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.

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has Challenging Race One at Jerez

Oct 25, 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 […]

Podium Slips Away from Nakagami on Penultimate Lap

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia rider Takaaki Nakagami staged a thrilling race, running 2nd in today’s Australian Grand Prix. A seemingly guaranteed podium was not to be, as he fell on the penultimate lap and retired. […]

Marquez Wins Classic Phillip Island Battle to Extend MotoGP Points Lead

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) scored one of the most important victories of his stellar career at Phillip Island this afternoon. The reigning MotoGP World Champion used all his skill and bravery to escape […]

Honda Neo Sports Café Concept at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

TOKYO, Japan, October 25, 2017 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced/exhibited the following information and products at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017. Summary of speech by Takahiro Hachigo, President and Representative Director Honda […]

Wild card starter Markus Reiterberger dominates the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship at Jerez on his BMW S1000RR

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The circuit of Jerez de la Frontera in southern Spain saw plenty of race action at the weekend. The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) held its penultimate round at the Andalucian track. At the […]

Marino Cruelly Denied Chance to Fight for STK1000 Title at Jerez

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team’s Florian Marino suffered from the worst luck imaginable as he attempted to win the 2017 FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship at the final round of the season in Jerez. Trailing […]

Suzuki Motor Corporation – MXGP and all Japan MX Statement

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 23. Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to suspend the FIM World MXGP Championship and All Japan Motocross activities from 2018. Suzuki Motor Corporation, having reviewed its Motorcycle operations to […]

Caricasulo Enjoys Perfect Weekend in Jerez as Mahias Extends Championship Lead

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team had an incredible Sunday at a hot and sunny Jerez for the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Federico Caricasulo had the ‘perfect’ weekend, starting from […]

Danny Mccanney Claims Enduro 2 Class Victory In Germany

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER WRAPS UP ENDUROGP SEASON WITH A WIN AND A RUNNER-UP RESULT IN ZSCHOPAU Ensuring a highly positive end to his 2017 Enduro 2 World Championship campaign, Rockstar Energy […]

Lowes Just Misses Out on Race 2 Podium in Jerez

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rounded off a superb weekend in Jerez by completing another double top-six finish in a dramatic restarted Race 2, on a gloriously sunny Sunday at the penultimate round of […]

Jamie McCanney Claims Enduro 2 Class Victory In Germany

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rounding out the 2017 Enduro World Championship season in the best possible way, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team’s Jamie McCanney has secured Enduro 2 class victory on the second and last day of racing at […]

Spanish Round draws to a close for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has completed the penultimate event of the 2017 World Superbike season, with Takumi Takahashi and Davide Giugliano 15th and 17th, respectively, at the end of the shortened second […]

Van der Mark to ride for Monster Yamaha Tech3 at Sepang

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

World Superbike front-runner Michael van der Mark will jump on the Monster Yamaha Tech3 YZR-M1 to replace the recovering Jonas Folger at the Malaysian GP. The young Dutch rider rose through the ranks of the […]

Phenomenal Zarco Finishes Spectacular Australian GP in 4th – Parkes Perseveres to Complete Home GP

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco narrowly missed out on a podium finish after battling at the front of the field for the entire Australian Grand Prix. The French star kicked off the race from 3rdand after slipping back, […]

Movistar Yamaha Persistence Pays Off with Double Podium on Phillip Island

Oct 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales were front-runners in a fierce Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Phillip Island circuit. With seven riders fighting aggressively for a place on the podium, the […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has Challenging Race One at Jerez

Podium Slips Away from Nakagami on Penultimate Lap

Marquez Wins Classic Phillip Island Battle to Extend MotoGP Points Lead

Honda Neo Sports Café Concept at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show

Wild card starter Markus Reiterberger dominates the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship at Jerez on his BMW S1000RR

Marino Cruelly Denied Chance to Fight for STK1000 Title at Jerez

Suzuki Motor Corporation – MXGP and all Japan MX Statement

Caricasulo Enjoys Perfect Weekend in Jerez as Mahias Extends Championship Lead

Danny Mccanney Claims Enduro 2 Class Victory In Germany

Lowes Just Misses Out on Race 2 Podium in Jerez

Jamie McCanney Claims Enduro 2 Class Victory In Germany

Spanish Round draws to a close for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

Van der Mark to ride for Monster Yamaha Tech3 at Sepang

Phenomenal Zarco Finishes Spectacular Australian GP in 4th – Parkes Perseveres to Complete Home GP

Movistar Yamaha Persistence Pays Off with Double Podium on Phillip Island

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