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.

Five wins and a total of 13 podiums: BMW riders continue their run of success in international and national championships

May 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW racers continue their run of success in international and national championships. Their haul from the weekend: five wins and a total of 13 podiums. In the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Set To Take On The Iron Giant

May 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following Billy Bolt’s victory at the World Enduro Super Series opener, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team are set for round two of the series – the 2018 Erzbergrodeo in Austria. Taking place from […]

Circuit of Mugello awaits Team SUZUKI ECSTAR for 2018 World Championship

May 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 30. The thrilling Circuit of Mugello awaits Team SUZUKI ECSTAR for the sixth round of the 2018 World Championship, with added anticipation for Andrea Iannone at what he considers […]

Pure&Crafted on the Road presented by BMW Motorrad

May 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After three successful years and sold out festivals, Pure&Crafted takes a creative break this year. Since the festival’s inception in summer 2015, Pure&Crafted has been established as a brand and epitome of music, motorcycles and […]

Zarco and Syahrin Prepared for Demanding Italian Challenge

May 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo lands in Italy impatiently this weekend for the sixth round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship. Following his fabulous pole position in front of his home crowd, an unlucky end […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Motivated for Mugello Match

May 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The stakes are getting higher for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP at round six of the MotoGP World Championship. The team aim to bring their A-game to Italy for their first home Grand Prix of the season, […]

Home Track Hero Jeffrey Carver Jr. Triumphant at Springfield Mile I

May 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Il. (May 28, 2018) – It may have come a day later than originally planned due to Sunday’s weather postponement, but American Flat Track made good on its Memorial Day tradition. The world’s greatest […]

Five wins and a total of 13 podiums: BMW riders continue their run of success in international and national championships

May 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Strong Top-10 From Suzuki RM-Z450 At Glen Helen

May 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 28. Weston Peick #34 – 450 Class – 7-5 for 6th Phil Nicoletti – 450 Class – 10-7 for 8th Justin Hill #46 – 250 Class – 17-11 for […]

Honda Racing ready to get TT campaign underway

May 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Racing roads team is getting ready to launch its 2018 Isle of Man TT campaign as first Superbike practice takes place tonight around the 37.73-mile Mountain course. Honda Racing’s duo Ian Hutchinson and […]

Van Der Mark Storms to Sensational Yamaha Donington Double

May 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Michael van der Mark wrote history by taking his maiden victory on Saturday at Round 6 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship at Donington Park, and the flying […]

Ray & Buildbase Suzuki Score Points at Donington WSBK

May 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 28. Bradley Ray – 14-15th Bradley Ray and the Buildbase Suzuki team enjoyed a positive wildcard appearance in the weekend’s World Superbike round at Donington Park, utilising the experience […]

Triple M Honda continue progress at Donington

May 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a Donington Park WorldSBK weekend that featured different track and weather conditions across the three days the Triple M Honda World Superbike went away with another point on the board, and more lessons learned […]

Camier and Gagne charge to double points finish in Donington Race 2

May 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team capped off their weekend at Donington Park with a double points finish as both Leon Camier and Jake Gagne charged their way through the field in a great […]

Bromley Wins AFT Springfield TT, Becomes First 2018 Repeat Winner

May 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 27, 2018) – Seven races into the 2018 American Flat Track season and the AFT Singles class finally has itself a repeat winner. New championship leader Dan Bromley (No. 62 KTM North […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Five wins and a total of 13 podiums: BMW riders continue their run of success in international and national championships

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Set To Take On The Iron Giant

Circuit of Mugello awaits Team SUZUKI ECSTAR for 2018 World Championship

Pure&Crafted on the Road presented by BMW Motorrad

Zarco and Syahrin Prepared for Demanding Italian Challenge

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Motivated for Mugello Match

Home Track Hero Jeffrey Carver Jr. Triumphant at Springfield Mile I

Five wins and a total of 13 podiums: BMW riders continue their run of success in international and national championships

Strong Top-10 From Suzuki RM-Z450 At Glen Helen

Honda Racing ready to get TT campaign underway

Van Der Mark Storms to Sensational Yamaha Donington Double

Ray & Buildbase Suzuki Score Points at Donington WSBK

Triple M Honda continue progress at Donington

Camier and Gagne charge to double points finish in Donington Race 2

Bromley Wins AFT Springfield TT, Becomes First 2018 Repeat Winner

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