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.

Intense heat of Thailand greets 2023 MotoGP 2&3 racers

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP unpacked in a world championship race circuit for the third week in a row and in the intense heat of Thailand after demanding events in Indonesia and Australia. The LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna IntactGP Team […]

Nail-biting action 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship double-header in Idaho

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A podium finish on night two of this weekend’s 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship double-header in Idaho completed a fine outing for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker, backing up his fourth position on Friday and […]

fourth edition of YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale at Baja Portalegre 500

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Buller & Salero Storm to Stock & Open Class Victories at YXZ1000R SuperFinale William Buller and his co-driver Jonny McKnight took victory in the Stock class, while Joaquin Salero and Gonçalo Correia were the Open […]

0.1 OF A SECOND FROM P1 IN THAI MOTOGP SIZZLER

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder doubled-up with podium finishes at a hot Chang International Circuit and took part in a magnificent Sunday race that saw the 2023 Thai Grand Prix deliver the fourth closest podium finish in the […]

Alvaro Bautista is the 2023 Superbike World Champion!

Oct 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista is the 2023 Superbike World Champion. The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati rider wins his second consecutive world title on the Panigale V4R Alvaro Bautista is the 2023 World Superbike Champion. It has been […]

Injured is not the best way to close the day after Superb Superpole

Oct 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Misfortune Strikes Aegerter and Gardner after Superb Superpole Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner missed out on points in Race 1 at Jerez after a remarkable Tissot Superpole where they qualified second and fifth on the […]

Double Podium Delight at WorldSBK on Penultimate Day in Jerez

Oct 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Double Podium Delight for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK on Penultimate Day in Jerez Teammates Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli took a well-deserved ride down WorldSBK’s “Victory Lane” together after the pair crossed the line second […]

Mathematical certainty that 2023 Riders’ World Title will be clinched by one of its riders

Oct 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia finishes seventh in the Thailand GP Sprint race, Bastianini P13 Francesco Bagnaia finished in seventh place in today’s Sprint at the Chang International Circuit to maintain his Championship lead over rival Jorge Martin (Pramac […]

Riding Spaniard confirms World Champion thanks to perfect tire management

Oct 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With the Race 1 win in Jerez, the Ducati riding Spaniard confirms his World Champion thanks in part to his perfect tyre management demonstrated throughout the entire season Saturday in Jerez della Frontera crowned Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.it […]

MotoGP turned-up the heat at final stage of penultimate 2023 triple-header

Oct 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP turned-up the heat again for the final stage of the penultimate triple-header in 2023 and the fourth Thai Grand Prix that brought the world championship into the suffocating climes of the Chang International Circuit. […]

2024 Rippers Racer Support Program

Oct 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Beta USA is proud to announce the new Beta Rippers racer support program. Beta Rippers provides local racers a support program through their local Beta dealership with a discounted price on a new 2024 Beta motorcycle, spare […]

2023 YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale at Baja Portalegre 500

Oct 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Buller & Domingos Set the Pace on Friday in the YXZ1000R SuperFinale William Buller and co-driver Jonny McKnight led the way in the Stock class, while Vítor Domingos was the fastest Open category driver after […]

Finding an optimal set-up on his Desmosedici GP23 machine in Thailand

Oct 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Thai GP: Bagnaia upbeat after P7 on the opening day of free practice at Buriram, Bastianini P19 Francesco Bagnaia ended the opening day of free practice for the Thailand GP, round 17 of the MotoGP […]

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu topped the final Friday Free Practice of 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship season at Circuito de Jerez

Oct 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Fastest in Free Practice for Razgatlıoğlu in Strong Start to Jerez Season Finale Toprak Razgatlıoğlu topped the final Friday Free Practice of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship season at Circuito de Jerez in Spain […]

WorldSSP Bautista and Rinaldi third and fourth respectively at Jerez de la Frontera

Oct 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista and Rinaldi third and fourth respectively on Friday at Jerez de la Frontera. Bulega dominates WorldSSP FP2 It was a very peculiar Friday at the Circuito de Jerez de la Frontera Angel Nieto. The […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Intense heat of Thailand greets 2023 MotoGP 2&3 racers

Nail-biting action 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship double-header in Idaho

fourth edition of YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale at Baja Portalegre 500

0.1 OF A SECOND FROM P1 IN THAI MOTOGP SIZZLER

Alvaro Bautista is the 2023 Superbike World Champion!

Injured is not the best way to close the day after Superb Superpole

Double Podium Delight at WorldSBK on Penultimate Day in Jerez

Mathematical certainty that 2023 Riders’ World Title will be clinched by one of its riders

Riding Spaniard confirms World Champion thanks to perfect tire management

MotoGP turned-up the heat at final stage of penultimate 2023 triple-header

2024 Rippers Racer Support Program

2023 YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale at Baja Portalegre 500

Finding an optimal set-up on his Desmosedici GP23 machine in Thailand

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu topped the final Friday Free Practice of 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship season at Circuito de Jerez

WorldSSP Bautista and Rinaldi third and fourth respectively at Jerez de la Frontera

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