUSTON, Texas (October 26, 2020) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec battled to a Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park […]

Upcoming World’s toughest hard enduro rallye Romaniacs Insights

Oct 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TRIO LOOKING FORWARD TO 17TH EDITION OF ICONIC EVENT IN ROMANIA Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team members Billy Bolt, Alfredo Gomez and Graham Jarvis have safely arrived in Romania […]

Emotional day and bittersweet weekend at MotoAmerica Laguna Seca

Oct 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Beaubier was unbeatable at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca last weekend. The five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion scored two dominant victories yesterday in different race conditions at the season finale. […]

Exciting Tie-Breaker at AMA National Hare and Hound Championship finale

Oct 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles-supported rider Dalton Shirey raced his way to an important victory on Sunday at the AMA National Hare and Hound Championship finale in Lucerne Valley, California, where he clinched his first-career Overall Championship by virtue of […]

Three races and three podiums for Ducati at 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship Laguna Seca

Oct 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., October 26, 2020 – The final round of the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship was a great one for Ducati duo Lorenzo Zanetti and Kyle Wyman, with Zanetti ending the year’s campaign with three podiums […]