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.

Treacherous conditions highlight FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Teutschenthal Germany

Jun 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Van Drunen Maintains WMX Championship Lead in Germany De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen powered through wet and treacherous conditions to finish third overall at the fourth round of the FIM Women’s […]

Moto3 rider storms to runner-up finish at speedy Italian Grand Prix

Jun 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The FIM World Championship set up in the unique Tuscan valley setting of Mugello for the Italian Grand Prix and the second fixture in consecutive weekends. The seventh date of the current 20-race season took […]

Enea Bastianini crashes with Jorge Martín at Italian MotoGP

Jun 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team win the sprint race of the Brembo Italian Grand Prix. Bastianini crashes on lap three following a coming together with an opponent • Second place at the finish line for […]

New all-time lap records in Mugello and Pole position for Roberts in Moto2 and Alonso in Moto3

Jun 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The qualifiers for the Italian Motorcycle Grand Prix round, which is being held at the Mugello International Circuit, had Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team/Kalex) in Moto2™ and David Alonso (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team/CFMOTO) in Moto3™ taking pole position for the respective races on […]

GNCC Jon Johnson excited to be healed up and back to racing

Jun 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Jon Johnson to Race GNCC XC1 on Beta Factory 390 RR Factory 390 RR East Coast Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team rider, Jon Johnson, is ready to race after being sidelined due to an injury […]

Heavy rain affects second day of WorldSBK testing in Misano

Jun 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rain affects the second day of WorldSBK testing in Misano. Bulega and Bautista second and fourth respectively in the combined standings. WorldSSP: Huertas (P1) finds feeling right away. The World Misano Circuit Marco Simoncelli hosted […]

Riders of Ducati Lenovo Team earn direct seed at Mugello International Circuit

Jun 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The riders of Ducati Lenovo Team earn the direct seed to Q2 at the end of opening day of action at Mugello. Bagnaia topped Practice, sixth place for Bastianini The Ducati Lenovo Team has started […]

Iconic Road America hosts 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Jun 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., May 31, 2024 — The iconic Road America in Wisconsin is playing host to the third round of the 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, and it was a good first day for Warhorse […]

Focusing on preparing for race weekend on Yamaha R1 after completing 161 laps

Jun 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Complete Productive Test in Misano Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for a two day test (30-31 May) ahead of the fourth round […]

PEDRO ACOSTA TO CONTINUE RED BULL KTM STORY WITH FRESH MOTOGP CONTRACT

Jun 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will bring MotoGP starlet and two-time World Champion Pedro Acosta back into orange for 2025. A new multi-year deal with the 20-year-old Grand Prix sensation sees #31 equipped with a […]

2024 WorldSBK test completed after two days at Misano World Circuit today

Jun 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rea Second Fastest on Day 2 as Pata Prometeon Yamaha sign off from Misano Test Pata Prometeon Yamaha completed its 2024 test programme after two days at Misano World Circuit today, as Jonathan Rea hit […]

Inspiration Friday: June is Off-Road Safety Month!

Inspiration Friday: Off-Road Safety Awareness Month

May 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Off-roading in nature’s backyard is amazing but can be dangerous. National Off-Road Safety Month is June and that means sharing vital safety tips for ATV, Side-by-Side and off-road motorcycle riders! Join us with this week’s […]

Second race of 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) on Saturday

May 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The second race of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) on Saturday, 8th June, is a special event for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team as the 8H SPA EWC Motos is […]

Corners and altitude changes highlight Mugello International Circuit Italian MotoGP

May 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

At Mugello the Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders will have the standard allocation for 2024 at their disposal, consisting of tyres that can be regularly purchased by all riders The Italian Grand Prix, the seventh round of […]

Two-day bLU cRU Camps event across the region

May 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Scandinavian Stars Shine at Yamaha’s bLU cRU Camps Yamaha Scandinavia continues to nurture young talent from across the region as they organise and host successful and well-attended bLU cRU training camps in Saxtorp, Sweden and […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Treacherous conditions highlight FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Teutschenthal Germany

Moto3 rider storms to runner-up finish at speedy Italian Grand Prix

Enea Bastianini crashes with Jorge Martín at Italian MotoGP

New all-time lap records in Mugello and Pole position for Roberts in Moto2 and Alonso in Moto3

GNCC Jon Johnson excited to be healed up and back to racing

Heavy rain affects second day of WorldSBK testing in Misano

Riders of Ducati Lenovo Team earn direct seed at Mugello International Circuit

Iconic Road America hosts 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Focusing on preparing for race weekend on Yamaha R1 after completing 161 laps

PEDRO ACOSTA TO CONTINUE RED BULL KTM STORY WITH FRESH MOTOGP CONTRACT

2024 WorldSBK test completed after two days at Misano World Circuit today

Inspiration Friday: Off-Road Safety Awareness Month

Second race of 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) on Saturday

Corners and altitude changes highlight Mugello International Circuit Italian MotoGP

Two-day bLU cRU Camps event across the region

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

New Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles!