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.

Signup for first-ever Yamaha Desert Challenge held alongside Carta Rallye Morocco

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Register Now for the Yamaha Desert Challenge Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up for the first-ever Yamaha Desert Challenge, which will be held alongside the Carta Rallye in Morocco from the 5th to the […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES 2024 FACTORY RACE TEAMS

Jan 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

SIGNS THREE-TIME AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKE CHAMPION TROY HERFOSS FOR ITS KING OF THE BAGGERS & SUPER HOOLIGAN EFFORTS Herfoss Joins Reigning Super Hooligan Champion & Two Time KOTB Champion Tyler O’Hara, Team to Pilot Pair […]

A New Era for Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes

All-New Era for Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes

Jan 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

I really enjoy adding the new Harley-Davidson’s each year to Total Motorcycle and this year Jochen Zeitz, CEO Harley-Davidson says it best: “These exciting new models represent a new era for Harley-Davidson, elevating every aspect […]

Bookings officially open for 2024 KTM EUROPE ADVENTURE RALLY Portugal

Jan 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The time is now! Bookings are about to officially open for the 2024 KTM EUROPE ADVENTURE RALLY, where orange bleeders will get together for the excursion of the year this October. Drop the hammer and […]

Record-Breaking Numbers Sign Up for the 2024 Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

Jan 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The number of entries for the 2024 Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup has surpassed 600, making it a second successive record-breaking year for the project, and with registration open until midnight CET on […]

Pata Prometeon Yamaha has unveiled its 2024 R1 WorldSBK livery

Jan 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pata Prometeon Yamaha Goes ‘All In’ for 2024 Pata Prometeon Yamaha has unveiled its 2024 R1 WorldSBK livery, as leading title contenders Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli eagerly anticipate the start of this year’s FIM […]

Stoked at Round 4 of AMA Supercross action Anaheim California

Jan 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire rebounded to a well-deserved second-place finish in the 250SX West Class at Round 4 of AMA Supercross action in Anaheim, California, on a night where 450SX contenders Malcolm Stewart and Christian […]

Breakout win in San Diego 2024 AMA Supercross Championship

Jan 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger captured third place at Round 4 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, with 450SX teammate Chase Sexton posting a strong haul of results including the opening […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Presents 2024 WorldSBK Line-Up

Jan 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe has officially presented its line-up for the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship as the countdown to the season opener in Phillip Island intensifies. Four world champions will compete on R1 machinery […]

Fastest time ever set at Angel Nieto Circuit by a World Superbike rider

Jan 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega in great form at Jerez (P1). Intense set up work for Bautista. Huertas does well in WorldSSP (P3) The first two days of testing for the 2024 WorldSBK season concluded at Jerez de la […]

Ducati’s racing season inaugurated by the “Campioni in Pista” event in Madonna di Campiglio in Trentino

Jan 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

• The teams that will compete as World Champions in MotoGP (Ducati Lenovo Team) and WorldSBK (Aruba.it – Racing Ducati Team) were presented, together with the new Ducati Corse R&D – Factory MX Team which […]

WorldSBK 2024: BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK team complete intensive testing at Jerez de la Frontera

Jan 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. Three teams, six BMW Motorrad Motorsport factory riders; the first test session of the year saw BMW Motorrad Motorsport kick off the critical phase of preparations for the 2024 season in […]

Preparation for 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship at Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto

Jan 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner Completes Productive First Test Remy Gardner returned to action with a two-day test between 24th-25th January at the Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto, Spain in preparation of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship. The GYTR […]

2024 KTM SX-F’S AND XC-F’S WITH THE CONNECTIVITY UNIT OFFROAD

Jan 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Expand the possibilities of KTM’s class-leading dirtbike technology by retrofitting the Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO) to all KTM SX-F and XC-Fs motorcycles from 2023 and 2024 to revel in that special ‘factory’ treatment. After the […]

Rea on the Pace as Pata Prometeon Yamaha Conclude Strong Jerez Test

Jan 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rea on the Pace as Pata Prometeon Yamaha Conclude Strong Jerez Test Jonathan Rea was second quickest as the countdown to the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship season continued with the Pata Prometeon Yamaha […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES 2024 FACTORY RACE TEAMS

All-New Era for Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes

Bookings officially open for 2024 KTM EUROPE ADVENTURE RALLY Portugal

Pata Prometeon Yamaha has unveiled its 2024 R1 WorldSBK livery

Stoked at Round 4 of AMA Supercross action Anaheim California

Breakout win in San Diego 2024 AMA Supercross Championship

Yamaha Motor Europe Presents 2024 WorldSBK Line-Up

Fastest time ever set at Angel Nieto Circuit by a World Superbike rider

Ducati’s racing season inaugurated by the “Campioni in Pista” event in Madonna di Campiglio in Trentino

WorldSBK 2024: BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK team complete intensive testing at Jerez de la Frontera

Preparation for 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship at Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto

2024 KTM SX-F’S AND XC-F’S WITH THE CONNECTIVITY UNIT OFFROAD

Rea on the Pace as Pata Prometeon Yamaha Conclude Strong Jerez Test

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 Yamaha’s Delivers Championship Racing DNA to Riders!