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.

Solid start to his 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 Rally campaign

Aug 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has made a solid start to his 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 campaign, posting the fourth fastest time on stage one of the event. Matthias Walkner lost time after […]

Stage one of 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 rally results

Aug 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has posted the second quickest time on stage one of the 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 rally. Riding his home event, the Argentinian completed the 333-kilometre timed special stage just 17 […]

New 2024 KTM Models: Unrivaled & Unmatched Domination

Aug 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Twenty-Seven new 2024 KTM Models await those who dare to be Unrivaled and Unmatched in their Domination on-road and off-road. New 2024 KTM 450 SMR supermoto, 450 XC-F, 350 XC-F, 250 XC-F, 300 XC, 250 […]

Honda offering customers comprehensive 10-year warranty coverage on new vehicles

Aug 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches special 10 year ‘Extended Warranty’ & ‘Extended Warranty Plus’ programs Special zero cost enrollment for first 10,000 new customers New Delhi, 21 August 2023: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India […]

Canadian Badlands leaves riders speechless for Hard Enduro World Championship

Aug 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has made it four wins out of four races in this year’s FIM Hard Enduro World Championship with a dominant victory at Red Bull Outliers in Canada. Claiming victory in […]

Canadian desert wasteland hosts Red Bull Outliers FIM Hard Enduro World Championship

Aug 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The fourth stop of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship saw Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt claim second place at the Red Bull Outliers in Canada. Putting in a strong ride, the TE 300 […]

Tough weekend wins career-high result at Ironman National

Aug 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammates Aaron Plessinger and Tom Vialle both claimed third-place results to conclude the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship on the podium at today’s Ironman National, with fan favorite Plessinger […]

Talon Hawkins matched his best-ever moto finish Ironman Raceway

Aug 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team finished up their 2023 Pro Motocross campaign at Ironman Raceway, with Jalek Swoll leading the charge, as RJ Hampshire opted to sit out another round ahead of the […]

US Air Force Tucker Freight Lines Ironman National 2023 Pro Motocross Championship

Aug 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Md. (August 26, 2023) – The 2023 MX Sports Pro Racing Scouting Moto Combine, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare, hosted its final gathering of the summer on the eve of the Tucker Freight Lines […]

2023 Pro Motocross Championship Finale From Indiana’s Ironman Raceway

Aug 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

STAMFORD, Conn. (August 25, 2023) – A potentially historic afternoon awaits at the season finale of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, as Crawfordsville, Indiana’s Ironman Raceway is set to host the 11th round […]

Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide

Aug 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle‘s Inspiration Friday searches the best motorcycle inspiring events around the world and this week we bring you Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide! It may be the biggest motorcycle group ride you have […]

Final MX Sports Pro Racing Scouting Moto Combine of 2023 Season

Aug 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (August 23, 2023) – MX Sports Pro Racing has officially announced the lineup of 24 elite amateur prospects and an esteemed group of rider coaches for the final gathering of the 2023 Scouting Moto […]

Back on world championship calendar for first time since 2018

Aug 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Back on the world championship calendar for the first time since 2018, the Desafio Ruta 40 starts at the bivouac at La Rioja before heading north, through the Catamarca region, into Salta and the finish […]

Desafio Ruta 40 FIM World Rally-Raid Argentina

Aug 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

LUCIANO BENAVIDES PREPARES FOR HOME RACE AT THE 2023 DESAFIO RUTA 40 HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER FOCUSED ON SUCCESS AT FIVE-STAGE EVENT IN ARGENTINA Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides is excited to return to FIM […]

Renowned Tennessee Knockout Hard Enduro descended on Sequatchie

Aug 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Tennessee Knockout Sequatchie, TN August 18th – 20th, 2023 Walker in Top 5 at TKO For the renowned Tennessee Knockout, the Hard Enduro world descended on the Trials Training Center in Sequatchie, TN. The […]