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.

Top ten for Quartararo with Morbidelli in 14th on day one in Qatar test

Feb 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team today completed their first day of tests at the Losail International Circuit, with Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli both inside the top fifteen. The Frenchman ended the evening as […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Lead the Way on Qatar Test Day 1

Feb 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi got back in the saddle today at the Losail International Circuit to commence the final three-day preseason test before the start of the 2019 season on 10 March. The riders […]

PUTTING THE PIECES IN PLACE FOR RINS AND MIR IN QATAR

Feb 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 23. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:55.159 (+ 0.108) Joan Mir: 11th – 1:56.264 (+ 1.213) • Alex Rins setting good times and trying new exhaust. • Joan Mir creeping […]

Sensational double debut win for Álvaro Bautista and the Panigale V4 R at Phillip Island

Feb 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Making his debut in the Superbike World Championship for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, Álvaro Bautista today achieved a truly extraordinary feat by winning the opening round of the 2019 season with the new […]

Aprilia: all new team and bikes, the 2019 MotoGp challenge has begun

Feb 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The RS-GP evolves even more and returns in a beautiful black and gritty livery reminiscent of Aprilia’s successes Iannone comes alongside Espargaró, two ultra fast talents ready to provide entertainment and thrills A top shelf […]

MAXWELL & SUZUKI WIN AUSTRALIAN SBK 1ST RACE

Feb 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 23. Wayne Maxwell – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1st Josh Waters – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 5th Wayne Maxwell celebrated his return to Suzuki in style by winning the opening race […]

Melandri and Yamaha on the Podium After Titanic Fight With Lowes

Feb 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The first race of the 2019 WorldSBK season at Phillip Island culminated in a titanic last lap battle between Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK rider, Marco Melandri, for the […]

Successful race debut for the new BMW S 1000 RR at the WorldSBK opener in Australia

Feb 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has completed its race debut – just three months, after the series version was presented to the world. At the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season opener […]

Sandriana Shipman Goes Solo for 2019

Feb 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MAYBROOK, Ny. (February 22, 2019) – Sandriana Shipman, the firebrand AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys racer who climbed back into the crucible of AFT competition late last year after serious injuries, announces […]

American Flat Track Legends Come Together to Prove 2019 DAYTONA TT Track Design

Feb 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 21, 2019) – American Flat Track joined forces today with AMA Hall of Famers and members of the Pro Flat Track community to finalize the track design for the DAYTONA TT […]

Lowes Leads The Way For Yamaha on Opening Day in Phillip Island

Feb 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider Alex Lowes who ended the opening day of the 2019 Superbike World Championship season as the highest placed of the four Yamaha riders. The Briton’s time of 1’30.783 during […]

Chad Cose to Contend for AFT Singles Championship with Suzuki

Feb 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

FREMONT, Ca. (February 20, 2019) – American Flat Track athlete Chad Cose is proud to announce his intent to contend for the 2019 AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys Championship as with backing from Suzuki […]

Yamaha Field Strong Line Up For WorldSSP Season Opener in Phillip Island

Feb 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha supported teams contesting the 2019 FIM Supersport World Championship are all ready to get their title challenges underway this weekend in Phillip Island, after a strong preseason testing program in Europe and Australia. […]

American Flat Track and Russ Brown Announce Expanded Partnership

Feb 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 20, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) and Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys announced today an enhanced partnership agreement for the 2019 season. In addition to remaining the Official Attorneys of American Flat Track, Russ […]

Álvaro Bautista dominates second and final day testing at Phillip Island

Feb 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The final two days of testing have concluded at the Phillip Island track for all the teams and riders who will be tackling the opening round of the Superbike World Championship this coming weekend at […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Top ten for Quartararo with Morbidelli in 14th on day one in Qatar test

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Lead the Way on Qatar Test Day 1

PUTTING THE PIECES IN PLACE FOR RINS AND MIR IN QATAR

Sensational double debut win for Álvaro Bautista and the Panigale V4 R at Phillip Island

Aprilia: all new team and bikes, the 2019 MotoGp challenge has begun

MAXWELL & SUZUKI WIN AUSTRALIAN SBK 1ST RACE

Melandri and Yamaha on the Podium After Titanic Fight With Lowes

Successful race debut for the new BMW S 1000 RR at the WorldSBK opener in Australia

Sandriana Shipman Goes Solo for 2019

American Flat Track Legends Come Together to Prove 2019 DAYTONA TT Track Design

Lowes Leads The Way For Yamaha on Opening Day in Phillip Island

Chad Cose to Contend for AFT Singles Championship with Suzuki

Yamaha Field Strong Line Up For WorldSSP Season Opener in Phillip Island

American Flat Track and Russ Brown Announce Expanded Partnership

Álvaro Bautista dominates second and final day testing at Phillip Island

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