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.

JETT LAWRENCE & SUZUKI TAKE ADAC MX LEAD

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 11. Jett Lawrence 1-2 – 1st Team Suzuki Germany rider Jett Lawrence raced to victory and the championship lead of the German ADAC MX Youngster Cup at Gaildorf at […]

GRT Yamaha Target the Podium in Portimão

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team head this week to the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, and Round 9 of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship, with their sights set firmly on the podium. […]

MV Agusta and the Forward Racing Team: Romano Fenati dropped

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Serious misconduct by Romano Fenati towards Stefano Manzi during the Moto2 race during the Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini which took place at the Circuito Marco Simoncelli in Misano Adriatico […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE’S SCOUT FTR750 SWEEPS PODIUM AT WILLIAMS GROVE HALF-MILE

Sep 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Privateers Briar & Bronson Bauman Place 1-2, Wrecking Crew Rider & 2018 AFT Champion Jared Mees Takes 3rd MECHANICSBURG, Penn (SEPTEMBER 10, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Racing continued its American Flat Track dominance […]

Honda Endurance Racing revved up for the 2018 Bol d’Or

Sep 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2018-2019 FIM Endurance World Championship roars into life this weekend (15-16 September) and the Honda Endurance Racing team is ready for action, as the first round gets underway with the legendary Bol d’Or 24-hour […]

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI GSX-R DOUBLE PODIUM AT NEW JERSEY SBK

Sep 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 10. Toni Elias – DNF-3 Roger Hayden – 4-2 Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Roger Hayden and Toni Elias both earned podium finishes in Sunday’s MotoAmerica Superbike race two at […]

Camier and Gagne raring to race in Portugal

Sep 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a lengthy summer break, the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team will join their WorldSBK rivals on track this weekend at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal for round 10 of the FIM […]

Historic success for BMW Motorrad Classic and a fantastic spectacle

Sep 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Goodwood. The man in the suit looked surreptitiously around all the classic cars, then he slowly opened the left-hand side of his jacket – lots of pocket watches were dangling inside his jacket. “Special price, […]

Van der Mark and Lowes Raring to go as WorldSBK Returns to Action in Portugal

Sep 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team heads to Portugal keen to continue where they left off ahead of the long summer break, as racing finally resumes this weekend with Round 10 of the 2018 MOTUL […]

Another top-three lock-out for BMW riders in the IDM – more wins and podiums in Great Britain, Spain and the US

Sep 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW racers have completed another successful weekend.They celebrated a top-three lock-out in the International German Championship (IDM) and a total of five podium finishes. It wasdecision time in the British Superbike Championship (BSB): PeterHickman […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

JETT LAWRENCE & SUZUKI TAKE ADAC MX LEAD

GRT Yamaha Target the Podium in Portimão

MV Agusta and the Forward Racing Team: Romano Fenati dropped

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE’S SCOUT FTR750 SWEEPS PODIUM AT WILLIAMS GROVE HALF-MILE

Honda Endurance Racing revved up for the 2018 Bol d’Or

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI GSX-R DOUBLE PODIUM AT NEW JERSEY SBK

Camier and Gagne raring to race in Portugal

Historic success for BMW Motorrad Classic and a fantastic spectacle

Van der Mark and Lowes Raring to go as WorldSBK Returns to Action in Portugal

Another top-three lock-out for BMW riders in the IDM – more wins and podiums in Great Britain, Spain and the US

BUILDBASE SUZUKI SECURES BSB SHOWDOWN SPOT

BILLY BOLT TAKES 111 MEGAWATT PODIUM – WESS RND 5

Zarco and Syahrin Give Their Best in San Marino GP

Movistar Yamaha Seal Fifth and Seventh in San Marino Race

FOURTH FOR RINS AND EIGHTH FOR IANNONE IN SAN MARINO

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