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.

Break-through performance 2021 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) Lake Havasu City Arizona

Mar 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Austin Walton had a break-through performance on Sunday, capturing his first podium finish of the season with third at Round 3 of the 2021 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) […]

9-time class race-winner takes emphatic victory at MotoGP Qatar

Mar 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales delivered a masterclass in the opening round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship at the Losail International Circuit, taking victory after a mid-race charge saw the Spaniard finish +1.092s […]

2021 MOTOGP GETS UNDERWAY WITH EXCITING MOTO3 FARE AT THE LOSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

18 action-packed Moto3 laps of the flat, fast and dusty Losail International Circuit ensured that the new MotoGP season was launched in captivating fashion in Qatar today. Husqvarna Motorcycles was in the heart of the […]

SUPERB QATAR GP OPENER FOR KTM GP ACADEMY WITH MOTO3

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Barwa Grand Prix of Qatar was the stage for an emphatic showing by the Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto3 team as Jaume Masia triumphed around a sweeping, quick but also dirty Losail International Circuit […]

Suzuki announces new slogan and hashtag for 2021

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 28. With the beginning of a new season, reigning MotoGP World Champions Team Suzuki Ecstar have announced a new slogan and hashtag to accompany the 2021 title campaign; ALL FOR […]

Qatar MotoGP new all-time lap record for Ducati’s Pecco Bagnaia

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia takes his maiden pole position in MotoGP and signs the new all-time lap record at Losail Circuit in 1:52.772. Miller closes qualifying for the Qatar GP in fifth place. Johann Zarco hits 362.4 km/h […]

RINS AND MIR TOP 10 FOR SCORCHING MOTOGP SEASON START

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 27. Grid positions for Qatar GP: Alex Rins: 9th – 1’53.490 Joan Mir: 10th – 1’53.682 The first qualifying day of the season saw soaring temperatures during the day, […]

MOTOGP NEGOTIATES FIRST QUALIFICATIONS OF 2021

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

-Oliveira the fastest of the KTM RC16s around the warm, flowing Losail layout -Two KTM RC4s on the second row of the Moto3™ grid with Jaume Masia sitting 5th -Raul Fernandez to start from P2 […]

Inaugural Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team resumed action today at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar for the first day of free practices for the inaugural Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, scheduled for this […]

SUZUKI DOWN TO BUSINESS ON FIRST DAY OF THE MOTOGP SEASON

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 26. Alex Rins: 5th – 1’53.623 (+ 0.236) Joan Mir: 11th – 1’53.914 (+ 0.527) Team Suzuki Ecstar and the MotoGP field took to Losail Circuit in Qatar on […]

Autogrill is official partner of Ducati Corse in the 2021 MotoGP World Championship

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The company, a leader in on-the-move catering, confirms its partnership with Ducati Corse and is the official sponsor of the Ducati Lenovo Team. The Autogrill logo on the team’s apparel all through the MotoGP 2021 […]

Honda paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles (Consortium) has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. The […]

Cardo Systems Announced as Official Communications System of Progressive AFT

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Cardo’s industry-leading PACKTALK BOLD featuring Dynamic Mesh Communication to provide efficient ‘always on’ comms for Progressive AFT Honda Talon Experience. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March XX, 2021) – Cardo Systems, the global market leader in Bluetooth […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL TO RACE ALL JAPAN SBK OPENER

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 25. Yoshimura SERT Motul are to race the opening round of the 2021 All Japan Superbike Championship on April 3-4th at Motegi. Team rider Kazuki Watanabe and the team […]

KTM GP ACADEMY POISED FOR GRIPPING 2021 MOTO3 & MOTO2 CAMPAIGNS

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing duo Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira have shown the path. Both the South African and the Portuguese have moved through Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, then Moto3 and Moto2 categories […]