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.

Lowes Leads The Way For Yamaha on Opening Day in Phillip Island

Feb 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider Alex Lowes who ended the opening day of the 2019 Superbike World Championship season as the highest placed of the four Yamaha riders. The Briton’s time of 1’30.783 during […]

Chad Cose to Contend for AFT Singles Championship with Suzuki

Feb 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

FREMONT, Ca. (February 20, 2019) – American Flat Track athlete Chad Cose is proud to announce his intent to contend for the 2019 AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys Championship as with backing from Suzuki […]

Yamaha Field Strong Line Up For WorldSSP Season Opener in Phillip Island

Feb 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha supported teams contesting the 2019 FIM Supersport World Championship are all ready to get their title challenges underway this weekend in Phillip Island, after a strong preseason testing program in Europe and Australia. […]

American Flat Track and Russ Brown Announce Expanded Partnership

Feb 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 20, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) and Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys announced today an enhanced partnership agreement for the 2019 season. In addition to remaining the Official Attorneys of American Flat Track, Russ […]

Álvaro Bautista dominates second and final day testing at Phillip Island

Feb 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The final two days of testing have concluded at the Phillip Island track for all the teams and riders who will be tackling the opening round of the Superbike World Championship this coming weekend at […]

Yamaha WorldSBK Teams Raring to go Ahead of Phillip Island Opener

Feb 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK Teams concluded a positive preseason at the two-day official test in Phillip Island on Tuesday. Both are now ready for the opening round of the 2019 […]

2019 RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING FLAT TRACK TEAM ANNOUNCED

Feb 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Ca. (February 19, 2019) – KTM Motorsports is pleased to announce its Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team lineup for the 2019 American Flat Track Championship as the brand dives into full-factory support in […]

Suzuki Posts Largest 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Package

Feb 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 19, 2019) – Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. has announced the largest contingency package for American Flat Track in 2019 to date – a package totaling over $500,000. This lofty addition to […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team looking forward to the 2019 opener in Australia

Feb 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. After months of preparation, things are getting serious: next weekend, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the brand new BMW S 1000 RR will start the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). The […]

TOP 10 FOR JGRMX YOSHIMURA SUZUKI IN TEXAS

Feb 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 18. Chad Reed [450 Class, 11th Place] Justin Hill [450 Class, 13th Place] Kyle Peters [250 Class, 7th Place] Alex Martin [250 Class, 8th Place] The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki […]

Ducati team heads the timesheets on the first day of official tests at Phillip Island

Feb 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team was out on track today at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia for the first day of official tests that mark the start of the 2019 Superbike […]

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Feb 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Milwaukee (February 15, 2019) – Turn “Someday I’ll ride a motorcycle,” into “Today” with the latest offer from Harley-Davidson Riding Academy. Available for a limited time, Harley-Davidson is offering customers the opportunity to learn to […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING OUT IN FORCE AT HAWKSTONE INTERNATIONAL MX 2019

Feb 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Well represented at the 2019 edition of the Hawkstone International MX, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing saw Arminas Jasikonis secure eighth overall in MX1 with his MX2 class team partner Mikkel Haarup finishing third in […]

Adversity At Arlington To Take Another Top-10 Finish

Feb 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia and Aaron Plessinger once again demonstrated their ability to fight through adversity to finish inside the top 10 to score Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship points at […]

Cooper Scores Second, Oldenburg Sixth In 250SX East at Arlington

Feb 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Justin Cooper kept his momentum rolling tonight, making another appearance on the podium at the second round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship, Saturday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. His […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Lowes Leads The Way For Yamaha on Opening Day in Phillip Island

Chad Cose to Contend for AFT Singles Championship with Suzuki

Yamaha Field Strong Line Up For WorldSSP Season Opener in Phillip Island

American Flat Track and Russ Brown Announce Expanded Partnership

Álvaro Bautista dominates second and final day testing at Phillip Island

Yamaha WorldSBK Teams Raring to go Ahead of Phillip Island Opener

2019 RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING FLAT TRACK TEAM ANNOUNCED

Suzuki Posts Largest 2019 American Flat Track Contingency Package

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team looking forward to the 2019 opener in Australia

TOP 10 FOR JGRMX YOSHIMURA SUZUKI IN TEXAS

Ducati team heads the timesheets on the first day of official tests at Phillip Island

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING OUT IN FORCE AT HAWKSTONE INTERNATIONAL MX 2019

Adversity At Arlington To Take Another Top-10 Finish

Cooper Scores Second, Oldenburg Sixth In 250SX East at Arlington

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