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.

American Flat Track Season to Conclude in Exciting Fashion at DAYTONA

Sep 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 24, 2020) – Progressive American Flat Track announced today its plans to hold an epic season finale at one of the most iconic racing arenas in the history of the sport. […]

First time in Royal Enfield’s modern history that motorcycles will be assembled and produced

Sep 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Milwaukee, Wis September 25, 2020: Royal Enfield, the global leader in the middleweight motorcycle segment, announced it will begin motorcycle assembly in Argentina in partnership with Grupo Simpa, Royal Enfield’s local distributor in the country […]

Triple headers for MotoGP World Championship three race weekends in a row

Sep 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 23. One of the new features of this compact 2020 MotoGP World Championship is the addition of triple headers; three race weekends in a row. After two weeks at […]

This track is the venue of a MotoGP race for the first time in 2000

Sep 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 23. The Suzuki Endurance Racing Team have been on track for a private test ahead of this weekend’s final round of the 2019-202 Endurance World Championship at Estoril in […]

MotoGP Ducati says they lack speed to be competitive with time running out

Sep 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team is ready to return to the track for the third weekend in a row, to compete in the eighth round of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, at […]

MXGP & MX2 World Title Chase in Mantova

Sep 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Teams Keen to Continue MXGP & MX2 World Title Chase in Mantova The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are set to return to Italy for the ninth, 10th […]

Buildbase Suzuki raced through highs and lows at BSB Oulton Park

Sep 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 22. Buildbase Suzuki raced through some high and lows at the fourth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park in the UK at the weekend. After […]

3rd time in 33 years FIM Endurance World Championship adds 12 Hours of Estoril

Sep 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The debut season for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) draws to a conclusion this weekend. The ‘12 Hours of Estoril’ is the fourth and final […]

After 30 years Progressive American Flat Track returns to Devil’s Bowl Speedway

Sep 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 21, 2020) – After a near-three decade absence, Progressive American Flat Track returns to Devil’s Bowl Speedway, in Mesquite, Texas, on Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26, to launch the […]

Riders with mechanics and support crew excited about Spring Creek MX podium

Sep 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 21. Alex Martin: RM-Z250 – 4-4 Joey Savatgy: RM-Z450 – 9-7 Fredrik Noren: RM-Z450 – 11-9 Alex Martin put his Suzuki RM-Z250 on the overall podium at his hometown […]

Suzuki racks-up multiple wins and podium finishes at Barber Motorsports Park

Sep 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 21. Sean Dylan Kelly: GSX-R600 – 2-2 (Supersport) Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000 – 6-3 (Superbike) Toni Elias: GSX-R1000 – 4-4 (Superbike) Cameron Petersen: GSX-R1000 – 1-1(Stock 1000) Rocco Landers: SV650 […]

Rocky and rooty with plenty of dust at Lead Belt National Enduro

Sep 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

NEPG- Round 6 Park Hills, MO The Lead Belt National Enduro was the sixth stop of the 2020 NEPG Series. The track was rocky and rooty with plenty of dust to contend with. Beta Racing […]

2021 Indian: New Models & Next-level Technology

Sep 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Cutting edge in style, performance, and technology mixed with… affordability?! Introducing 2021 Indian: New Models & Next-level Technology, read on! Indian Motorcycle’s new2021 lineup says their “additions and upgraded features are a result of the […]

Muddobbers National dominant performance for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team

Sep 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Craig DeLong earned his second-straight NE Pro2 victory on Sunday with a convincing performance at Round 6 of the AMA National Enduro Series in Park Hills, Missouri. With extremely […]

Technical issue early for Yamaha but fought back at MotoAmerica Barber

Sep 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Beaubier went unchallenged in Sunday’s MotoAmerica Superbike race two to complete a perfect weekend at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama. Teammate Jake Gagne had a technical issue […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

American Flat Track Season to Conclude in Exciting Fashion at DAYTONA

First time in Royal Enfield’s modern history that motorcycles will be assembled and produced

Triple headers for MotoGP World Championship three race weekends in a row

This track is the venue of a MotoGP race for the first time in 2000

MotoGP Ducati says they lack speed to be competitive with time running out

MXGP & MX2 World Title Chase in Mantova

Buildbase Suzuki raced through highs and lows at BSB Oulton Park

3rd time in 33 years FIM Endurance World Championship adds 12 Hours of Estoril

After 30 years Progressive American Flat Track returns to Devil’s Bowl Speedway

Riders with mechanics and support crew excited about Spring Creek MX podium

Suzuki racks-up multiple wins and podium finishes at Barber Motorsports Park

Rocky and rooty with plenty of dust at Lead Belt National Enduro

2021 Indian: New Models & Next-level Technology

Muddobbers National dominant performance for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team

Technical issue early for Yamaha but fought back at MotoAmerica Barber

Reliable Dominance: New 2027 Yamaha Supersport & Off-Road Competition Range

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