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.

PABLO QUINTANILLA RUNNER-UP AT MOROCCO RALLY’S PENULTIMATE STAGE

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Putting in his best individual stage performance at this year’s Morocco Rally, Pablo Quintanilla has earned a strong runner-up result on Monday’s stage four of the event. Gaining back more of the time lost during […]

GAUTIER PAULIN HELPS TEAM FRANCE WIN 2018 MXON

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Spearheading Husqvarna Motorcycles’ efforts at the 2018 Motocross of Nations, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Gautier Paulin has helped Team France secure victory at the 72nd running of the event. Putting in two strong moto […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA INSIDE THE TOP-FIVE AFTER STAGE THREE OF MOROCCO RALLY

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pablo Quintanilla has put in yet another solid performance in the dunes of Africa, to claim a solid fourth place result on stage three of the 2018 Morocco Rally. Continuing to move up in the […]

Movistar Yamaha Return to Form with Thai GP Podium Fight

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Nobody knew what to expect at the inaugural MotoGP race in Buriram, adding even more tension and excitement to the atmosphere on the starting grid, and the PTT Thailand Grand Prix certainly didn’t disappoint. Movistar […]

Two more titles for BMW racers: Federico D’Annunzio is champion in the Italian National Trophy 1000, Amirul Hafig Azmi wins the Superstock title in Malaysia

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad Motorsport family can celebrate titles number seven and eight. The 2018 Italian National Trophy 1000(INT) champion is Federico D’Annunzio (ITA). Fellow BMW riders LucaSalvadori (ITA) and Remo Castellarin (ITA) ended the […]

Widowed, Laid-Off lucky Winner wins $10k from RumbleOn

Oct 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

RumbleOn Hits 100,000 Cash Offers, Awards $10,000 to Lucky Customer Customer reaps benefits of RumbleOn quick cash offers and additional prize RumbleOn (NASDAQ: RMBL), the only 100-percent-online powersports marketplace, today announced a significant milestone, having […]

Top Ten 2019 Motorcycle Hot Picks from Germany Bike Show

Oct 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2019 Motorcycle Model Year is shaping up to be an exciting one as all the manufactures have now released many new 2019 models. Sportbikes, cruisers, retro bikes, adventure bikes, dirt, scooters and you can […]

Total Motorcycle to Cover AIMExpo Vegas this Weekend

Oct 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle is sending two of our review staff to cover the first motorcycle show of the year in Vegas by AIMExpo! They will be reporting back on new 2019 models, inside information, show exhibits […]

Smith and Texter Take Epic Wins in front of Massive Crowd at Meadowlands Mile

Oct 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ. (October 7, 2018) – American Flat Track closed out an historic 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. on Saturday night with a pair of barn-burning AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines and […]

SIXTH PLACE FOR RINS AT INAUGURAL THAI GRAND PRIX

Oct 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 7. Alex Rins: 6th (+ 3.023) Andrea Iannone: 11th (+ 15.488) • Rins sticks close to lead group for 6th place. • Iannone keeps hold of 11th spot in […]

SHORT & QUINTANILLA TACKLE DEMANDING STAGE ONE AT 2018 MOROCCO RALLY

Oct 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Battling through a demanding stage one at the 2018 Morocco Rally, Andrew Short claimed an 11th place result with Pablo Quintanilla closely following in 12th. With the race entering the dunes of the Merzouga Desert […]

BRADLEY RAY SIGNS BUILDBASE SUZUKI FOR 2019 BSB SEASON

Oct 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 5. Buildbase Suzuki has announced that it has re-signed Bradley Ray for 2019, the popular youngster set to spearhead Suzuki’s assault on next year’s Bennetts British Superbike Championship. Ray […]

SECOND ROW START FOR IANNONE, RINS IN 11th PLACE

Oct 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 6. Andrea Iannone: 6th – 1:30.419 (+ 0.331) Alex Rins: 11th – 1:30.738 (+ 0.650) • Andrea Iannone strong on second row. • Alex Rins works hard to go […]

Zarco and Syahrin to Launch Thai GP from Third and Sixth Row

Oct 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco displayed a strong performance in today’s third Free Practice and progressed to ninth on his last lap to clinch a direct Q2 entry at the Chang International Circuit. In […]

Movistar Yamaha Charge to First and Second Row in Hot Thai Qualifying

Oct 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales delighted the Thai fans at the Chang International Circuit with their speed on the second day of the PTT Thailand Grand Prix. After two solid practice sessions […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

PABLO QUINTANILLA RUNNER-UP AT MOROCCO RALLY’S PENULTIMATE STAGE

GAUTIER PAULIN HELPS TEAM FRANCE WIN 2018 MXON

PABLO QUINTANILLA INSIDE THE TOP-FIVE AFTER STAGE THREE OF MOROCCO RALLY

Movistar Yamaha Return to Form with Thai GP Podium Fight

Two more titles for BMW racers: Federico D’Annunzio is champion in the Italian National Trophy 1000, Amirul Hafig Azmi wins the Superstock title in Malaysia

Widowed, Laid-Off lucky Winner wins $10k from RumbleOn

Top Ten 2019 Motorcycle Hot Picks from Germany Bike Show

Total Motorcycle to Cover AIMExpo Vegas this Weekend

Smith and Texter Take Epic Wins in front of Massive Crowd at Meadowlands Mile

SIXTH PLACE FOR RINS AT INAUGURAL THAI GRAND PRIX

SHORT & QUINTANILLA TACKLE DEMANDING STAGE ONE AT 2018 MOROCCO RALLY

BRADLEY RAY SIGNS BUILDBASE SUZUKI FOR 2019 BSB SEASON

SECOND ROW START FOR IANNONE, RINS IN 11th PLACE

Zarco and Syahrin to Launch Thai GP from Third and Sixth Row

Movistar Yamaha Charge to First and Second Row in Hot Thai Qualifying

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