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.

Yamaha NIKEN motorcycle is the Official Support unit of 3 famous bicycle races

Mar 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Confirms Three-Year Technical Partnership for the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta Yamaha is pleased to confirm a strategic new 3-year partnership with A.S.O. and RCS Sports, organisers of Europe’s three major […]

NEW BUILDBASE SUZUKI BSB TEAM CONCLUDES SPANISH TEST

Mar 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 15. The Buildbase Suzuki team’s preparations for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship began in earnest this week, with Bradley Ray, Richard Cooper, and new recruit Luke Stapleford enjoying […]

Lowes Storms to Race 1 Podium in Thailand

Mar 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, charged his way to third place and his first podium finish of the 2019 season in a closely fought WorldSBK encounter, run over 20-laps at the Chang International Circuit […]

Álvaro Bautista goes quickest at the Buriram circuit in Thailand

Mar 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Álvaro Bautista, winner on his debut three weeks ago at Phillip Island, continues to astound at the Buriram circuit in Thailand, where he set the best time in both of Friday’s free practice sessions. The […]

Rider Inspiration Friday: Art and the Passion of Riding

Mar 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Art and riding have something in common. Both have passion and that passion feeds the heart. It is more than just metal, rubber and plastic bolted together, it is a creative synergy of an intangible […]

Yamaha Riders Ready for Another Supersport Showdown in Thailand

Mar 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

GMT94 Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Jules Cluzel, heads into Round 2 of the FIM Supersport World Championship in Thailand determined to add a race win to his second place in the opening round in Australia. […]

Barcia Back In Action At Indianapolis, Teammate Plessinger Undergoes Surgery

Mar 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia will be back in action this weekend March 16th at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, round 11 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Barcia has successfully […]

Bauman, Janisch Dominate DAYTONA TT

Mar 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 14, 2019) – Briar Bauman (No. 14 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) kicked off his 2019 AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines championship campaign in front of AFT’s largest crowd at […]

Top Three for Cortese as Yamaha Start Strongly in Thailand

Mar 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK riders enjoyed a strong opening day at Round 2 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Thailand, with all four riders finishing inside the top six. […]

Richie Morris Racing Finalizes 2019 AFT Singles Lineup

Mar 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 13, 2019) – Richie Morris Racing (RMR) and Al Lamb’s Dallas Honda announced today the completion their Roof Systems AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys team. Cole Zabala, a young up-and-coming rider, will join Mikey Rush and Cameron Smith to […]

Next stop Thailand for the new BMW S 1000 RR and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Mar 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Three weeks after its successful race debut at Phillip Island, Australia, the new BMW S 1000 RR is set for its second WorldSBK outing. This weekend (15th to 17th March), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK […]

Another outstanding year for BMW Motorrad in the “2019 Motorcycle of the Year” vote held by MOTORRAD magazine

Mar 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Stuttgart. With victories in the categories “Sports Bikes”, “Enduro/Supermoto” and “Crossovers” as well as four second places and two third places, BMW Motorrad achieved another impressive result in MOTORRAD magazine’s 21st “Motorcycle of the Year” […]