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.

Phillip Island: BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off 2024 WorldSBK in Australia

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The waiting time is over. BMW Motorrad Motorsport and its two WorldSBK teams are set to begin the 2024 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) this coming weekend (23rd to 25th […]

CHASE THE NIGHT AT QATAR TEST: ROLL ON 2024 MOTOGP

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP moved from Asia to the Middle East and from Malaysia to Qatar for the second pre-season test of the 2024 campaign. Brad Binder logged the 9th fastest effort through the two seven-hour sessions across […]

Francesco Bagnaia dominated final two days of pre-season testing at Lusail International Circuit Qatar

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

First Bagnaia and second Bastianini at the end of the final two days of pre-season testing in Qatar The reigning World Champion is the only rider to go below 1:51 with a record-breaking lap time […]

Lap-Record Pace for Locatelli in Phillip Island Official WorldSBK Test

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Lap-Record Pace for Locatelli in Phillip Island Official WorldSBK Test Pata Prometeon Yamaha riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea finally took to the track at Phillip Island in Australia today, with a rescheduled one-day Official […]

Iconic Phillip Island circuit with final pre-season test

Feb 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Hunting Race Pace in Phillip Island Test Action got underway at the iconic Phillip Island circuit with the final pre-season test taking place ahead of the weekend’s opening round of the championship. […]

More Triumph Tiger Roar for 2024!

Feb 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Happy Presidents Day 2024 for all our American readers and Happy Family Day for our Canadian’s! In the US it’s 260 left until Election 2024, will America see a new President? But what is new […]

Convincing start for recruit Korie Steede at GNCC Big Buck season-opener

Feb 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A second-place finish in the WXC category marked a convincing start to the 2024 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series for new Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing recruit Korie Steede, with XC1 Open Pro Class […]

Julian Correa will lead Microlise Cresswell Racing’s charge in this seasons British Talent Cup

First ever American to claim a podium back in 2022 at Silverstone will lead British Talent Cup

Feb 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Julian Correa will lead Microlise Cresswell Racing’s charge in this seasons British Talent Cup. He’ll be joined by the returning George Bowes and Tyler King along with team Peter Willis and Aeziah Divine. Correa became […]

Preparations for 2024 MotoGP World Championship resume at Lusail International Circuit Qatar

Feb 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to get back on track in Qatar for the final two days of pre-season testing Preparations for the 2024 MotoGP World Championship resume for the Ducati Lenovo Team at […]

$10 Million in Contingency Support for 2024 Pro Motocross Championship

Feb 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (February 16, 2024) – MX Sports Pro Racing has announced the financial contribution that will be made available by competing manufacturers this summer during the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Collectively, GASGAS, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island: BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off 2024 WorldSBK in Australia

CHASE THE NIGHT AT QATAR TEST: ROLL ON 2024 MOTOGP

Francesco Bagnaia dominated final two days of pre-season testing at Lusail International Circuit Qatar

Lap-Record Pace for Locatelli in Phillip Island Official WorldSBK Test

Iconic Phillip Island circuit with final pre-season test

More Triumph Tiger Roar for 2024!

Convincing start for recruit Korie Steede at GNCC Big Buck season-opener

First ever American to claim a podium back in 2022 at Silverstone will lead British Talent Cup

Preparations for 2024 MotoGP World Championship resume at Lusail International Circuit Qatar

$10 Million in Contingency Support for 2024 Pro Motocross Championship

2024 Aprilia RS-GP24 Unveiled at MOTOGP

Motorrad Days Special 2024 “Year of the GS”

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European SuperFinale Confirmed for Final WorldSBK Weekend of 2024

The Harley-Davidson Factory Race Team launches its 2024 season

Inspiration Friday: E-Fuels over Electric Vehicles?

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 Can-Am Motorcycles: Get Charged Up!