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.

Franco and Steichen take Victory in Portugal

Jun 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Franco Sport drivers Mário Franco and Eric Steichen took commanding Open and Stock category wins at round four of the Yamaha YXZ1000R Portugal Cup at the Baja TT de Reguengos on 24-26 May. Held alongside […]

TOP 10 FOR BOTH SUZUKI RIDERS ON DAY 1 OF THE DUTCH TT

Jun 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 28. Alex Rins: 5th – 1:33.305 (+ 0.667) Joan Mir: 8th – 1:33.415 (+ 0.777) • Alex Rins showing good early form in Holland. • Joan Mir sticks close […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Top Opening Day in Assen

Jun 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi started their challenge at the TT Circuit Assen today. Their efforts in the opening sessions of the Motul TT Assen weekend paid off as […]

Inspiration Friday: Electric Bikes to Save the Planet?

Jun 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Climate Change, Climate Justice; controversial claims, violent environmental protests, these sensationalized issues have been raging around the world like acid rain of the 1980s and manufactures are listening to capitalistic consumers. Introducing the new 2020 […]

MOTORCYCLE RACING WEEKEND ACTION SCHEDULE – JUNE 29-30th

Jun 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 27. The fifth and final weekend of June sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR at Assen in the Netherlands for Round 8 of the 2019 MotoGP™ series with Alex Rins and […]

BUILDBASE SUZUKI READY FOR KNOCKHILL BSB

Jun 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 28. Buildbase Suzuki heads north to Knockhill for the fifth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this weekend, looking to build on the positives taken from Brands Hatch. […]

Plessinger to Make Pro Motocross 450MX Debut This Weekend at The Wick 338

Jun 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Aaron Plessinger returns to action this weekend to make his debut in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship 450MX at The Wick 338 in Southwick, Massachusetts on Saturday, June […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Anticipate Action-Packed TT Assen

Jun 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following a productive test in Barcelona a fortnight ago, the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team are in good shape to start the Motul TT Assen round. After the disappointing double NC in Montmeló, Valentino Rossi […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR HEAD TO ‘THE CATHEDRAL OF SPEED’

Jun 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 26. The TT Circuit of Assen is known as ‘The Cathedral’ and even hearing this name fills fans and teams alike with adrenaline and anticipation. So, it is with […]

First World Championship Podium for bLU cRU Rider Verdoia in Misano

Jun 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Galang Hendra Pratama came close in Jerez, but finally it was Andy Verdoïa in Misano who was the first Yamaha R3 bLU cRU rider to finish on the podium this season. The 16-year-old French youngster, riding for […]

Suzuka 8 Hours Factory YZF-R1 in Fine Form as Test Ends on High Note

Jun 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The second day of the combined test at Suzuka Circuit saw Katsuyuki Nakasuga and Alex Lowes putting the YZF-R1 through its paces, and the Yamaha Factory Racing Team was able to make further progress on […]

FREDRIK NOREN JOINS JGRMX YOSHIMURA SUZUKI MX TEAM

Jun 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 27. Fredrik Noren will be making his debut with the JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team this weekend at the Southwick National for round six of the 2019 Lucas […]

CARDO SYSTEMS APPOINTS ALON LUMBROSO AS NEW CEO

Jun 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Tel-Aviv, Israel / Plano, Texas (June 25, 2019) – Cardo Systems, Ltd., the industry pioneer and global market leader in wireless communication systems for motorcyclists, today announced the appointment of Alon Lumbroso as its new […]

Test Ride a Polaris Slingshot get $50 and Win a Trip Contest

Jun 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

THE ROAD TO HANA Enter to Win a Polaris Slingshot Experience on The Road To Hana TEST DRIVE TO BE ENTERED AND GET DINNER ON US! Simply schedule and complete a test drive of a […]

Ducati Qualifies No. 1 With Streetfighter V4 Prototype at Pikes Peak

Jun 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Carlin Dunne finishes lower section more than five seconds ahead of the nearest motorcycle competitor with the Ducati Streetfighter V4 prototype Codie Vahsholtz, competing on Multistrada 1260 in Heavyweight Division, qualifies in third place overall […]