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.

Triple M Honda World Superbike Team Makes Solid WorldSBK Start

Feb 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The new Triple M Honda World Superbike Team and rookie rider Patrick ‘PJ’ Jacobsen took part in their first WorldSBK race weekend together at Phillip Island in Australia this weekend, with Jacobsen finishing 16th and […]

Camier sixth in epic Race 2 battle at Phillip Island

Feb 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider Leon Camier took sixth place in Race 2 of the Australian WorldSBK round as the British rider completed an impressive competitive debut on the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2. For […]

Pata Yamaha Battle for the Podium in Race 2 Thriller at Phillip Island

Feb 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in an encouraging performance on Sunday at Phillip Island, the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship, with both riders on podium pace in an enthralling […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM MAINTAINS DUAL POINTS LEAD WITH SOLID PODIUM FINISHES FROM ANDERSON AND OSBORNE IN TAMPA

Feb 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It was a solid night for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team who made their first visit to Tampa, Florida’s Raymond Jones Stadium for the eighth round of AMA Supercross. Saturday’s racetrack proved to […]

Mahias Gets WorldSSP Title Defence to the Perfect Start in Phillip Island

Feb 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias got his title defence off to the best imaginable start at the opening round of 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship on Sunday at Phillip Island. The reigning champion […]

Mahias Secures Stunning Pole in WorldSSP at Phillip Island

Feb 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team enjoyed an amazing qualifying on Saturday despite strong winds and grey skies at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship at Phillip Island. Reigning champion Lucas […]

Pata Yamaha Show Fighting Spirit in Race 1 at Phillip Island

Feb 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in a spirited performance despite suffering from tyre degradation problems in Race 1 at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship, at an overcast and […]

Camier fights to seventh place in Race 1 at Phillip Island

Feb 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team scored a double points finish in Race 1 at Phillip Island, as Leon Camier fought his way into seventh place and Jake Gagne came home in twelfth at […]

BMW Motorrad USA, M&C Saatchi LA Team Up To Produce the Someday Ride

Feb 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 23, 2018… Young and old, aspiring and experienced, female and male: everyone has an adventure that they dream of taking someday. To inspire people to seize the moment, BMW Motorrad […]

Tech3 and Yamaha to Part Ways for 2019

Feb 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha and Tech3 announce that 2018 will be their last season as partners in the FIM Grand Prix MotoGP World Championship. After 20 mutually successful years of partnership, Tech3 have informed Yamaha that they will […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND MXGP AGREEMENT WITH ICEONE RACING

Feb 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that the IceOne Racing team, run by Finnish former Grand Prix racer Antti Pyrhönen, will continue as Husqvarna Motorcycles’ official MXGP representatives in the FIM Motocross World Championship. Following […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Triple M Honda World Superbike Team Makes Solid WorldSBK Start

Camier sixth in epic Race 2 battle at Phillip Island

Pata Yamaha Battle for the Podium in Race 2 Thriller at Phillip Island

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM MAINTAINS DUAL POINTS LEAD WITH SOLID PODIUM FINISHES FROM ANDERSON AND OSBORNE IN TAMPA

Mahias Gets WorldSSP Title Defence to the Perfect Start in Phillip Island

Mahias Secures Stunning Pole in WorldSSP at Phillip Island

Pata Yamaha Show Fighting Spirit in Race 1 at Phillip Island

Camier fights to seventh place in Race 1 at Phillip Island

BMW Motorrad USA, M&C Saatchi LA Team Up To Produce the Someday Ride

Tech3 and Yamaha to Part Ways for 2019

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND MXGP AGREEMENT WITH ICEONE RACING

GRT Yamaha Impress on Friday at Phillip Island

Pata Yamaha Progress in Tricky Conditions on Friday at Phillip Island

Camier off to a flying start on opening day at Phillip Island

Amazing 2026 MV Agusta Brutale Oro & New 240hp 16000 rpm 5-cylinder engine!

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Exciting New 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles Celebrate 70th Anniversary

New 2026 BMW Motorrad Concept RR: Unleash the Beast!