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.

Inaugural 2024 Yamaha Desert Challenge kicks off this week in Morocco

Mar 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Desert Challenge Gears Up for Action in Morocco The inaugural Yamaha Desert Challenge, a new four-day event featuring two categories, Race and Raid, that is open to any Yamaha SSV, kicks off this week […]

Inspiration Friday: Flying Piston Benefit Auction

Mar 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Looking for something to do this week motorcycle related that’s not only fun but also helps kids get on bikes? Well, Inspiration Friday: Flying Piston Benefit Auction is sure to meet all those requirements plus […]

WORCS series headed to E-Street MX in Northern California

Feb 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Marysville, Ca Round Three February 23rd, 2024 Dare DeMartile Wins Round 3 Leading Wire to W The WORCS series headed to E-Street MX in Northern California for the third race of the year. Great […]

Supercross Series Stops in Arlington Texas

Feb 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Arlington, TX Round Seven February 24th, 2024 Supercross Series Stops in Arlington, Texas The series headed out to Arlington, Texas for the seventh round. Over the course of the night, the track got rutted […]

Surgery unfortunately disrupting Rookie campaign in 2024 AMA Supercross Championship

Feb 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing recruit Guillem Farres sustained a broken femur in a crash while training in Florida on Tuesday, requiring surgery and unfortunately disrupting his rookie campaign in the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship. […]

BMW M Motorsport Global Ambassador 2024 to Race in SRO GT World Challenge Championship

Feb 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 26, 2024…BMW of North America, LLC announced today that Samantha Tan, the 26-year-old Asian-Canadian driver and co-owner of Samantha Tan (ST) Racing, will continue to support BMW M in 2024 […]

Indian Motorcycle Introduces Bar-banging Spirit of Unbridled Fearless Freedom Bike!

Feb 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Words like “Bar-banging” and “Spirit of Unbridled Fearless Freedom” don’t get thrown around a drinking bar in a rough town lightly. Them’s Fightin’ Words but thankfully Indian Motorcycle brings the action to the plate with […]

First podium for Adrian Huertas in WorldSSP

Feb 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bautista on the podium (P2) after leading until the final sector. Bulega concludes debut weekend second in the standings. First podium for Huertas in WorldSSP. It was a Sunday full of twists and turns at […]

Penultimate round of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Sofia

Feb 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has put in an incredible ride in Sofia, Bulgaria to finish second overall at the penultimate round of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Achieving his best result of the […]

2024 AMA Supercross Championship Arlington Main Event Results

Feb 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

ARLINGTON, Tex. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing claimed a pair of podium results in Arlington’s Millitary Appreciation Round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, where Aaron Plessinger placed third in the 450SX Main Event and […]

Arlington’s Military Appreciation Round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship

Feb 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing pair Malcolm Stewart and Guillem Farres both managed ninth-place results at Arlington’s seventh round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, with both displaying front-running pace throughout the program. While […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Inaugural 2024 Yamaha Desert Challenge kicks off this week in Morocco

Inspiration Friday: Flying Piston Benefit Auction

WORCS series headed to E-Street MX in Northern California

Supercross Series Stops in Arlington Texas

Surgery unfortunately disrupting Rookie campaign in 2024 AMA Supercross Championship

BMW M Motorsport Global Ambassador 2024 to Race in SRO GT World Challenge Championship

Indian Motorcycle Introduces Bar-banging Spirit of Unbridled Fearless Freedom Bike!

First podium for Adrian Huertas in WorldSSP

Penultimate round of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Sofia

2024 AMA Supercross Championship Arlington Main Event Results

Arlington’s Military Appreciation Round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship

Kawasaki rider wins both the Superpole Race and Race 2 at Phillip Island

BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off 2024 WorldSBK season with podium

WorldSBK weekend wasn’t meant to be for Yamaha

BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off 2024 WorldSBK season with podium

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!

Exciting New 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles Celebrate 70th Anniversary

New 2026 Indian Motorcycle Lineup: More Powerful Timeless Style!

New 2026 Triumph Motorcycles Maximum Impact!