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.

Yamaha Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the YZ

Jul 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is excited to announce the start of a year-long celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the World Championship winning YZ. The Yamaha YZ250 initially entered production in 1974, but Hakan […]

Inspiration Friday: 2023 AMD World Bike Building Championships

Jul 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Not much is more inspiring than a Custom Bike Building Championship or holding the winning $1.08 billion Powerball lottery ticket. While I don’t have the winning Powerball ticket to share, I can offer up not […]

Unfortunate injury means Roan van de Moosdijk Husqvarna missing Grand Prix of Flanders

Jul 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ROAN VAN DE MOOSDIJK UNDERGOES COLLARBONE SURGERY NESTAAN HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR TO MISS ROUNDS IN BELGIUM AND FINLAND. Roan van de Moosdijk of the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team has just had successful surgery […]

Bradley Ray surgery affects FIM World Superbike Championship Czech Republic chances

Jul 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bradley Ray Will Miss Most as Decision is Taken for Shoulder Surgery After consultation with his team, medical professionals and Yamaha Motor Europe, Motoxracing’s Bradley Ray will sit out the upcoming eighth round of the […]

Multi-year contract extension for both KTM Motocross racers

Jul 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing took another step towards cementing their FIM Motocross World Championship MX2 line-up for 2024 with confirmation of a multi-year contract extension for Liam Everts. The Belgian will enter his second […]

Registration Open for Second Edition of Ducati’s Giro Alpino Multistrada Adventure

Jul 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati North America Announces Open Registration for Second Edition of Giro Alpino Multistrada Adventure 2023 Giro Alpino to take place along scenic routes surrounding Stowe, Vermont The unforgettable journey tailored exclusively for Multistrada owners Sunnyvale, […]

MotoAmerica Mini Cup Series 2023

Jul 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Since its beginning in 2015, MotoAmerica has strived to expand the motorcycle racing world in North America. A key part of that mission is keeping the next generation engaged with racing. That’s why MotoAmerica is […]

Debrief as Yamaha Riders Enjoy the Spoils at Incredible Imola

Jul 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round seven of the FIM Superbike World Championship took place at the legendary Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari di Imola and Yamaha riders shone across the classes, enjoying the spoils of victory despite incredibly […]

80000 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and 210000 Fans at Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival

Jul 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RECORD ATTENDANCE AT THE 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL CELEBRATING 120 YEARS OF MOTO CULTURE Headline Performances by Green Day and Foo Fighters and Events Across the Milwaukee Area July 13-16 MILWAUKEE (July 17, 2023) – […]

Yamaha Racing Heritage Club to Celebrate Double Anniversary at Mugello

Jul 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club will honour the 50th anniversary of the TZ production racer and the 25th anniversary of the R1 with legends such as Johnny Cecotto and Carlos Lavado riding the machines on […]

New Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP John McGuinness 100th Start TT Replica

Jul 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Wednesday, 12th July was a special day for some very lucky people. 17 new owners of the Limited Edition CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP John McGuinness 100th Start Replica attended the Honda Racing Centre in Louth to pick up […]

Affordable Motorcycle sales boom as car prices surge for Ducati

Jul 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Keeps Growing and Registers its Best First Half-Year Sales Figures Ever A record of 34,976 motorcycles were delivered globally in the first half of 2023, 5 percent more than in the same period of […]

First Look at New 2024 BMW models!

Jul 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Big, big BMW blowout release and first Look at dozens of new 2024 BMW models at Total Motorcycle. From Sport, Adventure, Touring, Roadster, Heritage, Scooter, Urban Mobility, Maxi Scooter, EV’s and even a concept await […]

Ducati domination broken in both WorldSBK races

Jul 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With standard Pirelli tyres, the Turkish rider breaks the Bautista-Ducati domination, taking Yamaha to victory in both WorldSBK races; double win for the manufacturer from Iwata in WorldSSP as well with Manzi and in WorldSSP300 […]

Showcasing excellence at 12th round of FIM Motocross World Championship in Loket

Jul 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Powers to Strong Grand Prix Victory in Czech Republic Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts showcased his excellence at the 12th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Loket, Czech Republic, powering […]