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.

Rallye du Maroc 2022 – Stage 3 Results

Oct 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

At the close of day three at the 2022 Rallye du Maroc, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price lies third overall after his sixth-place result on today’s challenging stage. As the second rider into […]

Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to Championship at NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway

Oct 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 4. Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Eddie Krawiec raced into the semi-finals and jumped up three spots in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship standings at the […]

WorldSBK 2022: BMW Motorrad Motorsport ready for final European races at Portimão

Oct 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Portimão. BMW Motorrad Motorsport will compete at the final European event of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) this weekend (7th to 9th October). Autódromo Internacional do Algarve near Portimão (POR) is the venue […]

New volume record for BMW Motorcycles Sales YoY

Oct 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 7,711 vehicles for the third quarter of 2022. “On behalf of the entire BMW Group Canada team, I would like to […]

Impressive 435-kilometre 2022 Rallye du Maroc Stage 2

Oct 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Skyler Howes has placed fourth on today’s second stage of the 2022 Rallye du Maroc. Finishing just over three minutes behind the day’s winner, Howes’ result moves him into the provisional lead of the third […]

Rallye du Maroc 2022 – Stage 2 Results

Oct 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has delivered an outstanding ride on day two of the 2022 Rallye du Maroc, posting the second-quickest time and finishing less than three minutes down on the day’s […]

Tires chosen by Pirelli for Portuguese rollercoaster WorldSBK

Oct 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, with its undulating format, blind corners and sharp braking, subjects the tyres to significant lateral and longitudinal loads TYRE OPTIONS FOR THIS CIRCUIT The ninth round of the 2022 […]

2023 Honda Gold Wing Ring Ding-a-ling

Oct 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Just in time for golden leaves to fall, the new 2023 Honda Gold Wing Ring Ding-a-ling! 4, no, 5 new updated 2023 Honda Gold Wings have landed. The gold standard of touring bikes, the Gold […]

Top-10 Donington Park Bennetts British Superbike Championship Finishes

Oct 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 3. Danny Kent: GSX-R1000R – 17-14-9 Charlie Nesbitt: GSX-R1000R – 19-13-13 Danny Kent took a top-10 finish at Donington Park in the penultimate round of the Bennetts British Superbike […]

HUSQVARNA SALVAGES CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS AT VIEWFINDERS GP

Oct 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton has shown his skill and consistency by capturing a top-five finish at the first seven rounds of the AMA National Grand Prix Championship but had a tough break, […]

Yamaha celebrates the success of incredible 2022 Motocross season

Oct 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha celebrates the success of an incredible 2022 Motocross season, in which the Japanese brand won the Manufacturer’s World Championship in all three FIM Motocross World Championship classes, MXGP, MX2 and WMX. Thanks to the […]

Racing Slicks a poor choice of tires to start Enduro race

Oct 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong continues to produce solid top-five performances in the AMA National Enduro Series, grabbing an impressive fifth overall this weekend at the Muddobbers National Enduro in Matthews, Indiana. Meanwhile, […]