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.

Pata Yamaha Battle Hard for the Podium in Jerez Race 1

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team highlighted their recent progress, following on from their double rostrum in Magny-Cours, as both riders were once again in the podium mix during a restarted Race 1 on Saturday […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has challenging race one at Jerez

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team did not enjoy an easy day at the office as the opening race of the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship was contested today at […]

Zarco Stars to Qualify on Front Row at Phillip Island. Parkes Ready for Home GP Challenge

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco produced a dazzling performance to qualify in 3rd for the round 16 fight tomorrow. The rapid rookie began the day with a highly confident display in mixed conditions to complete FP3 in 2nd, […]

Movistar Yamaha Pile on Pressure in Phillip Island Qualifying

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team faced an eventful second day at the Phillip Island circuit, with changing conditions throughout and Valentino Rossi having to take part in Q1, but they confronted the challenge head-on. Maverick […]

Second Row For Andrea Iannone In Australia’S Qualifying

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 21. Andrea IANNONE: P4 – 1’28.937 +0.551 Alex RINS: P13 – 1’29.824 (Q1) A stirring qualifying session ended with Andrea Iannone classified in 4th place for tomorrow’s grid at […]

BMW Motorcycles Of Daytona Showcases The New K 1600 B Bagger And Offers Demo Rides At Biketoberfest

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 20, 2017…A static model of the new BMW K 1600 B Bagger made its debut in March at Daytona Bike and now the same retailer is bringing a live production […]

Giugliano and Takahashi with some work to do after opening day at Jerez

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Day one of the Spanish WorldSBK Round of 2017 has drawn to a close for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team, with Davide Giugliano and Takumi Takahashi 17th and 20th, respectively, in the combined […]

Pata Yamaha Show Potential on Friday in Jerez

Oct 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

After securing a sensational double podium last time out in Magny-Cours the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team once again demonstrated their competitiveness as they enjoyed a great start to the penultimate round of the 2017 […]

Cool Wall Week #347: 2018 Zero SR

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

New Cool Wall Bike Every Friday. Have You Voted Yet? No? Then Get to it… Voting Open! OUT ACCELERATES A PORSCHE 911. 2018 Zero SR Review on Total Motorcycle: What street riding is meant […]

Yamaha Riders All-Set For EnduroGP Season Finale In Germany

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Entering the eighth and final round of the 2017 EnduroGP World Championship this weekend in Zschopau, the Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team duo of Loïc Larrieu and Jamie McCanney will look to complete their season […]

Kiara Fontanesi Lines Up Against the Men in Japan

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

After a challenging yet highly rewarding season of WMX racing where she claimed her fifth FIM Women’s Motocross World Title and etched her name into the history books as the most successful female motocross rider […]

Solid Improvements On Day 1 At Phillip Island

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 20. Andrea IANNONE: P7 – 1’29.604 (+0.379) Alex RINS: P15 – 1’30.085 (+0.860) Sunny yet bracingly cold weather welcomed Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins on their first day of […]

Rapid Zarco Begins Phillip Island Challenge – Solid Opening Performance by Parkes

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco commenced the Australian Grand Prix with instant speed after powering to 8th at the close of the first day. He kicked off the weekend by rocketing to 2nd in Free Practice 1 and […]

Movistar Yamaha Commence Australian Campaign

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi enjoyed sunny conditions at the Phillip Island circuit today during the first free practice sessions of this weekend’s Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The teammates worked […]

Japan Track Report: What was the strategy for the Motegi race?

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Marc showed a really good pace during all the weekend, so the strategy was to push from the beginning of the race to stay in the leading group to fight for the win! He did […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Battle Hard for the Podium in Jerez Race 1

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has challenging race one at Jerez

Zarco Stars to Qualify on Front Row at Phillip Island. Parkes Ready for Home GP Challenge

Movistar Yamaha Pile on Pressure in Phillip Island Qualifying

Second Row For Andrea Iannone In Australia’S Qualifying

BMW Motorcycles Of Daytona Showcases The New K 1600 B Bagger And Offers Demo Rides At Biketoberfest

Giugliano and Takahashi with some work to do after opening day at Jerez

Pata Yamaha Show Potential on Friday in Jerez

Cool Wall Week #347: 2018 Zero SR

Yamaha Riders All-Set For EnduroGP Season Finale In Germany

Kiara Fontanesi Lines Up Against the Men in Japan

Solid Improvements On Day 1 At Phillip Island

Rapid Zarco Begins Phillip Island Challenge – Solid Opening Performance by Parkes

Movistar Yamaha Commence Australian Campaign

Japan Track Report: What was the strategy for the Motegi race?

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