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.

Best European team at the Suzuka 8 Hours

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Suzuka. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team recorded an outstanding, hard-earned seventh place at the Suzuka 8 Hours (JPN) to secure important championship points in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). Markus Reiterberger (GER), […]

Sensational Second in Suzuka Top 10 Endurance Race

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Secure Sensational Second in Suzuka Top 10 Trial The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team put in a stunning performance throughout the two days of qualifying and smashed records in the Top 10 […]

TOP TEN WET BRITISH GRAND PRIX MOTOGP SPRINTS

Aug 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing mixed the rough with the smooth for the first two days of the British Grand Prix and the event that brought the series back to speed after a month’s hiatus. […]

MotoGP tweaks Silverstone Qualifying rules

Aug 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia goes sixth quickest on day 1 of the British GP at Silverstone as MotoGP returns for Round 9. Bastiniani P15 Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini concluded the first day of practice for round 9 […]

Rookie of the Year signs 2-years with Beta Racing Team Supercross

Aug 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Liqui Moly Beta USA Racing Team Signs Colt Nichols for SX The Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team has confirmed the signing of Colt Nichols on a two-year deal to race the 450SX class at the […]

Ultimate 2023 Sturgis Rally Guide – Schedules – Events – Concerts – Live Webcams

Aug 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle’s legendary 2023 Strugis Motorcycle Rally Guide is back again! Did you think our 2022 Sturgis Rally Guide was big last year? For 2023 we have went bigger, badder, louder and more extreme! Share our […]

FIM EWC in Japan: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team ready for Suzuka 8 Hours

Aug 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Suzuka. This weekend, the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team and the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) are in Asia. Round three of the 2023 season will take place at Suzuka, Japan, from 4th to […]

Motorcycles Segment posted new all-time high in first half 2023

Aug 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycles Segment posts new highs for deliveries and margins in centenary year The Motorcycles Segment posted a new all-time high in the first half of its centenary year: BMW Motorrad delivered a total of 112,871 BMW motorcycles and scooters (HY1 2022: […]

Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team Sign Super Pumped rider for Two More Years

Aug 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team Sign Dare DeMartile for Two More Years Beta Motorcycles & Dare DeMartile have agreed to another two-year deal. DeMartile will continue to race the NGPC and WORCS series for the […]

KTM Dakar Champion suffers broken lunate bone and ligament damage

Aug 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

KEVIN BENAVIDES SIDELINED WITH WRIST INJURY Rally Announcement Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides is recovering well after undergoing surgery to repair an injury he sustained to his right wrist while training in the […]

BMW Motorrad USA and BMW U.S. Rider Academy Announce U.S. International GS Trophy Team Qualifiers

Aug 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Aug. 1, 2023…BMW Motorrad USA and the BMW U.S. Rider Academy are proud to announce the dates for the 2024 U.S. GS Trophy Team qualifiers. The 2024 BMW International GS Trophy […]

Achieve the dream ambitions at legendary Suzuka 8 Hours Japan

Aug 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Aiming for Dream Suzuka Podium The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team are looking to achieve the dream of a podium whilst also maintaining their title ambitions at the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours […]

More 2024 Ducati: Unmistakable Style and Maximum Fun

Jul 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Unmistakable style and maximum fun defines Ducati for 2024 with the introduction of even more new models. Ducati pays tribute to the motorcycle that changed the world of two wheels with the lightest ever Monster, […]

Horrific crash between Yamaha and Suzuki at MotoAmerica Championship Brainerd International Raceway

Jul 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati’s Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés Remain Strong in Point Standings Sunnyvale, Calif., July 30, 2023 — The Warhorse HSBK Ducati NYC duo of Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés had a few setbacks during round six […]

Sunday will long be remembered by all Ducati and WorldSBK fans

Jul 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sunday masterpiece for Bautista: from P14 to podium in SPR and then a historic victory in Race-2. Rinaldi (P5) battles for the podium until 3 laps from the end It’s a Sunday that will long […]