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.

Ducati raced to top of timesheets immediately at Donington WorldSBK

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Mixed Weather Puts Dampener on Donington Free Practice for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Riding in inclement weather conditions, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli stayed out of trouble to complete Friday Free Practice at Donington Park […]

UK Round in WorldSBK Donington likely remembered as day of limited track activity

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rain affects the first day of free practice action in the UK Round at Donington The Friday of free practice for the UK Round in Donington is likely to be remembered as a day of […]

Tricky opening day at Donington Park WorldSBK

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Needing Valuable Track Time on Opening Day at Donington Park Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action in a tricky opening day at Donington Park, finishing 16th and 18th […]

Crash leaves KTM racer too banged up for RedBud MX National

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

PRACTICE CRASH SIDELINES COOPER WEBB FOR SATURDAY’S REDBUD MX NATIONAL Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb will miss this Saturday’s RedBud MX National, Round 5 of the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, following a […]

Inspiration Friday: World Record Ride & Canada Day 2023

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Happy Canada Day (July 1st) to all our Canadian readers and supporters! As a veteran of the Canadian Army I picked the Canadian Red Ensign was the flag under which this nation was built (1867), […]

Ducati Offers Maximum Horsepower Performance Oil by Shell

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Corse Performance Oil Powered by Shell Advance: Developed in Racing to Enhance the Performance of Ducati Super Sports Bikes A lubricant for enthusiasts who demand the maximum from their Ducati equipped with the Desmosedici […]

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Iconic Italian brand joins MotoGP 2024 to 2026

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli to become exclusive tyre supplier to Moto2™ and Moto3™ A new agreement is being finalised that will see the iconic Italian brand join the MotoGP™ paddock and become an official supplier across the Road […]

Ducati Offers Rare Memorabilia on First-come-first-served basis

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Memorabilia Project Updated with GP16 Componentry The Ducati Memorabilia project offers the possibility to purchase authentic parts of the bikes used by official riders in the MotoGP and World Superbike championships The engine components […]

2024 lineup is for riders that crave That Ski-Doo Feeling

Jun 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2024 SKI-DOO SNOWMOBILE LINEUP Ignite your passion for winter and unlock your next adventure. GET READY FOR THRILLS ON THRILLS Explore further. Climb higher. Make more memories. The 2024 lineup is for riders that […]

America’s Toughest Race Snowshoe GNCC Recap

Jun 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 9 | Snowshoe Snowshoe, WV June 25th, 2023 The Snowshoe GNCC Recap The GNCC world descended on Snowshoe Mountain for the ninth round on the calendar. After the rain that preceded the week, the […]

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Articles by Michael Le Pard

Ducati raced to top of timesheets immediately at Donington WorldSBK

UK Round in WorldSBK Donington likely remembered as day of limited track activity

Tricky opening day at Donington Park WorldSBK

Crash leaves KTM racer too banged up for RedBud MX National

Inspiration Friday: World Record Ride & Canada Day 2023

Ducati Offers Maximum Horsepower Performance Oil by Shell

Iconic Italian brand joins MotoGP 2024 to 2026

Ducati Offers Rare Memorabilia on First-come-first-served basis

2024 lineup is for riders that crave That Ski-Doo Feeling

America’s Toughest Race Snowshoe GNCC Recap

Brand-new MXGP track and venue awaits riders in Lombok Debut

Donington circuit midway point of the Superbike World Championship season

BMW Motorrad integrates motorbike rental platform Rent A Ride

WorldSBK Teams Seek Donington Dominance

WorldSBK returns to historic ground in Donington Park

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?