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’s WorldSBK Official Team announce partnership with Prometeon Tyre Group

Jan 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

New Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Partnership Announced for 2023 Yamaha’s WorldSBK Official Team is pleased to announce an all-new partnership with Prometeon Tyre Group, one of the world’s biggest producers of specialised heavy transport tyres, […]

Restructuring process of MV Agusta Motor SPA finalizes

Jan 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA ANNOUNCES FINAL RESOLUTION OF COMPOSITION WITH CREDITORS Varese, January 31, 2023 – MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. announces the final resolution of the composition with creditors, “Concordato Preventivo in Continuità Aziendale” under Italian law. The […]

The covers have come off Yamaha’s six R1 WorldSBK machines

Jan 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha WorldSBK Teams Break Cover in Portimao Ahead of 2023 Season The covers have come off Yamaha’s six R1 WorldSBK machines that will contest the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship at the last European preseason […]

New Value 2023 Honda Models Announced!

Jan 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

What does Bengals vs Chiefs, 49ers vs Eagles, Super Bowl 2023 and 2023 motorcycles have in common? The most anticipated events of 2023! Honda scores the first Touchdown with their new Value 2023 Honda Models […]

28-year-old inked another contract extension with KTM

Jan 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The enduring union between Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and multi FIM Motocross World Champion Jeffrey Herlings will continue beyond the 2023 MXGP campaign and stretch on another two years. The 28-year-old inked another contract […]

250SX & 450SX AMA Supercross Championship returned to Anaheim

Jan 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S RJ HAMPSHIRE EXPERIENCES HIGHS AND LOWS AT ANAHEIM 2 CHRISTIAN CRAIG CARDS HIS BEST RESULTS OF THE ’23 SEASON As the AMA Supercross Championship returned to Anaheim, Calif. for the […]

Within four points to lead 2023 AMA Supercross Championship

Jan 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb has moved to within four points of the lead in the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, after finishing fourth […]

250SX & 450SX riders out due to Crashes and Surgery

Jan 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

JALEK SWOLL UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL ARM SURGERY ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACER WILL MISS THE START OF 250SX EASTERN SERIES Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team rider Jalek Swoll has successfully undergone surgery this morning (Saturday) […]

Aprilia Racing Tuareg 660 a legend forged from off-road races

Jan 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RACING IS READY TO GO OFF ROAD AS IT PREPARES FOR A RETURN TO THE TOP RALLY RAIDS THE TUAREG 660 IS CENTRAL TO THE NEW APRILIA RACING PROJECT. AS IS CLEAR FROM THE NAME […]

Inspiration Friday: Ducati’s Electric Historic Moment

Jan 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

“The beginning of a new and important chapter in Ducati‘s history…that of electric sports bikes.” Welcome to week #230 of Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Ducati’s Electric Historic Moment! The start of production of the “V21L” […]

Important data ahead of start of 2023 WorldSBK season analyzed

Jan 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista and Rinaldi conclude the first winter tests of the 2023 WorldSBK season. Bulega (WorldSSP) also on track at Jerez de la Frontera with the Panigale V2 The first winter tests for the Aruba.it Racing […]

WorldSBK teams depart first tests of 2023 MotoGP Jerez in confident mood

Jan 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha WorldSBK teams depart the first two-day test of 2023 at Jerez in confident mood, after strong performances from both seasoned WorldSBK campaigners Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli and class rookies Dominique Aegerter, Remy […]

DANI PEDROSA SET FOR 2023 MOTOGP GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA RACE OUTING

Jan 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will count on the presence of test rider and MotoGP Legend Dani Pedrosa for the Gran Premio de España at the Circuit de Jerez – Angel Nieto during April and […]

MotoGP & WorldSBK Racing Season Gets Underway in Madonna di Campiglio

Jan 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The official Ducati MotoGP (Ducati Lenovo Team) and WorldSBK (Aruba.it – Racing Ducati) teams presented together for the first time in the Company’s history Ducati and Madonna di Campiglio: a winning combination that expresses “Made […]

Extensive product range displayed at Motor Bike Expo Verona

Jan 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

LIQUI MOLY presents the new Motorbike Detailer and its wide range of motorcycle oils at the two-wheeler trade fair As a specialist in chemical products for bikes, LIQUI MOLY will be presenting its extensive product […]