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 Suzuki GSX-RR chassis suspension and electronics reworked

Mar 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 6. Joan Mir: 3rd – 1’54.980 (+ 0.293) Alex Rins: 8th – 1’55.198 (+ 0.511) Sylvain Guintoli: 25th – 1’57.460 (+ 2.773) Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders enjoyed the launch […]

MotoGP Qatar Shakedown Setup

Mar 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia finally took to the track at Losail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar, for the first day of official testing of the 2021 MotoGP campaign. During today’s session, both Ducati Lenovo […]

Explosive performance in Daytona Florida

Mar 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After a weekend off from racing, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team made their way to Daytona International Speedway on Saturday for Round 9 of the 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship. It was a […]

2021 MotoGP season opener Losail International Circuit of Doha Qatar

Mar 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pirro opens the 2021 MotoGP season at the Shakedown Test in Qatar. Miller and Bagnaia to debut tomorrow with the Ducati Lenovo Team’s Desmosedici GP bikes on the first day of official testing at Losail […]

New Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP World Championship Bike Unveiled

Mar 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 6. Suzuki Motor Corporation has officially launched its 2021 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship campaign with the unveiling of the team line-up and livery. Since 2019 the rider combination has […]

Inspiration Friday: Spring Riding Season

Mar 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Warmer weather, longer days, cool breezes, more sunshine. What more could you ask for? The feel and sound of a motorcycle rumbling down the road. Your motorcycle. Your ride. Your day is today. Welcome to […]

APRILIA UNVEILS 2021 APRILIA RS-GP

Mar 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

LEIX ESPARGARÓ AND LORENZO SAVADORI ARE THE FACTORY RIDERS: A DECISION FOR CONTINUITY TO CONFIRM THE PROGRESS AND WORK DONE AT THE END OF 2020 ROMANO ALBESIANO: “WE WORKED HARD OVER THE WINTER TO ADVANCE […]

Exciting 2021 start for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams

Mar 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The month of February has been a busy and exciting start to 2021 for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams. Both squads made their annual trips south, to the island of Sardinia […]

MOTORCYCLE RACING WEEKEND ACTION – March 6th

Mar 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 3. The first weekend in March sees the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship move from the Orlando double-header in Florida to Daytona Beach for Round 9. Max […]

PREPARED AND WAITING FOR THE START OF THE 2021 MX2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Mar 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton and Kay de Wolf have successfully completed their pre-season testing and are continuing their preparations ahead of the 2021 MX2 World Championship start. Following a productive winter spent […]

Motion Pro Expands $25000 American Flat Track Contingency Program

Mar 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 3, 2021) – Progressive American Flat Track is proud to announce an extension with Motion Pro to continue as the Official Tools and Cables of Progressive AFT. A long-time and […]

2021 AMERICAN FLAT TRACK SCHEDULE

Mar 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Date – Race – Time (ET) , March 20 – Volusia Half-Mile I – Noon , March 20 – Volusia Half-Mile II – 1 p.m. , May 2 – Atlanta Super TT – 10:30 p.m. […]

Maxxis Internazionali d’Italia Series Motocross and MX Race Results

Mar 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WEEKEND ✔️ 2nd place finish for Valerio Lata in the 125cc ✔️ 3rd overall for Andrea Rossi in the 125cc ✔️ 4th place for Jeremy Van Horebeek in the MX1 and Supercampione The long winter break ended with the start of the Internazionali d’ItaliaSeries, which opened the international motocross season […]

Piaggio Group Full Year 2020 Financial Results Sales up 26%

Mar 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Piaggio Group Chairman and CEO Roberto Colaninno: “The Piaggio Group closed 2020 with substantially stable results, on both the European and the Asian markets. Overall, the figures reflect the efficacy of the Group’s response to the […]

BMW Conducts an In-Home Auto Show Experience

Mar 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. What does a premium auto show experience look like during a pandemic? For BMW, it remains something to enjoy with the entire family; it continues to provide access to the hottest, most in-demand […]