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.

WorldSBK Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took to the track for first time yesterday

Mar 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Sets Blistering Pace in Barcelona Test with 2022 Pata Yamaha with Brixx R1 WorldSBK Defending WorldSBK Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu set the fastest lap time across two days of pre-testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, […]

Ducati team riders worked profitably on their Ducati Panigale V4R

Mar 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The last private tests of the 2022 pre-season ended today at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya (Spain).The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team riders worked profitably on their Ducati Panigale V4R during the two intense days (with cold temperature).Alvaro […]

Active Duty and Veteran Military and First Responders Celebrated

Mar 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (March 25, 2022) – MX Sports Pro Racing has announced the celebrated continuation of the Moto Hero program for the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. This heartfelt initiative shines […]

2022 Piaggio MP3 Life Support Scooter

Mar 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

THE PIAGGIO MP3 LIFE SUPPORT FOR THE ITALIAN RED CROSS THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL VERSION OF THE 3-WHEELED SCOOTER WAS PRESENTED IN ROME AT THE CELEBRATION FOR THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 118 SERVICE Pontedera, 25 […]

WorldSBK Team Officially Launch 2022 Yamaha R1 Bikes

Mar 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GRT GYTR Yamaha WorldSBK Team Officially Launch its 2022 Yamaha R1 Bikes The GRT GYTR Yamaha WorldSBK Team officially unveiled its 2022 colours for the upcoming FIM Superbike World Championship campaign, with the team […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – MARCH 26TH

Mar 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 24. The fourth and final weekend of March sees Suzuki Supercross teams in action for the 12th round of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship. Twisted Tea […]

ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR THE FIVE-ROUND E-MOTORSPORT SERIES

Mar 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is proud to continue supporting the European Junior e-Motocross Series, which will soon begin its second season. With entries for the five-round series now open for 2022, all rounds will take place alongside […]

WorldSBK Fired Up for 2022 WorldSBK Title Defense Campaign

Mar 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Fired Up for 2022 WorldSBK Title Defence Campaign Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK and its riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli revealed their official colours for the 2022 FIM […]

Registrations open for 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series

Mar 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Open to all KTM SX-E 5 riders, the European Junior e-Motocross Series is a five-round series that will once again run alongside selected rounds of the MXGP World Championship. Adopting the same racing format as […]

Victory on the High Banks: Yamaha R7 Fires First Shot at Daytona

Mar 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Daytona International Speedway has long been a site for testing innovation with the side benefit of bragging rights through heated competition at the 3.5-mile circuit. In its first full season of competition, the Yamaha R7 […]

NEW METZELER KAROO4 ADV & ENDURO TIRE

Mar 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The new KAROO 4 enhances the know-how of the two-wheel focused brand to reach a new level of performance in the maxi enduro segment. Available from March 2022, it will replace the current KAROO 3. […]

MV AGUSTA OPENS NEW FLAGSHIP STORE

Mar 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Varese, March 23rd, 2022 – MV Agusta announces the opening of its first fully-owned flagship store in downtown Milan, at the heart of the Fiera area and next door to the buzzing CityLife district. The […]

Sanctioned world championship racing continues to flourish

Mar 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Mr. Stefan Pierer, KTM AG CEO and the current Motorcycle Sport Manufacturers’ Association (MSMA) chairman for a period including 2021-2022, met with Mr. Biense Bierma as the new General Secretary begins his rounds of MSMA […]

Super Enduro World Championship GP Germany – National Hare & Hound Murphy – MXGP Patagonia-Argentina – Full Gas Sprint Enduro Gaston Results

Mar 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Super Enduro World Championship Rd. 4 & 5 GP Germany Riesa, Germany March 19th – 20th, 2022 The last two rounds of the Super Enduro World Championship were in Germany this weekend. A homecoming for […]

Reigning SuperTwins Champion Secures First Win of 2022 Season

Mar 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Minneapolis, MN. (March 21, 2022) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, secured its second consecutive win of the 2022 American Flat Track season following a dominant performance by reigning SuperTwins Champion Jared […]