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.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDER WINS KING OF THE BAGGERS RACE AT NEW JERSEY MOTORSPORTS PARK

Sep 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Vance & Hines/Harley-Davidson racer Hayden Gillim Wins Saturday Race and Crowned King of the Baggers Series Champion MILWAUKEE (September 24, 2023) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® factory rider Kyle Wyman scored his seventh win of […]

2024 BMW: New Premium Mid-range Touring Enduros

Sep 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Over stones and gravel, through wind and water, into deep ditches over the and highest hills… Enhanced features for off-road, touring and adventure riding, the new 2024 BMW F900GS, F900GS Adventure and F800GS offer pure […]

Piaggio Group offering €250.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2030

Sep 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Milan, 25 September 2023 – Piaggio & C S.p.A. (the “Issuer”) hereby announces that it launched an offering (the “Offering”) of €250.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). The proceeds of […]

WorldSBK circus moves to Portugal despite being completely resurfaced in 2020 is very poor in grip

Sep 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

In the penultimate round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, Pirelli brings the complete front range while for the rear it relies on more resistant solutions Now the excting Aragón round is over, […]

MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer collected seventh piece of podium silverware at final round of FIM Motocross World Championship

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Seewer Ends 2023 on Second Step as Yamaha Successfully Defends Manufacturer’s World Title Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer collected his seventh piece of podium silverware at the 19th and final round of the […]

Honestly one of the best races in my life says MXGP Andrea Locatelli

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Perform in Best Aragon Weekend Yet Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took further two trips to the podium today for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK as the team recorded its best Aragon WorldSBK weekend ever, […]

End of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship today – MXGP of Great Britain

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team hit the end of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship today – the Grand Prix of Great Britain marked the conclusion of the season. Kay de Wolf, Roan van de […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts ends illustrious MX2 career

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Ends Illustrious MX2 Career with Phenomenal Grand Prix Win as Yamaha Secures Fourth Consecutive MX2 Manufacturer’s World Title Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts ended an illustrious MX2 career with a thrilling Grand […]

Prosperous 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship season wrapped up

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing wrapped another prosperous FIM Motocross World Championship season with yet another MX2 rostrum appearance, this time at Matterley Basin for the British Grand Prix and the final round of nineteen […]

2023 WorldSBK enters the finish straight at MotorLand Aragón

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. BMW Motorrad Motorsport gained more valuable experience for the further development of the BMW M 1000 RR at the tenth of this season’s twelve events in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Garrett Gerloff […]

Championship leader forced to retire from second place following Indian MotoGP crash

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia forced to retire from second place in the GP of India after a crash, Pirro sixteenth. Ducati 1-2 at the Buddh International Circuit with Marco Bezzecchi first (VR46 Racing Team) and Martin second (Pramac […]

Moving through the KTM development system from Moto3 base and the ‘ladder’ to MotoGP

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull KTM Tech3 squad form one half of the KTM GP Academy structure in the Moto3 division and the initial stage of Grand Prix development. Riders such as Miguel Oliveira, Brad Binder, Jack […]

Pressure-packed final round of SuperMotocross Playoffs at historic Los Angeles Coliseum

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

It was a pressure-packed final round of the SuperMotocross Playoffs at the historic Los Angeles Coliseum, and thanks to a third-place finish, RJ Hampshire jumped up two spots in the final SMX 250 class standings […]

Los Angeles closes the curtains on SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger closed the curtains on his SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series with a well-earned fifth position in the 2023 standings, as 250SMX contenders Maximus Vohland and […]

Positive ‘debut’ on Indian asphalt and first ever MotoGP visit to Buddh International Circuit

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2023 is the 75th season for MotoGP and despite the age and long history of Grand Prix motorcycle racing there is still time and space for ‘firsts’. The IndianOil Grand Prix of India was not […]