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.

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Keen to Begin British GP Battle

Aug 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are making their way to the Silverstone Circuit for Round 12 of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, held this weekend. Both riders look forward to riding […]

HONDA CB500X COLLECTS TOP HONOURS IN A2 BIKE CATEGORY AT AUTO TRADER BEST BIKE AWARDS 2019

Aug 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Honda’s compact adventurer beats stiff competition to coveted Auto Trader A2 bike award Slipping effortlessly between the role of short-hop commuter to weekend tourer, the CB500X is the consummate all-rounder for the A2-licenced rider The […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH TWIN AIR

Aug 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing are pleased to announce the extension of their partnership with Twin Air – the world leading air filter manufacturer. The agreement will see the majority of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna teams […]

Yamaha Set for Swedish Grand Prix

Aug 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s YZ450FM mounted riders Jeremy Seewer and Romain Febvre are excited for the return of the Swedish Grand Prix after it was missing from the calendar in 2018. Staging the final […]

The Forgotten Superbike: What happened to the KTM RC8?

Aug 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The KTM RC8 was a product of ambition, an ice-breaking machine to take on Japan’s best, offer a perfect road bike and race in MotoGP but was hit by setbacks, financial crashes and three unlucky […]

SUNDERLAND AND KTM WIN 2019 SILK WAY RALLY

Aug 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The 10th and final stage of the Silk Way Rally proved to be one of the toughest of the event. Winding its way along fast rocky tracks and through the ravines and dry river beds […]

JOAN MIR TO MISS THE GP OF GREAT BRITAIN

Aug 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 20. * The rider will not take risks and will focus on full recovery for the next GP. * Team SUZUKI ECSTAR Test Rider Sylvain Guintoli will replace him […]

MARTIN AND RM-Z250 PODIUM AT BUDDS CREEK MX

Aug 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 19. Alex Martin: 250 Class,18-3 for 9th. Fredrik Noren: 450 Class,15-13 for 13th. Kyle Peters: 250 Class,14-19 for 17th. Enzo Lopes: 250 Class,17-18 for 18th. The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki […]

BMW road racer Davey Todd is crowned champion in the IRRC

Aug 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

International Road Racing Championship: Davey Todd celebrates early title win. The international BMW Motorrad Motorsport community is celebrating its second title win of the 2019 season. A week after Ben Young (CAN) became champion of […]

THOMAS KJER OLSEN RUNNER-UP AT MXGP OF ITALY

Aug 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round 15 of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship was held on the Imola track, nestled inside the famous road racing circuit in Italy. Claiming two second places, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MX2 rider […]

Seewer Celebrates From the Second Step of the Podium as Paulin Ties for Third

Aug 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer celebrated the fifteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship from the second step of the podium in Imola, Italy, which was a season best result for the […]

BUILDBASE SUZUKI WINS AT CADWELL PARK

Aug 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 18. • Cooper converts pole to victory and extends SST 1000 series lead. • Ray qualifies front-row, but bad luck robs him of racing success. • Stapleford eighth in […]

Briar Bauman Wins Battle of Brothers at 73rd Peoria TT

Aug 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PEORIA, Ill. (August 17, 2019) – Briar Bauman (No. 14 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) took another big step toward claiming the 2019 AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines championship by winning Saturday’s 73rd Law Tigers Peoria TT presented by […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia continues streak of top 10 finishes

Aug 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

With another sixth-place finish on the talent of a 6-5 ride at the penultimate round of the Pro Motocross Series at Budds Creek Motocross Park. The challenging heat and humidity didn’t seem to bother the […]

JASON ANDERSON CLAIMS RUNNER-UP FINISH AT BUDDS CREEK NATIONAL

Aug 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Jason Anderson returned to the podium on Saturday with a runner-up finish at the penultimate round of the 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Budds Creek Motocross Park in […]