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.

Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Announces Freestyle Motocross Team Fitz Army Will Return to Headline Stunt Show

Sep 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Additional Performance by XDL Streetbike Stunters Slated for New York PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif, Sept. 28, 2017 SANTA MONICA, Calif, Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® (IMS), an industry leader on […]

Suzuki well Represented at Motocross of Nations

Sep 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 27. Suzuki World MXGP riders Kevin Strijbos, Jeremy Seewer and Hunter Lawrence are all gearing up for the final race in the calendar, the 2017 Motocross of Nations. Billed […]

YZ125 bLU cRU Cup is Ready to Release 34 Teenage Stars into the World of International Racing at MXoN

Sep 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The 15 national motocross championships that participate in Yamaha’s YZ125 bLU cRU Cup program have come to a close. After an exhilarating season of national level racing, 34 of Europe’s fastest YZ125 racing teenagers have […]

Pata Yamaha Revved Up for STK1000 at Magny-Cours

Sep 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team are relishing the return to action this weekend for the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship in Magny-Cours, France. Florian Marino is excited to race at […]

GRT Yamaha Focused & Ready for Magny-Cours

Sep 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team are excited and ready for round ten of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship in Magny-Cours, France this weekend, buoyed by the news they have secured both of their […]

GRT Yamaha Re-Sign Mahias & Caricasulo for 2018

Sep 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe and the GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team are delighted to announce the extension of both Lucas Mahias’ and Federico Caricasulo’s contracts for the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship. In his first full […]

Magny-Cours Up Next for Pata Yamaha

Sep 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team are looking forward to returning to action at round eleven of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship in Magny-Cours, France this weekend following a successful one-day test after the […]

Title numbers six and seven for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport community

Sep 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Sébastien Le Grelle and Florian Brunet-Lugardon are crowned champions. 25.09.2017 Press Release The titles collecting continues: at the weekend, Sébastien Le Grelle (BEL) and Florian Brunet-Lugardon (FRA) secured title numbers six and seven […]

Stock Indian Scout FTR750 Race Bike Reaches Podium At Lone Star Half-Mile Presented By Indian Motorcycle

Sep 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DALLAS (September 26, 2017) – Aboard the factory Scout FTR750, the Indian Wrecking Crew has garnered the attention throughout the 2017 American Flat Track season. But at the Lone Star Half-Mile, it was privateer racer […]

COSTCO is Back! Save Up to $400 on Select Yamaha Products

Sep 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Save up to $400 on select Yamaha products* from September 5 to November 30, 2017 SEE ALL ELIGIBLE MODELS PLUS, receive a $65 Costco Cash Card when you finance your purchase with Yamaha […]

Morgan Tanke Takes 4th Place in Reno

Sep 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Press Release September 26th, 2017 For Immediate Release Paso Robles, California Morgan Tanke grabbed 4th place, aboard her 2017 Beta Xtrainer, at Round 2 of the Enduro Cross Series in Reno. The event lasted […]

HUSQVARNA RIDERS GEARING UP FOR 2017 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

Sep 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will have no fewer than eight riders competing at the 2017 FIM Motocross of Nations, which takes place at Matterley Basin, Great Britain this coming weekend. Gautier Paulin and Christophe […]

Loïc Larrieu Secures Podium Result At Demanding EnduroGP Of Great Britain

Sep 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Battling through a challenging penultimate round of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship in the United Kingdom, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team’s Loïc Larrieu earned his seventh podium result for the season on the second day […]

Larry Pegram to fill in for injured Brad Baker at the Lone Star Half-Mile presented by Indian Motorcycle

Sep 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Racing has announced that veteran Superbike racer Larry Pegram will compete at the Lone Star National Half-Mile on Saturday, September 23, as a fill-in rider for the injured Brad Baker. “It’s been one […]

KRAWIEC AND HARLEY STREET ROD TAKE THIRD STRAIGHT NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WIN AT MAPLE GROVE

Sep 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Takes 71-Point Lead in Countdown Playoff Standings MOHNTON, Pa. (September 24, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec won his third consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Announces Freestyle Motocross Team Fitz Army Will Return to Headline Stunt Show

Suzuki well Represented at Motocross of Nations

YZ125 bLU cRU Cup is Ready to Release 34 Teenage Stars into the World of International Racing at MXoN

Pata Yamaha Revved Up for STK1000 at Magny-Cours

GRT Yamaha Focused & Ready for Magny-Cours

GRT Yamaha Re-Sign Mahias & Caricasulo for 2018

Magny-Cours Up Next for Pata Yamaha

Title numbers six and seven for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport community

Stock Indian Scout FTR750 Race Bike Reaches Podium At Lone Star Half-Mile Presented By Indian Motorcycle

COSTCO is Back! Save Up to $400 on Select Yamaha Products

Morgan Tanke Takes 4th Place in Reno

HUSQVARNA RIDERS GEARING UP FOR 2017 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

Loïc Larrieu Secures Podium Result At Demanding EnduroGP Of Great Britain

Larry Pegram to fill in for injured Brad Baker at the Lone Star Half-Mile presented by Indian Motorcycle

KRAWIEC AND HARLEY STREET ROD TAKE THIRD STRAIGHT NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WIN AT MAPLE GROVE

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!

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