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.

DECOTIS BACK ON PACE AT ATLANTA SUPERCROSS

Mar 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 2. JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Racing’s Jimmy Decotis put in impressive lap times on his Suzuki RM-Z250 during an exciting night at round nine of the 2020 Monster Energy AMA/ […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S THAD DUVALL SUSTAINS ACL INJURY

Mar 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DUVALL SET TO UNDERGO SURGERY TO REPAIR TORN LIGAMENT The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team has confirmed that GNCC title contender Thad DuVall has sustained a torn ACL and damage to the meniscus in […]

New 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard – The Bargain Big Boy Bike

Mar 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The new 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard – The Bargain Big Boy Bike is raw, minimalistic and best of all comes with the Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-Twin engine! How much? The new Softail Standard is $13599 USD/$15699 […]

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team Wins 3rd and 5th at Phillip Island circuit Australia

Mar 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The first round of the 2020 WorldSBK season, which took place at the Phillip Island circuit (Australia), ends with an excellent result for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team thanks to Scott Redding’s third consecutive […]

JED BEATON FINISHES FOURTH OVERALL AT MXGP OF GREAT BRITAIN

Mar 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

JED BEATON FINISHES FOURTH OVERALL AT MXGP OF GREAT BRITAIN ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MX2 RACER KICKS OFF 2020 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CAMPAIGN WITH 2-6 RESULTS AT MATTERLEY BASIN Jed Beaton has claimed Rockstar Energy […]

2020 MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix Canceled due to Covid-19 Coronavirus

Mar 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

QATAR GP CALLED OFF AMID CORONAVIRUS CRISIS Team Suzuki Press Office – March 1. The FIM, IRTA, and Dorna Sports have this evening announced that the 2020 Qatar Grand Prix will not be held for […]

RJ HAMPSHIRE CLAIMS RUNNER-UP FINISH AT ATLANTA SX

Mar 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire continues to make his presence known in the 250SX East Championship fight after claiming a season-best runner-up finish at Saturday’s Atlanta Supercross for Round 9 of the 2020 […]

Difficult Sunday at Phillip Island WorldSBK for BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Mar 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The first Sunday of the 2020 FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) at Phillip Island (AUS) did not go as planned for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Tom Sykes (GBR) finished the morning’s Superpole […]

Scott Redding notches up his first podium finish in WorldSBK

Feb 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The 2020 World Superbike season began today with a spectacular race at the Phillip Island circuit (Australia) as Scott Redding took his first podium with Aruba.it Racing – Ducati while Chaz Davies made a great […]

Nationwide URAL Motorcycles Demo Day – March 21 2020

Feb 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

2020 National Ural Demo Day Saturday, March 21st – Snow, Rain or Shine! Come out to your nearest and favorite Ural dealership on March 21st for demo rides and coffee. The temperatures may still be low, […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – FEBRUARY 29th

Feb 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 28. Suzuki action for the final weekend of February centres around the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA for round nine of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship. […]

ZACH OSBORNE INJURED DURING A PRACTICE CRASH THIS WEEK

Feb 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM RIDER SET TO MISS UPCOMING ROUND OF SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne was injured during a practice crash in Florida this week following Round 8 […]

Team Classic Suzuki swaps its XR69 and RG500 for modern GSX-R1000 at Isle of Man TT debut

Feb 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

TEAM CLASSIC SUZUKI TO MAKE ISLE OF MAN TT DEBUT Team Suzuki Press Office – February 28. Team Classic Suzuki will swap its XR69 and RG500 machinery for modern GSX-R1000 kit when it makes its […]

2020 FIM World Superbike Championship WorldSBK started with a bang by BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Feb 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The 2020 FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) started with a bang by the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. In Saturday’s Superpole qualifying of the season opener at Phillip Island (AUS), Tom Sykes (GBR) rode […]

Mr. Daytona Scott Russell Named DAYTONA TT Grand Marshal

Feb 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 28, 2020) – American Flat Track is thrilled to confirm that “Mr. Daytona” himself, Scott Russell, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the season-opening DAYTONA TT on March 14 at Daytona International Speedway. Perhaps no motorcycle racing […]