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.

Ducati World to present World Ducati Week 2022

Jun 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

World Ducati Week 2022 Presented: Challenges on Track, World Premieres, Special Guests, and Unique Moments for Fans of The World of Two Wheels The press conference revealing additional details of World Ducati Week 2022 held […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing Signs multiple podium 250 Supercross winner

Jun 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250 team is pleased to announce the addition of Jordon Smith to their 2023 roster in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross championships. Smith has […]

Long-awaited moment has arrived MotoGP & WORLDSSP Misano

Jun 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After two exciting MotoGP weekends at Mugello and Barcelona as title sponsor of the Ducati test team, the long-awaited moment has arrived with the Pirelli Emilia Romagna Round, fourth event of the 2022 WorldSBK season, coming […]

Nowhere in the world like the Isle of Man TT

Jun 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Isle of Man. After a pandemic forced break of three years, the road racers have returned to the Isle of Man TT. In 2022 one of the big favourites is Peter Hickman (GBR) from the […]

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING JUMPS BACK INTO MX2 COMPETITION

Jun 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Kay de Wolf of Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing will return to racing at the eleventh stop of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, the Grand Prix of Germany, this weekend. De Wolf only started riding […]

Top racer leaves MotoGP Ducati Team

Jun 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After five seasons together, three with the Pramac Racing Team and the last two as an official rider of the Ducati Lenovo Team, Jack Miller and Ducati will part ways at the end of 2022.From […]

Record number of youngsters racing at bLU cRU European Cup Misano

Jun 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Round three of the 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup will welcome a record number of youngsters onto the grid, with 28 riders set to tackle the Misano World Circuit ‘Marco Simoncelli’. The […]

BACK IN KTM ORANGE FOR 2023 AND 2024 MOTOGP

Jun 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP Grand Prix winner Jack Miller will return to the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing family for the next two years. The Australian reignites several former alliances after he last starred with KTM machinery as […]

Dramatic final lap at very demanding and long Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Jun 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France took the third place at the 24H SPA EWC Motos 2022 by just 0.5 seconds in a dramatic final lap at the very demanding and long Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Dramatic third […]

Highlights: Carson City Motorsports Hangtown Motocross Classic

Jun 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Round 2: Prairie City SVRA – Rancho Cordova, California Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Highlights: Carson City Motorsports Hangtown Motocross Classic Anderson Gets His Win While Lawrence Overcomes the Odds HANGTOWN MOTOCROSS CLASSIC HIGHLIGHTS Another […]