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.

This week’s Supercross action in Indianapolis among toughest this season

Mar 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Conditions for this week’s action in Indianapolis were among the toughest seen this season, with a rut-filled soft terrain challenge awaiting the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team. 450MX Christian Craig has been consistent […]

Back-to-Back Pole Positions For Ducati at Daytona 200

Mar 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Herrin banks an early flyer to take P1 in the 2023 Daytona 200 Time Attack Sunnyvale, Calif., March 10, 2023 – Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York) put his number one Ducati Panigale V2 […]

Inspiration Friday: Kickin’ King of Baggers 2023

Mar 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Are you ready to hear the rumble?! Inspiration Friday: Kickin’ King of Baggers 2023 is coming in bigger and better than ever before with the season opening at Daytona International Speedway this weekend for Daytona […]

Dodge RAM 1500 trucks renew KTM breath-taking experience

Mar 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND RAM EXTEND EXCITING PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2023 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and RAM are pleased to announce an extension to their global partnership. The exciting and already successful collaboration, […]

Very close to first race of MotoGP season: Portimão

Mar 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team returns to the track in Portimão (Portugal) for the last two days of preseason testing Preparations for the new season resume on the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, where in […]

Track action as 2023 Daytona 200 Kicks Off

Mar 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Josh Herrin top of The Pile As The 2023 Daytona 200 Kicks Off Herrin leads after Thursday’s track action with Xavi Fores an impressive ninth on his Daytona debut Sunnyvale, Calif., March 9, 2022 — […]

MX2’s title protagonists revved up for 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship opening round

Mar 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team Poised for Powerful MX2 Title Campaign Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s title protagonists, Jago Geerts, Thibault Benistant and Rick Elzinga, are revved up for the opening round of the […]

All-new YZ450FM for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team

Mar 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Targets MXGP World Title in 2023 After a productive off-season spent testing and developing the all-new YZ450FM, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team and its trio of MXGP title […]

Bring the heat: Daytona International Speedway’s high banks in Daytona Beach

Mar 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York To Return To Daytona With a Two-Rider Line-Up Xavi Forés and reigning MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, Josh Herrin, head an all-star line-up for the 2023 Daytona 200 Sunnyvale, Calif., March […]

MXGP 2023 TAKES OFF WITH ARGENTINA OPENER THIS WEEKEND

Mar 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

After several productive pre-season international race meetings, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are now set for the 2023 FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship with the first of nineteen rounds taking place at Neuquen this weekend […]

New 2023 Ducati: Next Gen Freedom

Mar 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Almost 50 new 2023 Ducati models await those who dare to pay to push the limits. New 2023 Ducati: Next Gen Freedom. Ducati attempts to rewrite history by introducing the most expensive MSRP lineup ever […]

SECURE A PLACE ON THE START LINE OF THE PIONEERING E-MOTORSPORT SERIES

Mar 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR THE HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES SUPPORTED EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES SECURE A PLACE ON THE START LINE OF THE PIONEERING E-MOTORSPORT SERIES Husqvarna Motorcycles is excited to announce that registration for the 2023 European […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

This week’s Supercross action in Indianapolis among toughest this season

Back-to-Back Pole Positions For Ducati at Daytona 200

Inspiration Friday: Kickin’ King of Baggers 2023

Dodge RAM 1500 trucks renew KTM breath-taking experience

Very close to first race of MotoGP season: Portimão

Track action as 2023 Daytona 200 Kicks Off

MX2’s title protagonists revved up for 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship opening round

All-new YZ450FM for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team

Bring the heat: Daytona International Speedway’s high banks in Daytona Beach

MXGP 2023 TAKES OFF WITH ARGENTINA OPENER THIS WEEKEND

New 2023 Ducati: Next Gen Freedom

SECURE A PLACE ON THE START LINE OF THE PIONEERING E-MOTORSPORT SERIES

Season Best at AMA National Grand Prix Championship NGPC Glen Helen

Historic Weekend for Yamaha in Indonesia WorldSBK

Going Wild Boar GNCC Big Buck season-opener

New Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles!