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.

Heavy Rain and Crash at WorldSBK Magny-Cours Makes Exciting Race

Oct 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

#FraWorldSBK Race-1. Following a solid comeback, Chaz Davies and Scott Redding finish fourth and fifth respectively at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Race-1 of the Pirelli French Round was characterized by the comeback of Chaz […]

Yamaha Flies to Second in WorldSSP Race 2 at Magny-Cours

Oct 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

GMT94 Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Kyle Smith celebrated a superb second-place finish in the tricky wet conditions of Race 2 at Magny-Cours, with Kallio Racing Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Hannes Soomer joining him on the […]

4th-consecutive win Friday night at the AFT Atlanta Short Track

Oct 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Dallas Daniels continues to distance himself from the competition as the season hits the final stretch. The Estenson Racing rider scored his fourth-consecutive win Friday night at the Atlanta Short Track I to extend his […]

First ever qualifying 1-2 for BMW Motorrad in WorldSBK

Oct 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Magny-Cours. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team showed its class during Superpole qualification in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Magny-Cours (FRA), recording the first qualifying 1-2 for BMW Motorrad in WorldSBK. Eugene Laverty (IRL) […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – OCTOBER 3-4TH

Oct 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 3. The opening weekend of October sees British Superbikes and AMA Motocross taking part in the UK and USA. A week after Suzuki celebrated it’s 16th Endurance World Championship […]

Zach Osborne takes step closer toward earning his first-career 450MX Championship

Oct 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Zach Osborne took another step closer toward earning his first-career 450MX Championship on Saturday with a solid 4-2 performance for third overall at the penultimate round of the AMA […]

Penultimate Lucas Oil Pro Motocross at the Thunder Valley MX Park Results

Oct 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper came into the penultimate Lucas Oil Pro Motocross round at the Thunder Valley MX Park with a win as the goal. It came to fruition for the New […]

American Flat Track Yamaha Atlanta Short Track Results

Oct 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

WOODSTOCK, Ga. (October 3, 2020) – Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) doubled up at Dixie Speedway with a second barn-burning Progressive American Flat Track victory in Saturday night’s Yamaha Atlanta Short Track […]

Rain Produces Mixed Results for Pata Yamaha in Magny-Cours

Oct 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rain prevailed as Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team with Rizla riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Michael van der Mark finished sixth and ninth respectively in Race 1 at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours today. The team’s young […]

Benistant Narrowly Misses the Podium in Mantova

Oct 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Equipped with a GYTR kitted YZ250F, Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Thibault Benistant has maintained the EMX250 Championship lead after three challenging rounds in Mantova, Italy. The 18-year-old finished fourth overall at the seventh round […]