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.

Caricasulo Races to First Win of 2019 in Assen WorldSSP Thriller

Apr 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Federico Caricasulo took his first race win of the 2019 season in Assen today, after a titanic battle with his Evan Bros. Bardahl Yamaha teammate Randy Krummenacher, who followed the Italian across the line in […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MICHAEL MOSIMAN HAS A STANDOUT RIDE IN DENVER

Apr 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team descended upon Broncos Stadium MileHigh in Denver, Colorado on Saturday for Round 15 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship. Temperatures were unusually cold with snowfall taking place […]

Grant Rides to First Top-10 Finish of the Season

Apr 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Interim rider Josh Grant was the sole representation for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team this Saturday at the Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado and grabbed his first top-10 finish of […]

Double Podium for Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing at West Coast Penultimate Round in Denver

Apr 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Dylan Ferrandis and Colt Nichols found themselves back on the podium at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross round on Saturday night, finishing second and third, respectively. Broncos Stadium at Mile High hosted a cold and […]

Total Motorcycle News Daily, events and stuff that matters to riders

Apr 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Into Racing? We have full coverage of the MotoGP, WorldSBK, FIM, Superbike, AMA Racing and much more! Plus the latest manufacturer news, new models announcements, events, rallies and so much more! TMW brings you motorcycle […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Take 1st and 2nd Row in Texas Qualifying

Apr 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team continued work on an unusual second day at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA). Thunderstorms caused the cancellation of FP3, giving Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales just the FP4 […]

Circuit of the Americas saw the schedule disrupted as storms swept over Austin

Apr 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 13. Alex Rins: 7th – 2:04.534 Joan Mir: 14th – 2:06.147 • Alex Rins with strong pace and consistency. • Joan Mir happy with progress and ready for the […]

Ducati Danilo Petrucci 8th Andrea Dovizioso 13th qualifying Circuit of the Americas MotoGP

Apr 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso seized 8th and 13th position in qualifying ahead of tomorrow’s race at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin (U.S.A.), home of the third round of the MotoGP World Championship. In […]

Ducati Superbike Race 2 Álvaro Bautista takes third Chaz Davies seventh

Apr 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Appalling weather conditions at Assen – with extreme cold, snow and hailstorms – characterized the entire second day of the Dutch World SBK Round. After delaying the start, the Race Direction rightly decided for safety […]

impressive Superpole for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Apr 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Assen. Saturday’s Assen (NED) action was shorter than expected for the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. The afternoon’s opening race was cancelled due to snow. In the morning’s Superpole […]

Circuit of the Americas Andrea Dovizioso 11th Danilo Petrucci 13th in COTA FP

Apr 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin (U.S.A.) for the third round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship. In Friday’s free-practice sessions, the factory riders […]

Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo Top 10 in Austin COTA

Apr 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP World Championship season reaches Round three this weekend, with the Americas GP. Just as they did two weeks ago in Argentina, the PETRONAS Yamaha SRT riders were both inside the Top 10 on […]

RINS LOOKING KEEN AT COTA ON DAY 1 MIR GAINING GROUND

Apr 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 12. Alex Rins: 6th – 2:04.353 (+ 0.496) Joan Mir: 12th – 2:04.851 (+ 0.994) • Alex Rins makes important progress on Friday. • Joan Mir finding his feet […]

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies end first day at the Assen TT circuit

Apr 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Day 1 of free practice for the fourth round of the Superbike World Championship at Assen saw Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies take sixth and ninth place respectively in the […]

Ducati Launches Newest Exclusive Southern California Showroom

Apr 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Southern California Highlighted as the Largest U.S. Sales Market for Ducati North America Ducati’s Global and North American CEOs in Attendance to Celebrate Opening of Flagship West Coast Dealership Completely Renovated Retail Store Now Exclusively […]