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.

2020 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe SuperFinale Race CANCELED

Oct 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

2020 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale Canceled Due to the ongoing Crisis, Yamaha Motor Europe and Infront Moto Racing have taken the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe […]

Yamaha narrowly misses podium at the MX2 Grand Prix of Città di Mantova

Oct 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Renaux Narrowly Misses the Podium as Geerts & Watson Look to Bounce Back at the Grand Prix of Europe. The second of three consecutive events in Mantova, Italy, this week saw SM Action M.C. Migliori’s […]

Mixed emotions at the MXGP of Città di Mantova

Oct 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Positive End to the Grand Prix of Città di Mantova for Paulin as Seewer Salvages Points. It was a day of mixed emotions at the MXGP of Città di Mantova with both Monster Energy Yamaha Factory […]

American Flat Track Dallas Half-Mile double header sees double take results

Sep 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Wrecking Crew Rider Briar Bauman Wins Fourth Consecutive Race; Indian Motorcycle Privateers Sammy Halbert & Robert Pearson Repeat with Second & Third-Place Finishes, Respectively DALLAS (September 29, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive […]

GNCC 10 – Extreme Enduro RevLimiter – Hare & Hound 5 Race Results

Sep 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rachel Gutish – 2020 Extreme Enduro Women’s Champion Rachel locked up the Extreme Enduro Championship a month ago but it was made official this weekend at the RevLimiter. Since she was racing at the GNCC […]

MotoGP Suzuki powered their way to double podium at the Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya

Sep 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 29. Sunday September 27th 2020 was a record-breaking day for Team Suzuki Ecstar in the motorcycle racing premier class as Joan Mir and Alex Rins powered their way through […]

Official Ducati Team riders line-up for the 2021 MotoGP season

Sep 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Corse is pleased to announce the name of the four Ducati’s official riders for the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. Francesco Bagnaia will join forces with the official team alongside the already confirmed Jack Miller. […]

New Rider Joins MotoGP Ducati Team for the 2021 season

Sep 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Corse is pleased to announce that it will be Francesco Bagnaia to defend the colours of the Ducati Team in the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, alongside the already confirmed Jack Miller. The rider from […]

Yamaha Wins EMX250 Red Plate as Van de Ven Clinches WMX Championship Lead

Sep 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SM Action M.C. Migliori’s Hakon Fredrikson kept his cool during two thrilling EMX250 races to celebrate the sixth round of the EMX250 Championship in Mantova, Italy, from second step of the podium for the second […]

Suzuki’s balance and strength powers past other racers at AMA Motocross Jacksonville

Sep 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 28. Alex Martin: RM-Z250 – 5-7 Joey Savatgy: RM-Z450 – 8-9 Fredrik Noren: RM-Z450 – 9-8 Max Anstie: RM-Z450 – 13-4 Alex Martin and his JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Racing […]

First international rally competition since the Dakar Rally in January to start

Sep 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ARGENTINIAN RIDER TO MAKE DEBUT APPEARANCE FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING AT SPANISH EVENT Luciano Benavides has arrived in Europe ahead of his first official competition for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing, the 2020 […]

Restructured 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in France

Sep 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team with Rizla is ready to tackle potentially challenging conditions in the fight for victory this weekend, when the seventh round of the restructured 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship visits […]

Number of potential dark horses this weekend at Yamaha Atlanta Short Track

Sep 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 28, 2020) – A back and forth title fight for the ultimate prize in Progressive American Flat Track has tipped decidedly in the favor of defending Grand National Champion Briar Bauman […]

Yamaha MXGP Arnaud Tonus sustains minor concussion at the MXGP of Lombardia

Sep 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Tonus Out for the MXGP rounds of Città di Mantova & Europe. Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus will not participate in the next two rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship that will […]

2021 Suzuki Motorcycles: Game On!

Sep 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Get Ready Player One: Choose your new sportbike, dual sport, supermoto, motocross or off-roader and join the fun… 2021 Suzuki Motorcycles, Game On! Find the Secret Suzuki Bonus level and level up with 100th Anniversary […]