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.

From lights to flag wet weather masterclass BSB opener

Oct 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 2. Gino Rea has won the opening race of the weekend at Donington Park, leading from lights to flag to deliver a wet weather masterclass. Rea started the 10th […]

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team impressive return in Teutschenthal Germany

Oct 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team made an impressive return to action in Teutschenthal, Germany, at the third round of the EMX125 Championship. It was a day of firsts for the 16-year-old Dutch sensation Ivano […]

New KTM TECH3 2022 Moto3 rider announced

Oct 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The KTM GP Academy and Red Bull KTM Tech3 will retain the electric talent of Deniz Öncü and welcome the promising speed of FIM CEV Repsol Junior World Championship leader Daniel Holgado for the 2022 […]

Inspiration Friday: Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2021 Special Edition

Oct 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Welcome our 3rd year of Inspiration Friday! Our Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2021 Special Edition is especially for the gear heads out there. Engines, power, torque, speed, specifications, style, class, you know it and love […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing says goodbye to American champion rider

Oct 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles would like to express its sincere thanks to Jason Anderson for his hard work, commitment, and racing achievements during the last seven years. Following a highly successful relationship with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing, the […]

Last event of the WorldSBK triple-header

Oct 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The last event of the WorldSBK “triple-header” will be staged this weekend at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal. It will be the eleventh round of the 2021 WorldSBK season, the last in Europe […]

The Lost Way enduro 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship

Oct 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt and Alfredo Gomez are all set to take on Hixpania Hard Enduro, the seventh and penultimate round of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. The Spanish event […]

The Suzuki Demo Tour Continues at MotoGP Races COTA

Oct 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Hey Suzuki Fans, The Suzuki demo tours are moving on to their next exciting stop in Austin, Texas at round 15 of the MotoGP Championship being held at the Circuit of the Americas. Be sure […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – OCTOBER 2-3RD

Oct 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 30. The opening weekend in October sees MotoGP™ back in action at the Circuit Of The Americas in Texas after last year’s race was cancelled due to Coronavirus. Team […]

Back on track at Circuit of The Americas Austin Texas for the Americas MotoGP

Oct 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team flies overseas for the Grand Prix of The Americas, the fifteenth round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin (Texas) this weekend. The […]

Fatal accident overshadows WorldSBK race weekend

Sep 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. The tenth race weekend of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in Jerez de la Frontera (ESP) was overshadowed by a fatal accident involving Spain’s Dean Berta Viñales . The young rider […]

Esports Challenge 2021: Showdown at Portimão Finale

Sep 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad Esports Challenge is approaching its final round in 2021 and has a very special highlight in store from 27th September. The RIDE 4 racing game provides motorbike and gaming fans from […]

National Hare & Hound Any Given Sunday Round 7 – GNCC Round 11 Burr Oak – WORCS Round 7&8

Sep 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

National Hare & Hound Any Given Sunday – Round 7 Ridgecrest, CA Round 7 of the NHHA was in Ridgecrest for the Any Given Sunday Hare & Hound, a nod to the 50th anniversary of […]

2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship – Hixpania Hard Enduro

Sep 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is set to take on round seven of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship this weekend – the Hixpania Hard Enduro in Aguilar de Campoo, Spain. Lying second […]

READY TO RIDE THE RODEO IN TEXAS

Sep 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 29. For the first time since 2019, the MotoGP™ World Championship is heading for the USA, with the 15th round of the season taking place at the Circuit of […]