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.

MXGP’s Maxime Renaux celebrated exhilarating victory in Switzerland

Apr 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Renaux Triumphs at Swiss Grand Prix Amidst Challenges for Seewer and Coldenhoff Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux celebrated an exhilarating victory at the third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Frauenfeld, […]

Impressive MX2 Grand Prix win at MXGP of Switzerland

Apr 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Benistant Takes Thrilling Grand Prix Win as Geerts Maintains MX2 Championship Lead Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant claimed an impressive MX2 Grand Prix win at the MXGP of Switzerland, round three of the […]

Unique setting of Frauenfeld for 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship

Apr 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing tackled the unique setting of Frauenfeld, Switzerland, earlier today, as the venue played host to the third round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship. Kay de Wolf continued his fine […]

Spring is Here: TMW’s Spring Motorcycle Riding Guide

Apr 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Biker’s…Start your Engines! Welcome to our Spring is Here: TMW’s Spring Motorcycle Riding Guide back again for another great start to riding season!! Our Inspiration Friday’s, 20th Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling Anniversary, Top 10 Tips […]

Final Triple Crown AMA Supercross Championship round of the year

Apr 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb worked his way to a consistent fourth-place result at the final Triple Crown round of the year in Glendale, marking round 12 of the 2023 AMA […]

New opportunity to test new Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP machine

Apr 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu to Test Yamaha YZR-M1 at Jerez MotoGP Test 2021 Superbike World Champion, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, will have a new opportunity to test the Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP machine during a planned development test at the […]

Hospitalization crash during AMA Supercross Championship Glendale practice

Apr 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

There were both highs and lows for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Team as the AMA Supercross Series moved to Glendale, Arizona, for round 12 of the 2023 season. 250SX RJ Hampshire has been […]

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 […]