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.

SPEEDY SPIELBERG FOR THE 11TH ROUND OF THE SEASON

Aug 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki News Press Office – August 8. Less than one week after the tumultuous Czech GP, and days after an important test in Brno, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR are already preparing to return to racing […]

THE PIAGGIO MUSEUM EARNS A PLACE IN THE TRIPADVISOR HALL OF FAME

Aug 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

IN 2019, THE WORLD’S BIGGEST COMMUNITY OF TRAVELLERS ONCE AGAIN RECOGNISES ITALY’S LARGEST MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM Pontedera, 5 August 2019 – The Piaggio Museum in Pontedera, the largest motorcycle museum in Italy and one of the biggest in […]

Bauman Bounces Back with Black Hills Half-Mile Triumph

Aug 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

RAPID CITY, S.D. (August 6, 2019) – For the second time in what’s becoming a breakout American Flat Track season, Briar Bauman (No. 14 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) demonstrated the resiliency of a champion with a rebound victory […]

Harley-Davidson Rider Experience at X Games Minneapolis 2019

Aug 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

EV and V-Twin Experiences and Competitions Thrill Audiences Minneapolis, MN. (August 5, 2019) – Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the company that has defined the motorcycle industry for the past 116 years, showcased the thrill and […]

Ducati Revs Customer Riding Experience Confirmed for Eight Race Circuits Across North America

Aug 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Multi-region Tour to Offer Closed-Circuit Racing Experience and Training for All Levels of RidersMountain View, Calif., August 5, 2019 – Ducati today announced the 2019 edition of its Ducati Revs track event series, confirming the schedule […]

OMG RACING SUZUKI’S McCONNELL PODIUMS AT THRUXTON BSB

Aug 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 5. Billy McConnell – SST – 3rd Luke Mossey – BSB – 9 – 9th Josh Elliott – BSB – 18 – 15th The privateer OMG Racing Team enjoyed some […]

Official MotoGP testing at Brno concludes for the Ducati Team riders

Aug 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The one-day official MotoGP test which was held at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic concluded this evening.Danilo Petrucci completed a total of 60 laps, setting a best time of 1’56.345, the Italian concentrating […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR COMPLETE USEFUL TEST AT BRNO CIRCUIT

Aug 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 5. Alex Rins: 4th – 1:55.837 (+ 0.221) Joan Mir: 7th – 1:56.164 (+ 0.548) Alex Rins working on new fairings and various parts. Joan Mir suffers heavy fall […]

Brilliant Brno test for PETRONAS Yamaha SRT duo

Aug 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team duo of Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli have rounded off their Czech Grand Prix weekend in perfect form by finishing Monday’s official test at the Automotodrom Brno circuit first […]

VERTEX PISTONS 2019 EMX85 CHAMPION WITH EDVARDS BIDZANS

Aug 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Vertex Pistons literally triumphed in the 2019 European Motocross Championship Class 85cc, winning, with Edvards Bidzāns and Valerio Lata, the first and second place of the championship. The highest step of the 2019 EMX85 […]

First podium for the new BMW S1000RR in BSB

Aug 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

British Superbike Championship: BMW racers enjoy success at Thruxton. Peter Hickman (GBR) claimed the first podium for the new BMW S 1000 RR in the British Superbike Championship (BSB SBK) superbike class. The BMW rider […]

BMW Motorrad Development under new leadership of Mechanical Engineer

Aug 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Effective 1 August 2019, Christof Lischka (48) will take over as head of BMW Motorrad Development. The mechanical engineer succeeds Karl Viktor Schaller, who is retiring after five years as head of Development at BMW […]

Beach Edges Johnson In Thrilling Buffalo Chip TT

Aug 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

STURGIS, S.D. (August 4, 2019) – JD Beach (No. 95 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) blasted past teammate Jake Johnson (No. 5 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) just a few feet short of the checkered flag to steal […]

BUILDBASE SUZUKI MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AT THRUXTON BSB

Aug 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 4. Bradley Ray – BSB Class – 12-13th Luke Stapleford – BSB Class – 14-12th Richard Cooper – SST Class – 4th Buildbase Suzuki’s Bradley Ray and Luke Stapleford […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Take Sixth and Tenth at Czech GP

Aug 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales had difficulties finding their earlier form from the Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky weekend during today’s mixed race. The team-mates lost some time at the […]