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.

MIR TAKES 8TH IN ASSEN WHILE AN UNLUCKY RINS GOES DOWN

Jul 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 30. Joan Mir: 8th (+ 24.268) Alex Rins: DNF • Joan Mir has another solid points score as he takes 8th. • Alex Rins runs at the front until […]

10 things to know about the MotoGP Dutch TT at Assen

Jul 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a bittersweet Grand Prix of Catalunya – with Danilo Petrucci (third) on the podium for the third consecutive time and Andrea Dovizioso involved in a crash that forced him to retire – the Ducati […]

Dutch Grand Prix: Dovizioso fourth on the finish line at the Assen TT Circuit

Jul 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Dutch Grand Prix at the historic TT Circuit of Assen (Netherlands), eighth round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, saw Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci claim fourth and sixth position on the finish line […]

Breaking News – Tragic accident at Pikes Peak

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Carlin Dunne, Ducati Team Spider Grips driver falls just a few meters before the finish line, after having dominated the first three sessions of the race and ready to set the new record. This is […]

Danilo Petrucci, 7th in qualifying practice at Assen, will start the Dutch GP from third row

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team resumed action today at the Assen TT Circuit (Netherlands), home of the eighth round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, for the Dutch Grand Prix qualifiers. Despite the strong start in yesterday’s […]

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Come Out of Sandy Southwick With Double Podium

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team’s Dylan Ferrandis and Justin Cooper collected second and third respectively as they conquered an incredibly demanding and rough track at The Wick 338 in Southwick, Massachusetts for the sixth […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia Earns Best Finish of the Season at Southwick

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia grabbed a season-best finish of sixth overall at the Northeast stop of the Pro Motocross Series at The Wick 338 in Southwick, Massachusetts. Barcia continued his streak […]

SUZUKI ECSTAR Team Manager Davide Brivio talks about consistency, qualifying, and development

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After seven races in the 2019 MotoGP Season, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Alex Rins is 3rd in the Championship (-39pt from the leader Marc Marquez, -2 from the runner-up Andrea Dovizioso) with one victory (GP of […]

Mees Triumphant in Epic Lima Half-Mile

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

LIMA, Ohio (June 29, 2019) – No one won bigger in Saturday night’s Indian Motorcycle Lima Half-Mile Presented By Johnny K’s Indian powered by Drag Specialties than defending multi-time American Flat Track Champion Jared Mees (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance […]