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.

BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020 GUIDE

Feb 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With the exception of the Australian team, arriving here has been a matter of long haul flights for all participants so there’s been the matter of coming to terms with jet lag. As well there’s […]

MOTOGP POSITIVITY AS TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR CONTINUE 2020 PROGRESS

Feb 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 8. Joan Mir: 4th – 1:58.731 (+ 0.159) Alex Rins: 7th – 1:58.978 (+ 0.406) Sylvain Guintoli: 21st – 2:00.286 (+ 1.714) The second day of testing in Malaysia […]

Sudden Downpour Disrupts Ducati Sepang MotoGP Tests

Feb 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After having unveiled the new livery of the Desmosedici GP20 bikes on the last 23rd January in Bologna, the Ducati Team has finally taken to the track for the first of three days of Official […]

Inspiration Friday: See this year’s most anticipated moto-culture events on now!

Feb 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

No-holds-barred Motorcycle Lifestyle! Total Motorcycle Inspiration Friday brings you Portland’s annual celebration of custom motorcycle artistry and motorcycle culture. Over the past decade, The One Moto Show has entrenched itself as arguably the year’s most […]

VERTEX PISTONS SUPPORTING MX, MX2 AND MXGP MOTOCROSS TEAMS

Feb 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Vertex pistons, after the brilliant 2019 season in which they dominated the MXGP championship with Tim Gajser, are once again supporting the major official teams, that also this year chose the quality and performance […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR, THE BLUE-SILVER WAY

Feb 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 6. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR begin the new decade with their sights firmly set on the future, whilst also giving a nod to their illustrious racing past. 2020 marks Suzuki’s […]

Italian excellence Riello UPS and Ducati Corse continue to race together

Feb 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Legnago, February 6, 2020 – Riello UPS, a brand of the Riello Elettronica Group and global player in the production of uninterruptible power systems, photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems, announces that it has renewed for […]

FONG JOINS ELIAS AT M4 ECSTAR SUZUKI MOTOAMERICA

Feb 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 4. Reigning 2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Bobby Fong has signed to contest the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Series on an M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000 with Team Hammer alongside 2017 Superbike […]

MARTIN AND SUZUKI RM-Z250 HOLESHOT AT OAKLAND SX

Feb 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 3. Alex Martin: Suzuki RM-Z250 – 4th JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Racing’s Alex Martin launched his Suzuki RM-Z250 off the line in Oakland, California on Saturday night to grab his […]

Legendary Sacramento Mile Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Feb 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (February 3, 2020) – As American Flat Track gears up for an exciting 2020 season, SDI Racing is pleased to announce that tickets for the 50th anniversary Law Tigers Legendary Sacramento Mile are now on sale. The event – taking place at Cal […]