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.

MotoGP has descended into the circular ‘speedbowl’ setting

Nov 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana represented the 25th time that MotoGP has descended into the circular ‘speedbowl’ setting of the Ricardo Tormo Circuit, a short distance west of the city of Valencia. […]

Front row start in qualifying for last MotoGP of 2022

Nov 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller secures a front row start in qualifying for the last GP of the 2022 MotoGP in Valencia. Pecco Bagnaia will start eighth from the third row Jorge Martin scores Ducati’s 16th pole position […]

BMW M Award 2022: Coveted MotoGP Prize Winner

Nov 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Valencia. The final qualifying session of the 2022 MotoGP™ season is over, which meant it was time for the traditional presentation of the BMW M Award at the final in Valencia, Spain on Saturday. This […]

FINAL START OF MOTOGP 2022

Nov 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The twentieth and final Grand Prix of the 2022 MotoGP season will get underway at a sunny Circuito Ricardo Tormo tomorrow with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder 7th fastest in qualification for the […]

Start the countdown to Suzuki’s final MotoGP appearance

Nov 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 5 Alex Rins: 5th – 1.29.940 (+ 0.319) Joan Mir: 12th – 1’30.241 (+ 0.620) It was a satisfactory Saturday for Team Suzuki Ecstar as they start the countdown […]

Riders greeted with November sunshine at MotoGP Ricardo Tormo circuit

Nov 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 4 Alex Rins: 11th – 1’30.707 (+ 0.490) Joan Mir: 14th – 1’31.004 (+ 0.787) The riders were greeted with November sunshine at the Ricardo Tormo circuit on Friday, […]

Windy tricky Valencia 2022 MotoGP season’s last round

Nov 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller third after the first day of free practices for the Valencia GP. Bagnaia closes Friday in ninth position Three Ducatis head the field at the end of Day 1 of the Valencia GP, […]

Vmoto Soco Group officially present first 3D concept

Nov 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Dear Journalists, on November 8th, the opening day of the 79th edition of Eicma in the Milan-Rho fair, Vmoto Soco Group will officially present the first 3D concept that is the result of an ambitious and innovative […]

DISCOVER TRIUMPH’S 2023 LINE-UP AT MOTORCYCLE LIVE

Nov 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

DISCOVER TRIUMPH’S 2023 LINE-UP AT MOTORCYCLE LIVE This year’s Motorcycle Live will be your first chance to see the all the new models for 2023 from Triumph Motorcycles. Be dazzled by the new Chrome Collection […]

Inspiration Friday: Triumph Factory Visitor Experience

Nov 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to week #221 of Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Triumph Factory Visitor Experience! Words like Progression, Personalized, Individuality, Community, Evolution, Iconic, Performance, Bloodline, Legendary easily describes Triumph’s 121 year history. Now Triumph is celebrating their […]

Love Letters Wall at Final 2022 MotoGP race Valencia this weekend

Nov 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 3. A very special initiative will give the Suzuki squad a boost as they face their final race in Valencia this weekend. Adorning the walls of the pit box […]

2022 MotoGP World Championship season draws to a close

Nov 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 2 As the 2022 MotoGP World Championship season draws to a close, Team Suzuki Ecstar’s staff and riders are preparing to shut up shop following the decision taken earlier […]

Results National Grand Prix Championship Blythe California

Nov 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton rebounded from a challenging last round to score his fourth podium finish of the season at the National Grand Prix Championship in Blythe, California. Additionally, Husqvarna Motorcycles-mounted riders […]

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown at The Strip Las Vega’s Motor Speedway

Nov 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 31. With both riders officially eliminated from contention in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship, the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki team left the NHRA Nevada Nationals […]

New 2023 Ducati Diavel V4 Engine!

Oct 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Introducing the new 2023 Ducati Diavel V4. More performance, more exhilarating, more spectacular. The new 168 hp Granturismo V4 1158cc engine transforms the old V2 Ducati Diavel into a true sports cruiser that’s not for […]