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.

Mahendra Ruled Out of Magny-Cours and Aragon After Training Accident

Sep 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Mahendra Ruled Out of Magny-Cours and Aragon After Training Accident Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros WorldSSP rider Aldi Satya Mahendra will miss the upcoming Magny-Cours and Aragon rounds of the FIM Supersport World Championship after […]

The 2025 Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp concluded after five days in Valencia

Sep 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Quartararo, Locatelli, and Arbolino Help Bring a Close to Incredible Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp The 2025 Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp concluded after five days in Valencia, with the ten young riders aged 15-18 […]

Italian Pro Prestige MX2 Motocross Championship

Sep 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Pole position and podium for Alessandro Lupino in Castiglione del Lago The fifth and penultimate round of the Italian Pro Prestige MX2 Motocross Championship season, took place today at the Castiglione del Lago circuit. […]

Star-studded line-up of Fabio Quartararo Andrea Locatelli Izan Guevara and Tony Arbolino

Sep 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Quartararo, Locatelli, Guevara, & Arbolino Join the Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp for Day 4 A star-studded line-up of Fabio Quartararo, Andrea Locatelli, Izan Guevara, and Tony Arbolino joined the Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp […]

Honda releases European test riding footage of EV FUN Concept

Sep 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

First full-sized electric motorcycle from Honda has been extensively tested throughout Europe Development led by veteran engineer with experience across a range of high profile ICE models Set to deliver a new emotional experience unique […]

New 2026 Can-Am Motorcycles: Get Charged Up!

Sep 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle and Can-Am Motorcycles are both Getting Charged Up and Innovative! BRP Powers Back into Motorcycling with their 2026 Can-Am Pulse 73, Pulse, Origin 73 and Origin motorcycles on TMW! And with news spreading of the […]

JOSEP GARCIA MAKES HISTORY WITH FIFTH STRAIGHT INDIVIDUAL WIN AT 6DAYS

Aug 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has once again asserted his dominance at the 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations, claiming a record-breaking fifth consecutive overall individual victory. Competing for Team Spain aboard his KTM 250 EXC-F, […]

Korie Steede and U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team clinch record-equaling 6DAYS victory

Aug 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team (WWT) has clinched a record-equaling sixth 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations victory in Bergamo, Italy, with a brilliant display resulting in Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede – alongside United […]

Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp Riders Hit the Track with Miller & Mahendra on Day 3

Aug 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The ten young participants, aged 15-18, at the 2025 Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp enjoyed a full day of track action at the Aspar Circuit on Friday alongside Jack Miller and Aldi Satya Mahendra as […]

Two Ducatis to line up at the 2025 Motocross of Nations on October 4th and 5th in the USA

Aug 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Antonio Cairoli and Jeremy Seewer to race at Ironman (USA) with the Desmo450 MX • The nine-time World Champion will lead the Italian team in America, while Seewer will captain Switzerland The 78th Motocross […]

Rins Rea and Mahendra Inspire Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp Riders on Day Two

Aug 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The second day of the 2025 Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp saw the ten young riders enjoy a diverse range of activities, starting with flat-track training with Jonathan Rea and Aldi Satya Mahendra, followed by […]

Kept WORCS winning streak alive for third series win in Idaho

Aug 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Preston, Idaho Round Six August 23rd, 2025 DeMartile WORCS his Magic, Taking the Round Six Win Liqui Moly Beta Factory rider, Dare DeMartile, kept his WORCS winning streak alive, for his third series win in […]

Korie Steede and U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team lead at halfway in 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations

Aug 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team has commenced its defense of the 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations in Bergamo, Italy, with exceptional results over the course of the opening three days, featuring Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede alongside […]

Jonathan Rea and Remy Gardner Light Up the Opening Day of the Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp

Aug 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Jonathan Rea and Remy Gardner Light Up the Opening Day of the Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp The 2025 Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp in Valencia kicked off with a bang as Yamaha WorldSBK riders […]

YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup Stars Selected for BLU CRU Masterclass and YZ BLU CRU World SuperFinale at MX of Nations

Aug 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup Stars Selected for BLU CRU Masterclass and YZ BLU CRU World SuperFinale at MX of Nations Following the conclusion of the 2025 YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup with […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Mahendra Ruled Out of Magny-Cours and Aragon After Training Accident

The 2025 Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp concluded after five days in Valencia

Italian Pro Prestige MX2 Motocross Championship

Star-studded line-up of Fabio Quartararo Andrea Locatelli Izan Guevara and Tony Arbolino

Honda releases European test riding footage of EV FUN Concept

New 2026 Can-Am Motorcycles: Get Charged Up!

JOSEP GARCIA MAKES HISTORY WITH FIFTH STRAIGHT INDIVIDUAL WIN AT 6DAYS

Korie Steede and U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team clinch record-equaling 6DAYS victory

Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp Riders Hit the Track with Miller & Mahendra on Day 3

Two Ducatis to line up at the 2025 Motocross of Nations on October 4th and 5th in the USA

Rins Rea and Mahendra Inspire Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp Riders on Day Two

Kept WORCS winning streak alive for third series win in Idaho

Korie Steede and U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team lead at halfway in 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations

Jonathan Rea and Remy Gardner Light Up the Opening Day of the Yamaha BLU CRU Master Camp

YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup Stars Selected for BLU CRU Masterclass and YZ BLU CRU World SuperFinale at MX of Nations

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