Articles by Michael Le Pard

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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.

Honda reaches 500 million unit milestone in cumulative global motorcycle production

May 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

First motorcycle model was produced in 1949 Activa follows Super Cub (100 millionth) and Gold Wing (300 millionth) as latest motorcycle produced to hit major milestone First motorcycle factory outside of Japan opened in Belgium […]

ROYAL ENFIELD AND THE GREAT FROG LONDON UNVEIL ONE-OF-A-KIND COLLABORATION

May 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Showcases a custom-inspired Brit chopper, limited edition handcrafted Silver ring and an exclusive apparel line To be unveiled at Bike Shed London, the collaboration celebrates a shared legacy of craftsmanship, counterculture, and timeless design London […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Honda reaches 500 million unit milestone in cumulative global motorcycle production

ROYAL ENFIELD AND THE GREAT FROG LONDON UNVEIL ONE-OF-A-KIND COLLABORATION

TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING STORMS INTO 2025 PRO MOTOCROSS

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Riders Fired Up for French Grand Prix

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING READY TO RACE ENTERING AMA PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

RM Sotheby’s MotoGP history as 2025 British Grand Prix approaches

Silverstone Circuit MotoGP season with Marco Bezzecchi and Lorenzo Savadori

Pirelli at Silverstone with a new soft rear for Moto2

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Korie Steede races to The Hoosier GNCC podium result

WorldSBK at Most: Toprak Razgatlioglu (almost) unbeatable

Locatelli and Rea Back in the Sunday Fight in Challenging Czech Weekend for Pata Maxus Yamaha

Nicolò Bulega triumphed in Race-2 of the Czech Round by painting an absolute masterpiece

Top Five Finish for Gardner and GYTR GRT Yamaha in Most

All of this year’s WorldSBK races have been faster than last year’s

Öncü Returns to Top Step with Victory in Race 2, Mahias Completes R9 1-2

New Indian Motorcycle Signature Series: Ultra Exclusive & Extremely Limited!

New Harley-Davidson Deadwood Offers up WWII Spirit of Freedom

Are the new 2027 BMW’s the Best Lineup to Date?

New 2026 Triumph Motorcycles Tackle the Toughest Terrain!