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.

Loïc Larrieu Claims Victory At GP Of Germany

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Battling for coveted class wins throughout 2018, Loïc Larrieu has claimed the Enduro 2 class victory on the second day of racing at the GP of Germany. Enjoying a strong season aboard his WR450F, the […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON HAS PODIUM NIGHT IN LAS VEGAS

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ANDERSON 2ND, SWOLL 2ND IN AMATEUR ALL-STARS The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team had a podium night at the Monster Energy Cup, held at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. on Saturday. Jason […]

Argentina Proves a Tough Challenge for Lowes and Van Der Mark

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The first ever FIM World Superbike race in Argentina proved a challenging one for the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark today. Lowes was disappointed with seventh place at […]

Camier battles to tenth in Argentina Race 1

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Leon Camier walks away with a tenth place finish as Jake Gagne crashes out while fighting for the top ten. Saturday in Argentina started well with Jake Gagne ending Free Practice 4 in seventh place, […]

American Flat Track Announces Provisional 2019 Schedule

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 11, 2018) – American Flat Track has announced its provisional 18-event schedule for the 2019 season, which once again features coast-to-coast action and launches anew at legendary Daytona International Speedway on […]

Strong Showing From Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team At 2018 Morocco Rally

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team have completed a successful final test before the upcoming Dakar Rally at this year’s Morocco Rally. With Adrien Van Beveren collecting a solid sixth place result in the final […]

FIGHTING FOURTH FOR PABLO QUINTANILLA AT 2018 MOROCCO RALLY

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying yet another positive event ahead of the upcoming Dakar Rally, Pablo Quintanilla has secured fourth overall at the 2018 Morocco Rally. Wrapping up a stellar season of international rally competition by securing a hard-fought […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA RUNNER-UP AT MOROCCO RALLY’S PENULTIMATE STAGE

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Putting in his best individual stage performance at this year’s Morocco Rally, Pablo Quintanilla has earned a strong runner-up result on Monday’s stage four of the event. Gaining back more of the time lost during […]

GAUTIER PAULIN HELPS TEAM FRANCE WIN 2018 MXON

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Spearheading Husqvarna Motorcycles’ efforts at the 2018 Motocross of Nations, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Gautier Paulin has helped Team France secure victory at the 72nd running of the event. Putting in two strong moto […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA INSIDE THE TOP-FIVE AFTER STAGE THREE OF MOROCCO RALLY

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pablo Quintanilla has put in yet another solid performance in the dunes of Africa, to claim a solid fourth place result on stage three of the 2018 Morocco Rally. Continuing to move up in the […]

Movistar Yamaha Return to Form with Thai GP Podium Fight

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Nobody knew what to expect at the inaugural MotoGP race in Buriram, adding even more tension and excitement to the atmosphere on the starting grid, and the PTT Thailand Grand Prix certainly didn’t disappoint. Movistar […]

Two more titles for BMW racers: Federico D’Annunzio is champion in the Italian National Trophy 1000, Amirul Hafig Azmi wins the Superstock title in Malaysia

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad Motorsport family can celebrate titles number seven and eight. The 2018 Italian National Trophy 1000(INT) champion is Federico D’Annunzio (ITA). Fellow BMW riders LucaSalvadori (ITA) and Remo Castellarin (ITA) ended the […]

Widowed, Laid-Off lucky Winner wins $10k from RumbleOn

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

RumbleOn Hits 100,000 Cash Offers, Awards $10,000 to Lucky Customer Customer reaps benefits of RumbleOn quick cash offers and additional prize RumbleOn (NASDAQ: RMBL), the only 100-percent-online powersports marketplace, today announced a significant milestone, having […]

Top Ten 2019 Motorcycle Hot Picks from Germany Bike Show

Oct 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2019 Motorcycle Model Year is shaping up to be an exciting one as all the manufactures have now released many new 2019 models. Sportbikes, cruisers, retro bikes, adventure bikes, dirt, scooters and you can […]

Total Motorcycle to Cover AIMExpo Vegas this Weekend

Oct 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle is sending two of our review staff to cover the first motorcycle show of the year in Vegas by AIMExpo! They will be reporting back on new 2019 models, inside information, show exhibits […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Loïc Larrieu Claims Victory At GP Of Germany

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON HAS PODIUM NIGHT IN LAS VEGAS

Argentina Proves a Tough Challenge for Lowes and Van Der Mark

Camier battles to tenth in Argentina Race 1

American Flat Track Announces Provisional 2019 Schedule

Strong Showing From Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team At 2018 Morocco Rally

FIGHTING FOURTH FOR PABLO QUINTANILLA AT 2018 MOROCCO RALLY

PABLO QUINTANILLA RUNNER-UP AT MOROCCO RALLY’S PENULTIMATE STAGE

GAUTIER PAULIN HELPS TEAM FRANCE WIN 2018 MXON

PABLO QUINTANILLA INSIDE THE TOP-FIVE AFTER STAGE THREE OF MOROCCO RALLY

Movistar Yamaha Return to Form with Thai GP Podium Fight

Two more titles for BMW racers: Federico D’Annunzio is champion in the Italian National Trophy 1000, Amirul Hafig Azmi wins the Superstock title in Malaysia

Widowed, Laid-Off lucky Winner wins $10k from RumbleOn

Top Ten 2019 Motorcycle Hot Picks from Germany Bike Show

Total Motorcycle to Cover AIMExpo Vegas this Weekend

Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day

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!

New 2026 Indian Motorcycle Lineup: More Powerful Timeless Style!