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.

WorldSSP summer break came to an end at Motorland circuit in Aragon

Aug 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The summer break came to an end at the Motorland circuit in Aragon, where Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi underwent two days of testing ahead of the final phase of the season, scheduled for next […]

Stage three of the 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 was all about the sand

Aug 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has recovered from a frustrating day two at the Desafio Ruta 40 to finish as fifth fastest on the 265-kilometer timed special of stage three. The result places Price 13th overall […]

Desafio Ruta 40 Rally Stage 3: Sandy tracks and riverbeds

Aug 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has put in another strong, smooth performance at his home race – the Desafio Ruta 40 – to claim his third consecutive second-place stage result at the event. With the rally now past […]

Return to 2023 MotoGP season Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya

Aug 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team returns to Spain to tackle the eleventh round of the 2023 MotoGP season, the Monster Energy GP of Catalunya at Montmeló The Ducati Lenovo Team returns to the track this weekend […]

339-kilometre timed special 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 stage two results

Aug 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides claimed the runner-up spot for the second consecutive day at the 2023 Desafio Ruta 40. Second into the stage, Luciano steadily increased his pace through the 339-kilometre timed special to […]

Wide-open salt lakes to technical riverbeds stage two of the Desafio Ruta 40 Rally

Aug 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has successfully completed stage two of the Desafio Ruta 40. The stage wasn’t without incident however, with a technical issue forcing Price to stop and subsequently receive assistance and parts […]

MXGP and MX2 teams gearing up for last FIM Motocross World Championship rounds

Aug 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for the last three rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The 17th round of 19 will take place in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, this […]

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 […]