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.

Jared Mees Wins 50th premier-class victory of American Flat Track

Jul 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 18, 2020) – Five-time Grand National Champion Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) notched up the 50th premier-class victory of his American Flat Track career with a second dominant […]

Huge Blow for Suzuki MotoGP as Alex Rins Declared Unfit to Race

Jul 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 19. Alex Rins has been declared unfit for today’s Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit of Jerez Angel Nieto, following the heavy crash he suffered in the closing moments […]

MotoGP SPAIN ROUGH SATURDAY IN SPAIN FOR TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR

Jul 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 18. Alex Rins: 9th – 1:37.636 (+ 0.931) Joan Mir: 12th – 1:37.784 (+ 1.079) A day which started with significant improvements in lap times and feeling for both […]

2020 American Flat Track Season Kicks Off at Volusia Speedway Park

Jul 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Estenson Racing team rebounded to score some solid results Friday night at the American Flat Track season opener at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida. During a long and at one point, red-flagged AFT […]

Starting Grid Lineup for the first Grand Prix of the 2020 MotoGP season

Jul 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Dovizioso will start from the third row of the grid in the first Grand Prix of the 2020 MotoGP season, scheduled for tomorrow at 2:00 PM at the Andalusian circuit of Jerez de la […]

Jared Mees Victorious in Thrilling Historic AFT SuperTwins Opener

Jul 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 17, 2020) – Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) etched his name in the American Flat Track record books yet again, scoring a signature victory in the first-ever Main […]

Back Again with BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team at Le Mans

Jul 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. A long wait eventually came to an end this week for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team. The whole team met up at the racetrack for the first time for many months, as […]

Danilo Petrucci Lucky after Nasty Crash at MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix

Jul 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team riders took to the track today for the first two free practice sessions of the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix, scheduled for this weekend at the Andalusian circuit of Jerez de la Frontera. […]

MotoGP Jerez Top 19 riders Covered by just 1 Second!

Jul 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 17. Joan Mir: 5th – 1:37.481 (+ 0.131) Alex Rins: 7th – 1:37.569 (+ 0.219) The first MotoGP practice session of the year got underway at Circuito de Jerez […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team Aaron Plessinger to miss start of the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship

Jul 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Aaron Plessinger Begins Rehab on Wrist Injury Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Aaron Plessinger will miss the start of the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship as he recovers from a training injury earlier […]