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.

High Speeds and Heady Thrills Planned for 17th Anniversary of Gettysburg Bike Week

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Gettysburg, PA – Back in style at the Allstar Events Complex, Gettysburg Bike Week looks to celebrate its 17th year with the high-flying, death-defying spectacle that is the American Motor Drome Co.’s Wall of Death. A giant silo-shaped […]

Poised Results in Portugal for Febvre and Van Horebeek

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre moves up to 3rd in the MXGP Championship Standings following two strong races for 4th overall at the fifth round of the MXGP World Championship in Agueda, Portugal, […]

Caricasulo on the Podium as Mahias takes Championship Lead in Aragon

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team enjoyed a strong Sunday in Aragon at Round 3 of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship. Federico Caricasulo maintained his 100% podium record in 2018 by charging to a […]

Pata Yamaha Maximise Potential in Race 2 at Aragon

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in maximum effort in Race 2 at Aragon for Round 3 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship on Sunday. Alex Lowes started from fourth on the […]

THOMAS KJER-OLSEN RETURNS TO THE MX2 PODIUM IN PORTUGAL

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Putting in two strong motos at a rutted and demanding Agueda track, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer-Olsen has battled his way back to the MX2 class podium at the MXGP of Portugal. Securing […]

Jacobsen and Triple M Honda fight back to score points in Aragón

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The first European round for the Triple M Honda World Superbike team was only their third since joining the WorldSBK series with their rider PJ Jacobsen. The American scored points in race two today at […]

Gagne secures double point finish with twelfth place in Aragón Race 2

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A hard-fought twelfth place for Jake Gagne ensured a double points finish at the Aragón WorldSBK round, the American rider continuing his progress on the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 for […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON AND ZACH OSBORNE GRAB PODIUMS AND EXTEND SERIES LEADS AT MINNEAPOLIS SX

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Racing Team headed to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN for round 14 of AMA Supercross to compete in the last of three Triple Crown formats in a night packed with […]

Duncan Leads WMX Championship Following a Perfect Weekend in Portugal

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Altherm Yamaha Official WMX’s Courtney Duncan dominated the second round of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship on the rut-strewn clay of Agueda, Portugal to claim her first round victory of 2018 and the WMX […]

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI WINS DAY 1 AT ROAD ATLANTA MOTOAMERICA

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 15. Toni Elias – 1st Roger Hayden – DNF Toni Elias opened his MotoAmerica Superbike title defence by scoring victory aboard his Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing GSX-R1000 in race […]

Pata Yamaha Battle Hard in Race 1 at Aragon

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team fought valiantly during a two-part Race 1 at Aragon on Saturday at Round 3 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship. Michael van der Mark backed up his […]

Update on condition of Leon Camier from Aragón WorldSBK

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In an incident during Race 1 at the Aragón WorldSBK round, Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider Leon Camier was injured. Leon was attended to by Clinica Mobile staff at MotorLand Aragón circuit and afterwards […]

Twelfth place for Gagne in Aragón Race 1

Apr 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Jake Gagne equalled his best position of the year in a closely-contested Race 1 at Aragón as the American rider claimed twelfth place, while his fellow Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider Leon Camier […]

Almost five years on the road: Anna Grechishkina and her travelling dream

5 years on the road: Anna Grechishkina and her travelling dream

Apr 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Equipped with a KTM 1190 ADVENTURE and the burning desire to travel, Ukrainian Anna Grechishkina set out on a journey. She is now almost breaking records and is nearly five years in the saddle. This […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team all set for Aragón

Apr 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Superbike World Championship heads to Europe for the first time in 2018 as Aragón hosts the third round of the season. After showing glimpses of brilliance at the first two rounds, the Red […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

High Speeds and Heady Thrills Planned for 17th Anniversary of Gettysburg Bike Week

Poised Results in Portugal for Febvre and Van Horebeek

Caricasulo on the Podium as Mahias takes Championship Lead in Aragon

Pata Yamaha Maximise Potential in Race 2 at Aragon

THOMAS KJER-OLSEN RETURNS TO THE MX2 PODIUM IN PORTUGAL

Jacobsen and Triple M Honda fight back to score points in Aragón

Gagne secures double point finish with twelfth place in Aragón Race 2

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON AND ZACH OSBORNE GRAB PODIUMS AND EXTEND SERIES LEADS AT MINNEAPOLIS SX

Duncan Leads WMX Championship Following a Perfect Weekend in Portugal

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI WINS DAY 1 AT ROAD ATLANTA MOTOAMERICA

Pata Yamaha Battle Hard in Race 1 at Aragon

Update on condition of Leon Camier from Aragón WorldSBK

Twelfth place for Gagne in Aragón Race 1

5 years on the road: Anna Grechishkina and her travelling dream

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team all set for Aragón

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