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.

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders for 2019 Announced

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the names of the six riders selected to contest the 2019 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge, which will be fought out over the 9 rounds of the FIM […]

BMW Group Canada achieves best-ever November +2.4%

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW brand sales increase +4.5%. MINI brand sales decrease -9.5%. BMW electrified sales increase +33% for the year. BMW Motorrad sales decrease -26.8% Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) […]

ZACH OSBORNE CLAIMS PODIUM RESULT AT SUPERCROSS GENEVA

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Representing Husqvarna Motorcycles at the 33rd running of the Supercross Geneva, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Zach Osborne earned a third place result on the first night of racing in Switzerland. Suffering an early […]

2018 YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Finalist Magnus Smith to Replace Kevin Brumann in The 2019 MJC Yamaha EMX125 Team

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

2018 YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup finalist Magnus Smith will make the biggest step of his racing career in 2019, stepping up to the MJC Yamaha EMX125 Team. 15yr old Smith will replace 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU FIM […]

Registrations are Open for the 2019 YZ125, YZ85 and YZ65 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup!

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is dropping the gate on their 2019 YZ125, YZ85 and YZ65 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup registrations! Since 2015, the YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup has been the best opportunity for […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING MXGP PARTNER WITH DUNLOP

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Dunlop Tyres. The agreement will see the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MXGP team benefit from the renowned tyre brand’s innovative motocross products through […]

Movistar Yamaha Make Steps on Final 2018 Test Day in Jerez

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team have completed the Jerez MotoGP Official Test, the last riding day of 2018. Continuing their testing schedule, Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi spent the allotted time making a final […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR MAKE FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR 2019

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Alex Rins: 10th – 1:38.522 (+0.577s) Joan Mir: 15th – 1:38.931 (+0.986s) Sylvain Guintoli: 22nd – 1:40.498 (+2.553s) • Alex Rins builds on Day 1’s hard work. • Joan Mir continues excellent adaptation process. • […]

Movistar Yamaha Continue Development on Test Day 1 in Jerez

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back in action today at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto for the first day of the Jerez MotoGP Official Test. They continued to compare […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR COMPLETE USEFUL DAY 1 IN JEREZ

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Joan Mir: 10th – 1:38.956 (+ 0.988) Alex Rins: 13th – 1:39.150 (+ 1.182) Sylvain Guintoli: 22nd – 1:40.743 (+ 2.775) • Joan Mir puts in impressive hot laps towards the end of a tough […]

Productive End of Season Test in Jerez for Yamaha WorldSBK teams

Dec 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s WorldSBK teams signed off the 2018 season with a positive and productive test at the Jerez circuit in southern Spain today. Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark completed an […]

The year that changed the world – The Spirit of ’59 lives on with Triumph

Dec 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

‘What is this thing?’ a British newspaper’s chief sub editor scrawled on a picture of a swivel-hipped new singer telexing its way around the world, before tossing it to a colleague. A truck driver from […]

What is scrambling? The golden age and the Triumph connection

Dec 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Scrambling is in the DNA for Triumph. Back in the 60s, Triumph-powered machines were taking over the grid in the UK and Europe – and bringing home the gold. FTR catches up with Richard Winn, […]

URAL Motorcycle #sharethechair Award Winners 2018

Dec 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Love this happy pic by @mnnthbx. Our inaugural International Ural Ride Day was a great success and we’re already looking forward to next year! We are grateful for the Ural community who gave rides to […]

From A to B – MotoGP racing, behind the scenes

Dec 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The next time you turn on the TV to watch a MotoGPTM race, take time to appreciate the complex logistics operation that goes on behind the scenes. It’s more than just getting a few motorbikes […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders for 2019 Announced

BMW Group Canada achieves best-ever November +2.4%

ZACH OSBORNE CLAIMS PODIUM RESULT AT SUPERCROSS GENEVA

2018 YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup Finalist Magnus Smith to Replace Kevin Brumann in The 2019 MJC Yamaha EMX125 Team

Registrations are Open for the 2019 YZ125, YZ85 and YZ65 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup!

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING MXGP PARTNER WITH DUNLOP

Movistar Yamaha Make Steps on Final 2018 Test Day in Jerez

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR MAKE FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR 2019

Movistar Yamaha Continue Development on Test Day 1 in Jerez

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR COMPLETE USEFUL DAY 1 IN JEREZ

Productive End of Season Test in Jerez for Yamaha WorldSBK teams

The year that changed the world – The Spirit of ’59 lives on with Triumph

What is scrambling? The golden age and the Triumph connection

URAL Motorcycle #sharethechair Award Winners 2018

From A to B – MotoGP racing, behind the scenes

Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day

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New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

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