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.

ESTRELLA GALICIA HOPS ONTO TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR’S MOTORCYCLE IN 2021

Mar 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 25. Team Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP is very proud and happy to announce that it has reached an agreement with Estrella Galicia to start a journey together from 2021 onwards, […]

Exciting new MotoGP season will kick off this weekend

Mar 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 24. As has become tradition, Losail International Circuit in Qatar will once again play host to the opening round of the MotoGP season, which will kick off this weekend. […]

Triumph TE-1 Electric Motorcycle Revolution

Mar 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With performance results that exceeds anything else on the market the Triumph TE-1 electric motorcycle is a significant step forward from existing technology giving the rider more power, for longer. With next-generation battery technology, control […]

Prestigious Scooter of the Year Award goes to…

Mar 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A prestigious accolade for the benchmark scooter in the premium two-wheeler segment Pontedera – Pune, 24 March 2021 – The Aprilia SXR 160 scooter from the Piaggio Group (PIA.MI), the benchmark in the premium two-wheeler segment in India, has […]

First 2021 MotoGP World Championship Race to Start

Mar 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After the two preseason tests held a few weeks ago, Ducati Lenovo Team riders Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia are back in Qatar for the inaugural Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, which […]

Awesome long hill climbs at AMA East Hare Scrambles

Mar 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The weather conditions were ideal in Martinsville for the second leg of the AMA East Hare Scrambles, hosted by VXCS. There was light rain on Thursday which created the perfect traction for Sunday’s race. A […]

New scoring system and attractive prizes for best BMW riders in the world

Mar 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad Race Trophy is back for 2021 – with a new scoring system and attractive prizes for the best privateer BMW riders in the world. The unique customer racing competition was launched […]

Ducati Team launch their 2021 WorldSBK season

Mar 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 2021 World Superbike season of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team has officially kicked off today with the presentation of the two Ducati Panigale V4 R machines of Scott Redding and Michael Ruben Rinaldi.The […]

Career-best 450 class finish Monster Energy AMA/FIM World Supercross Championship Arlington

Mar 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 22. Max Anstie: RM-Z450 – 13th Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 18th Twisted Tea H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki’s Max Anstie took his Suzuki RM-Z450 to his career-best 450 class finish in […]

Gnarly Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship Arlington

Mar 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Malcolm Stewart rebounded from a tough couple of rounds at the AT&T Stadium to finish sixth Saturday night at Round 12 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship. Rookie […]

Oldest and most prestigious offroad motorcycle race calendar

Mar 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

As the 2021 version of the oldest and most prestigious motorcycle race on the Offroad racing calendar roars back into life at the end of August, KTM provides KTM Rental & Race Service packages while additionally […]

Aprilia Racers Days USA and Canada program

Mar 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA 2021 “APRILIA RACERS DAYS” TRACK PROGRAM TO COVER US AND CANADA THE INITIATIVE GROWS TO NINE CIRCUITS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, CONTINUING TO PROVIDE THE BEST ON-TRACK EXPERIENCES FOR THE MOST ENTHUSIASTIC AND DEMANDING SPORTBIKE […]

HUSQVARNA BIKE RENTAL RACE SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS PACKAGES AVAILABLE

Mar 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce full details of the Bike Rental, Race Service and Spare Parts packages that will be offered during this year’s International Six Days Enduro in Italy. Kicking off on August […]

Husqvarna upped the intensity at Texas AMA Supercross World Championship

Mar 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team closed out a successful week of racing in Arlington, Texas on Saturday with a pair of top-five finishes at Round 12 of the 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship. […]

Cooper Reclaims Points Lead with Perfect Arlington 3

Mar 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Justin Cooper put on a masterclass performance at last night’s final round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross tripleheader in Arlington, Texas, to take the win and reclaim the points lead in the 250SX West […]