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.

BMW Motorcycle Sales up 8% in Canada lead by R1250GSA and S1000RR

Oct 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad. BMW Motorrad’s broad product range continues to impress both street bikers and off-road enthusiasts alike, helping the brand increase sales in Canada by more than 8% year-to-date compared to the same period in […]

New 2024 Kawasaki’s: Legendary Z Domination

Oct 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

“Z” is the new letter for Victory with the new 2024 Kawasaki’s: Legendary Z Domination line of new Ninja ZX’s, Z900’s, Z900SE’s, Z400’s and never before seen 2024 Kawasaki Ninja e1 and 2024 Kawasaki Z […]

Applying Immense pressure results in season-best for Austin Walton at AMA National Grand Prix Championship

Oct 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Austin Walton continues his charge toward the front of the 2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) Pro Class field, after earning second place at the eighth round of the season in Ridgecrest, California, as teammate Dalton Shirey […]

Muddy Muddobbers National Enduro in Matthews Mystifies Motocrossers

Oct 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team of Trevor Bollinger and Craig DeLong delivered a consistent day of racing at Round 8 of the 2023 AMA National Enduro Series, with the duo securing fifth and sixth places, […]

Third consecutive Canadian Superbike Championship on a BMW M1000RR

Oct 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. Motorcycle racer Ben Young has won his third Canadian Pro Superbike championship on a BMW M 1000 RR during the season’s final race weekend at Shannonville Motorsport Park in Shannonville, Ontario. Young secured […]

Legendary weekend at Portimão for Aruba.it Racing and Ducati WorldSSP

Oct 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Brilliant Bautista who clinches two extraordinary wins on Sunday at Portimao. Rinaldi on the podium in race 2. Bulega (P2) battles until the final curve in WorldSSP A legendary weekend at Portimão for Aruba.it Racing […]

Double EnduroGP class victory at penultimate round of 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship Portugal

Oct 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has secured a double EnduroGP class victory at the penultimate round of the 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Portugal. The Spaniard topped both the Enduro1 and overall timesheets to […]

WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu put in the performance of his career today

Oct 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Denied Double Victory after Unbelievable Portimão Performances, Podium for Locatelli Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu put in the performance of his career today in both the Superpole Race and Race 2 at the […]

Extremely successful penultimate season event of 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship WorldSBK at Portimão

Oct 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. BMW Motorrad Motorsport reflects on an extremely successful penultimate season event of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Portimão, Portugal. Garrett Gerloff (USA) from the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team produced outstanding […]