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.

Successful test for Honda Endurance Racing at Le Mans

Mar 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Endurance Racing team has been in action this week (5-6 March), during a private test at the legendary Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans in France, in preparation for the 24 Heures Motos next month […]

Febvre to Undergo Surgery Following Fall in Argentina

Mar 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following a heavy fall in Race 2 at the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Patagonia, Argentina, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre will undergo surgery next week to repair a […]

American Flat Track’s Atlanta Short Track to Host Astro Invitational

Mar 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 6, 2019) – American Flat Track‘s upcoming Atlanta Short Track presented by Cycle Gear event will host an added element – the Astro Invitational – during its race program scheduled on March […]

Winnowing the key stats: 10 things to know about the Grand Prix of Qatar

Mar 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Qatar, as usual, marks the opening round of the MotoGP World Championship. Before the start of a new season, we selected 10 key stats about the Losail circuit and the Mission […]

The wait is over: the Mission Winnow Ducati team ready for the opening round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship in Qatar

Mar 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After positively concluding two three-day, pre-season tests, the last of which took place about one week ago in Qatar, the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready for the opening round of the 2019 MotoGP World […]

MV Agusta Brutale 800RR wins “Design of the Year” The 2019 Bike India Awards

Mar 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Varese (Italy) March 6th , 2019 – MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR has won the “Design of the Year 2019” title at The Bike India Awards 2019. During a ceremony recently held in Mumbai, […]

THE EXPECTATIONS OF RINS AND MIR AHEAD THE QATAR GP

Mar 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 6. The unique and exciting night time atmosphere of Qatar is once again about to kick off a new season, and Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s riders Alex Rins and Joan […]

PETRONAS Yamaha SRT in Optimistic Mood for Historic first MotoGP Race

Mar 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The dream of the PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team is about to become a reality. After ten months of intense hard work since the birth of the team back in May 2018, all of that […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Commence 2019 Campaign in Qatar

Mar 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team is traveling to Qatar for the first MotoGP Grand Prix of 2019, held this weekend under the floodlights of the Losail International Circuit. Riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales […]

Cameron Smith to Join Richie Morris Racing in Potent AFT Singles Effort

Mar 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 5, 2019) – Richie Morris Racing (RMR) announced today that Roof Systems AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys competitor – Cameron Smith – has officially joined the team for its […]

SUZUKI GSX-R1000 1-2 IN NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKES

Mar 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 4. Daniel Mettam – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1st Scott Moir – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 2nd Suzuki rider Daniel Mettam went on the attack at the weekend’s third round of […]

The New 2019 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard: Riding Without Compromise

Mar 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Raw and Uncompromised. The new 2019 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard provides the ultimate stripped-back touring motorcycle experience. Disconnect from all the noise of the day-to-day, become one with the road. Only the essential Harley-Davidson styling […]