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.

BMW M1000RR unstoppable: Pole position for Bol d’Or with new lap record

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. BMW Motorrad Motorsport had the perfect start to the season finale of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) at Le Castellet (FRA). In the extremely exciting two-part qualifying for the 24-hour […]

Second fastest time on Suzuki GSX-R1000R in qualifying for Bol d’Or

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Press release – YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL GOES SECOND FASTEST IN BOL D’OR QUALIFYING September 16th, 2023. YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL GOES SECOND FASTEST IN BOL D’OR QUALIFYING Yoshimura SERT Motul set the second fastest time on […]

Two new championships exclusively for riders of Honda CRF250R machines

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

There are to be two new championships exclusively for riders of Honda CRF250R machines in Britain next year, with four brand new bikes up for grabs to lucky winners at the end of the season. […]

Super dry and dusty Little Raccoon National Enduro Wellston

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Little Raccoon National Enduro The National Enduro series started back up after a summer break. This was round 7 of the series which was held in Southern Ohio. The track conditions were dry and […]

Ready to defend its world championship title at 86th Bol d’Or

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship takes place this weekend at the Circuit Paul Ricard from 14 to 17 September, and F.C.C. TSR Honda France is ready to defend its world […]

Glorious weather and ideal conditions greeted Bol d’Or FIM Endurance World Championship Riders

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha to Start Bol d’Or Title Decider from Fourth The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team will line up fourth on the grid for the deciding round of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship […]

First ever eBike World Ride on the Yamaha Wabash RT

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

On 15th September 2023, legendary globetrotter Nick Sanders MBE begins another epic trip around the world on two wheels. Already famous for his numerous record-breaking adventures on a Yamaha motorcycle – as well as many […]

Inspiration Friday: Italian Bike Week 2023 Grazie!

Sep 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Buon giorno motociclista! Today we take a trip to Lignano Sabbiadoro in northern Italy for our Inspiration Friday: Italian Bike Week 2023, grazie! Picture this, Italy, beautiful seaside of the Adriatic Sea, magical atmosphere of […]

High-Flying SuperMini World All-Stars Announced for SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff Chicagoland

Sep 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Top 22 Minicycle Riders on the Planet Set for Battle at Second Playoff Round ELLENTON, Fla. // MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (September 14, 2023) – As preparations near completion at Joliet, Illinois’ Chicagoland Speedway for the second round of the […]

MXGP and MX2 teams all set for final two rounds of FIM Motocross World Championship this weekend

Sep 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 Teams Primed for Penultimate MXGP Round in Maggiora The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are all set for the final two rounds of the FIM […]

CARDO revolutionizing Motorcycle Communication through an Exciting Collaboration

Sep 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

CARDO SYSTEMS JOINS FORCES WITH HELMET HOUSE TO EXPAND DISTRIBUTION NATIONWIDE Revolutionizing Motorcycle Communication through an Exciting Collaboration Plano, TX – September 14, 2023 – Cardo Systems Ltd., a trailblazer in motorcycle communication […]

Back-to-back AMA National Hare & Hound Championships with fourth Nevada victory

Sep 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Dalton Shirey made it back-to-back AMA National Hare & Hound Championships with a fourth victory in five races at the weekend’s penultimate round in Panaca, Nevada. Following an extended […]

2023 FIM Endurance World Championship season finale Bol d’Or in France

Sep 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Set for EWC Title Showdown at Bol d’Or The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team are primed and ready for an epic title showdown at the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship season finale, […]

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Podiums Aplenty in Magny-Cours and a Brand-New WorldSBK Champion

Sep 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Dosoli Debrief: Podiums Aplenty in Magny-Cours, and a Brand-New Champion Round nine of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship took place in an unusually hot Magny-Cours, France where the sizzling temperatures were matched only by […]

17-year-old from Sevilla to bring more Moto3 supremacy for KTM

Sep 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Ajo have already walked the top of the Moto3 podium on more than one occasion in 2023 to-date and are targeting more distinction next year with a KTM GP Academy rider roster […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

BMW M1000RR unstoppable: Pole position for Bol d’Or with new lap record

Second fastest time on Suzuki GSX-R1000R in qualifying for Bol d’Or

Two new championships exclusively for riders of Honda CRF250R machines

Super dry and dusty Little Raccoon National Enduro Wellston

Ready to defend its world championship title at 86th Bol d’Or

Glorious weather and ideal conditions greeted Bol d’Or FIM Endurance World Championship Riders

First ever eBike World Ride on the Yamaha Wabash RT

Inspiration Friday: Italian Bike Week 2023 Grazie!

High-Flying SuperMini World All-Stars Announced for SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff Chicagoland

MXGP and MX2 teams all set for final two rounds of FIM Motocross World Championship this weekend

CARDO revolutionizing Motorcycle Communication through an Exciting Collaboration

Back-to-back AMA National Hare & Hound Championships with fourth Nevada victory

2023 FIM Endurance World Championship season finale Bol d’Or in France

Podiums Aplenty in Magny-Cours and a Brand-New WorldSBK Champion

17-year-old from Sevilla to bring more Moto3 supremacy for KTM

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 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?