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.

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 […]

Harley-Davidson Issues Global Call To Embrace The Freedom Of The Open Road

Aug 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

“All For Freedom. Freedom For All” Celebrates Individuality of Riders and Non-Riders Alike MILWAUKEE (AUGUST 16, 2017) – Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has built motorcycles for one reason: to fulfill dreams of personal freedom. Launched […]

Entertainment Line Up scheduled for Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival held at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch

Aug 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival is proud to announce their 2017 Band & Entertainment line up for the four-day Motorcycles & Music festival being held at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. The “Revival” will showcase the area’s depth […]

Pablo Quintanilla Wins Stage Three Of The Atacama Rally 2017

Aug 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Putting in another solid performance, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla posted the fastest time in today’s timed special to claim a hard-fought stage three victory at the Atacama Rally 2017. Further increasing […]

Franco Caimi Claims Third In Atacama Rally’s Stage Two

Aug 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Going from strength to strength aboard his WR450F Rally machine, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Franco Caimi secured an impressive third place result in a shortened stage two at the Atacama Rally […]

Pata Yamaha Relishing Return to STK1000 Action at Lausitzring

Aug 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team are looking forward to resuming their challenge for the 2017 FIM Superstock European Championship this weekend at the Lausitzring, round six of the season. Florian Marino currently occupies […]

Febvre, Van Horebeek & Simpson Poised for Sweden

Aug 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek are taking some amazing memories into the sixteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, that will take place on the marble-like clay […]

RCH Yoshimura Suzuki Fights Back At Unadilla MX

Aug 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 16. Justin Bogle (RCH Yoshimura Suzuki) – 7th Matt Bisceglia (RCH Yoshimura Suzuki) – 14th Weston Peick (JGR Autotrader Suzuki) – 13th Phil Nicoletti (JGR Autotrader Suzuki) – […]

Jeep & Harley-Davidson: together at Thunder in the Glens Jeep

Aug 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Jeep & Harley-Davidson: together at Thunder in the Glens Jeep® & Harley-Davidson®, both proud sponsors of Thunder in the Glens invite you to The Winking Owl, High Street, Aviemore to take a test […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles Extend Contract With Thad Duvall

Aug 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thad Duvall has extended his contact for another two years with the off-road racing team. Duvall has had a successful first season with the team aboard his FX 350. […]

GRT Yamaha Ready To Resume Championship Battle At Lausitzring

Aug 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team are ready to return to action after the summer break at the Lausitzring this weekend for round eight of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Lucas Mahias leads […]

Jason Anderson Out For Remainder Of Pro Motocross Championship

Aug 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson will sit out the final two rounds of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship as he recovers from a recent surgery. Following several weeks of racing in pain, […]

Pablo Quintanilla Claims Stage One Victory At Atacama Rally 2017

Aug 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

https://cdn.yamaha-motor.eu/racing/high/Z35HJZ7RHFCHKYWL3F9C.JPG https://cdn.yamaha-motor.eu/racing/high/Z35HJZ7RHFCHKYWL3F9C.JPG ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER TAKES AN EARLY LEAD IN THE EVENT’S PROVISIONAL OVERALL STANDINGS Fast and consistent aboard his FR 450 Rally machine, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla […]

Pata Yamaha Locked and Loaded for Lausitzring

Aug 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team are excited to get back into action after the summer break for round 9 of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship at the Lausitzring this weekend. Alex […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Riders Battle Through The Longest Stage Of The Atacama Rally

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

Harley-Davidson Issues Global Call To Embrace The Freedom Of The Open Road

Entertainment Line Up scheduled for Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival held at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch

Pablo Quintanilla Wins Stage Three Of The Atacama Rally 2017

Franco Caimi Claims Third In Atacama Rally’s Stage Two

Pata Yamaha Relishing Return to STK1000 Action at Lausitzring

Febvre, Van Horebeek & Simpson Poised for Sweden

RCH Yoshimura Suzuki Fights Back At Unadilla MX

Jeep & Harley-Davidson: together at Thunder in the Glens Jeep

Husqvarna Motorcycles Extend Contract With Thad Duvall

GRT Yamaha Ready To Resume Championship Battle At Lausitzring

Jason Anderson Out For Remainder Of Pro Motocross Championship

Pablo Quintanilla Claims Stage One Victory At Atacama Rally 2017

Pata Yamaha Locked and Loaded for Lausitzring

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