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.

MotoAmerica season finale at Barber Motorsports Park Birmingham Alabama

Sep 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 25. Tyler Scott (SSP): GSX-R750 – 5th Liam Grant (SSP): GSX-R750 – 8th Jake Lewis (SBK): GSX-R1000R – 8th Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer flashed front-running form as […]

MotoGP 2022 – Mobility Resort Motegi – Race Results

Sep 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder again showed his pure racer’s creed by taking his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 to runner-up status at a sunny and warm Mobility Resort Motegi circuit for the Motul Grand Prix of […]

Opening FIM Superbike World Championship race Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Sep 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Gerloff Returns to Podium with Sensational Race 1 Performance in Catalunya GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Garrett Gerloff produced a superb performance in the opening FIM Superbike World Championship race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, fighting […]

ON THE BOX ONCE MORE AFTER JAPANESE MOTO2 GRAND PRIX

Sep 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Motul Grand Prix of Japan represented the sixteenth round of 2022 MotoGP™ and the second weekend of action for the KTM GP Academy as the season marches onwards. Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Augusto Fernandez […]

Crowned 2022 Yamaha R7 SuperFinale Winner at Montmeló

Sep 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Michael Girotti Crowned 2022 Yamaha R7 SuperFinale Winner at Montmeló After taking victory in the second of two thrilling races at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Italy’s Michael Girotti was crowned the 2022 Yamaha R7 SuperFinale winner, […]

HOME Moto3 GRAND PRIX PODIUM JOY FOR SASAKI IN JAPAN

Sep 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP travelled swiftly east across the time zones from Spain to Japan for round sixteen of twenty in 2022. For the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team the second consecutive weekend of action took place on a […]

Extends Championship Lead with Emphatic MotoAmerica Victory

Sep 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Gagne Extends Championship Lead with Emphatic Race 1 Victory Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne stood on the top step of the podium for the 12th time this season, scoring a dominant win […]

BMW BERLIN MARATHON: Route test with fully-electric BMW CE04

Sep 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

+++ 42 zero-emission kilometres through the capital +++ Marie Dupuy and Bart Swings win inline skating races at the BMW BERLIN MARATHON +++ Runners, handbikers and wheelchair athletes start on Sunday +++ Berlin. Before the inline […]

Dominant win in Barcelona with great start and comeback

Sep 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista dominated the whole race, passing under the chequered flag with a wide margin over Rea (Kawasaki). A strong start for Michael Rinaldi who, after a mistake, recovered from 10th position finishing 4th. An exciting Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing […]