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.

SIDELINE RED BULL KTM’S MARVIN MUSQUIN INDEFINITELY

Feb 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin has been sidelined indefinitely for the AMA Supercross Championship portion of the 2023 SMX World Championship as he continues to recover from a wrist injury sustained […]

RIDER FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM 2023 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

Feb 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides will not take part in round two of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, after suffering a crash during the pre-race shakedown tests yesterday, […]

WorldSBK & WorldSSP fastest tires give absolute best times

Feb 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

PIRELLI TYRE OPTIONS FOR THE FIRST WORLDSBK ROUND OF 2023 Following the results of the tests, dominated by Ducati riders Álvaro Bautista in WorldSBK and Nicolò Bulega in WorldSSP, the tyres used are also confirmed […]

MotoAnatomy Royal Enfield Announces 2023 Progressive American Flat Track Season Team

Feb 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MotoAnatomy Powered by Royal Enfield Announces Two-Rider Team for 2023 Progressive American Flat Track Season Johnny Lewis and Ryan Wells to contest Mission SuperTwins class aboard Royal Enfield Twins FT motorcycles Milwaukee, […]

GNCC season kicks off with Big Buck South Carolina

Feb 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GNCC Big Buck Union, SC February 19th, 2023 GNCC season kicks off with Big Buck The 2023 GNCC season opened in Union, South Carolina for the Big Buck GNCC. In the XC2 class, both Beta […]

Spectacular WorldSBK coastal Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

Feb 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli P2 in Impressive Phillip Island Test with Razgatlıoğlu Fourth Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli took to the spectacular coastal Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for two days of official 2023 […]

End of last WorldSSP winter test at Phillip Island

Feb 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The pre-season officially came to an end today with the second day of testing held at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia, where free practice for the Australian Round – the first event of the 2023 WorldSBK season – […]

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s riders showing strong and promising pace

Feb 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Strong Test in Phillip Island for Aegerter and Gardner On 20th-21st February, the iconic Phillip Island circuit hosted the Dorna Supported Test ahead of the first round of the season, which will take place at […]

2023 WorldSBK season kicks-off with new BMW M1000RR

Feb 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship opens with two back-to-back overseas events for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. This weekend (24th to 26th February), Phillip Island in Australia hosts the opening round of the season. […]

Opening round of 2023 WorldSSP in style

Feb 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Strong Performance from Manzi to End Phillip Island Test in P2 Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s Stefano Manzi prepared for the opening round of the 2023 Supersport World Championship in style by ending the […]

Exclusive ROUSH Speed, Power and All-out Performance

Feb 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ROUSH. Synonymous with Speed, Power and All-out Performance. Legendary Jack Roush muscle. Introducing the new 2023 Polaris Slingshot ROUSH Edition show-stopping, adventure-seeking three-wheel vehicle. The ROUSH Edition represents first-ever cross-branded Slingshot and touts the perfect […]