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.

HUSQVARNA-MOUNTED STARS SUCCESSFUL AT 2023 FIM JUNIOR MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Jul 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The world’s fastest youth racers travelled to Romania, near Bucharest, for the annual FIM Junior Motocross World Championship. There were world titles available in three categories – 65cc, 85cc and 125cc – and Husqvarna-mounted riders […]

KTM takes first steps towards MXGP team

Jul 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Podium positions in two of the three categories and healthy support presence in the paddock of the 2023 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship meant that KTM emphasized their role and enthusiasm for the foundation stages […]

Imola’s returns to WorldSBK calendar as Pirelli brings the complete front range

Jul 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

As Imola’s returns to the WorldSBK calendar, Pirelli brings the complete front range while at the rear the new development SCQ, which debuted at Misano, returns to the scene The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino […]

Perfect Halfway Through 2023 Pro Motocross Championship at Southwick

Jul 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

SOUTHWICK, Mass. (July 8, 2023) – The 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, reached its halfway point on Saturday with its annual foray to the motocross hotbed of New England. The 42nd running of […]

Everything about Southwick Motocross is tough with sand, heat and humidity

Jul 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Everything about Southwick is tough, with the sand, heat and humidity…and the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team, who were ready to take on the roughest track on the AMA Pro Motocross series. 250 […]

Calculated ride to take maiden Pro Motocross race win at Southwick

Jul 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

SOUTHWICK, Mass. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle raced his way to the top step of the 250MX podium at Round 6 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship in the sands of Southwick today, […]

2023 Pro Motocross Championship Set for Season Premiere

Jul 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2023 Pro Motocross Championship Set for Season Premiere on NBC with Historic Coverage of Opening Motos at Southwick National Complete Coverage of Round 6 Featured Domestically on Peacock and Internationally with SuperMotocross Video Pass STAMFORD, Conn. […]

Mixed fortunes for Ducati as MotoAmerica made its only California stop

Jul 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., July 7, 2023 — Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC duo Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés enjoyed mixed fortunes as MotoAmerica made its only California stop on the 2023 tour. It was a positive […]

Enter the Metaverse with BMW Motorrad MetaRide

Jul 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The new BMW CE 02 represents a new way of accessing the world of BMW Motorrad, because it is electric, appeals in particular to young people and is neither an e-motorcycle nor an e-scooter – […]

Inspiration Friday: Celebrating Big Yamaha Milestones

Jul 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

I love America’s Top Google search trends for today “National Fried Chicken Day” with Taylor Swift and Britney Spears while Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant isn’t even close. Welcome to the crazy world of Total Motorcycle’s […]

FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship leader Andrea Adamo signed multi-year extension

Jul 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship leader, Andrea Adamo, has signed a multi-year extension to his current contract with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. The 19-year-old came into the official set-up for 2023 and as the […]

Cooper Webb & KTM part ways immediately after 5 years

Jul 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing would like to thank Cooper Webb for his achievements, commitment and determination following a highly-successful five seasons together. At this time, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and the […]

BMW Motorrad Second-quarter 2023: 64936 motorcycles sales

Jul 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad: Second-quarter 2023 sales confirm high customer demand BMW Motorrad delivered a total of 64,936 motorcycles to customers between April and June of its 2023 centenary year (+8.0%). Building on the previous all-time high […]

Many famous racing venues in the United States but few hold aura of Laguna Seca

Jul 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati’s Dynamic Duo Heads to the Happy Hunting Ground of Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca Sunnyvale, Calif., July 5, 2023 — There are many famous racing venues in the United States but few hold the aura of […]

WIRE-TO-WIRE AND BAR-TO-BAR WIN FOR INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING AT WEST VIRGINIA HALF-MILE

Jul 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

WIRE-TO-WIRE WIN FOR INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING AND JARED MEES AT WEST VIRGINIA HALF-MILE Reigning SuperTwins Champion Continues the Push for His Ninth-Career Grand National Championship MINNEAPOLIS (July 5, 2023) – In what proved to […]