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.

New Road Racing Sporting Manager Motorsport Division Yamaha Motor Europe

Nov 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Schiphol-Rijk (The Netherlands), Friday 1 November 2024: Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) is pleased to announce that Niccolò Canepa will assume the role of Road Racing Sporting Manager, Motorsport Division, Yamaha Motor Europe with immediate […]

Beta Success at Fallen Timbers Hard Enduro in Little Hocking Ohio

Nov 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Little Hocking, Ohio Fallen Timbers Hard Enduro October 27th, 2024 Beta Success at Hard Enduro – Lewis Wins & Flynn Champion The US Hard Enduro series was in Ohio for the Fallen Timbers Hard Enduro. […]

DeMartile Finishes NGPC Season Runner-Up in Points Race in Blythe

Nov 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Idaho Falls, ID Round Three & Four October 25th & 26th, 2024 EnduroCross Heads to Idaho, Top Ten finishes for Beta Rounds three and four of the Endurocross season were in Idaho. The course […]

The Honda Safety Institute celebrates its 15 years of history with a new milestone

Oct 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The prestigious motorcycle training centre began its journey in 2009 and has since trained 30,000 users in safe driving. The HIS incorporates into its extensive training program a new course aimed at younger users, exclusively […]

Last MotoGP event outside Europe before the Grand Finale

Oct 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Bastianini Ready for the Penultimate Round of the Season in Malaysia The Ducati Lenovo Team is set to return to Malaysia for the penultimate round of the 2024 MotoGP season. Following the races […]

Final GP of the Asian tour: Aprilia Racing heads to Sepang

Oct 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

THE GP OF MALAYSIA IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER FOR MAVERICK VIÑALES AND ALEIX ESPARGARÓ The Asian tour comes to a close with the Malaysian round at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit ahead of the […]

Joel Smets takes reins of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2025 MXGP push

Oct 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Five times FIM Motocross World Champion Joel Smets will become Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager for the 2025 season and to replace Harry Norton who diligently guided the decorated title-winning crew through a […]

Thrilled to reveal their powerhouse four-rider line-up for 2025 EMX125 Championship

Oct 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe & MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 Team Announce Exciting Four-Rider Line-Up for 2025 EMX125 Championship Yamaha Motor Europe and the MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team are thrilled to reveal their powerhouse four-rider line-up […]

The New Generation of 2025 Yamaha’s with a Fresh Futuristic Look!

Oct 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The New Generation of 2025 Yamaha’s with a Fresh Futuristic Look! Travel into the future of tomorrow with the new 2025 Yamaha MT-07 and 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT featuring futuristic styling and a torque laden […]

Moto2 and Moto3 Penultimate Grand Prix of the season Sepang

Oct 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

At Sepang, the circuit that will host the penultimate Grand Prix of the season, the Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders will have the standard allocation compounds available but in greater quantities Next weekend, the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia will […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

New Road Racing Sporting Manager Motorsport Division Yamaha Motor Europe

Beta Success at Fallen Timbers Hard Enduro in Little Hocking Ohio

DeMartile Finishes NGPC Season Runner-Up in Points Race in Blythe

The Honda Safety Institute celebrates its 15 years of history with a new milestone

Last MotoGP event outside Europe before the Grand Finale

Final GP of the Asian tour: Aprilia Racing heads to Sepang

Joel Smets takes reins of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2025 MXGP push

Thrilled to reveal their powerhouse four-rider line-up for 2025 EMX125 Championship

The New Generation of 2025 Yamaha’s with a Fresh Futuristic Look!

Moto2 and Moto3 Penultimate Grand Prix of the season Sepang

Craig DeLong ends 2024 GNCC season on a high with Ironman victory

2024 FIA European Baja Cup Results

Billy Bolt dominates Hixpania Hard Enduro to win FIM HEWC final round

MANI LETTENBICHLER WINS 2024 HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Thai MotoGP started in rain and falls harder just ahead of MotoGP race start

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

Just in: New 2026 Kawasaki Motorcycles – Get out and Play!