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.

Honda Racing UK releases new racing livery for 2023 BSB

Feb 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Honda Racing UK is pleased to release its new racing livery for its 2023 assault on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship and the International Road Racing season, where it will participate in both the North […]

MXGP JUNIORS READY TO RACE FOR 2023 EMX MOTOCROSS

Feb 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The newly formed ‘VRT KTM Factory Juniors’ have unveiled their livery for the 2023 racing season as the team embarks on its objective to help develop the next line of KTM MXGP stars. The France-based […]

2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) Blythe Results

Feb 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sunday’s second round of the 2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton earn a top-five finish in Taft, California, providing him a platform to further build upon […]

Ramped up preparation for 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship Spain

Feb 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing ramped up their preparation for the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship by lining up in the RFME Spanish Motocross Championship at the hard-pack circuit of Montearagon. Lucas Coenen and Kay de […]

TOP-FIVE RESULTS AT HOUSTON SUPERCROSS

Feb 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HOUSTON, Texas – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team-mates Aaron Plessinger and Cooper Webb have both put in strong performances to finish inside the top-five at tonight’s latest round of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship in […]

Sandy rutted course AMA National Enduro Series Sumter South Carolina Results

Feb 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong kicked off the 2023 season with an impressive fourth overall performance at this weekend’s Sumter National Enduro, Round 1 of the AMA National Enduro Series in Sumter, South […]

Season-ending knee injury at start of AMA Supercross 250 East series

Feb 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

It has been a rough couple of weeks for The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team, with a season-ending knee injury to Malcolm Stewart; and another injury that put Jalek Swoll on the sidelines before […]

DOMINANT VICTORY AT SUPERENDURO ROUND THREE HUNGARY

Feb 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt put in a commanding showing at round three of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Hungary to secure the overall victory. Topping the SuperPole hot lap, before going on to […]

Vertex Pistons celebrates 70 years in Business

Feb 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Vertex Pistons celebrated 70 years of developing and manufacturing high performance 2 and 4 stroke pistons for off-road, street, scooter, ATV, UTV, snowmobile, go-kart, ultralight and other motorsport applications. The Italian American company appreciated […]

All New 2023 Kawasaki Supersport Motorcycles!

Feb 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Do you have the need… the Need for Speed? Kawasaki can scratch that itch, affordably, stylishly and with horsepower to spare. Introducing the all New 2023 Kawasaki Supersport Motorcycles arriving at Total Motorcycle in our […]

Ignite MotoGP engines for 2023 season of racing

Feb 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

KTM will shortly ignite MotoGP engines for the 2023 season of racing and development as the official test team take to the track for Sepang ‘shakedown’ sessions in Malaysia. The factory will now be able […]

Inspiration Friday: New World Adventures

Feb 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits! Welcome to our huge Inspiration Friday: New World Adventures week #231 of rider inspiration. Ever wanted to ride in Morocco? Greece? Turkey? Tunisia? France? Wales? How about a […]

2023 MXGP pre-season in full swing

Feb 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will enter the 2023 MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship with an amplified four-rider line-up through both MXGP and MX2 classes and have shown off their new race colors and machinery […]

Bold new look Yamaha’s 2023 FIM MX2 World Championship season

Feb 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 & Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250 Showcase Bold New Look for 2023 The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team is excited to reveal its new livery ahead of the 2023 […]

Top AMA Supercross Champion sidelined for extended duration

Feb 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart is scheduled to undergo knee surgery following his recent practice incident, confirming he will unfortunately be sidelined for an extended duration. After claiming a career-best third in […]