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.

2023 Bagger Racing League starts at Pittsburg International Race Complex

Apr 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

America’s Best Bagger Racing Just Got Better as Top Industry Sponsors Commit Ahead of 2023 Season YOUNGSTOWN, OH, April 6th, 2023 (Global Release) – Bagger Racing League, North America’s premier racing league for custom and […]

Inspiration Friday: Rider–machine Unity

Apr 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Since 1990, automobile accidents have dropped by 50% and motorcycle accidents hasn’t dropped. As a rider you have 2 seconds to impact. Yamaha wants to change that and it’s called Jin-Ki Kanno x Jin-Ki Anzen. […]

MXGP heads to Switzerland for FIM Motocross World Championship

Apr 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Eager for Easter Weekend Showdown in Switzerland The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are revved up and ready for an electrifying Easter weekend showdown […]

Baja Dakar NGPC series at 29 Palms California Results

Apr 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 5 29 Palms, CA April 1st, 2023 DeMartile Top Ten at 29 Palms The NGPC series descended on the 29 Palms Motorsports Complex for round 5 of the championship. The course featured some Baja/Dakar […]

The Tiger Run GNCC in South Carolina Results

Apr 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 4 | The Tiger Run Union, SC April 2nd, 2023 The Tiger Run GNCC in South Carolina The Tiger Run GNCC in South Carolina was the fourth round of the series. The day saw […]

Snake Bite US Hard Enduro Series Lubbock Results

Apr 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 4 – Snake Bite Lubbock, TX April 1st, 2023 Lewis Finishes in the Top Five The US Hard Enduro Series continued its west coast swing in Lubbock, Texas. The race course utilized some untouched […]

24-Heures Motos Le Mans 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship opening round

Apr 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul is in a confident mood as the team prepares for the opening round of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship; the 24-Heures Motos, at Le Mans over the weekend of the 15th […]

Over $7 million contingency rewards for amateur and professional racers

Apr 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc. is pleased to announce details for the 2023 Husqvarna Motorcycles Contingency Support Program on RaceHusky.com, offering over $7 million in possible rewards for amateur and professional racers across all major […]

EWAN MCGREGOR AND MOTO GUZZI TOGETHER AGAIN

Apr 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

THE NEW MOTO GUZZI V100 FILM CONVEYS MCGREGOR’S DEEP PASSION FOR THE BRAND AND ITS BIKES “ON TO THE NEXT JOURNEY” IS A TRUE CINEMATOGRAPHIC WORK, SHOT IN CALIFORNIA ON 35 MM FILM, WITH A […]

APRILIA DOMINATES IN ITALIAN MOTORALLY AND RAID TT CHAMPIONSHIP

Apr 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BRILLIANT DÉBUT FOR THE APRILIA TUAREG 660 WHICH DOMINATES IN THE ITALIAN MOTORALLY AND RAID TT CHAMPIONSHIP ASTRIDE THE TWIN-CYLINDER FROM NOALE, JACOPO CERUTTI IS UNCATCHABLE AND TAKES HOME A FANTASTIC HAT TRICK APRILIA TUAREG […]

More New 2023 Yamaha’s: Go Beyond Expectations!

Apr 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Have you seen that Yamaha has released More New 2023 motorcycles? Then Go Beyond Expectations and see how 2023 Yamaha is fighting for your hard-earned dollars! From newly released Supersport YZF-R1M and sport bikes YZF-R1, […]

Honda CB750 Hornet and XL750 Transalp win Red Dot Awards

Apr 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Honda claims four Red Dot Product Design Awards across automobile and motorcycle ranges for the fourth consecutive year All-new Honda Civic e:HEV and Civic Type R recognised by Red Dot jury for outstanding design and innovation […]

MotoGP Argentina tricky track conditions foils Ducati

Apr 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia closes the Argentina GP at Termas de Rio Hondo sixteenth after crashing out while he was second All-Ducati podium at Termas de Rio Hondo. Marco Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing Team) takes first MotoGP win ahead […]

2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) round at 29 Palms

Apr 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton has secured a well-earned Pro Class podium in the 2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) round at 29 Palms, finishing a solid third place and directly followed […]

Tiger Run GNCC South Carolina results

Apr 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Craig DeLong continued his strong run of form in the Grand National Cross Country Series at the Tiger Run GNCC, finishing just outside of the podium in P4 to […]