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.

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Couple Circumnavigates the World

Jun 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Traveling on a Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT 20 months after their departure on the trip of a lifetime, Ollie Gamblin and Lavi Scholl not only circumnavigate the world on a motorcycle, claims the new Guinness world […]

Enea Bastianini out Marc Márquez in for Ducati Lenovo Team Until 2026

Jun 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez to Join Francesco Bagnaia in The Ducati Lenovo Team Until 2026 • The Spanish rider will replace Enea Bastianini in the official Ducati MotoGP team starting next season Ducati Corse is pleased to […]

FIM Endurance World Champions gearing up to take on first 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Jun 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Ready for Different Challenge at 8 Hours of Spa Motos The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Niccolò Canepa, Karel Hanika, and Marvin Fritz, the reigning FIM Endurance World Champions, are gearing […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SETS A NEW KING OF THE BAGGERS TRACK RECORD

Jun 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY RACER KYLE WYMAN SETS A NEW KING OF THE BAGGERS TRACK RECORD AND WINS RACE TWO AT ROAD AMERICA Rispoli Places Fourth on Sunday in an Intense Three Bike Battle for Third Place […]

LUCIANO BENAVIDES SIDELINED FROM DESAFIO RUTA 40 DUE TO INJURY

Jun 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing rally star Luciano Benavides has been forced out of the Desafio Ruta 40 after a crash on stage one resulted in a fracture to the top of his right femur. Following a […]

MXGP of Germany kicked off another intense three-weekend sprint of back-to-back Grands Prix

Jun 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

After a brief weekend off, the MXGP of Germany kicked off another intense three-weekend sprint of back-to-back Grands Prix. Despite initial forecasts of storms, the round managed to dodge the rain for most of the […]

Piaggio Group: infringement of Piaggio MP3 scooter patent statement

Jun 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

he Piaggio Group continues its fight to protect its products against counterfeiting Milan, 04 June 2024 – The Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) said that the Corte di Cassazione, Italy’s supreme court of appeal, had dismissed as inadmissible the appeal filed by […]

Mugello MotoGP: We’ve changed a lot recently but we couldn’t change the weather!

Jun 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Heavy and frequent showers hit Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s workload at the Autodromo del Mugello and the one-day official test in the wake of the Italian Grand Prix. Brad Binder was able to clock […]

Extensive updates to 2025 Honda Motocross Bikes

Extensive updates to New 2025 Honda Motocross Bikes!

Jun 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Extensive updates to 2025 Honda Motocross Bikes will get off-road riders hitting whoops on a dirt bike like a pro! With optimized chassis rigidity and engine updates resulting in strong but controllable power plus the updates are […]

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler wins 2024 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo

Jun 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 2024 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, conquering the epic Iron Giant for the third year in a row. Teammate FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart secured a […]

Josh Herrin crushes the field to win MotoAmerica Superbike at Road America

Jun 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Josh Herrin crushes the field to win Race Two at Road America Sunnyvale, Calif., June 2, 2024 — The third round of the 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship marked the best one of the season […]

Trip to Teutschenthal means MXGP Germany and time-honored hard-pack and narrow circuit

Jun 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The trip to Teutschenthal means MXGP in Germany, and the time-honored hard-pack and narrow circuit near the city of Halle witnessed another podium finish for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Jeffrey Herlings at round […]

Rutty race day for South African at FIM Motocross World Championship in Teuschenthal Germany

Jun 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Fighting Fourth for Vlaanderen as Elzinga Rounds Out MX2 Top Five in Teutschenthal Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Calvin Vlaanderen narrowly missed the podium at the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in […]

TOP TEN MXGP OF GERMANY STRIKES

Jun 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Grand Prix winners, championship leaders, and pace setters at every race. The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing Team are a force to be reckoned with, delivering another outstanding set of results at the MXGP of Germany. Battling […]

Superb one-two for Ducati Lenovo Team at Mugello

Jun 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Superb one-two for Ducati Lenovo Team at Mugello. Bagnaia on the top step of the podium, Bastianini takes second place with last-corner move • Four Desmosedici GP machines in the top 4, with Jorge Martín […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Couple Circumnavigates the World

Enea Bastianini out Marc Márquez in for Ducati Lenovo Team Until 2026

FIM Endurance World Champions gearing up to take on first 8 Hours of Spa Motos

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SETS A NEW KING OF THE BAGGERS TRACK RECORD

LUCIANO BENAVIDES SIDELINED FROM DESAFIO RUTA 40 DUE TO INJURY

MXGP of Germany kicked off another intense three-weekend sprint of back-to-back Grands Prix

Piaggio Group: infringement of Piaggio MP3 scooter patent statement

Mugello MotoGP: We’ve changed a lot recently but we couldn’t change the weather!

Extensive updates to New 2025 Honda Motocross Bikes!

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler wins 2024 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo

Josh Herrin crushes the field to win MotoAmerica Superbike at Road America

Trip to Teutschenthal means MXGP Germany and time-honored hard-pack and narrow circuit

Rutty race day for South African at FIM Motocross World Championship in Teuschenthal Germany

TOP TEN MXGP OF GERMANY STRIKES

Superb one-two for Ducati Lenovo Team at Mugello

Just released 2027 KTM Motorcycles: Uncompromising Performance!

Good Luck, Have Fun & Don’t Die: TMW Game Arcade Returns!

New 2026 Triumph Daytona 660: Sports Excitement Every Day!

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New 2026 Triumph Motorcycles Tackle the Toughest Terrain!