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.

METZELER ROADTEC 02: NEW SUPER-SPORT-TOURING TIRE WITH DYNATREAD

Apr 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

· Two tyres in one, thanks to innovative patented DYNATREAD™ technology which adapts the behaviour from Sport-Touring to Supersport · Key benefits- High grip, both on dry and wet surfaces, easy handling and acoustic comfort · Supersport-derived […]

Yamaha R7 European SuperFinale Takes Place alongside EWC at Legendary Bol d’Or

Apr 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The third edition of the Yamaha R7 European SuperFinale will take place alongside the final round of the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) at Paul Ricard Circuit in September. The event, known as the Bol […]

MotoGP Ducati Favorite on the calendar: Circuit of The Americas in Texas

Apr 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Americas GP: The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Austin, Texas, for the third round of the 2024 MotoGP season The Ducati Lenovo Team flies overseas again to tackle the third round of the 2024 MotoGP […]

WINNERS IN THE RED DOT DESIGN AWARD: PRODUCT DESIGN 2024

Apr 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Honda collects four Red Dot winners 2024 awards in Product Design category at the Red Dot Design Awards This marks the fifth consecutive year that Honda has won awards at the Red Dot Design Awards […]

Sustainable event management ISO20121 for Yamaha’s R3 bLU cRU World Cup and WorldSBK

Apr 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is proud to announce the award of ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management for the FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup and Yamaha’s Racing Hospitality operation in the FIM Superbike […]

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 […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

METZELER ROADTEC 02: NEW SUPER-SPORT-TOURING TIRE WITH DYNATREAD

Yamaha R7 European SuperFinale Takes Place alongside EWC at Legendary Bol d’Or

MotoGP Ducati Favorite on the calendar: Circuit of The Americas in Texas

WINNERS IN THE RED DOT DESIGN AWARD: PRODUCT DESIGN 2024

Sustainable event management ISO20121 for Yamaha’s R3 bLU cRU World Cup and WorldSBK

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

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!

Oil and Gas Prices Surge Pump Costs Amid Middle East Conflict!

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