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.

MXGP KTM and Tony Cairoli will separate to pursue new professional goals for 2024

Oct 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A long, fruitful collaboration comes to an end this year as KTM and Tony Cairoli will separate to pursue new professional goals for 2024. The Sicilian joined Red Bull KTM Factory Racing late in 2009 […]

Stellar season of 2023 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) for KTM

Oct 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

In what has marked a stellar season of 2023 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) competition, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong has clinched his first-career XC1 Open Pro Championship at Ironman’s 12th and final round of the season […]

Back-to-the-Future as New 2024 Yamaha Models Arrive!

Oct 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle has 13 amazing 2024 Yamaha concept, exhibit and production models in our showcase this week. Just released in Japan this week TMW has write-ups and photos on each PLUS we us ChatGPT-4 imagination […]

Australian GP Sprint race cancelled as strong winds lash Phillip Island

Oct 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Australian GP Sprint race cancelled as strong winds lash Phillip Island The Australian GP Sprint at the Phillip Island circuit was cancelled half an hour before today’s 13-lap race was due to start after the […]

Technical 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship in Prescott Valley

Oct 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing duo Colton Haaker and Ryder LeBlond pieced together convincing performances at Round 2 of the 2023 AMA EnduroCross Championship in Prescott Valley, Arizona, racing to P2 and P4 results, respectively, in the EX […]

EXTREME AUSTRALIAN MOTOGP GRAND PRIX CONDITIONS FOR MOTO3 VICTORY

Oct 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The predicted cold and stormy climate on Sunday at Phillip Island forced cancellation of the MotoGP Sprint but not before Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Deniz Öncü had braved the conditions for his third Moto3 victory […]

Wet and windy Australia after soaking Moto3 show at Phillip Island

Oct 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The threat of rain, strong winds, irrepressible fans and a fantastic racetrack. MotoGP made an exciting return to Phillip Island and the southern tip of Australia for the sixteenth round of twenty on the current […]

The Life of a WorldSBK Crew Chief

Oct 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Right Hand Men – The Life of a WorldSBK Crew Chief If you’re watching the WorldSBK coverage on TV you will have noticed someone sitting next to the rider every time they pit. This person […]

Beta Motorcycles Sponsored TAFC Dragster Wins NHRA Championship

Oct 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 15, 2023) – Doug Gordon was awarded the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Championship Saturday evening after his quarterfinal win at the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals. The competition resumed on Sunday […]

Well-deserved runner-up slot in extraordinary end to Australian MotoGP

Oct 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Australian GP: Bagnaia finishes second in Phillip Island thriller. Tenth Bastianini All-Ducati podium in Australia. Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing Team) takes his first-ever MotoGP victory at Phillip Island ahead of Bagnaia and Fabio Di Giannantonio […]

Close and exciting MotoGP battle for Phillip Island podium

Oct 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The speed and spiral of the magnificent Phillip Island circuit was the stage for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder to thrill in a typically close and exciting battle for the podium. A cool […]

Inspiration Friday: Face recognition & AI Motorcycles

Inspiration Friday: Facial recognition & AI Motorcycles

Oct 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Just unbelievable that I would be writing this topic that in late 2023 we have Facial recognition & AI Motorcycles coming our way! No more ignition key with BMW‘s new iFace infrared technology. Just let […]

Threat and interests of safety MotoGP moves Australian Grand Prix practice

Oct 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Australian Grand Prix: Bastianini P8 and Bagnaia P11 in Friday free practice at Phillip Island Ducati Lenovo Team riders Enea Bastianini and Francesco Bagnaia concluded Friday free practice for the Australian Grand Prix at the […]

Husqvarna Factory Racing signs new MXGP rider Mattia Guadagnini

Oct 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Mattia Guadagnini ahead of the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship. The signing underlines this squad’s intent to compete in the MXGP class when the […]

Victory at the 2023 Rallye du Maroc Winner

Oct 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has claimed victory at the 2023 Rallye du Maroc. Giving his all to win the final round of this year’s FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, Toby’s result wasn’t quite enough to […]