Articles by Michael Le Pard

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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.

RINS GIVES SUZUKI 9TH PODIUM AND SECURES 5TH IN STANDINGS

Nov 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 18. Alex Rins: 2nd (+ 2.750) Andrea Iannone: DNF • Alex Rins brings home sublime second place. • Andrea Iannone victim of a crash on treacherous track. • Team […]

BEST EVER MOTOGP GRID SLOT FOR RINS AS HE GOES 2ND

Nov 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 17. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:31.380 (+ 0.068) Andrea Iannone: 7th – 1:31.629 (+ 0.317) • Alex Rins fights back to secure his first front row in MotoGP • […]

Zarco Set to Attack from Fourth Row in Valencia – Syahrin Aims to fight Back

Nov 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco delivered a strong performance on Saturday in Valencia. In the third session of the weekend, he set the fifth fastest time and therefore, was the only Yamaha rider of […]

Viñales Gives Qualifying Masterclass in Valencia

Nov 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales wrote qualifying history today at the Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana – Ricardo Tormo, becoming only the second rider ever to secure pole position after first taking part in the […]

Loïc Larrieu Claims Top Five Class Result At 2018 ISDE

Nov 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Battling for a top-three position throughout a challenging week of enduro competition in Chile, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team rider Loïc Larrieu has secured a solid fifth place result in the Enduro 2 category at […]

JOSH STRANG HELPS TEAM AUSTRALIA SECURE 2018 ISDE VICTORY

Nov 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM RIDER HELPS AUSTRALIA BECOME FIM WORLD TROPHY TEAM CHAMPIONS IN CHILE Leading Husqvarna Motorcycles’ efforts at the International Six Days Enduro in Chile, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders […]

Honda previews Motorcycle Live 2018 show activity

Nov 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Three heavily-revised Street models make first UK appearances •Two brand-new middleweights make their UK debuts •Honda models available to test ride on site •Sign-up for experiences at the Honda Experience Stand • For all the […]

RAIN IN SPAIN AS IANNONE AND RINS TAKE TOP 10

Nov 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 16. Andrea Iannone: 6th – 1:40.685 (+ 0.918) Alex Rins: 10th – 1:40.965 (+ 1.198) • Andrea Iannone feeling confident in wet conditions. • Alex Rins consistent on opening […]

Indian Motorcycle Racing Announces 2019 American Flat Track Factory Team

Nov 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS (November 16, 2018) – Following a dominant 2018 season, where the Indian Scout FTR750 won 17 of the 18 American Flat Track (AFT) races, Indian Motorcycle Racing today announced its 2019 AFT factory race […]

Wet Opening Day for Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo in Valencia

Nov 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season greeted the riders today with persistent rain at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. Thereby, Johann Zarco initiated his last round with Monster Yamaha Tech3 […]

Movistar Yamaha Start Valencia Showdown with Wet FP Sessions

Nov 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi got a feel for the wet conditions at the Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana – Ricardo Tormo today. Despite the standing water proving to be an obstacle, […]

BMW road racer Peter Hickman wins the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix for the third time

Nov 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW road racer Peter Hickman (GBR) lived up to hisbilling as favourite on the streets of Macau (CHN). On Saturday, hetook victory in the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix on a BMW S1000 RR […]

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Articles by Michael Le Pard

RINS GIVES SUZUKI 9TH PODIUM AND SECURES 5TH IN STANDINGS

BEST EVER MOTOGP GRID SLOT FOR RINS AS HE GOES 2ND

Zarco Set to Attack from Fourth Row in Valencia – Syahrin Aims to fight Back

Viñales Gives Qualifying Masterclass in Valencia

Loïc Larrieu Claims Top Five Class Result At 2018 ISDE

JOSH STRANG HELPS TEAM AUSTRALIA SECURE 2018 ISDE VICTORY

Honda previews Motorcycle Live 2018 show activity

RAIN IN SPAIN AS IANNONE AND RINS TAKE TOP 10

Indian Motorcycle Racing Announces 2019 American Flat Track Factory Team

Wet Opening Day for Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo in Valencia

Movistar Yamaha Start Valencia Showdown with Wet FP Sessions

BMW road racer Peter Hickman wins the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix for the third time

Motorcycle Live 2018 at NEC Birmingham opens Saturday

American Flat Track Boosts AFT Production Twins Class to 11 Events in 2019

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH FMF RACING

Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day

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New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

New Retro Redux: 2026 Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT motorcycles!