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.

Yamaha EMX250 wins the Zelta-Zirgs circuit

Aug 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The floodgates for Thibault Benistant’s EMX250 title campaign have opened at the Zelta-Zirgs circuit with the 18-year-old Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250 rider celebrating his third consecutive EMX250 round victory at the fourth round of […]

Danilo Petrucci satisfied with the sensations he felt today at MotoGP

Aug 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Positive first day for Andrea Dovizioso, second at the end of Friday’s free practices at the Austrian GP. Twelfth time for Danilo Petrucci The first day of action at the Red Bull Ring for the […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR UP FRONT AS AUSTRIAN ACTION BEGINS

Aug 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 14. Combined practice times: Alex Rins: 4th – 1’24.573 (+ 0.395) Joan Mir: 9th – 1’24.743 (+ 0.550) Friday morning welcomed the beginning of the middle round in a […]

Michael Mosiman still recovering after AMA Pro Motocross Championship crash

Aug 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team announced today that rising 250MX star Michael Mosiman will miss the first three rounds of the 2020 AMA Pro Motocross Championship as he continues to recover from complications […]

Unexpected rain hits WorldSBK Aragon and ends usual end-of-session time attack

Aug 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Two days of testing at Aragon (Spain) conclude for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team After the restart of the 2020 WorldSBK season with the two rounds held in Jerez (Spain) and Portimao (Portugal), the […]

WorldSBK Riders Munich BMW Motorrad Drifts and Donuts

Aug 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Both riders for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, Eugene Laverty (IRL) and Tom Sykes (GBR), are normally at home on race tracks around the world. Now they have had the opportunity to familiarise themselves […]

Inspiration Friday: The Death of Manual Transmission?

Aug 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The death of manual transmission is a question now facing our industry. As consumers we vote with our dollars. Are you an automatic transmission rider or manual one? Do you like to shift or want […]

AMA Motocross Season Restarts! It’s a beautiful thing to be going racing!

Aug 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 13. The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Racing and Twisted Tea H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki racers are eager to start the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series as the season kicks off […]

Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance World Championship Race Japan Cancelled

Aug 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 14. The historic Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance World Championship race in Japan has been cancelled due to the crisis. The 43rd edition of the event – due to be […]

Two Passion-Fueled Motorcycle Brands Celebrate Bike Shed Motorcycle Club in LA

Aug 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS (August 13, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, and London’s iconic Bike Shed Motorcycle Club today announced a collaboration to launch an exclusive lineup of lifestyle apparel. Designed in celebration of motorcycles, […]