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.

Emotional Last Ride of 2022 in Phillip Island WorldSBK

Nov 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Ready for an Emotional Last Ride of 2022 in Phillip Island The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team will return to action this weekend for the final round of the 2022 […]

Strong Young Line-Up for 2023 EMX250 & EMX125 Championships

Nov 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to confirm the Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250 team will field a strong three-rider line-up in 2023, while the MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team will field an all-new and potent […]

Rewarding every racer who competed in European Junior e-Motocross Series

Nov 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES RIDERS TAKE TO THE TRACK WITH TONY CAIROLI Rewarding every young racer who competed in four or more rounds of the European Junior e-Motocross Series, Track Days with Tony Cairoli was […]

Final round of Havasu 2022 National Grand Prix Championship

Nov 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Sitting third headed into the final round of the 2022 National Grand Prix Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton made moves to secure second-place in the championship standings following a hard-fought second-place finish […]

National Grand Prix Championship Lake Havasu Results

Nov 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

National Grand Prix Championship Round 10 Lake Havasu, AZ November 12th, 2022 The National Grand Prix Championship culminated its season in Lake Havasu for the tenth round of the year. Dare DeMartile and his technician […]

PIERER Mobility AG assumes distribution of CFMOTO motorcycles in five European markets

Nov 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A European dealer network is established for the sporty street motorcycles from PIERER Mobility’s long-standing joint venture partner CFMOTO New sales organisation with the reliable quality of PIERER Mobility 11 models available in Germany, Austria, […]

Honda Racing UK announce 2023 BSB line-up

Nov 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Honda Racing UK announce 2023 BSB line-up Honda Racing UK is pleased to confirm a refreshed but familiar lineup for the 2023 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season, welcoming back to the family Andrew Irwin alongside […]

Yamaha Motor Europe announces 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup winners

Nov 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Nicolai Skovbjerg, Dani Tsankov & Tylan Lagain are the 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Winners! Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup winners are Nicolai […]

Conclusion of the 2022 NHRA season

Nov 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 15. Angelle Sampey – 6th in championship – 2,353 pts Eddie Krawiec – 7th in championship – 2,306 pts Displaying the speed that made it a championship contender throughout […]

31 New 2023 Indian Motorcycles!

Nov 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

As the snow falls where I am I have something for riders to get excited about. 31 New 2023 Indian Motorcycles have launched and what a lineup! Something for everyone from new Indian standards, cruisers, […]

Incredible milestone for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team

Nov 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Triumph for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team: Alvaro Bautista is Superbike World Champion! It is a historical day for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team: Alvaro Bautista is the new World Superbike Champion. An outstanding […]

Australia: Final WorldSBK challenge and most difficult

Nov 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Phillip Island circuit, south of Melbourne, is one of the toughest and most demanding on tyres due to its particular layout TYRE OPTIONS FOR THIS CIRCUIT The located on the island of […]

Racer beaten up and dropped during Scorching Shortened Supersport Race

Nov 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Newly crowned Double FIM Supersport World Champion Dominique Aegerter battled through the pack to claim victory in a scorching second WorldSSP race of the weekend, claiming 25 points in a shortened race two. After […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport concludes WorldSBK Indonesia with top six finishes

Nov 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Mandalika. BMW Motorrad Motorsport has concluded the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) race weekend in Mandalika in Indonesia with two top six finishes. After a difficult Saturday, Scott Redding (GBR) from the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK […]

Unfortunate crash while fighting for FIM Superbike World Championship points

Nov 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Challenging Sunday in Mandalika for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Garrett Gerloff produced a decent effort in Mandalika’s Race 2 to finish eighth, while Kohta Nozane unfortunately crashed while fighting for FIM Superbike World Championship […]