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.

MotoGP Ducati Jack Miller Racer Surgery Results

Apr 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Australian rider was operated on by Dr Mir this evening in Barcelona. He is expected to return to action in the next Portuguese GP in Portimão in about ten days Jack Miller underwent surgery […]

Racing Ducati New York’s star recruit for 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Apr 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., April 6, 2021 –Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York’s star recruit for the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, French sensation Loris Baz, enjoyed a stellar start to his MotoAmerica career during the Dunlop Pre Season […]

Dakar champion Signed to Race for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

Apr 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Benavides, who is this year’s Dakar champion and arguably one of rally’s hottest properties, has signed to race for the Austrian outfit in a bid to compete for the World Championship title and to defend […]

Honda Introduces Special Edition Side-by-Sides

Apr 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

April 6, 2021 — TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda announced today an expansion of its side-by-side lineup for 2021, with new Special Edition versions of the Talon 1000 and Pioneer 1000 models. SE versions of both two- […]

Sim Racing: Track facts and key factors Rome Formula E

Apr 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After the challenging season-opener in Diriyah (KSA), the BMW i Andretti Motorsport Team is on a mission to make amends at the two Rome E-Prix (ITA) races next weekend. The second double-header in season […]

AMA West Hare Scrambles & 2-Stroke Nationals awesome race weekend results

Apr 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

AMA West Hare Scrambles – Round 1 Doyle, CA AThe first round of the West Hare Scrambles kicked off in Doyle, CA. The course was 22 miles in the Fort Sage OHV area in Northern […]

Honda’s Full 2022 Performance Line Announced

Apr 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

“Legendary.” “Dominant.” “Unbeatable. Honda’s full 2022 performance line announced motorcycle enthusiasts, like you, can now get their hands on new AMA Supercross leading engines! Check out the 2022 Honda CRF450RWE, Honda CRF450R, Honda CRF450R-S, Honda […]

Moto3 Doha GP sees renewed race speed by Husqvarna Motorcycles

Apr 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A hot and windy climate and dusty track conditions continued to afflict the MotoGP paddock as the world championship remained in the Middle East and registered a second consecutive Grand Prix at the Losail facility. […]

MotoGP KTM returned to speed for the second dose of action in Qatar

Apr 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder regained a fantastic ten positions to classify 8th at the Tissot Grand Prix of Doha and the second round of the 2021 MotoGP series. The performance and result […]

PEDRO ACOSTA CELEBRATES STUNNING FIRST MOTO3 VICTORY

Apr 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pedro Acosta starred for the KTM GP Academy at the second Grand Prix of 2021 to take place at a windy and challenging Losail International Circuit. The 16-year old 2020 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup […]

Race action was even hotter at MotoGP Doha Losail Circuit

Apr 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 4. TISSOT GRAND PRIX OF DOHA Race Classification: Alex Rins: 4th (+ 2.088) Joan Mir: 7th (+ 4.868) The Losail Circuit in Qatar hosted the second Grand Prix in […]

Stunning MotoGP comeback under the Qatari floodlights

Apr 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Quartararo made it two victories from two races for the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team, after the Frenchman fought through the field to take victory at the Losail International Circuit. Team-mate Maverick Viñales produced […]

MotoGP bikes colliding cause chaos at Grand Prix of Doha

Apr 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sixth Francesco Bagnaia in the Grand Prix of Doha at Losail. Ninth place for Jack Miller Johann Zarco, second today with the Desmosedici GP of the Pramac Racing Team, is the new leader in the […]

2 podiums at opening round of 2021 All Japan Superbike series Twin Ring Motegi Japan

Apr 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 5. Kazuki Watanabe: Yoshimura SERT Motul GSX-R1000R – 3rd/ 2nd. Yoshimura SERT Motul’s Kazuki Watanabe raced to two podiums at the opening round of the 2021 All Japan Superbike […]

New BMW M1000RR met WorldSBK competition

Apr 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona. BMW Motorrad Motorsport spent two days testing at ‘Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya’ in Spain, in preparation for the 2021 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). After a private test at Jerez de la […]