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.

2 New Riders Join BSB Buildbase Suzuki Team

Feb 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 3. Buildbase Suzuki has announced today that Danny Kent and Gino Rea will ride its GSX-R1000R Superbikes in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in 2021, while Tim Neave remains […]

Racers face most rutted track at Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Indianapolis Round Four

Feb 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 1. John Short – RM-Z250 – 8th Brandon Hartranft – RM-Z450 – 18th Adam Enticknap – RM-Z450 – 22nd Twisted Tea H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki and BarX Chaparral ECSTAR Suzuki […]

2022 Models Arrive Already… from Who?

Feb 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It can’t be that time of year already when 50% of the 2021 models haven’t been released yet but the 2022 Models Arrive Already… from Who? What company jumped the queue and boldly stated new […]

Chaotic start to end exciting Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Indianapolis

Feb 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis finished sixth tonight despite challenging conditions at Round 4 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Indianapolis. Aaron Plessinger joined him in the top 10, overcoming a […]

Royal Rumble Champion of Bikes: Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP

Feb 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 31. Team Suzuki MotoGP Test Rider Sylvain Guintoli talks about his role in helping develop the World Championship-winning Suzuki GSX-RR. “Winter is a time to relax and enjoy time […]

Photo Finish at Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship Indianapolis

Feb 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Colt Nichols scored his second-straight victory in dominant fashion Saturday night in Indianapolis to take over the points lead in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship. His teammate […]

Thinking about joining the WorldSSP grid?

Feb 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Having enjoyed 14 years of Grand Prix motorcycle racing experience, Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Team’s Dominique Aegerter isn’t what you would call a typical FIM Supersport World Championship rookie. The Swiss ace has found success […]

SUZUKI WEEKEND RACING ACTION – January 30-31st

Jan 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 30. The fifth and final weekend of January sees the Twisted Tea/ H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki team back on track in Indianapolis for the fourth round of the Monster Energy […]

Impressive Main Event charge at AMA Supercross World Championship Lucas Oil Stadium

Jan 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne overcame the challenges of a tough night in Indianapolis where he rallied from a last-place start to a top-five finish in the 450SX class with an impressive Main […]

BMW Sim Racing News iRacing Daytona Formula E Nürburgring & SimGrid

Jan 31, 2021 Michael Le Pard

BMW SIM GT Cup. The first race of this season’s BMW SIM GT Cup took place on the iRacing simulation platform on 13th January. The best sim racers in the world went head-to-head in a two-hour […]

Inspiration Friday: Human or Machine Who’s In Control?

Jan 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Inspiration Friday: Human or Machine Who’s In Control? TMW examines this touchy subject of who is in control of your bike, you or the computer? With Artificial Intelligence connecting cars and bikes and […]

Regrettably Le Mans 24 Hours Motos to Race behind closed doors

Jan 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 28. The opening round of the 2021 Endurance World Championship at Le Mans, France on April 17-18th will be held under closed doors due to ongoing restrictions. No spectators […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Entries Revealed

Jan 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe and Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO) are delighted to confirm the first 24 entries into the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup, while a further six youngsters are on standby, with registration remaining […]

Winter Classic National Hare & Hound Results

Jan 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Lucerne Valley, CA The 2021 race season for Beta Racing kicked off in Lucerne Valley for the first round of the AMA National Hare & Hound Series. Snow fell and covered the course on Saturday […]

Suzuki fans celebrate Suzuki MotoGP Championship… in India!

Jan 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

FANS CELEBRATE SUZUKI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS Team Suzuki Press Office – January 25. Suzuki fans in India celebrated Team Suzuki Ecstar’s World MotoGP™ Championship victory with a special commemorative ride-out in Gujarat yesterday. Long-time Suzuki […]