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.

Technical problem for Giugliano as Bradl sits out race one at Lausitzring

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The opening race of the ninth WorldSBK round of the season was contested today at the Lausitzring racetrack in Germany. With Stefan Bradl out of action following yesterday’s crash during free practice two, Davide Giugliano […]

Vsevolod Brylyakov Signs With Yamaha For 2018

Aug 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Vsevolod Brylyakov has signed on to race a Yamaha YZ250F throughout the 2018 season. The talented Russian will be joining Jago Geerts under the Kemea Yamaha Official […]

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 […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Technical problem for Giugliano as Bradl sits out race one at Lausitzring

Vsevolod Brylyakov Signs With Yamaha For 2018

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

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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

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