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.

Fight for Victory at 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge

Apr 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés is full of confidence and aiming to battle for victory at the 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge, a rally raid that covers over 3000km across eight stages from Agadir […]

Two additional options for Moto2 & Moto3 COTA unknowns

Apr 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

At the Grand Prix of the Americas the Moto2™ riders will be able to count on the front SC3 compound while the Moto3™ riders on the rear C1096 specification Pirelli has chosen a dedicated tyre allocation […]

BMW Group and Rimac Technology agree long-term partnership

Apr 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich / Zagreb. The BMW Group and Rimac Technology, headquartered near Zagreb, Croatia, officially announced a long-term partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to co-develop and co-produce innovative solutions in the field of high-voltage battery […]

OUTDO CORP New Technical Partner for BMW in WorldSBK project

Apr 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport has a new Technical Partner by its side in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) this season: the globally renowned battery manufacturer and power solutions provider, OUTDO CORP. This new strong […]

First 2025 Triumph & Total Solar Eclipse Webcams!

Apr 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Quite the special day today! We get the first 2025 Triumph motorcycle in our 2025 Motorcycle Model Guides. The 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Triple Tribute Special Edition in contemporary red, white and blue graphic scheme, […]

2024 FIM EnduroGP World Championship results from historical Porto

Apr 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Metzeler-equipped riders lead the EnduroGP, E1, E2 and Junior classes In the Portuguese GP, the first event of the 2024 FIM EnduroGP World Championship, the challenge between Garcia and Holcombe ignites the EnduroGP and E1 […]

Gnarly and super-happy Austin Walton achieved pair of podiums across two different states

Apr 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton achieved a pair of podium results across two different series and multiple states this weekend, claiming second position at Round 3 of the National Hare & Hound Championship […]

Temperatures soared in Sardegna and so too did the MXGP results

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

As the temperatures soared in Sardegna, so too did the results for the The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing Team, with Kay de Wolf delivering an incredible overall third Grand Prix victory in a row, while Lucas […]

Josep Garcia’s 2024 FIM EnduroGP World Championship campaign off to victorious start in Portugal

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has got his 2024 FIM EnduroGP World Championship campaign off to a victorious start at round one in Fafe, Portugal. The Spaniard was on winning form at the season-opener, claiming […]

Rick Elzinga Digs Deep for Sixth at MXGP of Sardegna

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga fought to sixth overall, delivering his best overall result of the season at the MXGP of Sardegna. At the same time, teammates Thibault Benistant and Andrea Bonacorsi faced […]

MXGP CUTS THE SAND IN SARDEGNA

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MXGP faced its first authentic sandy test of 2024 as the Grand Prix of Sardegna plunged the MXGP and MX2 classes into the rough and rippled Riola Sardo terrain for round three of twenty in […]

Strong and consistent start to 2024 MXGP World Championship Sardinia

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Vlaanderen Charges to Seventh in Sardinia Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Calvin Vlaanderen maintained his strong and consistent start to the 2024 MXGP World Championship with seventh overall at round three of the series in […]

Kawasaki Good Times Demo Tour Dates & Off-Road Experience Tours April & May 2024

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

APRIL 2024 APR 3 – 7, 2024 GOOD TIMES DEMO TOUR @ ARIZONA BIKE WEEK – SCOTTSDALE, AZ WestWorld of Scottsdale @ 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 The Kawasaki Good Times™ Demo Tour is […]

Dominant double-race victory at FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Riola Sardo Sardinia

Apr 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Lotte van Drunen Dominates Sardinia to Take WMX Championship Lead De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen powered her GYTR-kitted YZ250F to a dominant double-race victory at the second round of the FIM […]

F.C.C. TSR Honda France ready to reclaim the FIM EWC title

Apr 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A significant increase in Honda teams, surpassing last year’s entry list by more than double, was observed at the Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans during the official testing, which lasted two days (April 2-3) ahead […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Fight for Victory at 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge

Two additional options for Moto2 & Moto3 COTA unknowns

BMW Group and Rimac Technology agree long-term partnership

OUTDO CORP New Technical Partner for BMW in WorldSBK project

First 2025 Triumph & Total Solar Eclipse Webcams!

2024 FIM EnduroGP World Championship results from historical Porto

Gnarly and super-happy Austin Walton achieved pair of podiums across two different states

Temperatures soared in Sardegna and so too did the MXGP results

Josep Garcia’s 2024 FIM EnduroGP World Championship campaign off to victorious start in Portugal

Rick Elzinga Digs Deep for Sixth at MXGP of Sardegna

MXGP CUTS THE SAND IN SARDEGNA

Strong and consistent start to 2024 MXGP World Championship Sardinia

Kawasaki Good Times Demo Tour Dates & Off-Road Experience Tours April & May 2024

Dominant double-race victory at FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Riola Sardo Sardinia

F.C.C. TSR Honda France ready to reclaim the FIM EWC title

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 Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles!