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 Road Atlanta Comeback

Apr 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Sets Sights on Road Atlanta Comeback The Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing team looks to rebound from a tough MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 at the Michelin Raceway […]

BOUNCES BACK WITH A PODIUM FINISH AT FOXBOROUGH SX

Apr 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin fought his way back to the 450SX podium on Saturday with an impressive third-place result at Round 15 of the AMA Supercross Championship. After breaking a three-race […]

Thrilling performances at MXGP Latvia

Apr 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Glenn Coldenhoff put in two thrilling performances at the sixth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Kegums, Latvia. He finished fifth and third in the races for fourth […]

Bautista fights for the WorldSSP victory until very last corner

Apr 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

An intense race for Alvaro Bautista: he recovers positions getting to the first, finishing with a precious second place. Michael Rinaldi is the protagonist of an exciting comeback but he crashes with 7 laps to go.These were the two faces […]

Rocky starts wins best MotoGP qualifying position in Portugal

Apr 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 23. Joan Mir: 2nd – 1’42.198 (+ 0.195) Alex Rins: 23rd – Q1 A rocky start to the Portuguese Grand Prix was turned around on Saturday afternoon when Joan […]

MotoGP 2022 – Algarve International Circuit Portugal – Qualification

Apr 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The KTM RC16 will fill two slots on the fourth row of the starting grid for the Grande Premio Tissot de Portugal tomorrow at the Algarve International Circuit. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira […]

Tense affair at FIM Superbike World Championship held at TT Circuit Assen battle

Apr 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Enter your title Razgatlıoğlu in the Fight for Victory in Race One at Assen after another Record-Breaking Pole Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished Race 1 in third position, just one second […]

Pole position for Portuguese GP with Ducati Desmosedici GP machine

Apr 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller will start from the second row from the fourth position in tomorrow’s Portuguese GP at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, near Portimão. The Australian rider could secure a spot directly in Q2 by […]

Far from expected blue skies and sunshine at Autodromo Internacional do Algarve

Apr 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 22. Joan Mir: 3rd – 1’52.306 (+ 0.365) Alex Rins: 21st – 1’54.327 (+ 1.413) Far from the expected blue skies and sunshine at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, […]

Ducati haven’t ridden at this WorldSSP circuit for three years

Apr 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team felt extremely positive about Friday’s free practice session at the Dutch Round, the second leg of the 2022 WorldSBK season. At the TT Circuit in Assen, Alvaro Bautista proved […]

Bad weather afflicts MotoGP World Championship Portuguese GP

Apr 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Day 1 of free practice for the Portuguese GP, the fifth round of the MotoGP World Championship held this weekend at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, near Portimão, saw both sessions scheduled today affected by […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – APRIL 23-24TH

Apr 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 22. The fourth weekend of April sees Team Suzuki Ecstar riders Joan Mir and Alex Rins on track in Portugal for the fifth round of MotoGP™. Both riders have […]

Record-breaking long-run pace in Free Practice 2 at TT Circuit Assen today

Apr 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK’s Razgatlıoğlu Second-Fastest on Opening Day in Assen Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK completed a positive opening day with defending FIM Superbike World Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu demonstrating record-breaking long-run pace in […]

FIM Superbike World Championship back in action at iconic TT Circuit Assen

Apr 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Sixth Fastest for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team on Friday at Assen The FIM Superbike World Championship is back in action at the iconic TT Circuit Assen, with the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team going […]

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Star Ready to Break Some Hearts in Georgia

Apr 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., April 22, 2022 – Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) is learning fast at his first MotoAmerica meeting at Road Atlanta. The championship leader completed two sessions at Georgia’s premier racing venue, running an […]