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.

Yamaha Riders All-Set For EnduroGP Season Finale In Germany

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Entering the eighth and final round of the 2017 EnduroGP World Championship this weekend in Zschopau, the Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team duo of Loïc Larrieu and Jamie McCanney will look to complete their season […]

Kiara Fontanesi Lines Up Against the Men in Japan

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

After a challenging yet highly rewarding season of WMX racing where she claimed her fifth FIM Women’s Motocross World Title and etched her name into the history books as the most successful female motocross rider […]

Solid Improvements On Day 1 At Phillip Island

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 20. Andrea IANNONE: P7 – 1’29.604 (+0.379) Alex RINS: P15 – 1’30.085 (+0.860) Sunny yet bracingly cold weather welcomed Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins on their first day of […]

Rapid Zarco Begins Phillip Island Challenge – Solid Opening Performance by Parkes

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco commenced the Australian Grand Prix with instant speed after powering to 8th at the close of the first day. He kicked off the weekend by rocketing to 2nd in Free Practice 1 and […]

Movistar Yamaha Commence Australian Campaign

Oct 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi enjoyed sunny conditions at the Phillip Island circuit today during the first free practice sessions of this weekend’s Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The teammates worked […]

Japan Track Report: What was the strategy for the Motegi race?

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Marc showed a really good pace during all the weekend, so the strategy was to push from the beginning of the race to stay in the leading group to fight for the win! He did […]

Nakagami 6th in Motegi Rain, Pawi 23rd

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rd.15 MOTUL GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN: Sunday, October 15, 2017 Weather: Wet Ambient: 14℃ / Track: 15℃ IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia rider Takaaki Nakagami finished 6th at the Japanese Grand Prix today. Malaysian Teammate Khairul […]

Marquez Set for Thrilling World-Title Fight at Phillip Island

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The most thrilling battle for a MotoGP crown in more than a decade enters its final stages in Australia this weekend. Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix at the magical Phillip Island circuit is the 16th of […]

Long-selling Super Cub 50, Super Cub 110, Super Cub 50 Pro and Super Cub 110 Pro Revamped

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda announced the all-new Super Cub 50 and Super Cub 110, popular with customers for business and personal use, and the Super Cub 50 Pro and Super Cub 110 Pro, equipped with large front baskets […]

Morgan Tanke Takes 2Nd Place In Round 4 Of Endurocross

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

MORGAN TANKE TAKES 2ND PLACE IN ROUND 4 OF ENDUROCROSS The fourth round of EnduroCross took place last weekend in Everett, Washington marking the halfway point for the series. Morgan Tanke rode exceptionally well on […]

Celebrate Biketoberfest’s 25th Anniversary October 19 – 22, 2017

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Biketoberfest® 25th Chrome Anniversary, October 19-22, 2017 #25YearsBold The coast is clear, the beach is as beautiful as ever and the 25th anniversary of Biketoberfest® is on! Pass it on! Be in Daytona Beach October […]

Team Suzuki Ecstar Straight To Phillip Island After Positive Japan

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 18. With no time to rest, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR is enjoying the good feeling after the advantageous race in Motegi while travelling onwards to Australia, for the second of […]

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Zero Electric Motorcycle Lineup

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

What do Tesla, BMW, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Kia, Hyundai, Honda and Ford all have in common? Electric cars. Since 2006, Zero has been building electric bikes, each year stepping up their game. New […]

Zarco Primed for Australian Grand Prix Challenge Parkes to Step in for Folger

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from the gruelling Japanese Grand Prix, Johann Zarco confidently eyes up the second back-to-back race at the legendary Phillip Island circuit. The high-flying rookie had a strong weekend in Japan, where he clinched his […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Prepare to Push on Phillip Island

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi had little time to rest after last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP teammates arrived in Victoria, Australia, just a few days later for the second race of […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Riders All-Set For EnduroGP Season Finale In Germany

Kiara Fontanesi Lines Up Against the Men in Japan

Solid Improvements On Day 1 At Phillip Island

Rapid Zarco Begins Phillip Island Challenge – Solid Opening Performance by Parkes

Movistar Yamaha Commence Australian Campaign

Japan Track Report: What was the strategy for the Motegi race?

Nakagami 6th in Motegi Rain, Pawi 23rd

Marquez Set for Thrilling World-Title Fight at Phillip Island

Long-selling Super Cub 50, Super Cub 110, Super Cub 50 Pro and Super Cub 110 Pro Revamped

Morgan Tanke Takes 2Nd Place In Round 4 Of Endurocross

Celebrate Biketoberfest’s 25th Anniversary October 19 – 22, 2017

Team Suzuki Ecstar Straight To Phillip Island After Positive Japan

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Zero Electric Motorcycle Lineup

Zarco Primed for Australian Grand Prix Challenge Parkes to Step in for Folger

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Prepare to Push on Phillip Island

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

2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness