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.

Confident Start to the COTA Weekend for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi kicked off the Grand Prix of The Americas showing good form. Making the most of the perfect riding conditions in today’s two free practice sessions, the […]

Van der Mark Delights the Dutch Fans with Race 1 Victory Fight at Assen

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Michael van der Mark sent the Dutch fans wild at a hot and sunny Assen on Saturday during Race 1 at Round 4 of the WorldSBK Championship. Riding at his […]

First Place Start for Vinales after Eventful Austin Qualifying

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

An eventful Q2 session at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) this afternoon saw Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales secure second place on the grid for the Grand Prix of The Americas. However, he is […]

Mahias Fights Back for Front-Row Start in Assen

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team fought back strongly on Saturday after a tricky opening day at Round 4 of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship in Assen. Championship leader, Lucas Mahias, managed to put […]

Front Row for Iannone at Circuit of the Americas

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 21. Andrea Iannone: 3rd – 2:04.209 (+ 0.551) Alex Rins: 11th – 2:05.260 (+ 1.602) • 3rd on the grid for Andrea Iannone. • Good pace from Alex Rins […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE SHINES WITH A VICTORY AT FOXBOROUGH SX!

Apr 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team invaded New England Patriot territory for the 15th round of AMA Supercross, held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Saturday. Despite a deteriorating and rutted track, Zach […]

Injury to Gagne calls an end to Assen WorldSBK round for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider Jake Gagne has been diagnosed with a spine contusion following a crash in Free Practice 2 yesterday, with the American rider being unable to participate in Race 1 […]

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Red Bull KTM to go Racing with American Flat Track in 2019

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Muirrieta, California. (April 21, 2018) – Building upon its racing success in the off-road and motocross segments, as well as the continued commitment to American Road Racing at the junior level, KTM Motorsports is pleased to […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNVEILS SOCIAL MEDIA SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (April 20, 2018) – No cubicle will cage these interns: to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the founding of Harley-Davidson, the Motor Company is turning an often-mundane rite of passage, the summer internship, into […]

ANDREA IANNONE TOPS THE TIMESHEETS IN TEXAS

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 21. Andrea Iannone: 1st – 2:04.599 Alex Rins: 6th – 2:05.452 (+ 0.853) • Fastest time for Iannone in FP2 gives him combined lead. • Alex Rins shows strong […]

SERT 5TH ON LE MANS ENDURANCE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GRID

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 20. SERT – #2 GSX-R1000 – 5th April Motos Events – #50 GSX-R1000 – 15th Team R2CL – #87 GSX-R1000 – 18th Junior Team Le Mans Sud – #72 […]

Team Suzuki April 20 Weekend Action

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The busiest schedule of the season so far takes place this weekend on the fourth weekend of April with global action in America with MotoGP™ and MotoAmerica SBK, both at the Circuit of The Americas […]

ANDREA IANNONE BLOG – AMERICAS MotoGP PREVIEW

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 20. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR GSX-RR rider Andrea Iannone talks about this weekend’s third round of the 2018 MotoGP™ series at Circuit of The Americas in Texas, USA. The Italian […]

Bubba Shobert to be AFT Texas Half-Mile Grand Marshal on April 28

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Friday, April 20) – Don ‘Bubba’ Shobert, three-time AMA Grand National dirt track champion, 1988 AMA Superbike champion, and 1998 inductee to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, will be the Grand Marshal at […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA WINS FINAL STAGE & SECURES PODIUM RESULT AT MERZOUGA RALLY

Apr 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Determined to wrap up his week-long adventure in Morocco on a high, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has topped the fifth and final stage of the Merzouga Rally to secure a solid third […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Confident Start to the COTA Weekend for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP

Van der Mark Delights the Dutch Fans with Race 1 Victory Fight at Assen

First Place Start for Vinales after Eventful Austin Qualifying

Mahias Fights Back for Front-Row Start in Assen

Front Row for Iannone at Circuit of the Americas

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE SHINES WITH A VICTORY AT FOXBOROUGH SX!

Injury to Gagne calls an end to Assen WorldSBK round for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

Red Bull KTM to go Racing with American Flat Track in 2019

ANDREA IANNONE TOPS THE TIMESHEETS IN TEXAS

SERT 5TH ON LE MANS ENDURANCE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GRID

Team Suzuki April 20 Weekend Action

ANDREA IANNONE BLOG – AMERICAS MotoGP PREVIEW

Bubba Shobert to be AFT Texas Half-Mile Grand Marshal on April 28

PABLO QUINTANILLA WINS FINAL STAGE & SECURES PODIUM RESULT AT MERZOUGA RALLY

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