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.

TOUGH FIGHT FOR SUZUKI IN TEXAS SUPERCROSS

Feb 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 24. The JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Racing team fought hard in Arlington, Texas where round eight of the 2020 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross series hosted the second Triple […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR COMPLETE WINTER TESTING ON TOP FORM

Feb 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 24. Alex Rins: 4th – 1:54.068 (+ 0.210) Joan Mir: 6th – 1:54.129 (+ 0.271) Monday saw the final day of testing before the 2020 season commences, and Team […]

ProBEAM® by Custom Dynamics to Support Latus Motors Racing in 2020

Feb 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 24, 2020) – Latus Motors Racing proudly announced today an addition to its family of team partners – ProBEAM® by Custom Dynamics® – will be backing LMR and rider James Rispoli for 2020. An industry […]

Crash for Ducati at WorldSBK testing concludes Phillip Island

Feb 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Two days of official WorldSBK testing for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, ended today at the Phillip Island Circuit (Australia), with Scott Redding and Chaz Davis in 6th and 11th position respectively. Scott Redding […]

The Ducati Team concluded the last MotoGP preseason test in Qatar

Feb 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The final 2020 MotoGP preseason test concluded this evening at Losail, in Qatar. The same race venue, situated just a few kilometres away from the capital city of Doha, will host the opening Grand Prix […]

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Exciting New 2020 Norton Motorcycles but End of the Road with Norton Insolvency?

Feb 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With a heavy heart I post this week’s cover story; Norton Motorcycles maybe at an end. Many other websites are going with the fear angle, I am not and waited to get the full story. […]

AUSTIN WALTON CLAIMS RUNNER-UP FINISH AT SECOND ROUND OF WORCS

Feb 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton had a standout performance on Sunday, securing a career-best second-place finish in the Pro class at Round 2 of the 2020 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) in Taft, […]

CONFIRMATION AND CONSISTENCY THE KEY ON QATAR TEST DAY 2

Feb 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 23. Alex Rins: 2nd place – 1:54.200 (+0.162) Joan Mir: 4th place – 1:54.464 (+0.426) The second day of the 2020 Qatar Test went smoothly for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s […]

TOUGH DAY FOR THE ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM AT GNCC SEASON OPENER

Feb 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The 2020 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series kicked off on Sunday in Union, South Carolina and Rockstar Energy Factory Racing Team’s Thad DuVall had a tough start to the day as he suffered a […]

The Ducati Team were back in MotoGP Qatar action ahead of the 2020 season opener

Feb 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Following the first positive feedback from yesterday, Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci got back at work this afternoon resuming the respective development programs of their Desmosedici GP20 bikes. Thanks to the favourable weather conditions, both […]