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.

Inspiration Friday: Record Motorcycle Sales!

Mar 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle and Scooter sales numbers are in for 2022 and they are not only the best results ever, setting new records for all indicators! Welcome to week #235: Inspiration Friday: Record Motorcycle Sales! 2022 was […]

Ended best possible way for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team WorldSBK

Mar 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Super Friday in Indonesia with Rinaldi first in both FP1 and FP2. Bautista second in the overall. Bulega also on top in WorldSSP Free practices for the Indonesian Round, the second leg of the 2023 WorldSBK season, […]

Colliding Jerusalem Israel 2023 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship

Mar 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has taken his fourth straight overall win of the 2023 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship with an outstanding display of riding at round four in Jerusalem, Israel. The Brit now heads […]

2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Opening fifth and final stage

Mar 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has claimed second place at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Opening the fifth and final stage, Benavides was able to lose the minimum of time to the chasing riders, […]

‘Road Sweeping’ on Day One in Mandalika WorldSBK

Mar 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter ‘Road Sweeping’ on Day One in Mandalika GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team riders Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action on March 3rd at the Mandalika International Street Circuit, with both […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023 – Stage 5 Results

Mar 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has delivered an outstanding ride on the fifth and final day of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, taking the stage win to secure himself a third-place overall […]

Very few WorldSBK riders to complete race in Indonesia

Mar 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Focus on Competitive Race Pace in Indonesia Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli were two of the very few WorldSBK riders to complete consistent race simulations in Friday Free Practice at the […]

Arai extends partnership with Honda motorcycle training courses

Mar 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The prestigious Japanese helmet manufacturer will continue to guarantee the safety and protection of the participants in the HIS motorcycle training courses The new Arai SZ-R VAS for asphalt courses, MX-V for off road […]

Record Number of Riders to Race Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup 2023

Mar 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Record Number of Riders to Race Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup in 2023 The popularity of the Yamaha Motor Europe YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup continues to grow apace, with a record […]

Extraordinary hat-trick scored in Australia WorldSBK

Mar 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team already back on track in Indonesia for the second round of the 2023 WorldSBK season. Only a few hours have passed since the amazing weekend at Phillip Island (Australia) […]

Yamaha to race Indonesian Colours at Mandalika WorldSBK Round

Mar 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha R1s of the Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Team’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli will sport a special livery for Round 2 of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend in Mandalika. The […]

Piaggio Group Motorcycle Sales up 25% FY2022 for another record year

Mar 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

See Full Year 2022 Financial Results | March 2nd 1. 2023 PIAGGIO GROUP Full Year 2022 Financial Results Full Year 2022 Financial Results | March 2nd 2. 2023 Disclaimer This presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding […]

WorldSBK’s favourite circuits on 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship calendar this week

Mar 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Provide New Perspectives on Mandalika Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli return to one of Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK’s favourite circuits on the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship calendar this week, the […]

Desert fog creates higher 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Mar 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has claimed his second stage win of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. The FR 450 Rally rider took advantage of his later start position to make up the maximum […]

WorldSBK ready to get back in Mandalika action

Mar 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Unpredictable Mandalika Awaits Aegerter and Gardner The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team is ready to get back in action on 3rd-5th March at Mandalika International Street Circuit after a thrilling season opener in Phillip Island […]