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.

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Open Houses & Factory Tours!

Aug 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Witness passion forged in steel! Experience an incredible motorcycle weekend at Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycle, Triumph and Moto Guzzi with their open houses and factory tours for all riders and fan alike! Get inspired by a […]

Riders super pumped for MotoAmerica Pittsburgh International Race Complex

Aug 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Home Round at PittRace for the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Team Has Herrin and Forés Sunnyvale, Calif., August 17, 2023 — MotoAmerica reconvenes in the Northeast for round seven of the 2023 championship this […]

Second motocross crash sidelines RJ Hampshire for Budds Creek

Aug 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire will sit out this weekend’s penultimate round of the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Budds Creek while he continues to recover from his second moto crash […]

PRO MOTOCROSS DEBUT AT BUDDS CREEK NATIONAL

Aug 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is pleased to welcome amateur standout Casey Cochran to its 250MX lineup for the final two rounds of the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Making his debut pro appearance this […]

MXGP gearing up for exciting weekend in Arnhem The Netherlands

Aug 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Teams Ready for Thrilling Home Grand Prix in Arnhem The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team is gearing up for an exciting weekend as they prepare for their home Grand Prix, the […]

Sensational Hungarian Baja at FIA European Cup for Cross Country Baja

Aug 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ventura & Brun Storm to Dominant Victory at the Hungarian Baja Quaddy Racing’s Amerigo Ventura and co-driver Mirko Brun got their FIA European Cup for Cross Country Bajas title defence back on track as they […]

Latest offers from Triumph Motorcycles – August-September 2023

Aug 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GET SET TO RIDE There has never been a better time to get astride a new Triumph. Kit yourself or your new machine out with a personalization contribution or save with our competitive finance offers. […]

Austrian MotoGP: 2023 MotoGP World Championship Midway point

Aug 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to tackle the Red Bull Ring for the Austrian GP, the midway point of the 2023 MotoGP World Championship MotoGP returns to the track this weekend at the Austrian […]

Hugely popular MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Championship goes to Europe

Aug 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MSVR Appointed European Promotional Partner For MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Series The Promoters Of The British Superbike Series Will Bring MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers To European Fans IRVINE, CA (August 12, 2023) – […]

New 2024 Yamaha WaveRunner lineup

Aug 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Fresh looks, power boost and enhanced features characterize the new lineup The 2024 lineup features 11 models, nine of which have been completely renewed reflecting the latest tech trends, the freshest colours, elegant shades, […]

2024 Yamaha Celebrates 50 years of motocross models!

Aug 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

27 New 2024 Yamaha models! Bold mid-1990’s coloring designs celebrate Yamaha‘s 50 years of innovative and competitive YZ production motocross models. Totally rad 2024 Yamaha YZ450F, YZ250F, YZ250 andYZ125 50th Anniversary Edition models featuring racing […]