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.

Meet the 2024 Indian Motorcycle Race Team

Feb 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

We are proud to announce our championship-winning team of new and returning riders for the 2024 season. Check them out. From the Gold Coast of Australia, Troy is joining Indian Motorcycle Racing as a 3x […]

2024 Husqvarna Motorcycles Contingency Support Program

Feb 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc. has announced details for the 2024 Husqvarna Motorcycles Contingency Support Program, which offers over $7 million in possible rewards for amateur and professional racers across all major forms of racing […]

KTM RESET AND READY TO RACE FOR MOTOGP: 2024 PRESENTATION

Feb 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monday 12th February 10.00 (CET). Get the date in the diary to catch the high-speed, high-powered Red Bull KTM Factory Racing squad before the clock starts to tick louder towards the Grand Prix of Qatar on […]

Unleash Full Potential in 2024 MXGP Season

Feb 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Defending Champions Yamaha Motor Europe Aims to Unleash Full Potential in 2024 MXGP Season As the reigning MXGP and MX2 Manufacturer’s World Champions, Yamaha Motor Europe is gearing up for what promises to be a […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Museum & Mama Tried Celebration

Feb 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson Museum‘s newest exhibit and event, “Mama Tried: Bringing it Together” and join the Official Pre-Party experience for an unforgettable evening of thrills and spills! Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Museum & Mama Tried Celebration, […]

BMW Motorrad USA and Backcountry Discover Routes Unveil New Northern California BDR Route

Feb 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Third route collaboration between BMW Motorrad USA and BDR. Official Documentary Film Premiere on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Free GPS tracks and map to be available on Feb. 17th. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Feb. 8, […]

FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship Schedule and Lineup

Feb 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

For Neila, racing at World Championship level was the obvious next step and, given her experience in the bLU cRU programme and her domination of the Women’s European Championship, a perfect fit for the Crescent-operated […]

NGPC series Honolulu Hills Raceway in Taft CA Results

Feb 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Taft, Ca Round Two February 3rd, 2024 Another Podium for DeMartile The second race of the NGPC series was at Honolulu Hills Raceway in Taft, CA. The threat of rain loomed over the event […]

Supercross season Round 5 out of California and into Detroit Michigan

Feb 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Detroit, MI Round Five February 3rd, 2024 Round Five – Detroit For the fifth round of the Supercross season, the series headed out of California and into Detroit, Michigan. The track at Ford Field was […]

RED BULL KTM MOTOGP POWER TO BE IGNITED BY BRISK

Feb 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

KTM have further strengthened their association with spark plug specialists BRISK to include the factory effort in MotoGP for 2024. The two companies have aligned for other fields of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s competitive […]

World’s largest BMW Motorrad meeting “Year of the GS” from 5 to 7 July 2024

Feb 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After two successful BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin in 2022 and 2023, BMW Motorrad will continue the legendary format of the previous events this year. The world’s largest BMW Motorrad meeting will return to Garmisch-Partenkirchen […]

Fastest of first pre-season test of the 2024 MotoGP season

Feb 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia tops the first 2024 pre-season test at Sepang with record-breaking lap time. Enea Bastianini, third. Four Ducatis in total were under the 1:57 mark, with Martín (Pramac Racing Team) second and Alex Márquez […]

Hot and demanding first test days of 2024 MotoGP season

Feb 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Three hot and demanding first test days of the 2024 MotoGP season saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing plough through a wide range of ideas and parts at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Brad […]

Time to Shine: GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Set Goals for 2024

Feb 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Time to Shine: GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Set Goals for 2024 The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team have today launched its Yamaha R1 machines ahead of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship campaign alongside […]

Latest addition 2024 Kawasaki Motorcycles Change the Game!

Feb 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Just when you think Kawasaki was done with their new 2024 motorcycle announcements we get 14 more new bikes bringing the total to 90! Latest addition 2024 Kawasaki Motorcycles Change the Game by adding 3 […]