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 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 […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023 – Stage 4 Results

Mar 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price endured a challenging day in the desert today, opening the long, 308-kilometer timed special on stage four of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. However, despite battling through a difficult […]

2024 Honda Pioneer, FourTrax, Foreman, Rubicon and Rancher ATVs Return

Mar 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

March 1, 2023 — ALPHARETTA, Georgia Pioneer 520 and 500 side-by-sides deliver impressive performance in small packages FourTrax Foreman, Foreman Rubicon and Rancher ATVs offered in new colors When it comes to four-wheel rec/utility powersports, versatility […]

Tough day 3 in the desert: 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Mar 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

THIRD PLACE RESULT FOR SKYLER HOWES ON ADDC STAGE THREE SECOND CONSECUTIVE TOP-THREE STAGE RESULT FOR THE AMERICAN RIDER AS EVENT PASSES HALFWAY POINT Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has put in another strong ride […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023 – Stage 3 Results

Mar 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has claimed victory on stage three of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. After close to four hours of racing, Price completed the timed special just 16 seconds […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023 – Stage 2 Results

Feb 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has successfully completed the second stage of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in eighth place. As the fifth rider to enter the timed special this morning, Price maintained […]

Tough stage two at 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Feb 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has won the tough stage two at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Skilfully mastering the dunes throughout the stage, the Argentinian brought his FR 450 Rally home over one […]

V-Twin Performance 2023 Indian Sport Chief Unleashed!

Feb 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

American V-Twin Performance 2023 Indian Sport Chief Unleashed! For 2023, Indian Motorcycle is raising the Bar with the most aggressive iteration of the iconic Indian Chief with the launch of Sport Chief. At the heart […]

2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge off to strong start

Feb 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing have got their 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge off to a strong start with both Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides riding their FR 450 Rally machines to solid top-10 finishes on the […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023 – Stage 1

Feb 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has got his 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge underway with a strong ride, placing fifth on the event’s opening stage one. Combined with his third-place result from Sunday’s […]

Soft vs Extra Soft: Tire solutions that guarantee more grip in the heat

Feb 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Compared to 2022, rear allocation has been revised towards softer choices: out goes SC1 and in comes SCQ Pirelli has decided to bring softer rear tyres, compared to those chosen in 2022, for the Indonesian […]