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.

Movistar Yamaha Make Ready for Final 2017 MotoGP Race

Nov 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi return to Spain for Sunday’s 2017 MotoGP World Championship finale, the Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana. Viñales arrives in his home country determined to […]

Solid performance by Jake Gagne in race two to wrap up the season

Nov 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team wraps up the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship with a solid performance by Jake Gagne, who was twelfth again at the end of the 17-lap, final encounter of […]

Lowes Back on the Podium as Pata Yamaha End Season in Sensational Fashion

Nov 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team bounced back in incredible style on Saturday under the floodlights in Qatar at the final round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship, to confirm the progress made this […]

Mahias Takes Stunning Victory in Qatar to Become WorldSSP Champion

Nov 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias put in a sensational performance under the floodlights in Qatar at the final round of the season, despite being under immense pressure, to take a superb victory and […]

Graham Jarvis Wins Hixpania Hard Enduro 2017

Nov 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Graham Jarvis has claimed victory at the 2017 Hixpania Hard Enduro in northern Spain. Putting in one of his season’s best rides, Graham’s teammate Billy Bolt finished fourth overall. […]

Season finale for the BMW S1000RR racers in the Superbike World Championship

Nov 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

In two championships that count towards the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy the 2017 season drew to a close last weekend. The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) held its last two races of the year […]

Schwantz RGV500 to be Restored at Motorcycle Live

Nov 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 6. Kevin Schwantz’s 1989 Pepsi Suzuki RGV500 is to be restored to full working order at this year’s Motorcycle Live Show from November 18-26th at the NEC in […]

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Ural Motorcycle Lineup

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Tough. Rugged. Russian. With their truly go-anywhere design, two-wheel drive traction and simple mechanics, the 2018 URAL qualifies as the top true dual-sport/adventure bike out there. Plus, you can bring a friend, wife or dog […]

Marvellous Mahias Secures Maiden WorldSSP Pole in Qatar

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias followed up his dominant performance on Thursday under the lights in Qatar by smashing the lap record in SP2 on Friday on his way to recording his first […]

Tom White, Motorcycle Ambassador Extraordinaire, Passes Away at 68

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The motorcycling world lost a leading light and a great man when legendary racer, businessman, AMA Hall of Famer and philanthropist Tom White succumbed to cancer at his Villa Park, Calif., home on November 2, […]

Bad Luck for Pata Yamaha Pair in Qatar Race 1

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team suffered from a double dose of misfortune under the floodlights in Qatar on Friday, as both riders crashed out of Race 1 after having shown real promise throughout the […]

Twelfth place for Gagne in race one at Losail

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Jake Gagne has taken twelfth place in today’s 17-lap, opening race of the 2017 WorldSBK season finale at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, equalling his best finish in the series scored in his previous […]

Sons Of Speed’s Third Race Thrills at New Smyrna Speedway During Daytona Biketoberfest

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Daytona, FL (November 3, 2017) – Billy Lane’s thrilling Sons of Speed boardtrack motorcycle race had its third running on Saturday, October 21, during the 25th Chrome Anniversary of Daytona Beach Biketoberfest. The race featured 14 daredevil motorcycle racers who […]

Cool Wall Week #349: 2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour Automatic DCT

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

New Cool Wall Bike Every Friday. Have You Voted Yet? No? Then Get to it… Voting Open! 7-SPEED DCT AND TRAVEL TRUNK. 2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour Automatic DCT Review on Total Motorcycle: The three 2018 […]

Dream Machine. Riding 10 Countries, 2000 Miles, 63 years ago

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

At the beginning of the 1950s people were still rebuilding after the second world war. Most had their thoughts on productivity and looking for an improved standard of living. There were exceptions however – some […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha Make Ready for Final 2017 MotoGP Race

Solid performance by Jake Gagne in race two to wrap up the season

Lowes Back on the Podium as Pata Yamaha End Season in Sensational Fashion

Mahias Takes Stunning Victory in Qatar to Become WorldSSP Champion

Graham Jarvis Wins Hixpania Hard Enduro 2017

Season finale for the BMW S1000RR racers in the Superbike World Championship

Schwantz RGV500 to be Restored at Motorcycle Live

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Ural Motorcycle Lineup

Marvellous Mahias Secures Maiden WorldSSP Pole in Qatar

Tom White, Motorcycle Ambassador Extraordinaire, Passes Away at 68

Bad Luck for Pata Yamaha Pair in Qatar Race 1

Twelfth place for Gagne in race one at Losail

Sons Of Speed’s Third Race Thrills at New Smyrna Speedway During Daytona Biketoberfest

Cool Wall Week #349: 2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour Automatic DCT

Dream Machine. Riding 10 Countries, 2000 Miles, 63 years ago

New Indian Motorcycle Signature Series: Ultra Exclusive & Extremely Limited!

New Harley-Davidson Deadwood Offers up WWII Spirit of Freedom

Are the new 2027 BMW’s the Best Lineup to Date?

First 2026 BMW Street and Dirt Monsters Arrive!