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.

Yoshimura Suzuki Gsx-R1000 Podiums At Laguna Seca

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Roger Hayden – 3-3 Toni Elias – 13 – 2 Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Toni Elias and Roger Hayden both finished on the podium in Sunday’s MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, […]

Gagne caps successful WorldSBK homecoming with ninth place in Laguna Seca Race 2

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider Jake Gagne scored a career-best ninth place in Race 2 at Laguna Seca while Leon Camier fought back from an early crash to recover to P13 and secure […]

Pata Yamaha Fight for Double Top-Five Finish in Race 2 at Laguna

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team continued their strong run of form in Race 2 on Sunday at Laguna Seca at Round 8 of the 2018 MOTUL FIM World Superbike Championship. Alex Lowes followed up […]

Victories for BMW racers Carmelo Morales and Federico D’Annunzio in Spain and Italy

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In the third race of the Spanish Championship (RFME CEV) at Navarra (ESP), defending champion Carmelo Morales (ESP) celebrated his second win of the season. The BMW racers also enjoyed success at Imola, Italy, […]

Gagne grabs first WorldSBK top ten in Race 1 at Laguna Seca

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rookie Jake Gagne stormed to his best ever finish in the WorldSBK championship, the American rider taking full advantage of his home circuit knowledge to claim tenth place in […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Phil Nicoletti Finishes Eighth At Tennessee National

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team made its way to Blountville, Tenn. on Saturday for the fifth round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Phil Nicoletti had a great day with an eighth overall […]

Lowes Continues Momentum by Charging to Race 1 Podium at Laguna

Jun 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team continued their stunning run of recent podiums in Race 1 at Laguna Seca on Saturday, Round 8 of the 2018 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. Alex Lowes followed up […]

Yamaha Rock Wheels and Waves in Style

Jun 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha put their best foot forwards at one of the coolest retro bike events. With six XSR700 Yard Built projects based on a Back to the Future theme, a host of sensational partners and much […]

Harley-Davidson Summer Freedom Promise 100% Trade in and Buy Back

Jun 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

THIS SUMMER YOUR RIDING EXPERIENCE AND INVESTMENT IN HARLEY-DAVIDSON® IS BEING PROTECTED The Harley-Davidson® Freedom Promise: Buy a New or Used Street® or Sportster® and When You Trade-it in Within a Year of Riding, the […]

The 18th BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen from 6 – 8 July 2018. Time for the world’s biggest BMW Motorrad meeting at the foot of the Zugspitze

Jun 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The 18th BMW Motorrad Days takes place from 6 to 8 July 2018 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen at the foot of the Zugspitze mountain. The event organisers are expecting some 40,000 motorcyclists from all over the […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura Suzuki Gsx-R1000 Podiums At Laguna Seca

Gagne caps successful WorldSBK homecoming with ninth place in Laguna Seca Race 2

Pata Yamaha Fight for Double Top-Five Finish in Race 2 at Laguna

Victories for BMW racers Carmelo Morales and Federico D’Annunzio in Spain and Italy

Gagne grabs first WorldSBK top ten in Race 1 at Laguna Seca

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Phil Nicoletti Finishes Eighth At Tennessee National

Lowes Continues Momentum by Charging to Race 1 Podium at Laguna

Yamaha Rock Wheels and Waves in Style

Harley-Davidson Summer Freedom Promise 100% Trade in and Buy Back

The 18th BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen from 6 – 8 July 2018. Time for the world’s biggest BMW Motorrad meeting at the foot of the Zugspitze

Lawrence Podiums And Takes Race Win at Italian EMX250

This Summer’s Must-See Riding Destinations 2018

New 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR LH44

New 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR America

Happy Father’s Motorcycling Day 2018

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

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