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.

AMA/FIM Supercross tough season filled with injuries and setbacks

Jun 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

JGRMX SUZUKI IN THE POINTS AT UTAH SX Team Suzuki Press Office – June 18. After a tough season filled with injuries and setbacks, the JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Racing team heads into this weekend’s final […]

Fast and Dusty GNCC – Round 6: Location: High Point – Mt. Morris

Jun 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

GNCC – Round 6: Location: High Point – Mt. Morris, PA Round six of the GNCC at High Point was met with some challenging conditions. The track was fast and dusty in the field areas […]

CDC social distancing guidelines in Effect as American Flat Track returns

Jun 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 18, 2020) – As American Flat Track approaches its highly-anticipated debut at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., it announced today ticket sales are now live for the Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 doubleheader weekend. […]

Limited Edition Ducati Superleggera V4 starts production

Jun 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The first Ducati Superleggera V4 comes off the production line of the Borgo Panigale plant. Made in a limited and numbered series of 500 units, the Superleggera V4 is the only motorcycle in the world […]

Big strides in the 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship Series for Yamaha

Jun 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Zach Osborne continues to make big strides in the 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship Series as he led a career-best 22 laps in Wednesday’s 450SX Main Event to ultimately […]

Yamaha lead flag-to-flag to score a dominant race win at Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship

Jun 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Shane McElrath and Colt Nichols finish second and third, respectively, at the penultimate round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship on Wednesday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake […]

Sim Racing: From Fortnite to Real Life Racing with BMW M6 GT3 on the Nürburgring

Jun 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After several months of working from home during the enforced break in racing, the BMW Junior Team is now set for its first race together. Dan Harper (GBR), Max Hesse (GER) and Neil Verhagen […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WEEK-LONG INSTAGRAM MOTORCYCLE SHOW DETAILS

Jun 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Hosted on Harley-Davidson’s Instagram The No Show Celebrates and Raises Funds for Custom Builders MILWAUKEE (June 16, 2020) – Harley-Davidson Motor Company presents The No Show, a week-long online motorcycle show that brings together Harley-Davidson’s […]

Pair of Top 10s for Yamaha at Fever Pitched AMA SX450

Jun 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia and Aaron Plessinger finished ninth and 10th, respectively, on Sunday night in Salt Lake City at Rice-Eccles Stadium for Round 15 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross […]

Ferrandis in Salt Lake City 250SX West Shuts it Down Like T-Mobile

Jun 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis scores another second-place finish at the penultimate round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX West Championship. His teammate Justin Cooper crosses the line sixth on Sunday night […]

Exciting Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team GNCC runner-up finish

Jun 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Craig DeLong fought his way to a runner-up finish in the XC2 250 Pro class on Sunday at Round 6 of the 2020 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM CAPTURES TOP-FIVE

Jun 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship Series continued its jam-packed schedule on Sunday with Round 15 of the 17-race series and the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team put forth another solid performance inside Rice-Eccles […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION – June 14th

Jun 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 13. Suzuki teams are on track this weekend for round 15 of 17 of the revised 2020 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in Utah, USA. Under a […]

Sim Racing: Nordschleife Perfect Strategy, Fast Laps and Faultless Performance

Jun 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. On Thursday, BMW works driver Bruno Spengler (CAN) celebrated his title win in the IMSA iRacing Pro Series, before delivering another victorious performance on Saturday. Together with Team BMW Bank and his team-mates Nils […]

Better than Netflix as Motorrad Tours goes Live

Jun 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

At Motorrad Tours we have been supporting our customers throughout the Crisis. When tours have been cancelled every customer has been offered their choice of a full refund or a transfer. Refunds have been paid […]