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.

Legendary hot Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 24H SPA EWC Motos

Jun 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Press release – YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL ON FORM AHEAD OF 24H SPA EWC MOTOS June 17th, 2023. YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL ON FORM AHEAD OF 24H SPA EWC MOTOS Sylvain Guintoli topped the yellow group qualifying […]

Sensational pole position at second edition of 24H SPA EWC Motos

Jun 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Superb Spa Pole Position for Yamalube YART Yamaha The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team stormed to a sensational pole position on Friday at the second edition of the 24H SPA EWC Motos, Round 2 […]

Top-10 crash-filled free practice German MotoGP at Sachsenring

Jun 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Bastianini finish comfortably inside the top-10 in crash-filled free practice for the German GP at Sachsenring. Bezzecchi goes quickest in P2 Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini both comfortably booked a spot for the […]

Inspiration Friday Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Festival Budapest

Metzeler celebrates 120 years of Harley-Davidson in Budapest

Jun 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Metzeler celebrates 120 years of Harley-Davidson in Budapest The tyre brand is the official event partner of the most important European motorcycle rally of the year and will be present with a booth at the […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Festival Budapest

Jun 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Total Motorcycle’s Huge Guide to the biggest Harley-Davidson festival even in Europe! Welcome to week #249 of Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Festival Budapest. Taking place 100 days before H-D’s Homecoming Anniversary event […]

World’s most challenging circuits: 24H SPA EWC Motos

Jun 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamalube YART Yamaha Seeking Spa Redemption The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team head into Round 2 of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship, the second edition of the 24H SPA EWC Motos, aiming to […]

Positivity and Passionate Fans Get Locatelli Through His Home Race

Jun 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Locatelli faced what can only be described as his home race at the beginning of June at Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”. The rider from Bergamo struggled to find feeling during the demanding event, […]

New version of BMW M1000RR premiers at 24H SPA EWC Motos Belgium

Jun 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Spa-Francorchamps. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team is returning to the scene of its greatest success to date. This weekend, the 24H SPA EWC Motos (BEL) forms round two of the FIM Endurance World Championship […]

Cherokee National Enduro Georgia Results

Jun 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Cherokee National Enduro The National Enduro series traveled down to Georgia for the Cherokee Enduro. The temperature was in the 80s and track conditions started off dry then gave way to a muddy course […]

Great offers and Promotions on many of the latest Triumph models

Jun 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

STUNNING SUMMER OFFERS NOW AVAILABLE There’s no better time to buy your next Triumph, with great offers on many of the latest models. From free accessories to competitive finance offers, we’re giving you a little […]

Victory, pole position and fastest race lap equals perfect weekend for MotoGP Ducati

Jun 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Bastianini back on track this weekend for the German GP at the Sachsenring After a perfect weekend at Mugello that saw Pecco Bagnaia taking victory, pole position, setting the fastest race lap and […]

New plate and some screws fixes Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia

Jun 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia is recovering well having successfully undergone a surgical procedure last week to repair a displaced fracture to his left collarbone, which he sustained during a heavy fall during the third […]

The Ducati DesertX conquers the Iron Road Prolog at the Erzbergrodeo

Jun 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati DesertX conquers the Iron Road Prolog at the Erzbergrodeo with Antoine Meo Victorious debut for the first bike from the Bologna-based manufacturer with a 21-inch front which wins the two Iron Road Prolog […]

Fractured neck vertebrae sidelines MXGP KTM rider Jeffrey Herlings

Jun 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings will miss rounds ten and eleven of the current 2023 MXGP campaign to allow a fractured C5 vertebrae to heal. The 28-year-old Dutchman crashed while leading the first […]

2024 Kawasaki: Performance, Excitement and All-out fun!

Jun 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle introduces our 2024 Kawasaki: Performance, Excitement and All-out fun guide! 27 new and exciting motorbike models from Supersports, sport bikes, street bikes and dual purpose as well as motocross and off-road bikes all […]