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.

MARTENS WINS FRENCH BEACH RACE SERIES OPENER

Oct 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S BEACH RACING SPECIALIST YENTEL MARTENS TOPS THE PODIUM IN BERCK-SUR-MER Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Yentel Martens was the rider to beat at the opening round of the 2018/19 French […]

Successful title defence: BMW racer Carmelo Morales crowned champion again in Spain.

Oct 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. Celebrations for the Graphenano EasyRaceSBK Team: Carmelo Morales (ESP) has successfully defended his titlein the Spanish Championship (RFME CEV). Morales was crowned championfor the second time in a row on his […]

Honda partners with Q Awards

Oct 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

As the official motorcycle sponsor of the 2018 Q Awards, Honda displayed an array of motorcycles befitting of the exclusive event, hosted at the London Roundhouse. In its support of the music industry awards ceremony, […]

MATHEW EXTENDS LEAD WITH DOUBLE WIN IN COIMBATORE

Oct 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 18. Defending Gixxer Cup Champion Joseph Mathew starred in a thrilling weekend of racing at the Kari Motor Speedway and won the third round of the 2018 Suzuki Gixxer […]

SDM Corse Yamaha Official EMX250 Announce Exciting New Line-Up for 2019

Oct 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The SDM Corse Yamaha Official EMX250 Team – formerly titled ‘ASTES4-TESAR Yamaha Official EMX250’ – will enter the 2019 EMX250 Championship with a fresh and exciting new line-up. The team is thrilled to announce the […]

MIXED CONDITIONS BUT A USEFUL DAY 1 IN MOTEGI

Oct 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 19 Andrea Iannone: 6th – 1:46.030 (+ 0.672) Alex Rins: 19th – 1:47.187 (+ 1.829) Sylvain Guintoli: 21st – 1:47.537 (+ 2.179) • Andrea Iannone showing good pace in […]

Zarco and Syahrin Kick Off Japan Grand Prix in Strong Form

Oct 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco initiated Friday in Motegi with a stunning third fastest time, after getting up to speed quickly this morning. In mixed conditions during FP2 the fast Frenchman was leading away […]

Movistar Yamaha Prepare for Motegi Matchup in First FP Sessions

Oct 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi kicked off the first of the overseas triple-header weekends today with a dry FP1 session and a wet FP2. They secured fifth and ninth place respectively in […]

Sons Of Speed Back for 6th Race During Biketoberfest at New Smyrna Speedway

Oct 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Daytona, FL (October 16, 2018) – Billy Lane’s proven Sons of Speed vintage motorcycle boardtrack race is back for a sixth time during the 26th running of the annual Fall Biketoberfest Event in Daytona Beach Florida. On Friday, October […]

TO JAPAN WITH THREE RIDERS FOR TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR

Oct 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 17. The GP of Japan will be the next race for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR, arriving with Sylvain Guintoli as a Wild Card rider to complete the Suzuki squad alongside […]

Japan Grand Prix Awaits Monster Yamaha Tech3 Pair

Oct 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With a fantastic fifth place from the very first Thailand GP in his pocket, Johann Zarco arrives in Motegi, Japan this week with high hopes. As with this positive boost the French star aims to […]

Movistar Yamaha Travel to Japan to Start Triple-Header

Oct 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team is greatly motivated to tackle the next challenge at another significant round. They will start the triple-header of consecutive overseas races with a home Grand Prix for Yamaha at the […]

RACE WIN FOR WATERS AT PHILLIP ISLAND ASBK

Oct 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 17. Josh Waters – GSX-R1000 – 1-7 Markus Chiodo – GSX-R1000 – DNF-DNF Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia’s Josh Waters ended the 2018 Australian Superbike Championship by taking his GSX-R1000 […]

2019 Suzuki Motorcycle Model Guides – Update 2

Oct 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

RETURN OF AN ICON. The 2019 Suzuki Motorcycle Model Guides, the biggest, baddest and boldest list of 2019 motorcycle models in the internet just got bigger. Beautiful to gaze at. Exciting to wield. Yes, the […]

THE RSD MOTO BEACH CLASSIC RETURNS TO HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. PARTNERING WITH THE SURF CITY BLITZ FOR AN ACTION PACKED WEEKEND OCTOBER 27th & 28th

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The inaugural Moto Beach Classic in 2017 started out as a wild idea from the mind of Roland Sands and crew and developed into a Southern California motorcycle cultural explosion. This year’s event promises everything […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

MARTENS WINS FRENCH BEACH RACE SERIES OPENER

Successful title defence: BMW racer Carmelo Morales crowned champion again in Spain.

Honda partners with Q Awards

MATHEW EXTENDS LEAD WITH DOUBLE WIN IN COIMBATORE

SDM Corse Yamaha Official EMX250 Announce Exciting New Line-Up for 2019

MIXED CONDITIONS BUT A USEFUL DAY 1 IN MOTEGI

Zarco and Syahrin Kick Off Japan Grand Prix in Strong Form

Movistar Yamaha Prepare for Motegi Matchup in First FP Sessions

Sons Of Speed Back for 6th Race During Biketoberfest at New Smyrna Speedway

TO JAPAN WITH THREE RIDERS FOR TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR

Japan Grand Prix Awaits Monster Yamaha Tech3 Pair

Movistar Yamaha Travel to Japan to Start Triple-Header

RACE WIN FOR WATERS AT PHILLIP ISLAND ASBK

2019 Suzuki Motorcycle Model Guides – Update 2

THE RSD MOTO BEACH CLASSIC RETURNS TO HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. PARTNERING WITH THE SURF CITY BLITZ FOR AN ACTION PACKED WEEKEND OCTOBER 27th & 28th

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

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