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.

DOMINANT OVERALL WIN STARTS 2024 SUPERENDURO CAMPAIGN IN FRANCE

Nov 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Unbeatable in France, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered a dominant performance at round one of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Making it three wins from three starts inside the Arena Stade couvert […]

Sunshine and blue skies coated qualification and the final MotoGP Sprint of the season

Nov 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sunshine and blue skies coated qualification and the final MotoGP Sprint of the season around the flat and winding Circuito Ricardo Tormo, and the resurfaced asphalt staged a searing charge by Brad Binder as the […]

2023 MotoGP crown will now go right down to the wire in Valencia GP finale

Nov 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia finishes fifth in Valencia GP Sprint race, Bastianini seventeenth Francesco Bagnaia took the chequered flag in fifth place in the final Sprint race of the year, held today at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in […]

Let’s go…to Motorcycle Live 2023 this weekend + Free Parking

Nov 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

OPEN UNTIL SUNDAY! Not been to #MotorcycleLive yet? With the final weekend brimming with World Champions, celebrities, global bike launches, opportunities to ride, plenty to buy and trips to plan – there’s plenty to immerse […]

Outstanding season filled with exceptional talent and intense competition at YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

Nov 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup, following an outstanding season filled with exceptional talent. In the face of intense competition, 16-year-old Italian Giorgio […]

2023 MotoGP season finale held this weekend at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Cheste

Nov 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP | Round 20 – Valencia GP 2023 | Friday 24 November 2023 Bastianini and Bagnaia set the eleventh and fifteenth fastest times respectively at the end of Friday’s free practice for the Valencia GP […]

Winners of the 2023 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

Nov 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Reveals 2023 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Winners Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup, following an outstanding season filled with exceptional […]

Inspiration Friday: Happy 400th Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

I bet you didn’t know it was the 400th Anniversary of Thanksgiving here in the USA? If you did, well done and extra helping of Pumpkin Pie for you! If not, did you know today’s […]

Manuel Lettenbichler Signs Hard Enduro multi-year contract extension with KTM

Nov 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are pleased to announce the signing of a multi-year contract extension with Manuel Lettenbichler. The agreement will see the recently crowned FIM Hard Enduro World Champion remain with the team […]

Wilseyville finale of the West Hare Scrambles season wrapped

Nov 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 8 Wilseyville, CA November 19th, 2023 Roberts on the Podiums at WHS The finale of the West Hare Scrambles season wrapped in Wilseyville, CA. Conditions were perfect from rain the area received days leading […]

Final round of the Endurocross season in Reno Results

Nov 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Walker Finishes EX Season in Second The final round of the Endurocross season was in Reno, NV. Going into the round Jonny Walker was hanging on to a seven-point lead in the championship, needing […]

The fate of the MotoGP World Title will be decided here

Nov 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

It will be the Circuit Ricardo Tormo of Cheste (Valencia, Spain) to host the final act of the 2023 #MotoGP World Championship, and once again, this year, the fate of the World Title will be […]

Stand-Out Successful Winter Test of Yamaha R1 in Jerez

Nov 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Complete Stand-Out Successful Winter Test in Jerez Yamaha’s official WorldSBK riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea completed an extremely positive two-day test at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, as the […]

Update on Alvaro Bautista’s condition: Cervical spine MRI review

Nov 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Update on Alvaro Bautista’s condition after the MotoGP wild-card in Malaysia In the week following the MotoGP Grand Prix in Malaysia, Alvaro Bautista underwent examinations by Dr. Angel Villamor in Madrid. After medical specialist consultation and […]

First official 2024 testing with Pirelli for Moto2 and Moto3

Nov 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

On the Monday following the final Grand Prix of this year, in Valencia riders and teams will carry out the first official test with the tyres they will use starting from 2024 At the end […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

DOMINANT OVERALL WIN STARTS 2024 SUPERENDURO CAMPAIGN IN FRANCE

Sunshine and blue skies coated qualification and the final MotoGP Sprint of the season

2023 MotoGP crown will now go right down to the wire in Valencia GP finale

Let’s go…to Motorcycle Live 2023 this weekend + Free Parking

Outstanding season filled with exceptional talent and intense competition at YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

2023 MotoGP season finale held this weekend at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Cheste

Winners of the 2023 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

Inspiration Friday: Happy 400th Thanksgiving!

Manuel Lettenbichler Signs Hard Enduro multi-year contract extension with KTM

Wilseyville finale of the West Hare Scrambles season wrapped

Final round of the Endurocross season in Reno Results

The fate of the MotoGP World Title will be decided here

Stand-Out Successful Winter Test of Yamaha R1 in Jerez

Update on Alvaro Bautista’s condition: Cervical spine MRI review

First official 2024 testing with Pirelli for Moto2 and Moto3

Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day

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

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

New 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes & TMW UX Site Upgrade!