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.

Ambitious Targets for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK in 2023

Jan 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ambitious Targets for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK in 2023 The goal is clear for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK and its riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli, as the team prepares to fight for the title […]

New Beginning: 2023 GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Renews Itself

Jan 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A New Beginning: GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Renews Itself for 2023 The time has finally come: the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team unveils Its 2023 colours ahead of the upcoming FIM Superbike World Championship […]

Ten-year relationship between two Italian technological excellences renewed for 2023 MotoGP and Superbike seasons

Jan 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati and Riello UPS together to win on the track and in international markets More than ten-year relationship between the two Italian technological excellences renewed for the 2023 MotoGP and Superbike season Legnago, 31 January […]

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) […]