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 riders engaged in heated tussle at MotoGP

Apr 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia closes the Sprint Race at Termas de Río Hondo in sixth place Two Ducatis on the podium: Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing Team) finishes second ahead of teammate Marini Francesco Bagnaia closed in sixth place […]

MotoGP barreled onto the quick kinks and climes of Termas de Rio Hondo circuit

Apr 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP barreled onto the quick kinks and climes of the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit for the Gran Premio Michelin de la Republica Argentina. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder thrilled the fans with […]

Extensive WorldSBK “to-do lists” in two-day Yamaha programme at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Apr 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Prepare For European Leg at Catalunya Test Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli both worked through extensive “to-do lists” in a two-day test programme for Yamaha at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, following the […]

Ducati off front-row for Michelin Grand Prix of Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo

Apr 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba Racing – Ducati Team concludes testing in Barcelona with Bautista on top and Rinaldi in fourth. Positive test also for Bulega in WorldSSP The last testing session leading up to the long European segment of […]

Working on Yamaha R1 WorldSBK machines to improve their feeling

Apr 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Solid Test for Aegerter and Gardner in Barcelona The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action with a two-day test on 30th-31st March at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain, to prepare for the upcoming […]

MOTO GUZZI MUSEUM IN MANDELLO DEL LARIO REOPENING

Mar 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

THE EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION, THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND GLOBALLY, HAS BEEN COMPLETELY AND CONSERVATIVELY RENOVATED AND BOASTS SPECIMENS OF EXCEPTIONAL RARITY AND UNPARALLELED APPEAL THE ROOMS HAVE BEEN RENOVATED AND THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE COMPLETELY […]

Inspiration Friday: Must See Custom Bike Winners!

Mar 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad Customizing Contest trumps other custom bike contests by offering sheer variety of visions and styles. TMW presents 13 major customizing achievements in this week’s Inspiration Friday: Must See Custom Bike Winners! With three […]

2023 ISDE CUSTOMER SUPPORT PACKAGES

Mar 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES CONFIRMS 2023 ISDE CUSTOMER SUPPORT PACKAGES BIKE RENTAL, RACE SERVICE, AND SPARE PARTS PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR ALL HUSQVARNA RIDERS AT THE 2023 INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS ENDURO Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce full […]

Teams arrive in Argentina to tackle second MotoGP of 2023

Mar 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team arrive in Argentina for the second Grand Prix of the 2023 MotoGP World Championship Bastianini is forced to miss also the Argentina GP after the right shoulder injury […]

Dominant Round one: 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship

Mar 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt will turn his hand to classic enduro this weekend as he takes on round one of the 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship. Held in San Remo/Arma di Taggia in Italy, […]

Hare and Hound Murphy Idaho & US Hard Enduro Grinding Stone Results

Mar 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 2 Murphy, ID March 25th, 2023 Wasson on the Podium in Idaho The Hare and Hound series was in Murphy, Idaho for round two. The temperature at the race was bone chilling. Both Beta […]

AMA Mototrials Championship Center Hill Florida at Promise Ranch

Mar 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 1 & 2 Center Hill, Florida March 25th, 2023 Gregorowicz First NATC Victory The first two rounds of the Mototrials Championship were held in Center Hill, Florida at the Promise Ranch. The temperature soared […]

Zendure Announces BOÉ Motorsports Moto3 Sponsorship

Mar 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Portimão, March.24. Zendure, one of the fastest-growing global energy tech start-ups, announced its partnership with MotoGP™’s BOÉ Motorsports racing team as a core sponsor for the 2023 Moto3 World Championship. This partnership marks the start […]

Endurance Action at Bugatti Circuit at Le Mans this week

Mar 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Honda’s endurance teams have been in action at the Bugatti Circuit at Le Mans this week (28-29 March) for official testing ahead of the 24 Heures Motos, which kicks off the 2023 FIM Endurance World. […]

Incredible 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship Begins in Italy

Mar 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia will begin his assault on the 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship this weekend as he takes on the opening round of the series, held in San Remo/Arma di Taggia, Italy. […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Ducati riders engaged in heated tussle at MotoGP

MotoGP barreled onto the quick kinks and climes of Termas de Rio Hondo circuit

Extensive WorldSBK “to-do lists” in two-day Yamaha programme at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Ducati off front-row for Michelin Grand Prix of Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo

Working on Yamaha R1 WorldSBK machines to improve their feeling

MOTO GUZZI MUSEUM IN MANDELLO DEL LARIO REOPENING

Inspiration Friday: Must See Custom Bike Winners!

2023 ISDE CUSTOMER SUPPORT PACKAGES

Teams arrive in Argentina to tackle second MotoGP of 2023

Dominant Round one: 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship

Hare and Hound Murphy Idaho & US Hard Enduro Grinding Stone Results

AMA Mototrials Championship Center Hill Florida at Promise Ranch

Zendure Announces BOÉ Motorsports Moto3 Sponsorship

Endurance Action at Bugatti Circuit at Le Mans this week

Incredible 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship Begins in Italy

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 BMW Motorrad Concept RR: Unleash the Beast!