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.

YART Yamaha Crowned 2023 Endurance World Champions After Dramatic Bol d’Or

Sep 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Crowned 2023 Endurance World Champions After Dramatic Bol d’Or The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team showed incredible fighting spirit to put in a stunning performance during the FIM Endurance World Championship season […]

Uniquely created track built inside Chicagoland Speedway was long and fast and rough

Sep 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Joliet, Ill., (September 16, 2023) Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence was back on the top step of the podium with a strong overall win at the SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff 2 inside Chicagoland Speedway. Lawrence’s victory […]

Confident and determined to fight to retain the FIM Endurance World Championship title

Sep 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France is currently leading the overall standings with 138 points, and the reigning world champion has a 13-point lead and the team is confident and determined to fight to retain the world […]

Rough start to SuperMotocross playoffs in Charlotte

Sep 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

After a rough start to the SuperMotocross playoffs in Charlotte, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team came to Chicagoland with renewed focus and hunger for results. The long, flowing track provided ample opportunity to […]

Inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series 450SMX at Chicagoland Speedway

Sep 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

JOLIET, Ill. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger charged to a fourth-place result at the second stop of the inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series in the 450SMX Class at Chicagoland Speedway, with 250SMX challenger […]

BMW M1000RR unstoppable: Pole position for Bol d’Or with new lap record

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. BMW Motorrad Motorsport had the perfect start to the season finale of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) at Le Castellet (FRA). In the extremely exciting two-part qualifying for the 24-hour […]

Second fastest time on Suzuki GSX-R1000R in qualifying for Bol d’Or

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Press release – YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL GOES SECOND FASTEST IN BOL D’OR QUALIFYING September 16th, 2023. YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL GOES SECOND FASTEST IN BOL D’OR QUALIFYING Yoshimura SERT Motul set the second fastest time on […]

Two new championships exclusively for riders of Honda CRF250R machines

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

There are to be two new championships exclusively for riders of Honda CRF250R machines in Britain next year, with four brand new bikes up for grabs to lucky winners at the end of the season. […]

Super dry and dusty Little Raccoon National Enduro Wellston

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Little Raccoon National Enduro The National Enduro series started back up after a summer break. This was round 7 of the series which was held in Southern Ohio. The track conditions were dry and […]

Ready to defend its world championship title at 86th Bol d’Or

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship takes place this weekend at the Circuit Paul Ricard from 14 to 17 September, and F.C.C. TSR Honda France is ready to defend its world […]

Glorious weather and ideal conditions greeted Bol d’Or FIM Endurance World Championship Riders

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha to Start Bol d’Or Title Decider from Fourth The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team will line up fourth on the grid for the deciding round of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship […]

First ever eBike World Ride on the Yamaha Wabash RT

Sep 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

On 15th September 2023, legendary globetrotter Nick Sanders MBE begins another epic trip around the world on two wheels. Already famous for his numerous record-breaking adventures on a Yamaha motorcycle – as well as many […]

Inspiration Friday: Italian Bike Week 2023 Grazie!

Sep 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Buon giorno motociclista! Today we take a trip to Lignano Sabbiadoro in northern Italy for our Inspiration Friday: Italian Bike Week 2023, grazie! Picture this, Italy, beautiful seaside of the Adriatic Sea, magical atmosphere of […]

High-Flying SuperMini World All-Stars Announced for SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff Chicagoland

Sep 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Top 22 Minicycle Riders on the Planet Set for Battle at Second Playoff Round ELLENTON, Fla. // MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (September 14, 2023) – As preparations near completion at Joliet, Illinois’ Chicagoland Speedway for the second round of the […]

MXGP and MX2 teams all set for final two rounds of FIM Motocross World Championship this weekend

Sep 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 Teams Primed for Penultimate MXGP Round in Maggiora The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are all set for the final two rounds of the FIM […]