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.

ROUGH RIDE FOR SUZUKI ON OPENING DAY IN MANDALIKA MOTOGP

Mar 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 18. Alex Rins: 10th – 1’32.106 (+ 0.498) Joan Mir: 20th – 1’32.641 (+ 1.033) Thunderstorms and rain passed over the Pertamina Mandalika circuit on Friday morning, but for […]

Money Money Money! Ducati Reports $1 Billion in Revenues up 30%

Mar 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

59,447 motorcycles delivered, € 878 million in turnover and € 61 million in operating profit, equal to 7% of operating margin consistent with pre-pandemic levels The highest ever investment plan in new product development and […]

200000 fans for MotoGP Pertamina Mandalika Circuit

Mar 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 16. The long-awaited Indonesian GP will take place this weekend at the newly constructed Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, and Team Suzuki Ecstar are eager to perform in front of the […]

Battery company to sponsor Yamaha WorldSBK Team

Mar 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

OUTDO and GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Together for the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship OUTDO Corp. will race alongside the riders of the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team, Kohta Nozane and Garrett Gerloff, in the 2022 […]

MXGP and MX2 teams all set to cross equator for first time since 2019

Mar 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are all set to cross the equator for the first time since 2019, as the MXGP series heads for Villa La Angostura, Argentina, where the third […]

Royal Enfield Build Train Race action begins with BTR Select at Volusia Half Mile

Mar 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

JOHNNY LEWIS KICKS OFF FULL-SEASON ASSAULT ON AFT PRODUCTION TWINS CHAMPIONSHIPS Top-five for Lewis while Build. Train. Race. action begins with BTR Select at Volusia Half Mile Milwaukee, WI (Wednesday, March 16, 2022) – Inclement […]

GNCC The General Washington – West Hare Scrambles Doyle – WORCS Lake Havasu Results

Mar 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GNCC Rd. 3 The General Washington, Georgia March 13th, 2022 Round three on the GNCC schedule was in Washington, Georgia for The General. The conditions on Sunday were sunny and the temperature was in the […]

Season-best results round 10 2022 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Ford Field Detroit

Mar 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 15. Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 8th Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 9th Derek Drake: RM-Z250 0- 11th Suzuki riders delivered season-best results at round 10 of the 2022 Monster Energy […]

President of Indonesia Joko Widodo in never-before-seen parade

Mar 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 16. Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders were honoured and excited to take part in a very special event ahead of the inaugural Grand Prix at the Pertamina Mandalika circuit. Joan […]

MotoGP riders in Indonesia to seek redemption

Mar 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After 25 years, Indonesia returns to host the MotoGP World Championship. This weekend the island of Lombok will host the Indonesian GP, the second round of the 2022 season, at the brand new Pertamina Mandalika […]

Record Entry List for 2022 Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

Mar 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce a record number of riders have registered to contest the YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup in 2022. 395 young riders will race Yamaha’s YZ65, YZ85 and YZ125 […]

RAC Torrens Trophy Winner for 2021 WorldSBK Triple Crown

Mar 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Crescent Yamaha WorldSBK honoured with RAC Torrens Trophy for 2021 WorldSBK ‘Triple Crown’ Yamaha’s Official WorldSBK team, run by Crescent Yamaha, was honoured by the Royal Automobile Club with the prestigious Torrens Trophy at […]

New liveries of Ducati Panigale V4R for 2022 WorldSBK season

Mar 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The traditional bike unveiling and the official photo shoot marked the start of 2022 World SBK season for the Aruba.it Racing-Ducati Team at the World Misano Circuit, where Alvaro Bautista and Michael Ruben Rinaldi are getting ready for a two-day test. […]

Obstacles and chaos defined Daytona 200 AMA Superbike Race

Mar 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 14. Richie Escalante: GSX-R600 – 5th Geoff May: GSX-R600 – 8th Sam Lochoff: GSX-R600 – 19th Richie Escalante raced to fifth for Suzuki and Team Hammer in Saturday’s 80th […]

2022 Indian Motorcycle Hot Pursuit Rush!

Mar 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Next Generation of American V-Twin Touring Performance is Here with the all-new 2022 Indian Motorcycle Hot Pursuit line. Four new models, Pursuit Dark Horse, Pursuit Dark Horse Premium, Pursuit Limited and Pursuit Limited Premium…What […]