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.

Rome-based De Carli team return to regime in both MXGP and MX2 categories

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will grow for the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship and for the Grand Prix seasons to come. The multi-title winning squad will reincorporate the Rome-based De Carli team for a […]

Spanish island of Mallorca to host 2024 FIM Awards ceremony

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Palma to host 2024 FIM Awards ceremony Save the date: The FIM is delighted to announce that the 2024 Awards ceremony will be held in Palma, the capital city of the Spanish island of Mallorca, […]

Long-awaited return to MXGP of Flanders

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Jago Geerts Returns for MXGP of Flanders Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jago Geerts will make his long-awaited return to action this weekend at the 14th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Lommel, […]

Inspiration Friday: Paris Summer Olympics Motorcycle Events

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are revving up to be an unforgettable event, bringing the world’s best athletes to the City of Light for a high-octane showdown. Riders, Total Motorcycle has you covered with our […]

Yamaha Motor Europe joins forces with TotalEnergies in WorldSBK

Jul 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce a new partnership with TotalEnergies in a combined effort to further improve both performance and sustainability across its road racing activities. The collaborative technical partnership will see TotalEnergies […]

MXGP of Czech Republic Maxime Renaux Injury Update

Jul 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

After a short break, MXGP returned to Europe and action over the weekend, with the 13th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship taking place in Loket, Czech Republic. The Loketske Serpentiny circuit is a […]

Ducati Riders showoff at Lenovo Race of Champions during World Ducati Week 2024

Jul 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

From July 26th to 28th, Ducati is staging a unique world-class spectacle for motorsport enthusiasts as part of the World Ducati Week 2024 with the Lenovo Race of Champions. This dream race will feature 15 […]

2025 BMW Motorrad: Enhanced Adventure Expertise!

New 2025 BMW Motorrad Motorbikes: Enhanced Adventure Expertise!

Jul 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

10 New 2025 BMW Motorrad Motorbikes Launched offering up Enhanced Adventure Expertise! With the new 2025 BMW R1300GS Adventure being the crown jewel! Never before have seating comfort, ergonomics and wind and weather protection been […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL GRABS SUZUKA PODIUM

Jul 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Suzuka new-look Yoshimura SERT Motul put in a solid start for the third round of the FIM Endurance World Championship at the 45th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours. The team then battled through setbacks to […]

Strong WorldSBK Sunday at Autodrom Most Czech Republic

Jul 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner enjoyed a strong Sunday at the Autodrom Most, Czech Republic, taking a fourth-place finish in the final feature race of the weekend. The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK riders put the morning’s Warm Up […]

Hat trick for Razgatlioğlu in the Most heat

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

After his win in Race 1, the BMW rider also won both races today using the SC0 in the Superpole Race and the SC1 development solution in Race 2, each combined with the SC1 front. […]

Best possible result on Sunday at Czech Round finishing twice in second place

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega produces two great races to twice finish second at Most. A Sunday to forget for Bautista. Superb double win for Huertas in Supersport. Nicolò Bulega got the best possible result on Sunday at the […]

MXGP OF CZECH REPUBLIC: DE WOLF CAPTURES EMOTIONAL WIN

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

After a short refresh break, the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Team touched down for racing on European soil again, following their total domination of the fly-away races in Indonesia two weeks ago. The picturesque and formidable […]

MXGP PODIUM FINISH IN A ROW FOR HERLINGS WITH IMPRESSIVE CZECH REPUBLIC COMEBACK

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Czech Republic gave Red Bull KTM Factory Racing their nineteenth trophy of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship and from thirteen rounds as Jeffrey Herlings went 1-4 for 3rd overall in […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport achieves best ever result at the FIM EWC Suzuka 8 Hours

Jul 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Suzuka. The BMW M 1000 RR has passed the endurance test, and BMW Motorrad Motorsport was more successful at the Suzuka 8 Hours (JPN) within the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) than ever before. […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Rome-based De Carli team return to regime in both MXGP and MX2 categories

Spanish island of Mallorca to host 2024 FIM Awards ceremony

Long-awaited return to MXGP of Flanders

Inspiration Friday: Paris Summer Olympics Motorcycle Events

Yamaha Motor Europe joins forces with TotalEnergies in WorldSBK

MXGP of Czech Republic Maxime Renaux Injury Update

Ducati Riders showoff at Lenovo Race of Champions during World Ducati Week 2024

New 2025 BMW Motorrad Motorbikes: Enhanced Adventure Expertise!

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL GRABS SUZUKA PODIUM

Strong WorldSBK Sunday at Autodrom Most Czech Republic

Hat trick for Razgatlioğlu in the Most heat

Best possible result on Sunday at Czech Round finishing twice in second place

MXGP OF CZECH REPUBLIC: DE WOLF CAPTURES EMOTIONAL WIN

MXGP PODIUM FINISH IN A ROW FOR HERLINGS WITH IMPRESSIVE CZECH REPUBLIC COMEBACK

BMW Motorrad Motorsport achieves best ever result at the FIM EWC Suzuka 8 Hours

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!

New 2026 Indian Motorcycle Lineup: More Powerful Timeless Style!