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.

Definitive close to memorable 2023 WorldSBK season for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

Nov 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Convincing test for Bulega who finishes second at Jerez. Bautista (P9) works exclusively on the new 2024 set-up. Intense first days of work for Huertas on the Panigale V2 Two days of private testing at […]

Yamaha R1 WorldSBK made debut with six-time FIM Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea

Nov 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Jonathan Rea Enjoys First R1 Test with Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK The “JR” #65 Yamaha R1 WorldSBK made its debut at the hands of six-time FIM Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea for Pata Yamaha Prometeon […]

Registration now open for 2024 YZ125, YZ85 and YZ65 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cups

Nov 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Register Now for the 2024 Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 YZ125, YZ85 and YZ65 bLU cRU FIM Europe […]

Incredibly low 2.9% Winter offers from Suzuki

Nov 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

It might be getting colder but Suzuki is making it easier to get the right sort of winter blues by offering 2.9% APR finance on a number of models. Available over four years on both […]

Experiential art installation at EICMA 2023 by Yamaha Motor

Nov 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor to exhibit an experiential art installation at EICMA 2023 Yamaha Motor is pleased to announce that the experiential installation ”e-plegona” will be displayed at one of the most prominent international powered two-wheeler exhibitions […]

Surprising New Hybrid 2024 Kawasaki Motorcycles!

Oct 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

If Kawasaki’s new 2024 Kawasaki Ninja e1, Z e1 and Elektrode fully electric motorcycles are not for you what about a hybrid? Introducing the surprisingly fast 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid HEV capable of out-accelerating […]

Gobbler Getter National Enduro in Stanton Alabama Results

Oct 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong delivered a solid day of racing at the ninth and final round of the 2023 AMA National Enduro Series (NEPG), securing sixth place in the NE Pro1 Class at […]

Global macroeconomic scenario becoming more complex: Piaggio Group Financial Results

Oct 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Piaggio Group CEO Michele Colaninno: “Although the global macroeconomic scenario is becoming more complex from one quarter to the next, the Piaggio Group’s correct international expansion strategy allows us to counterbalance the temporary slowdowns in some markets […]

2023 WorldSBK “Triple Crown” and WorldSSP domination for Ducati

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team conquers the 2023 WorldSBK “Triple Crown”. Bulega wraps the season by dominating in WorldSSP The 2023 WorldSBK season comes to an end with an extraordinary result for Aruba.it Racing […]

Sensational Double Podium for Aegerter in Jerez Season Finale

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sensational Double Podium for Aegerter in Jerez Season Finale Dominique Aegerter achieved his maiden WorldSBK podium to finish second in the Superpole Race and third in the final feature race of the year. It was […]

Epic duel for WorldSBK history books – a “fans’ victory” at Circuito de Jerez in Spain today

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu “Wins” Epic Final Yamaha Race Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu crossed the finish line first after an epic duel for the WorldSBK history books – a “fans’ victory” in Race 2 at Circuito […]

2023 WorldSBK season finale: BMW Motorrad Motorsport lacks luck

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2023 WorldSBK season finale: BMW Motorrad Motorsport lacks the necessary racing luck in the battle for the top six. 29.10.2023 PRESS RELEASE The 2023 WorldSBK season concluded with the finale at Jerez de la Frontera. BMW […]

Final race of 2023 season an emotional one for Yamaha as Toprak Razgatlıoğlu leaves

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

For All the Great Things You Gave Us. Thank you, Toprak The final race weekend of the 2023 season was an emotional one for Yamaha as they acknowledged the parting of Toprak Razgatlıoğlu with several […]

Nail-biting finish to incredible Thailand Grand Prix at Chang International Circuit race

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Thai GP: Bagnaia finishes runner-up behind Martin in Buriram thriller. Bastianini 13th. 250 podium finishes for Ducati in MotoGP Francesco Bagnaia scored a fantastic second place behind Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing Team) in a nail-biting […]

Positive season tire advancements for Pirelli in WorldSBK

Oct 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista on Ducati finishes with a bang also winning the Superpole Race and Race 2, Bulega improves on the WorldSSP wins record The Spanish Round, the final event of the 2023 FIM World Superbike Championship, ended with […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Definitive close to memorable 2023 WorldSBK season for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

Yamaha R1 WorldSBK made debut with six-time FIM Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea

Registration now open for 2024 YZ125, YZ85 and YZ65 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cups

Incredibly low 2.9% Winter offers from Suzuki

Experiential art installation at EICMA 2023 by Yamaha Motor

Surprising New Hybrid 2024 Kawasaki Motorcycles!

Gobbler Getter National Enduro in Stanton Alabama Results

Global macroeconomic scenario becoming more complex: Piaggio Group Financial Results

2023 WorldSBK “Triple Crown” and WorldSSP domination for Ducati

Sensational Double Podium for Aegerter in Jerez Season Finale

Epic duel for WorldSBK history books – a “fans’ victory” at Circuito de Jerez in Spain today

2023 WorldSBK season finale: BMW Motorrad Motorsport lacks luck

Final race of 2023 season an emotional one for Yamaha as Toprak Razgatlıoğlu leaves

Nail-biting finish to incredible Thailand Grand Prix at Chang International Circuit race

Positive season tire advancements for Pirelli in WorldSBK

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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!

Just in: New 2026 Kawasaki Motorcycles – Get out and Play!