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.

Wildcard ride at FIM EnduroGP World Championship opener

Apr 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Making a wildcard ride at the FIM EnduroGP World Championship opener, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has once again shown he can mix it with the world’s best classic enduro racers, taking on the opening […]

Impressive start to 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship

Apr 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

DOUBLE PODIUM RESULT FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT ENDUROGP OF ITALY Rnd 1, EnduroGP 2023 – San Remo, Italy Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has made an impressive start to his 2023 FIM EnduroGP […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles again fills role of protagonist in MotoGP

Apr 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sasaki vies for the win at the Argentine Grand Prix as Binder scores Moto2™ top six Husqvarna Motorcycles again fills the role of protagonist in the opening stages of 2023 MotoGP™ by challenging for top […]

Ducati riders engaged in heated tussle at MotoGP

Apr 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia closes the Sprint Race at Termas de Río Hondo in sixth place Two Ducatis on the podium: Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing Team) finishes second ahead of teammate Marini Francesco Bagnaia closed in sixth place […]

MotoGP barreled onto the quick kinks and climes of Termas de Rio Hondo circuit

Apr 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP barreled onto the quick kinks and climes of the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit for the Gran Premio Michelin de la Republica Argentina. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder thrilled the fans with […]

Extensive WorldSBK “to-do lists” in two-day Yamaha programme at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Apr 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Prepare For European Leg at Catalunya Test Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli both worked through extensive “to-do lists” in a two-day test programme for Yamaha at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, following the […]

Ducati off front-row for Michelin Grand Prix of Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo

Apr 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba Racing – Ducati Team concludes testing in Barcelona with Bautista on top and Rinaldi in fourth. Positive test also for Bulega in WorldSSP The last testing session leading up to the long European segment of […]

Working on Yamaha R1 WorldSBK machines to improve their feeling

Apr 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Solid Test for Aegerter and Gardner in Barcelona The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action with a two-day test on 30th-31st March at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain, to prepare for the upcoming […]

MOTO GUZZI MUSEUM IN MANDELLO DEL LARIO REOPENING

Mar 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

THE EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION, THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND GLOBALLY, HAS BEEN COMPLETELY AND CONSERVATIVELY RENOVATED AND BOASTS SPECIMENS OF EXCEPTIONAL RARITY AND UNPARALLELED APPEAL THE ROOMS HAVE BEEN RENOVATED AND THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE COMPLETELY […]