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.

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 […]

Bouncing back in style from challenging stage seven at Africa Eco Race

Jan 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pol Tarrés Tops 2024 Africa Eco Race Timesheets for Second Time Bouncing back in style from a challenging stage seven at the Africa Eco Race, Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés charged hard to win […]

2024 Africa Eco Race with stunning victory on event’s seventh timed special

Jan 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Alessandro Botturi Wins Stage Seven of 2024 Africa Eco Race Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi has claimed his second stage win of the 2024 Africa Eco Race with a stunning victory on the event’s […]

Africa Eco Race resumes with the sixth leg from Dakhla to Morocco to Chami and Mauritania

Jan 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Aprilia Tuaregs great protagonists as the Africa Eco Race resumes JACOPO CERUTTI IS SECOND AT THE FINISH LINE IN MAURITANIA AND MAINTAINS THE LEADERSHIP IN THE STANDINGS EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE FOR ROOKIE FRANCESCO MONTANARI AS […]

Rocky pistes and no mistakes on Day 4 of 2024 Dakar Rally

Jan 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has delivered a strong performance on day four of the 2024 Dakar Rally to secure a sixth-place finish. Delivering another solid stage result, the Husqvarna Factory Racing rider moves himself further up the […]

Excellent performance on day four of 2024 Dakar Rally

Jan 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has put in an excellent performance on day four of the 2024 Dakar Rally to complete the stage in third place. Opening the timed special following his stage three win, […]

Starting week two of 2024 Africa Eco Race in best way possible

Jan 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pol Tarrés Kicks Off Week Two at Africa Eco Race with Stage Six Win Starting week two of the 2024 Africa Eco Race in the best way possible, Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés broke […]

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 BMW Highlights

Jan 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Growing range of apps for the ConnectedDrive Store. Innovations in video streaming and in-car gaming for current models. Insights into development projects for the digitalized mobility of the future. Integration of augmented reality devices, remote-controlled […]

Kevin Benavides topped timesheets at grueling third stage of 2024 Dakar Rally

Jan 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has topped the timesheets on the grueling third stage of the 2024 Dakar Rally. Putting in an impressive performance on his KTM 450 RALLY, the Argentinian moves up to sixth […]

2024 Dakar Rally Stage 3: Challenging terrain and complex navigation

Jan 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has successfully completed the third stage of the 2024 Dakar Rally with the 16th fastest time. The day presented a challenging mix of varied terrain and complex navigation, but Benavides […]

Yamaha Motor Europe announces Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe

Jan 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. announces that its wholly-owned European manufacturing site in Saint Quentin, France, previously known as MBK Industrie S.A.S. (MBK), has been re-named Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe S.A.S. (YMME). The establishment of the re-naming, […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

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

Bouncing back in style from challenging stage seven at Africa Eco Race

2024 Africa Eco Race with stunning victory on event’s seventh timed special

Africa Eco Race resumes with the sixth leg from Dakhla to Morocco to Chami and Mauritania

Rocky pistes and no mistakes on Day 4 of 2024 Dakar Rally

Excellent performance on day four of 2024 Dakar Rally

Starting week two of 2024 Africa Eco Race in best way possible

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 BMW Highlights

Kevin Benavides topped timesheets at grueling third stage of 2024 Dakar Rally

2024 Dakar Rally Stage 3: Challenging terrain and complex navigation

Yamaha Motor Europe announces Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe

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