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.

Fabio Quartararo Third in Re-Started Styrian Grand Prix

Aug 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Quartararo delivered an important podium finish as MotoGP returned to action this weekend for the Styrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, Austria. The Frenchman claimed his seventh podium of the season with […]

WorldSBK BMW Motorrad Motorsport ends with disappointing race result

Aug 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Most. Saturday in the Czech city of Most began with a strong Superpole result for BMW Motorrad Motorsport but ended with a disappointing race result. The FIM Superbike World Championship is making its first appearance […]

Redding ends up second after leading the race until last corner

Aug 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Race-1 of the Czech Round at the Autodrom Most (Czech Republic) gives great emotions to the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team thanks to the second place of Scott Redding and the fourth place of Michael Ruben Rinaldi.Here […]

KTM COMPLETES 2022 MOTOGP TECH3 KTM FACTORY RACING ROSTER

Aug 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2021 MotoGP news The current Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2™ star makes the final step of the KTM GP Academy trajectory to join present teammate Remy Gardner on the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing RC16 next […]

Thrills in Most Race 1 Victory as Locatelli Completes Double Podium

Aug 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Thrills in Most Race 1 Victory as Locatelli Completes Double Podium Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK celebrated a spectacular double podium with a thrilling victory for Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, backed up by third place for […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR OFF TO A FLYING START FOR STYRIAN GP

Aug 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 9. Styrian GP Day 1: Joan Mir: 2nd – 1’23.881 (+ 0.076) Alex Rins: 4th – 1’24.221 (+ 0.416) Team Suzuki Ecstar returned to MotoGP™ action on Friday following […]

Legendary 81st Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Guide

Aug 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to TMW’s legendary 81st Sturgis motorcycle rally guide with full schedules, all events, demo rides, concert listings, rocking venues, live webcams plus when and where EVERYTHING Strugis will be happening! With everything on one […]

Biden Administration set new federal vehicle emissions standards

Aug 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

August 5, 2021 — Washington, DC Today, BMW, Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, and Volvo Cars, the automakers who partnered with California when the previous administration attempted to roll back federal vehicle emissions standards, released a joint statement […]

NJ Field of Dreams East Hare Scrambles & NATC West Coast Nationals Results

Aug 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The fifth round of the East Hare Scramble brought us to New Jersey for the NJ Field of Dreams. Beta support rider Kyle McDonal rode his Factory 430 RR to victory in the AA class. […]

New Sensor Technology for Motorcycle and Scooter Safety (ARAS)

Aug 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Highlights: Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF) reveals trailblazing sensor technology for consumer and business robots as well as motorcycles and scooters Piaggio Group motorcycles and scooters featuring an innovative sensor technology package developed, built and supplied […]