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.

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Brand-new MXGP track and venue awaits riders in Lombok Debut

Jun 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Gear Up for Lombok Debut Following an exciting Grand Prix in Sumbawa, Indonesia, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams remain in Southeast Asia and […]

Donington circuit midway point of the Superbike World Championship season

Jun 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista, Rinaldi, and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati’s Panigale V4R in England for the UK Round. Bulega will also be on track tomorrow in WorldSSP The UK Round represents the midway point of the Superbike […]

BMW Motorrad integrates motorbike rental platform Rent A Ride

Jun 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Following the motto “Moments becoming memories is FUEL FOR LIFE”, the motorbike rental platform FUEL FOR LIFE now offers a one-stop shop for motorcycling enthusiasts looking for motorbike experiences all over the world. The integration […]

WorldSBK Teams Seek Donington Dominance

Jun 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Seek Donington Dominance at Home Heading just “up the road” from Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK’s UK base at Crescent Yamaha, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli hope to deliver more home-round happiness […]

WorldSBK returns to historic ground in Donington Park

Jun 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) returns to historic ground. The sixth round of the 2023 season will take place at Donington Park (GBR), where the first WorldSBK race was held in 1988, from […]

Nestaan-MX and Husqvarna team for FIM Motocross World Championship

Jun 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Excited to build on the successful base that has been established, Husqvarna Factory Racing is thrilled to announce that a contract extension has been agreed with Nestaan-MX. The new contract will ensure that Nestaan-MX will […]

Breaking News: Yamaha to Withdraw from Snowmobile Business

Jun 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor announces today plans for an eventual withdrawal of the snowmobile business. Yamaha plans to end sales of snowmobiles in Japan through the 2022 model year*, in Europe through the 2024 model year, and […]

Near-perfect MotoAmerica weekend for Aprilia at The Ridge Motorsports Park

Jun 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA RS 660 RIDERS EARN VICTORY, PAIR OF PODIUM FINISHES IN MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP RACES AT THE RIDGE MOTORSPORTS PARK RODIO RACING – POWERED BY ROBEM ENGINEERING RIDERS LANDERS, RODIO, NOW SECOND, THIRD, IN […]

Notoriously treacherous Snowshoe GNCC event results

Jun 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A sixth-place result at the Snowshoe GNCC sees Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong remain in the hunt for the 2023 Grand National Cross Country Series title, with Trevor Bollinger racing to his best XC1 Open […]

Confusion as Husqvarna immediately terminates top racer contract

Jun 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING THANKS SKYLER HOWES AMERICAN RACER PARTS COMPANY WITH HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT Husqvarna Factory Racing would like to thank Skyler Howes for his commitment, enthusiasm, and success during his two […]

More New 2024 Honda’s: Hours of Fun and Endless Versatility!

Jun 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Honda releases it’s 3rd batch of new 2024 models for Honda enthusiasts worldwide. From sporty lightweight and minimalist—but impressively capable performance fun to dominating elite-level podium winning machines and ideal first motorcycles for the next […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Brand-new MXGP track and venue awaits riders in Lombok Debut

Donington circuit midway point of the Superbike World Championship season

BMW Motorrad integrates motorbike rental platform Rent A Ride

WorldSBK Teams Seek Donington Dominance

WorldSBK returns to historic ground in Donington Park

Nestaan-MX and Husqvarna team for FIM Motocross World Championship

Breaking News: Yamaha to Withdraw from Snowmobile Business

Near-perfect MotoAmerica weekend for Aprilia at The Ridge Motorsports Park

Notoriously treacherous Snowshoe GNCC event results

Confusion as Husqvarna immediately terminates top racer contract

More New 2024 Honda’s: Hours of Fun and Endless Versatility!

Spray the champagne with two exceptional races for Ducati

WorldSBK and WorldSSP tires available for sale on the market

Wonderful unpredictable MotoGP Assen race for Ducati

MILLIMETERS FROM PODIUM PRIZE AT DUTCH MOTOGP SHOWSTOPPER

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!