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.

Yoshimura SERT Motul arrived in Japan as FIM Endurance World Championship leader

Jul 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL AIMS HIGH AT SUZUKA Yoshimura SERT Motul arrived in Japan as FIM Endurance World Championship leader and qualified in fifth position for the start of the 45th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours. After […]

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team ready for back-to-back at Most circuit in Czech Republic

Jul 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A few days after the UK Round held last weekend at Donington (UK), the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is back on track, this time at the Most circuit (Czech Republic) for the Czech Round, […]

Czech’d In! Yamaha Factory Riders Look forward to Loket MXGP

Jul 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

After taking a short breather, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams will be back in action this weekend with the 13th round of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship taking place in […]

Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action at Autodrom Most

Jul 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Looking to Get the Most out of Their Friday Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action at Autodrom Most, Czech Republic, for the sixth round of the 2024 FIM World Superbike […]

Jonathan Rea Third Fastest as Pata Prometeon Yamaha Czech Off Friday in Most

Jul 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rea Third Fastest as Pata Prometeon Yamaha Czech Off Friday in Most Hoping to carry positive momentum from his podium last week, Pata Prometeon Yamaha rider Jonathan Rea made a good start to his weekend […]

Inspiration Friday: Make American Motorcycles Great Again!

Jul 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

You’ve heard the term, MAGA, but what about MAmGA? That’s our Inspiration Friday: Make American Motorcycles Great Again! Last night President Donald J. Trump at the RNC delivered a speech of America First, but what […]

ANDREA DOSOLI DEBRIEF: DONINGTON PARK WORLDSBK

Jul 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The past weekend saw the FIM Superbike World Championship return to it’s ‘home’, the venue where the very first WorldSBK races took place back in 1988 – Donington Park. It was also a significant round […]

Ready to Fight for Dream Podium at Suzuka 8 Hours

Jul 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Ready to Fight for Dream Podium at Suzuka 8 Hours The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Niccolò Canepa, Karel Hanika, and Marvin Fritz, reigning FIM Endurance World Champions, are aiming to […]

Mid-Point: 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship at Autodrom Most

Jul 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Enter Halfway Stage in Most Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter are gearing up for the sixth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship at Autodrom Most, eager to enjoy a strong […]

FIM EWC: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team aims for top result at Suzuka 8 Hours

Jul 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Suzuka. The upcoming weekend (19th to 21st July) marks the only overseas race and a true classic for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team in the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). The 45th […]

History as First bLU cRU YZ Cup Rider to Win Junior Motocross World Title

Jul 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Levi Townley Makes History as First bLU cRU YZ Cup Rider to Win Junior Motocross World Title Making his debut on European soil at the 2024 Junior Motocross World Championship in Heerde, The Netherlands, Yamaha’s […]

Harley-Davidson signs on as new sponsor of BUILD Moto for next three years

Jul 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Mentors and high school students pair up to build motorcycles in a year-long competition. MILWAUKEE, July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (“Harley-Davidson”) (NYSE: HOG) today announced their new sponsorship of BUILD Moto (“BUILD”) starting with the 2025 season. […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul arrived in Japan as FIM Endurance World Championship leader

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team ready for back-to-back at Most circuit in Czech Republic

Czech’d In! Yamaha Factory Riders Look forward to Loket MXGP

Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action at Autodrom Most

Jonathan Rea Third Fastest as Pata Prometeon Yamaha Czech Off Friday in Most

Inspiration Friday: Make American Motorcycles Great Again!

ANDREA DOSOLI DEBRIEF: DONINGTON PARK WORLDSBK

Ready to Fight for Dream Podium at Suzuka 8 Hours

Mid-Point: 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship at Autodrom Most

FIM EWC: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team aims for top result at Suzuka 8 Hours

History as First bLU cRU YZ Cup Rider to Win Junior Motocross World Title

KORIE STEEDE EARNS SPRINT ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PODIUM

Exciting & Ultra-capable New 2025 Yamaha Motorcycles!

Alessandro Di Persio Takes Debut Victory in Donington

First 2027 Kawasaki Ninja Arrives and it’s a Banger!

New Indian Motorcycle Signature Series: Ultra Exclusive & Extremely Limited!

New Harley-Davidson Deadwood Offers up WWII Spirit of Freedom

Three New 2026 Striking Extraordinary BMW Custom Bikes