Michael Le Pard. Owner, Founder, Total Motorcycle.com

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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.

Alvaro Bautista in control after Friday WorldSSP free practices at Assen

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Friday’s free practices for Pirelli Dutch Round ended with Alvaro Bautista in first place and Michael Rinaldi – who was forced to miss FP2 due to a technical problem – in sixteenth. The Spaniard appeared […]

Inspiration Friday: 2023 Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday: 2023 Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide event and event guide! While many motorcycle sites are posting just the event press release TMW goes deeper with event listings, what do expect, where to go and […]

New era dawns with Ducati as MotoAmerica 2023 kicks off

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A new era dawns with Josh Herrin and Xavi Fores lining up for Ducati as MotoAmerica 2023 kicks off at Road Atlanta this weekend Sunnyvale, Calif., April 20, 2023 — The preseason talking stops this weekend […]

WorldSBK hits Europe with TT Circuit of Assen Netherlands

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

WorldSBK hits Europe as the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is ready for the Pirelli Dutch Round The TT Circuit of Assen (Netherlands) welcomes the WorldSBK paddock to Europe. After the first two rounds staged […]

Return to WorldSBK TT Circuit Assen known as Cathedral of Speed

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

European Campaign Starts in Assen for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner return to action at the iconic TT Circuit Assen for the third round of the 2023 FIM World Superbike […]

Hot FIM World Rally-Raid Championship Sonora Rally temperatures in Mexico Desert

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides are excited to return to FIM World Rally-Raid Championship action at round three of the series – the Sonora Rally in Mexico. Although the five-stage event is […]

First ever 2023 Sonora Rally Mexico

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are ready to take on the 2023 Sonora Rally. Held in Mexico and featuring as part of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship for the first time, the five-stage event looks […]

WorldSBK TT Circuit Assen starts 2023 European odyssey

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Assesses its Assen Chances After more than six weeks since 2023’s second race event on the Indonesian island of Lombok, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli are more than ready to take […]

Crashes & Battles at West Hare Scrambles Race

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 2 Jacksonville, OR April 16th, 2023 Wasson and Roberts Finish 3, 4 at WHS The second round of the West Hare Scrambles took place at the Lilly Prairie OHV in Jacksonville, OR. The temperature […]

Notoriously difficult Camp Coker Bullet GNCC Results

Apr 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Top Ten finishes at Camp Coker The Camp Coker Bullet GNCC took place last Sunday in Society Hill, South Carolina. The fifth round of the series saw temperatures in the 80s. The race was a […]

FY22 Piaggio Group sales +25% & share buyback program

Apr 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2022 Financial Statements approved Approval of final dividend of 10 eurocents per ordinary share Plan for purchase and disposal of the company’s ordinary shares approved Mantua, 18 April 2023 – The Annual General Meeting of Piaggio […]

All-new Ténéré Spirit Experience: Morocco Desert Challenge 2023

Apr 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Ready to Kickstart Expanded 2023 Season in Morocco After a successful inaugural year, the Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, returns for its second season with […]

Impressive new 2023 BMW M1000RR MotoGP Safety Bike

Apr 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Before he rides for the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Assen (NED) this weekend, BMW Motorrad works rider Garrett Gerloff (USA) spent a few exciting days in […]

Cathedral of Speed and Start of European WorldSBK season

Apr 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After a break of a few weeks, the European leg of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) begins this weekend for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. The iconic TT Circuit at Assen (NED) will host round […]

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Auto Shanghai 2023: BMW brand

Apr 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich / Shanghai. The BMW Group is making a strong showing at Auto Shanghai 2023 with a total of three world premieres from its BMW brand. Taking centre stage are the latest product and technological innovations, […]