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.

Speedy Yamaha Finishes Fastest at WorldSBK Portimao

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner Finishes Marathon Test as Fastest Yamaha Remy Gardner completed another two days of testing at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portugal, (29-30 January) finding good lap times despite being not able to put together his […]

2024 NESTAAN HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING LINEUP BREAKS COVER

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

GUADAGNINI, DE WOLF, AND COENEN PREPARE FOR 2024 MXGP AND MX2 CAMPAIGNS The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team is excited to unveil its formidable rider lineup for the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship season, featuring […]

2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Ready For Two-Rider Competition in 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship Sunnyvale, Calif., January 29, 2024 — Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati is proud to announce that Josh Herrin and former WorldSBK […]

From Spain the BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK teams headed straight to Portugal

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. From Spain, the BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK teams headed straight to Portugal. At Portimão, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, Bonovo action BMW Racing Team and BMW Motorrad Motorsport Test Team continued their preparation […]

Plenty action on track with riders from WorldSBK and MotoGP in the mix

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Portimão Concludes Winter Test Programme for Pata Prometeon Yamaha Pata Prometeon Yamaha riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea clocked up another productive two days of testing, this time at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve – […]

Signup for first-ever Yamaha Desert Challenge held alongside Carta Rallye Morocco

Jan 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Register Now for the Yamaha Desert Challenge Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up for the first-ever Yamaha Desert Challenge, which will be held alongside the Carta Rallye in Morocco from the 5th to the […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES 2024 FACTORY RACE TEAMS

Jan 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

SIGNS THREE-TIME AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKE CHAMPION TROY HERFOSS FOR ITS KING OF THE BAGGERS & SUPER HOOLIGAN EFFORTS Herfoss Joins Reigning Super Hooligan Champion & Two Time KOTB Champion Tyler O’Hara, Team to Pilot Pair […]

A New Era for Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes

All-New Era for Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes

Jan 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

I really enjoy adding the new Harley-Davidson’s each year to Total Motorcycle and this year Jochen Zeitz, CEO Harley-Davidson says it best: “These exciting new models represent a new era for Harley-Davidson, elevating every aspect […]

Bookings officially open for 2024 KTM EUROPE ADVENTURE RALLY Portugal

Jan 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The time is now! Bookings are about to officially open for the 2024 KTM EUROPE ADVENTURE RALLY, where orange bleeders will get together for the excursion of the year this October. Drop the hammer and […]

Record-Breaking Numbers Sign Up for the 2024 Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

Jan 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The number of entries for the 2024 Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup has surpassed 600, making it a second successive record-breaking year for the project, and with registration open until midnight CET on […]

Pata Prometeon Yamaha has unveiled its 2024 R1 WorldSBK livery

Jan 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pata Prometeon Yamaha Goes ‘All In’ for 2024 Pata Prometeon Yamaha has unveiled its 2024 R1 WorldSBK livery, as leading title contenders Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli eagerly anticipate the start of this year’s FIM […]

Stoked at Round 4 of AMA Supercross action Anaheim California

Jan 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire rebounded to a well-deserved second-place finish in the 250SX West Class at Round 4 of AMA Supercross action in Anaheim, California, on a night where 450SX contenders Malcolm Stewart and Christian […]