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.

Thrilling Rollercoaster MotoGP Estoril Weekend

May 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Superbike World Championship paddock headed to Portugal last weekend for round three of the 2022 season at Estoril, where Yamaha narrowly missed out on its first victory of the season in the hands […]

Creek crossings and slippery hills dominate NATC Wilseyville race

May 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

NATC Rounds 3 & 4 Wilseyville, CA May 14th – 15th, 2022 The West rounds (3&4) of the NATC opened up in Welseyville, CA. Riders got a good mix of creek crossings and slippery steep […]

Extremely excited for start of AMA Pro Motocross national series

May 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 26. After a strong finish to the Monster Energy Supercross season, Suzuki had a three-week break to prepare for the 2022 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The Twisted […]

MOTOGP ESPORTS IS PRIMED FOR SIXTH EDITION 2022

May 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

In 2021 Brad Binder used his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 to equal the highest ever top speed recorded in MotoGP with 362.4kmph along the Mugello straight. Some of the ‘virtual’ machines will be […]

2022 edition of the Motor Awards best bike winner

May 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA WINS BEST NAKED AT SPANISH MOTOR AWARDS On May 19th, during the gala event of the 8th edition of the Motor Awards in Madrid, the Brutale 1000 RR from Schiranna was presented with […]

Three Champions Set for Pro Motocross Season Opener

May 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis, Eli Tomac, and Christian Craig are prepped and ready to get the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season underway this weekend at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. The trio […]

Iconic Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello MotoGP twist approaching

May 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 25. The eighth round of the 2022 MotoGP season is fast approaching, and the iconic Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello will play host to the latest twist in the tale. […]

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10 Teams to complete in 2022 FIM World Supercross Championship

May 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 26. SX Global, the Australian company spearheading the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX), have announced four of the 10 exclusive team licences it will issue for its inaugural global […]

Highly anticipated MotoGP home round at Mugello Circuit

May 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP World Championship returns to action this weekend for one of the most eagerly awaited events for all Italian fans, the Italian GP that, as usual, will be raced on the famous ups and […]

Teams All Set for MXGP Sizzler in Spain

May 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After a much-deserved weekend off, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams will be back in action for the ninth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Madrid, Spain. The MXGP of […]

Summer MV Agusta financing offers and promotional initiatives

May 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA EUROPEAN SUMMER OFFERS With the Summer season approaching, MV Agusta sales organisations across Europe are making it easier for the brand’s enthusiasts to get on their next MV Agusta motorcycle Varese, May 25th, […]

Tenth anniversary of the 2024 WorldSBK season agreement

May 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The two factory Ducati Panigale V4 R bikes will wear the colours of Aruba.it in the World Superbike Championship for another two years: a collaboration that began in 2015, when the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team became the official team of […]

SAP and Ducati announce a global collaboration agreement

May 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ducati and SAP together for collaboration based on shared desire to improve and enrich the experiences of passionate customers through excellent cutting-edge products and services Claudio Domenicali, CEO Ducati: “Having a partner like SAP at […]

John Penton GNCC Millfield & West Hare Scrambles La Pine Results

May 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GNCC John Penton GNCC Millfield, OH May 22nd, 2022 The 7th stop on the GNCC calendar brought the series to Millfield, OH for the John Penton GNCC. The event is hosted at the old running […]

2022 MotoGP eSport Championship Ducati Team

May 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ducati is pleased to announce that Piero Ricciuti will defend the colours of the Ducati Lenovo™ eSport Team in the 2022 MotoGP eSport Championship. Born in Ancona (Italy) on November 25, 2003, Piero is one […]