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.

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Unadilla National New Berlin New York Results

Aug 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis returned to the podium with a strong second overall finish in challenging conditions at yesterday’s Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Unadilla National in New Berlin, New York. The 450 […]

Austrian MotoGP Red Bull Ring race made difficult by rain

Aug 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jorge Martín finishes third with the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the Pramac Racing Team Pecco Bagnaia took an excellent second place at the MotoGP Austrian GP held this afternoon at the Red Bull Ring. The […]

TUMULTUOUS AND TRICKY AUSTRIAN MotoGP

Aug 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 15. BITCI MOTORRAD GRAND PRIX VON ÖSTERREICH MotoGP Race Classification: Joan Mir: 4th Alex Rins: 14th Threatening and leaden skies closed in around the Red Bull Ring as the […]

ROLLS THE DICE IN AUSTRIA AND STORMS TO SECOND MOTOGP VICTORY

Aug 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing sampled the sweet taste of success at their home Grand Prix as Brad Binder defied a crazy dry/wet Bitci Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich to win for the second time […]

Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup excellent pace and competitiveness

Aug 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Tech3 banked their second trophy of 2021 as Deniz Öncü led the majority of the Moto3 race and finished 2nd by 0.027 of a second at a sunny Red Bull Ring for […]

Challenging night at New York Short Track Progressive American Flat Track

Aug 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estenson Racing’s Dallas Daniels headlined a second consecutive successful Progressive American Flat Track outing for the team at last night’s New York Short Track II, returning to the podium and reclaiming the AFT Singles championship […]

Gate Drops at Unadilla National New Berlin New York

Aug 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following a two-week break from racing in the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team returned to racing on Saturday for Round 8 at the Unadilla National in New Berlin, […]

Jorge Martín poleman at the Styrian MotoGP takes the top spot again

Aug 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia finished in third place in this afternoon’s qualifying session for the MotoGP Austrian GP at the Red Bull Ring. Eighth, at the end of Friday’s free practice, the Ducati Lenovo Team rider confirmed […]

Perfect MotoGP playground for Joan Mir and Alex Rins

Aug 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 14. Grid positions for Austrian GP: Joan Mir: 7th – 1’23.378 (+ 0.735) Alex Rins: 13th – 1’23.470 (Q1) Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders came into qualifying day following a […]

Rough and technical day of racing at Unadilla National AMA Pro Motocross Championship

Aug 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

NEW BERLIN, N.Y. – It was a rough and technical day of racing at the Unadilla National and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin proved that he was up for the challenge as he boasted a […]

THRILLING MOTO3 GRAND PRIX IN AUSTRIA

Aug 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Sterilgarda Max Racing Team had remained in the Spielberg region during the week and were full of optimism for the second taste of the Red Bull Ring after Romano Fenati had captured his third […]

12th-Straight MotoAmerica Superbike Victory

Aug 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne put on another masterclass performance to score a record-breaking 12th-consecutive MotoAmerica Superbike victory in Race 1 at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex. New stand-in teammate Toni […]