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.

Van der Mark Battles to Strong Fifth in Race 1 at Portimao

Sep 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

was a day of highs and lows for the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team in Portimao on Saturday for round ten of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship. Michael van der Mark showed his class […]

First World Championship point for Takahashi as Bradl crashes out of eighth place

Sep 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The opening race at the Portuguese Round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship has been contested today at Portimão’s Autodromo do Algarve, with Stefan Bradl forced to an early retirement after crashing out of […]

GRT Yamaha Enjoy Strong Start at Portimao

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team enjoyed a productive Friday at Portimao for round nine of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. The team focused on race pace with championship leader Lucas Mahias starting strongly […]

Adrien Van Beveren Wins Stage Two Of The Baja Inka 2017

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Continuing their dominant performance in Peru, the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team saw Adrien Van Beveren secure an impressive victory at the longest stage of the 2017 Baja Inka Rally. With two out of four […]

Pata Yamaha Pushing Hard at Portimao

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team enjoyed an encouraging start to round ten of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship on Friday despite tricky conditions due to high winds and a bumpy track at Portimao. […]

Honda Endurance Racing fifth fastest in Bol d’Or qualifying

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Endurance Racing team has qualified fifth fastest overall ahead of the 81st Bol d’Or, which takes place tomorrow (Saturday 16 September) at Circuit Paul Ricard. Kicking off the new 2017/2018 FIM Endurance World […]

NEW SUZUKI GSX-R1000 4TH ON BOL D’OR ENDURANCE GRID

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 15. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team will start tomorrow’s 81st Anniversary Bol d’Or 24-Hour Endurance World Championship from fourth position aboard the new GSX-R1000 Suzuki at the Paul Ricard circuit […]

Bradl into Superpole 2 after encouraging Friday at Portimão

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has completed the opening day of action at the tenth round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship, with Stefan Bradl rounding out the top-10 at the end […]

Honda Endurance Racing Reveals New Rider Line Up for The 2017 Bol d’Or

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda Endurance Racing is ready for the beginning of the FIM Endurance World Championship season, which kicks off with the Bol d’Or (September 14-17). For the prestigious 24-hour endurance race the team will feature a […]

Honda France Back to Endurance World Championship with F.C.C. TSR Team

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Racing and Endurance Road Racing in particular are rooted in the Honda philosophy since 1948. The French subsidiary, has invested in the world championship over 30 years, has won many victories and podiums on all […]

Triumph Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride – 24 September

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Calling all dapper riders with classic and vintage style motorcycles. It’s time to don your cravat, press that tweed and button that blazer, as you get ready to take part in this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s […]

Victorious Start For The Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team At The Baja Inka 2017

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying the best possible start to the 2017 Baja Inka rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Franco Caimi secured an impressive opening stage victory. With Franco’s team partners Xavier de Soultrait and Adrien Van […]

SUZUKI BACK ON TRACK FOR NEW ENDURANCE SEASON

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 14. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team are back on track for a new season of Endurance World Championship racing at the Paul Ricard Circuit in Castellet in southern France for […]

Michelin Introduces New Tires for Select 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Motorcycles

Sep 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

PRNewswire/ — Michelin introduces Scorcher® tires to equip the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy®, Low Rider® and Breakout® motorcycles which were revealed in mid-August. For select 2018 Softail motorcycles, two new Michelin-Harley-Davidson co-branded Scorcher tires are available […]

2018 9 Bike Super Cruiser Comparison – The Winners, The Results, The Debates

Sep 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WON’T LIKE SECOND PLACE. Our first ever 9 cruiser bike super-campro over two weeks, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. The results are in, but before we go to them, […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Van der Mark Battles to Strong Fifth in Race 1 at Portimao

First World Championship point for Takahashi as Bradl crashes out of eighth place

GRT Yamaha Enjoy Strong Start at Portimao

Adrien Van Beveren Wins Stage Two Of The Baja Inka 2017

Pata Yamaha Pushing Hard at Portimao

Honda Endurance Racing fifth fastest in Bol d’Or qualifying

NEW SUZUKI GSX-R1000 4TH ON BOL D’OR ENDURANCE GRID

Bradl into Superpole 2 after encouraging Friday at Portimão

Honda Endurance Racing Reveals New Rider Line Up for The 2017 Bol d’Or

Honda France Back to Endurance World Championship with F.C.C. TSR Team

Triumph Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride – 24 September

Victorious Start For The Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team At The Baja Inka 2017

SUZUKI BACK ON TRACK FOR NEW ENDURANCE SEASON

Michelin Introduces New Tires for Select 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Motorcycles

2018 9 Bike Super Cruiser Comparison – The Winners, The Results, The Debates

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

New Retro Redux: 2026 Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT motorcycles!