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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.

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Sensational Zarco Braves Wet Weather to Storm to 3rd in Malaysia

Oct 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Team rider Johann Zarco produced a superb display today in Malaysia to blaze to 3rd and seal the second podium in his rookie season. The notable French star leapt forward from 2nd […]

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Determined Movistar Yamaha Finish Seventh and Ninth in Drenched Sepang

Oct 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

All eyes were on the skies at the Sepang International Circuit today as Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales lined up their bikes on the grid minutes before the start of a drama-filled […]

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Unlucky Race For Team Suzuki Ecstar In Malaysia

Oct 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 29. Andrea Iannone: P17 – +58.391 Alex Rins: DNF After two positive races in Japan and Australia, rain arrived right before the Malaysian GP began and heavily affected a […]

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Remarkable Zarco Soars to 2nd in Malaysian GP Qualifying – Van der Mark Primed for Debut Race

Oct 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco showed his sublime talent by clinching his third consecutive front row start today in Malaysia. The rapid French rookie blazed to a lap time that left him first in the final moments of […]

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Movistar Yamaha Teammates Secure Second Row Start in Sepang

Oct 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales enjoyed a full-on second day of MotoGP action at the Sepang International Circuit. Today in FP3 and FP4 they continued working on their YZR-M1s in dry conditions. […]

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Third Row For Both Iannone And Rins In Sepang Qualifying

Oct 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 28. Alex Rins: P8 – 1’59.992 +0.780 Andrea Iannone: P9 – 2’00.119 +0.907 The Malaysian heat has been blazing down on the Sepang circuit today, forcing riders to make […]

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Suzuki Launches New VR Experience At Eicma 2017

Oct 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 27 Suzuki Motor Corporation will have a new Virtual Reality Experience at the EICMA 2017 Show in Milan, Italy on November 9-12th. This unique attraction consists of two menus: […]

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BMW Motorrad at EICMA 2017. Four world premieres to start the 2018 season

Oct 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad provides an initial exclusive look ahead to the 2018 season at the Milan motorcycle trade show EICMA with a presentation of four world premieres. The unveiling takes place from 9:30 am to 10:00 […]

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Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings 2018: Custom Buildoff

Oct 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings: Custom Buildoff 2018 – the original manufacturer custom competition is back and bigger than ever! Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings: Custom Buildoff 2018 returns but the action starts now and […]

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Cool Wall Week #348: 2018 Yamaha NIKEN

Oct 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

New Cool Wall Bike Every Friday. Have You Voted Yet? No? Then Get to it… Voting Open! RIDE THE REVOLUTION. 2018 Yamaha NIKEN Review on Total Motorcycle: This large-displacement Leaning Multi-Wheeler (LMW) is powered by a […]

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Marquez Prepares For First 2017 ‘Match Point’ In Malaysia

Oct 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from a stunning victory in Australia last Sunday, Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) goes into this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix, which offers the first ‘match point’ of the year for the Spaniard. Marquez’s […]

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Video: The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Remarks by CEO Takahiro Hachigo

Oct 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you very much for taking time from your busy schedules to join us at the Honda booth. Passion of Honda Honda has strengths in producing a broad range of […]

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BETA USA 2018 Xtrainer – First Look

Oct 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Following the success of the first model, the new Xtrainer 300 is now on the market. Its many new features include a fully updated engine. Engine updates that were introduced in the 2018 RR 2-stroke […]

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Zarco Begins Hard Work at Sepang – Van der Mark Makes Positive Start

Oct 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco leapt into action today in the searing heat at the Sepang International Circuit. The French star began the weekend with a strong run to 3rd in the opening shakedown on the wet but […]

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Movistar Yamaha Start to Find Form in Friday’s FP Sessions in Sepang

Oct 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi faced the hot and especially humid conditions on the first day of the Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix weekend. The riders had to show some patience in the […]

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