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.

Salvaged Top Ten Finish at Portimão WorldSBK

Aug 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter and Gardner Salvage Top Ten Finish in Portimão Race 1 Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner took home valuable points in the first race of the seventh round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship […]

Fourth-straight overall victory at 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Unadilla

Aug 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

NEW BERLIN, N.Y. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton earned his fourth-straight overall victory as the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship returned to action at Unadilla, marking Round 9 of the season. Aaron Plessinger […]

Thwarted Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve

Aug 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rea and Pata Prometeon Yamaha Thwarted in Portimao Race 1 Both Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli move their sights to a strong comeback on Sunday after a Race 1 to forget at the Autódromo Internacional […]

CHRISTIAN CRAIG AND MALCOLM STEWART INSIDE THE TOP 10 AT UNADILLA NATIONAL

Aug 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing pair Christian Craig and Malcolm Stewart claimed P8 and P9 overall as the AMA Pro Motocross Championship got back underway at Unadilla this weekend, competing with a distinctive Heritage livery […]

Ivano Van Erp Wins EMX250 Round Eight in Sweden!

Aug 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Ivano van Erp has won the eighth round of the 2024 EMX250 series after charging to two runner-up finishes at the historic Uddevalla circuit in Sweden. Van Erp’s teammate, Gavin […]

Special livery this weekend in MXGP and AMA Pro Motocross

Aug 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Mobility is excited to announce that Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will compete this weekend with a unique livery applied to their motocross machinery. The distinctive look, inspired by […]

Top five for Aegerter on Friday in Portimão

Aug 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Top five for Aegerter on Friday in Portimão Dominique Aegerter was fifth quickest on combined times as the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at the Autodromo do Algarve (Portimao), Portugal, for the […]

Tick that Bucket List! BMW Motorrad Tour

Aug 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Tick that Bucket List! A Bucket List: “A number of experiences and achievements that a person hopes to accomplish during their lifetime…” What’s on yours…? Read on, we have some absolute corkers to help you […]

Yamaha Stay Outdoors Grant Program 2024

Aug 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

As fellow outdoor enthusiasts, Yamaha Financial Services are committed to supporting the groups who preserve access to the trails and waterways we all love to use. The Stay Outdoors Program aims to provide practical support to Canadian […]

Unusual timetable for the seventh round of 2024 WorldSBK season

Aug 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bautista second and Bulega fourth in Friday free practice at Portimao. Fourth pole position for Huertas in WorldSSP Free practice for the Pirelli Portuguese Round ended with second place for Alvaro Bautista and fourth for […]

Positive Progress for Rea and Pata Prometeon Yamaha on Friday Evening at Portimão

Aug 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Positive Progress for Rea and Pata Prometeon Yamaha on Friday Evening at Portimão Jonathan Rea and Pata Prometeon Yamaha continued to make positive progress in a scorching summer Friday Free Practice during Round 7 of […]

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Articles by Michael Le Pard

Salvaged Top Ten Finish at Portimão WorldSBK

Fourth-straight overall victory at 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Unadilla

Thwarted Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve

CHRISTIAN CRAIG AND MALCOLM STEWART INSIDE THE TOP 10 AT UNADILLA NATIONAL

Ivano Van Erp Wins EMX250 Round Eight in Sweden!

Special livery this weekend in MXGP and AMA Pro Motocross

Top five for Aegerter on Friday in Portimão

Tick that Bucket List! BMW Motorrad Tour

Yamaha Stay Outdoors Grant Program 2024

Unusual timetable for the seventh round of 2024 WorldSBK season

Positive Progress for Rea and Pata Prometeon Yamaha on Friday Evening at Portimão

Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday Evolves into Interactive Friday!

WorldSBK at Portimão: Chance for Toprak Razgatlioglu to break the victory record

Ducati Corse MotoGP pleased to sign two-year agreement Fabio Di Giannantonio

Steep undulations at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão

Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

KTM is Back Again With Huge 2026 Motorcycle Model Release!