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.

CRMC Classic Motorcycle Festival 2022

Jul 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

British Riders Set to Star for the Yamaha Racing Heritage Club at Donington Park The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club will be one of the highlights at the CRMC Classic Motorcycle Festival this weekend, with legends […]

2022 FIM Superbike World Championship campaign at Autodrom Most

Jul 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Enter Halfway Stage of Season at Most The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team is gearing up for the sixth round of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship campaign at […]

WORLD ADVENTURE WEEK 2022 WINNERS

Jul 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

// 1 million kilometers ridden // 16,000 riding hours in total // 4,796m highest altitude ridden // 495 group rides completed // 90 countries where rides took place // 27% of participants rode more than […]

Penultimate Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Round

Jul 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup title battle is set to hot up this weekend in the Czech Republic, as 24 young talents join the FIM Superbike World Championship round at Autodrom Most. […]

Piaggio Group First Half of 2022 Financial Results

Jul 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

First Half of 2022 Financial Results | July 28th 2. 2022 Disclaimer This presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and future results of Piaggio & C S.p.A. (the “Company”) that are based on the […]

SUZUKI TEAMS MOVE UP IN AMA MOTOCROSS STANDINGS

Jul 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 27 Marshal Weltin: RM-Z450 – 12-11 Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 0-18 Carson Mumford: RM-Z250 – 11-17 Derek Drake: RM-Z250 – 15-14 Preston Kilroy: RM-Z250 – 16-11 Round Eight of […]

WorldSBK Soft tires but not so soft for a hard circuit

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli’s development work continues in the sixth round of WorldSBK: on the Czech track, one of the most demanding for tyres, a new soft rear SC0 makes its debut while the SCX will replace the […]

Epic Title Fight at Washougal Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450MX Championship

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac maintained his advantage in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450MX Championship, taking a 1-2 moto score in a fierce battle at the Washougal MX Park. He ended the […]

Scores First Moto Victory of 2022 at Washougal MXGP

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Justin Cooper returned to the top, scoring his first moto victory of the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season in the second moto at the Washougal MX Park. The New […]

Second Annual Sturgis Rally Wrap Party Announced

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Event thrown by Why We Ride filmmakers is supported by Harley-Davidson and benefits victims of human trafficking in South Dakota (Buffalo Chip, SD) Today, motorcycle industry leader Harley-Davidson announces their support for the Sturgis Rally Wrap Party […]