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.

Brad Binder burns right under Qatar desert setting and MotoGP nighttime spectacle

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The penultimate round of a long MotoGP season and a relentless second phase of the campaign saw Brad Binder take his KTM RC16 to 5th position through the Qatari night air and at a glistening […]

Bradley Ray will continue in FIM Superbike World Championship for 2024

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Retain Bradley Ray for 2024 WorldSBK Season Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Bradley Ray will continue in the FIM Superbike World Championship, where he will contest all rounds of the 2024 […]

Major step forward towards retaining MotoGP world title at Lusail International Circuit

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GP of Qatar: Bagnaia finishes runner-up to winner Di Giannantonio in an all-Ducati and all-Italian podium, great recovery by Bastianini to finish in P8 Francesco Bagnaia took a major step forward towards retaining his MotoGP […]

EYES 2024 SUPERCROSS GOALS WITH STRONG RUNNER-UP FINISH AT PARIS SUPERCROSS

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A packed and spectacular 40th Paris Supercross – Europe’s biggest, oldest and most prestigious SX annual event- was a fitting stage for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle to display his burgeoning ‘indoor’ skills […]

METZELER is the tire of choice for the new BMW R1300GS

Nov 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The original equipment Tourance Next 2 tyres are designed mainly for road use while the optional fitment Karoo 4 tyres are aimed at off-road enthusiasts. Metzeler delivers the original tyres for the new BMW R […]

Unlucky day for Ducati with crash in Qatar

Nov 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Fifth place for Bagnaia in the Sprint race in Qatar. Bastianini caught up in a first-lap incident, ends in twentieth place Five Ducatis in the Top-5 at the Lusail International Circuit Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo […]

2023 MotoGP visited the unique and freshly modernized environment of Lusail International Circuit Qatar

Nov 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The penultimate round of 2023 MotoGP visited the unique and freshly modernized environment of the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar and a previously happy hunting ground for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. Brad Binder again […]

Final round of 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center in Nevada

Nov 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker race to a second-place result in the EX Pro Class, securing third position in the final standings at the Reno-Sparks Livestock […]

Black Friday Bonus savings at Yamaha now until November 30

Nov 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BLACK FRIDAY BONUS OWN ADVENTURE TODAY! ENDS NOVEMBER 30, 2023 BONUS SAVINGS ON NOW! THE BEST DEALS ON YOUR NEXT YAMAHA Combine current in-market offers with Black Friday Bonus savings now until November 30. Check […]

Final round of EnduroX season: Redmond Results

Nov 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Two Rounds in Idaho The second to final round of the EnduroX season was in Redmond, OR. Jonny Walker struggled a bit in the first moto to find a rhythm. But he started to feel […]

Hindered by the yellow flags Ducati finishes eighteenth in Qatar

Nov 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Qatar GP: Bagnaia heads straight into Q2 thanks to the eighth fastest time at the end of Day 1 at Lusail. Bastianini, hindered by the yellow flags, finishes eighteenth Francesco Bagnaia notched up the eighth […]

Complimentary heated grips available on a number of Suzuki models

Nov 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Get a warm feeling from Suzuki this winter, with complimentary heated grips available on a number of models including the newly-announced GSX-S1000GX – which begins arriving in dealerships in December. The offer covers purchase and fitment of the heated grips, […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder burns right under Qatar desert setting and MotoGP nighttime spectacle

Bradley Ray will continue in FIM Superbike World Championship for 2024

Major step forward towards retaining MotoGP world title at Lusail International Circuit

EYES 2024 SUPERCROSS GOALS WITH STRONG RUNNER-UP FINISH AT PARIS SUPERCROSS

METZELER is the tire of choice for the new BMW R1300GS

Unlucky day for Ducati with crash in Qatar

2023 MotoGP visited the unique and freshly modernized environment of Lusail International Circuit Qatar

Final round of 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center in Nevada

Black Friday Bonus savings at Yamaha now until November 30

Final round of EnduroX season: Redmond Results

Hindered by the yellow flags Ducati finishes eighteenth in Qatar

Complimentary heated grips available on a number of Suzuki models

Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team Signs Chris Canning as Support Rider

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Live 2023 Let’s Go!

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 Kawasaki Performance Bikes & TMW UX Site Upgrade!