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.

Well-deserved 2024 Dakar Rally rest day after week of demanding and intense Saudi Arabia racing

Jan 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have enjoyed a well-deserved rest day at the 2024 Dakar Rally after a week of demanding and intense racing in Saudi Arabia. With six grueling stages remaining, Toby Price is currently fifth […]

Ultra-demanding 2024 Dakar Rally – Stage 6 Provisional

Jan 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has safely arrived at the bivouac in Shubaytah, where he has reunited with the team following the 48-hour chrono stage. After claiming sixth overall in the ultra-demanding, 626-kilometre timed special, […]

Stage nine 2024 Africa Eco Race certainly a technical test for all competitors

Jan 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Strong Results Continue At 2024 Africa Eco Race Continuing to fight for overall victory at the 2024 Africa Eco Race, Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi placed third on stage […]

TWO-DAY DAKAR RALLY MARATHON STAGE – Stage 6

Jan 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has finished the massively challenging 48-hour chrono stage at the Dakar Rally in an impressive second place. Kevin Benavides also put in a strong ride across the dunes to place seventh. Now, […]

2024 Yamaha YZ bLU cRU Europe Cup Proves Popular with Bumper Entry

Jan 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The 2024 Yamaha YZ bLU cRU Europe Cup Proves Popular with Bumper Entry Registration remains open for the 2024 Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup, and a bumper entry of 500 riders have so […]

Start of 626-kilometre timed special that Dakar Riders are given two days to complete

Jan 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing star Luciano Benavides has completed the first half of the new 48-hour chrono stage as fifth-fastest. Covering 513 out of a possible 626 kilometres of the timed special, the FR 450 Rally […]

MIDWAY POINT OF 48-HOUR CHRONO STAGE SIX AT 2024 DAKAR RALLY

Jan 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price and Kevin Benavides have successfully completed the first leg of the 48-hour chrono stage at the 2024 Dakar Rally. Covering 513 kilometers of the 626-kilometer timed special, Price provisionally lies in third […]

Returning to his stage-winning ways at Africa Eco Race for Alessandro Botturi

Jan 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Alessandro Botturi Claims Stage 10 Win at Africa Eco Race Ahead of Penultimate Day of Racing Returning to his stage-winning ways at this year’s Africa Eco Race, Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi picked up […]

Inspiration Friday: Revolutionary AI Smart Motorcycles Arrive!

Jan 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to 2035 in 2024 riders! The evolution of Electric Vehicles continues with artificial intelligence and machine learning. We knew, you knew it was just a matter of time and Verge Motorcycles cracked the code. […]

Ideal conditions for WORCS opener in Taft California

Jan 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Taft, Ca Round One January 5th, 2024 DeMartile Wins His First WORCS Race to Open Season The best way to kick off the season is to go out and win. That is exactly what […]

Supercross Liqui Moly Factory Beta – Anaheim One

Jan 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Anaheim, Ca Round One January 6th, 2024 Liqui Moly Factory Beta – Anaheim One Beta Motorcycles became the first new manufacturer in a few decades to line up on the grid at Supercross. Being […]

2024 FIM Motocross World Championship Preparation already well underway

Jan 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Preparation for the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship is already well underway and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will aim to defend their MX2 title and push for more MXGP spoils with the same rider […]

Final destination of Dakar Aprilia continues to battle at top of Africa Eco Race

Jan 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Aprilia Tuaregs consistently at the top in the African desert JACOPO CERUTTI, SECOND, STRENGTHENS HIS GRIP ON THE LEAD IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS OF THE AFRICA ECO RACE WITH FOUR LEGS LEFT TO REACH […]

Quickest 645-kilometre stage five of Dakar 2024

Jan 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has completed the 645-kilometre stage five of Dakar 2024, posting the ninth-quickest time. Unfortunately, after suffering a technical issue with his FR 450 Rally in the final five kilometres of […]

Dakar Rally 2024 – Stage 5 Results

Jan 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has delivered a strong performance on the short but technically demanding stage five at the 2024 Dakar Rally to finish as third fastest. Navigating through the 118 kilometers without major […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Well-deserved 2024 Dakar Rally rest day after week of demanding and intense Saudi Arabia racing

Ultra-demanding 2024 Dakar Rally – Stage 6 Provisional

Stage nine 2024 Africa Eco Race certainly a technical test for all competitors

TWO-DAY DAKAR RALLY MARATHON STAGE – Stage 6

2024 Yamaha YZ bLU cRU Europe Cup Proves Popular with Bumper Entry

Start of 626-kilometre timed special that Dakar Riders are given two days to complete

MIDWAY POINT OF 48-HOUR CHRONO STAGE SIX AT 2024 DAKAR RALLY

Returning to his stage-winning ways at Africa Eco Race for Alessandro Botturi

Inspiration Friday: Revolutionary AI Smart Motorcycles Arrive!

Ideal conditions for WORCS opener in Taft California

Supercross Liqui Moly Factory Beta – Anaheim One

2024 FIM Motocross World Championship Preparation already well underway

Final destination of Dakar Aprilia continues to battle at top of Africa Eco Race

Quickest 645-kilometre stage five of Dakar 2024

Dakar Rally 2024 – Stage 5 Results

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