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.

Top four at COTA and historic weekend for Ducati in North America

Sep 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Josh Herrin and Loris Baz are in the top four at COTA Sunnyvale, Calif., September 13, 2024 — In what could be a historic weekend for Ducati in North America, the […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL IS ON THE PACE FOR THE BOL D’OR EWC DECIDER

Sep 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL IS ON THE PACE FOR THE BOL D’OR EWC DECIDER The 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship title will be decided this weekend at the famous Bol d’Or race at the Paul Ricard […]

F.C.C. TSR Honda France qualifies fifth in the final round of 2024 FIM EWC Championship

Sep 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship will be held this weekend at Circuit Paul Ricard from September 12 to 15 where F.C.C. TSR Honda France aims to secure a podium finish […]

Lennox Lehmann’s superb ride to win Race 1 of Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale

Sep 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Lehmann Victorious in Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale Race 1 Lennox Lehmann produced a superb ride to win Race 1 of the Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale on Friday at the Bol d’Or in France, […]

DeMartile Earns His Fourth WORCS Win of the Season

Sep 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Vernal, UT Round Seven September 6th, 2024 DeMartile Earns His Fourth WORCS Win of the Season The seventh WORCS round was in Northeast Utah. The elevation was almost a mile high and temperatures were […]

Fifth round of Western Hare Scramble was a battle against the conditions

Sep 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Glen Helen, CA Round Five September 7th, 2024 Roberts Finishes Second Place in Challenging Conditions The fifth round of the Western Hare Scramble was a battle, not only rider versus rider but also against […]

Loose rock and plenty of dust at West Virginia for Mountaineer GNCC

Sep 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Cherryville, MO Round Eight September 8th, 2024 Jon Johnson Takes the NE Pro2 Win, Jhak Walker gets Third. Western Missouri played host to the eighth round of the National Enduro Series. The temperature was […]

YART Yamaha Secure Second in Qualifying at Title-Deciding Bol d’Or

Sep 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Secure Second in Qualifying at Title-Deciding Bol d’Or The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Niccolò Canepa, Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika and Reserve Rider Robin Mulhauser are still on course to lift […]

Interactive Friday: What’s your Style? 9/11 Bikes & Debates!

Sep 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A very busy interactive motorcycle week in our forums and on X with so much new happening with Friday the 13th, Presidential Debates, September 11th as well as lots of bike news! Welcome to week […]

FIM EWC Final: Chance for the World Championship title at the Bol d’Or

Sep 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. The final showdown for the world championship title in the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) will take place next weekend (12th to 15th September). The 24-hour classic Bol d’Or at Le […]

MXGP KTM Academy takes shape for 2025 and beyond

Sep 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

KTM has widened and solidified their KTM MXGP Academy: the structure to help promising teenage racing talent make their way into MXGP and the FIM Motocross World Championship. The factory has confirmed agreements for the […]

WorldSBK Debrief: Circuit de Nevers Magny Cours

Sep 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Round 8 of the FIM Superbike World Championship took place at the Circuit de Nevers, Magny Cours this weekend and it was not an event without drama, with the September weather impacting races across the […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE’S NATIONAL OWNERS RIDE RAISES OVER $114,000 FOR FOLDS OF HONOR

$114000 raised to provide Academic Scholarships to Spouses and Children of U.S. Military Service Members and First Responders

Sep 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE’S NATIONAL OWNERS RIDE RAISES OVER $114,000 FOR FOLDS OF HONOR Funds Raised to Benefit Nonprofit Organization’s Efforts to Provide Academic Scholarships to the Spouses and Children of U.S. Military Service Members and […]

Josh Herrin heads to Texas for 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Sep 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., September 11, 2024 — Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin heads to the expansive surrounds of Circuit of The Americas in Austin, TX, this week with his first chance to wrap up the […]

BMW Group adjusts downward guidance for 2024 financial year

Sep 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Triggers for guidance adjustment are delivery stops and technical actions linked to Integrated Braking System (IBS) +++ Technical actions impact over 1.5 million vehicles +++ Additional warranty costs in high three-digit million amount Munich. The Board […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Top four at COTA and historic weekend for Ducati in North America

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL IS ON THE PACE FOR THE BOL D’OR EWC DECIDER

F.C.C. TSR Honda France qualifies fifth in the final round of 2024 FIM EWC Championship

Lennox Lehmann’s superb ride to win Race 1 of Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale

DeMartile Earns His Fourth WORCS Win of the Season

Fifth round of Western Hare Scramble was a battle against the conditions

Loose rock and plenty of dust at West Virginia for Mountaineer GNCC

YART Yamaha Secure Second in Qualifying at Title-Deciding Bol d’Or

Interactive Friday: What’s your Style? 9/11 Bikes & Debates!

FIM EWC Final: Chance for the World Championship title at the Bol d’Or

MXGP KTM Academy takes shape for 2025 and beyond

WorldSBK Debrief: Circuit de Nevers Magny Cours

$114000 raised to provide Academic Scholarships to Spouses and Children of U.S. Military Service Members and First Responders

Josh Herrin heads to Texas for 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

BMW Group adjusts downward guidance for 2024 financial year

Amazing 2026 MV Agusta Brutale Oro & New 240hp 16000 rpm 5-cylinder engine!

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!

Exciting New 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles Celebrate 70th Anniversary

New 2026 Triumph Motorcycles Maximum Impact!