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.

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 […]

Henry Wiles stays perfect in Peoria

Aug 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

American Flat Track witnessed a coronation of sorts on Sunday, as the assembled fans and media joined in proclaiming Henry Wiles (No. 17 DPC Racing Kawasaki Ninja 650), “King Henry,” as he extended his […]

Gautier Paulin Secures Runner-Up Overall Result At MXGP of Switzerland

Aug 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Putting in two strong performances at the Frauenfeld circuit, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Gautier Paulin wrapped up round 15 of the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship by earning a solid runner-up overall result […]

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Husqvarna Motorcycle Model Line-up – Update 1

Aug 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

For 2018, Husqvarna brings a whole host of new models, refinements and ground breaking innovations to their 2018 Husqvarna Motorcycle Model Lineup! One special features is Husqvarna’s new next generation fuel-injected 2-stroke technology. As […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Get Things Underway At Atacama Rally 2017

Aug 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Getting off to a highly positive start at the 2017 edition of the Atacama Rally in Chile, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team saw all three of their riders post times inside the top five […]

Pablo Quintanilla Fastest As Atacama Rally Prologue Is Later Cancelled

Aug 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Pablo Quintanilla has posted the fastest time during the opening 14km-long Prologue at the Atacama Rally 2017. However, due to navigational issues that saw numerous riders unable to cross all waypoints, race organisers have […]

Some Sweetness In Switzerland For Tonus, Febvre & Van Horebeek

Aug 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Swiss Grand Prix has received an incredibly warm welcome back to the calendar since its return last year. Thousands of fans fudged together on the grand stands that surround the unique man-mad track […]

Seewer Wows The Swiss Crowd As He Charges To 2nd Overall

Aug 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 13. Jeremy Seewer – 1-5 for 2nd Hunter Lawrence – 32-7 for 13th Zach Pichon – 15-39 for 21st (EMX250) Jeremy Seewer gave it everything he had to […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

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

Henry Wiles stays perfect in Peoria

Gautier Paulin Secures Runner-Up Overall Result At MXGP of Switzerland

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Husqvarna Motorcycle Model Line-up – Update 1

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Get Things Underway At Atacama Rally 2017

Pablo Quintanilla Fastest As Atacama Rally Prologue Is Later Cancelled

Some Sweetness In Switzerland For Tonus, Febvre & Van Horebeek

Seewer Wows The Swiss Crowd As He Charges To 2nd Overall

Exciting New 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles Celebrate 70th Anniversary

New 2026 Indian Motorcycle Lineup: More Powerful Timeless Style!

Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

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