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.

10 things to know about the MotoGP Dutch TT at Assen

Jul 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a bittersweet Grand Prix of Catalunya – with Danilo Petrucci (third) on the podium for the third consecutive time and Andrea Dovizioso involved in a crash that forced him to retire – the Ducati […]

Dutch Grand Prix: Dovizioso fourth on the finish line at the Assen TT Circuit

Jul 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Dutch Grand Prix at the historic TT Circuit of Assen (Netherlands), eighth round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, saw Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci claim fourth and sixth position on the finish line […]

Breaking News – Tragic accident at Pikes Peak

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Carlin Dunne, Ducati Team Spider Grips driver falls just a few meters before the finish line, after having dominated the first three sessions of the race and ready to set the new record. This is […]

Danilo Petrucci, 7th in qualifying practice at Assen, will start the Dutch GP from third row

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team resumed action today at the Assen TT Circuit (Netherlands), home of the eighth round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, for the Dutch Grand Prix qualifiers. Despite the strong start in yesterday’s […]

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Come Out of Sandy Southwick With Double Podium

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team’s Dylan Ferrandis and Justin Cooper collected second and third respectively as they conquered an incredibly demanding and rough track at The Wick 338 in Southwick, Massachusetts for the sixth […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia Earns Best Finish of the Season at Southwick

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia grabbed a season-best finish of sixth overall at the Northeast stop of the Pro Motocross Series at The Wick 338 in Southwick, Massachusetts. Barcia continued his streak […]

SUZUKI ECSTAR Team Manager Davide Brivio talks about consistency, qualifying, and development

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After seven races in the 2019 MotoGP Season, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Alex Rins is 3rd in the Championship (-39pt from the leader Marc Marquez, -2 from the runner-up Andrea Dovizioso) with one victory (GP of […]

Mees Triumphant in Epic Lima Half-Mile

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

LIMA, Ohio (June 29, 2019) – No one won bigger in Saturday night’s Indian Motorcycle Lima Half-Mile Presented By Johnny K’s Indian powered by Drag Specialties than defending multi-time American Flat Track Champion Jared Mees (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE WINS AT SOUTHWICK

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ANDERSON SECURES A TOP-FIVE FINISH IN THE SAND It was another day of firsts for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne, who claimed his first-career 450MX moto-win on Saturday en route to earning a […]

Back-to-back pole positions for Quartararo

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Quartararo and the PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team continued to make history on Saturday at Assen. The French rookie took a second consecutive pole position in qualifying for the Dutch GP, becoming the youngest […]

BEST 2019 QUALIFYING FOR SUZUKI IN 3RD AND 5TH PLACES

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 29. Alex Rins: 3rd – 1:32.458 Joan Mir: 5th – 1:33.085 • Alex Rins fights through Q1 to take front row. • Joan Mir takes best ever qualifying position […]

Over 25,000 Honda Volunteers Participated During Annual Week of Service

Jun 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Jun 28, 2019 – MARYSVILLE, Ohio More than 25,000 volunteers participated in the 4th annual Team Honda Week of Service June 7-16, conducting nearly 600 service activities that highlight the vital work of local community organizations […]

MEET TEAM USA. Interviews with the GS Trophy 2020 Riders

Jun 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following an incredible qualifier in California, two women and three men are moving on to compete for the International GS Trophy. Later this year the USA women’s finalists will be competing in Spain for a spot […]

Positive start for the Ducati Team at the Assen TT Circuit

Jun 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team took it back to the track today in Assen (Netherlands) at the historic TT Circuit, home of the eighth round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship. At the end of the first […]

Franco and Steichen take Victory in Portugal

Jun 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Franco Sport drivers Mário Franco and Eric Steichen took commanding Open and Stock category wins at round four of the Yamaha YXZ1000R Portugal Cup at the Baja TT de Reguengos on 24-26 May. Held alongside […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

10 things to know about the MotoGP Dutch TT at Assen

Dutch Grand Prix: Dovizioso fourth on the finish line at the Assen TT Circuit

Breaking News – Tragic accident at Pikes Peak

Danilo Petrucci, 7th in qualifying practice at Assen, will start the Dutch GP from third row

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Come Out of Sandy Southwick With Double Podium

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia Earns Best Finish of the Season at Southwick

SUZUKI ECSTAR Team Manager Davide Brivio talks about consistency, qualifying, and development

Mees Triumphant in Epic Lima Half-Mile

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE WINS AT SOUTHWICK

Back-to-back pole positions for Quartararo

BEST 2019 QUALIFYING FOR SUZUKI IN 3RD AND 5TH PLACES

Over 25,000 Honda Volunteers Participated During Annual Week of Service

MEET TEAM USA. Interviews with the GS Trophy 2020 Riders

Positive start for the Ducati Team at the Assen TT Circuit

Franco and Steichen take Victory in Portugal

Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

New 2026 Yamaha’s Delivers Championship Racing DNA to Riders!