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.

$9 Million in Contingency Support for 2023 Pro Motocross Championship

May 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Competing Manufacturers Provide More Than $9 Million in Contingency Support for 2023 Pro Motocross Championship OEM Contributions Strengthen Historic Purse Structure for Inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship Season MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 9, 2023) – MX […]

Danilo Petrucci returned as replacement for injured Enea Bastianini at Le Mans

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia ends free practice for French GP at Le Mans in ninth place with Petrucci 19th Francesco Bagnaia closes with the ninth time overall on Day 1 of the French GP, the fifth round of […]

Bad crash forced Ducati to interrupt first day of WorldSSP testing

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Two days of testing concluded at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team Unpredictable weather gave the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team the chance to carry out one day of […]

Straight to Misano WorldSBK Italy for two days of BMW testing

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Misano. Following the fourth race weekend of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship in Barcelona (ESP), BMW Motorrad Motorsport, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team headed straight to […]

Intermittent WorldSBK opportunities to test between Italian bouts of rain

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Successful Misano Test for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Despite Wet Weather Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli completed a positive and successful pre-race test at Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” in Italy today, despite inclement weather […]

Two-year contract extension for SuperMotocross World Championship star

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team is pleased to announce that Malcolm Stewart has signed a two-year contract extension to continue in the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) through the 2024 and 2025 seasons, including […]

Mixed Conditions for Gardner and Aegerter in Misano Test

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Mixed Conditions for Gardner and Aegerter in Misano Test The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action with a two-day test on 11th-12th May at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncell, Italy, to prepare for […]

Inspiration Friday: Legends of the Dakar Exhibition

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The word “Dakar” brings up images of desert, dunes, heat and exotic locals but also hero’s and overcoming inspiring challenges overcome. Welcome to week #244 of Inspiration Friday: Legends of the Dakar Exhibition. Be inspired […]

Injury Sidelines main Yamaha MXGP rider for France

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Collarbone Injury Sidelines Elzinga Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga sustained an injury to his right collarbone during practice on Wednesday, May 10th, and underwent surgery yesterday, Thursday May 11th. Due to this setback, […]

Vmoto becomes Official Partner of Porsche Carrera Cup Italia

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Highlights Vmoto Soco has signed an important two-year partnership with Porsche Carrera Cup Italia. Vmoto will provide CUx electric scooters, which will be used in the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia paddock. In its 17th year, the Porsche […]

Motul oil expands bespoke innovation partnership with ARCH Motorcycle

May 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MOTUL EXPANDS TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIP WITH ARCH MOTORCYCLE Expanded partnership integrates MotulTech’s line of metalworking products into ARCH Motorcycle’s manufacturing process Cypress, Calif. (May 10, 2023) – Motul, the world-class oil and lubricants company founded in […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

$9 Million in Contingency Support for 2023 Pro Motocross Championship

Danilo Petrucci returned as replacement for injured Enea Bastianini at Le Mans

Bad crash forced Ducati to interrupt first day of WorldSSP testing

Straight to Misano WorldSBK Italy for two days of BMW testing

Intermittent WorldSBK opportunities to test between Italian bouts of rain

Two-year contract extension for SuperMotocross World Championship star

Mixed Conditions for Gardner and Aegerter in Misano Test

Inspiration Friday: Legends of the Dakar Exhibition

Injury Sidelines main Yamaha MXGP rider for France

Vmoto becomes Official Partner of Porsche Carrera Cup Italia

Motul oil expands bespoke innovation partnership with ARCH Motorcycle

Pittsburgh Most Attended Bagger Racing League Event in History

Hard Enduro announcement: Replacement offers opportunity

US Hard Enduro – Fallen Timbers Little Hocking Results

Tight race defines West Hare Scrambles Prineville

First 2026 BMW Street and Dirt Monsters Arrive!