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.

Xavier De Soultrait Inside The Top Five At Atacama Rally 2017

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

After six days of racing across the northern part of Chile, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team saw all three of their riders reach the finish line of the Atacama Rally without any problems. Wrapping up […]

Storming Start by GRT Yamaha on Friday at the Lausitzring

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team enjoyed a great start to the action on Friday at the Lausitzring for round eight of the 2017 FIM World Supersport Championship. Championship leader Lucas Mahias impressed throughout the […]

Pablo Quintanilla Wins Atacama Rally 2017

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Ensuring the best possible end to his week-long adventure in the dunes of Chile, Pablo Quintanilla has secured overall victory at the 2017 edition of the Atacama Rally. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider […]

Sun does not shine on Bradl and Giugliano’s opening day at Lausitzring

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

A hectic opening day of action for the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship at Lausitzring has drawn to a close with Stefan Bradl in 12th place – despite an unfortunate tumble during FP2 – while […]

Bennetts Suzuki Team Set For Cadwell Park BSB

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 18. The Bennetts Suzuki team is in Lincolnshire for this weekend’s Party in the Park and round eight of the MCE British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park. After a […]

Challenging Friday for Pata Yamaha at the Lausitzring

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Challenging Friday for Pata Yamaha at the Lausitzring Free practice The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in a sterling effort at the Lausitzring on Friday for round 9 of the 2017 FIM Superbike World […]

Indian Motorcycle clinches first ever Manufacturer title in American Flat Track’s Grand National Championship

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 17, 2017) – American Flat Track congratulates Indian Motorcycle and American Honda on their respective 2017 Manufacturer Championship victories. The AFT Manufacturer Championships tally up the points earned by the highest-placed […]

A Look Inside the Ural Factory

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

On his epic summer adventure and his family recently visited the URAL factory in Irbit to see where his Ural was born. Unknown to him URAL had arranged for his bike to get a full […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike ready for action at Lausitzring

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team is finalising preparations for the ninth round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship which gets underway tomorrow at the Lausitzring in Germany. This is the home […]

Van der Mark Reflects on Historic Suzuka 8 Hours Victory

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha Factory Racing Team of Alex Lowes, Michael van der Mark, and Katsuyuki Nakasuga completed a historic hat-trick of wins at the Suzuka 8 Hours this year after dominating the legendary endurance race. […]

De Soultrait Continues Podium Battle After Stage Three Of Atacama Rally

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Successfully overcoming the challenges of a long and demanding stage three at this year’s Atacama Rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Xavier de Soultrait is currently placed fourth in the rally’s provisional overall […]

Jasikonis Victory Boosts Suzuki For Swedish MXGP

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 17. Arminas Jasikonis and Kevin Strijbos both took moto wins on board their Suzuki RM-Z450WS at the Belgian International event in Keiheuvel, in what was a highly successful […]

Pablo Quintanilla Runner-Up On Atacama Rally’s Stage Four

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Reaching the finish of the event’s longest and most challenging stage without any issues, Pablo Quintanilla secured a solid runner-up result on stage four of the Atacama Rally 2017. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

Yamaha Riders Battle Through The Longest Stage Of The Atacama Rally

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

At the end of a challenging day for the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team, the trio of Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi have successfully made it to the finish of […]

Cool Wall Bike #330: 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod

Aug 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Vote and Discuss on this week’s Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Bike of the Week #330! Vote Now. NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET ROD IS TUNED FOR DYNAMIC URBAN PERFORMANCE. 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod Review by TOTAL […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Xavier De Soultrait Inside The Top Five At Atacama Rally 2017

Storming Start by GRT Yamaha on Friday at the Lausitzring

Pablo Quintanilla Wins Atacama Rally 2017

Sun does not shine on Bradl and Giugliano’s opening day at Lausitzring

Bennetts Suzuki Team Set For Cadwell Park BSB

Challenging Friday for Pata Yamaha at the Lausitzring

Indian Motorcycle clinches first ever Manufacturer title in American Flat Track’s Grand National Championship

A Look Inside the Ural Factory

Red Bull Honda World Superbike ready for action at Lausitzring

Van der Mark Reflects on Historic Suzuka 8 Hours Victory

De Soultrait Continues Podium Battle After Stage Three Of Atacama Rally

Jasikonis Victory Boosts Suzuki For Swedish MXGP

Pablo Quintanilla Runner-Up On Atacama Rally’s Stage Four

Yamaha Riders Battle Through The Longest Stage Of The Atacama Rally

Cool Wall Bike #330: 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod

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!

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

New 2026 Yamaha’s Delivers Championship Racing DNA to Riders!