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.

Current leader gets third position for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Jun 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL QUALIFIES THIRD AT SPA Yoshimura SERT Motul, the current leader of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship, has qualified in third position for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos, the second round […]

TSR Honda France to start second for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Jun 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The second round of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship takes place at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamp, where the format has changed from 24 to 8 hours of racing. The iconic 6.985-kilometre Belgian track hosts […]

Lap Record Smash to Secure Sensational Spa Pole Position at FIM Endurance World Championship EWC

Jun 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Smash Lap Record to Secure Sensational Spa Pole Position The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika, and Niccolò Canepa, reigning FIM Endurance World Champions, were simply unstoppable on […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Couple Circumnavigates the World

Jun 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Traveling on a Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT 20 months after their departure on the trip of a lifetime, Ollie Gamblin and Lavi Scholl not only circumnavigate the world on a motorcycle, claims the new Guinness world […]

Enea Bastianini out Marc Márquez in for Ducati Lenovo Team Until 2026

Jun 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez to Join Francesco Bagnaia in The Ducati Lenovo Team Until 2026 • The Spanish rider will replace Enea Bastianini in the official Ducati MotoGP team starting next season Ducati Corse is pleased to […]

FIM Endurance World Champions gearing up to take on first 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Jun 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Ready for Different Challenge at 8 Hours of Spa Motos The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Niccolò Canepa, Karel Hanika, and Marvin Fritz, the reigning FIM Endurance World Champions, are gearing […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SETS A NEW KING OF THE BAGGERS TRACK RECORD

Jun 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY RACER KYLE WYMAN SETS A NEW KING OF THE BAGGERS TRACK RECORD AND WINS RACE TWO AT ROAD AMERICA Rispoli Places Fourth on Sunday in an Intense Three Bike Battle for Third Place […]

LUCIANO BENAVIDES SIDELINED FROM DESAFIO RUTA 40 DUE TO INJURY

Jun 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing rally star Luciano Benavides has been forced out of the Desafio Ruta 40 after a crash on stage one resulted in a fracture to the top of his right femur. Following a […]

MXGP of Germany kicked off another intense three-weekend sprint of back-to-back Grands Prix

Jun 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

After a brief weekend off, the MXGP of Germany kicked off another intense three-weekend sprint of back-to-back Grands Prix. Despite initial forecasts of storms, the round managed to dodge the rain for most of the […]

Piaggio Group: infringement of Piaggio MP3 scooter patent statement

Jun 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

he Piaggio Group continues its fight to protect its products against counterfeiting Milan, 04 June 2024 – The Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) said that the Corte di Cassazione, Italy’s supreme court of appeal, had dismissed as inadmissible the appeal filed by […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Current leader gets third position for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

TSR Honda France to start second for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Lap Record Smash to Secure Sensational Spa Pole Position at FIM Endurance World Championship EWC

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Couple Circumnavigates the World

Enea Bastianini out Marc Márquez in for Ducati Lenovo Team Until 2026

FIM Endurance World Champions gearing up to take on first 8 Hours of Spa Motos

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SETS A NEW KING OF THE BAGGERS TRACK RECORD

LUCIANO BENAVIDES SIDELINED FROM DESAFIO RUTA 40 DUE TO INJURY

MXGP of Germany kicked off another intense three-weekend sprint of back-to-back Grands Prix

Piaggio Group: infringement of Piaggio MP3 scooter patent statement

Mugello MotoGP: We’ve changed a lot recently but we couldn’t change the weather!

Extensive updates to New 2025 Honda Motocross Bikes!

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler wins 2024 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo

Josh Herrin crushes the field to win MotoAmerica Superbike at Road America

Trip to Teutschenthal means MXGP Germany and time-honored hard-pack and narrow circuit

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!

Exciting New 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles Celebrate 70th Anniversary

New 2026 Indian Motorcycle Lineup: More Powerful Timeless Style!

New 2026 Triumph Motorcycles Maximum Impact!