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.

Triumph in Indonesia Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team lands in Australia

Nov 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Emotions are still running high after Alvaro Bautista clinched the World Superbike Championship title a few days ago at the Mandalika circuit (Indonesia). But the WorldSBK season still has important pages to be written. At […]

Final race weekend of 2022 WorldSBK season begun

Nov 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Bautista (P2) in superb form on Friday at Phillip Island. Tenth place for Rinaldi. Bulega leads the way in WorldSSP free practice Extremely positive free practice for Alvaro Bautista. Some difficulties for Michael Rinaldi. This […]

First look at WorldSBK Phillip island on the “big bike”

Nov 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Top Five in Tricky Phillip Island Friday Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli ended Free Practice fourth and fifth-place respectively in the combined time sheets at the final round of the […]

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, […]