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.

Dream Start to FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship EMX250

Mar 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Dream Start to EMX250 Title Campaign for Andrea Bonacorsi & the Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250 Team The Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250 team enjoyed a dream start to the 2023 EMX250 season at the […]

Good night in Seattle at 2023 AMA Supercross Championship

Mar 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

SEATTLE, Wash. – A second-place finish by Cooper Webb in round 11 of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship has kept the two-time champion right in 450SX title contention following Seattle, as teammate Aaron Plessinger claimed P7 […]

Best MXGP outings of 2023 AMA Supercross season in Seattle

Mar 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team had one of its best outings of the 2023 AMA Supercross season in Seattle, showing impressive speed both early and late on the wickedly rutted course. 250SX […]

MotoGP Partnership between Ducati Lenovo Team and Audi Sport

Mar 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Corse and Audi Sport partners in the MotoGP World Championship Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 26 March 2023 – Ducati Corse and Audi Sport announce a partnership between the racing department of the four-ring manufacturer and […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles opens 2023 in Moto3 and Moto2 categories for first time

Mar 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles opens 2023 with speed and potential in Portugal Points and presence in both Moto3™ and Moto2™ categories for the first time for Husqvarna Motorcycles as the MotoGP™ world championship launches in the Algarve […]

MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship Riola-Sardo Sardinia

Mar 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Strengthens MX2 Championship Lead with Qualifying Race Victory as Coldenhoff Starts Sardinian Grand Prix from Second Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts strengthened his place at the top of the MX2 Championship Standings […]

MotoGP 2023 Algarve International Circuit – Qualification and Sprint

Mar 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The highlight of the first day of MotoGP qualification and the first ever ‘Sprint’ was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jack Miller taking 5th position at a warm and sunny Algarve International Circuit. The first […]

First practice day for 2023 MotoGP starts

Mar 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini finish Friday free practice for the Portuguese GP in third and tenth place respectively Day 1 of practices for the Portuguese GP, the 2023 MotoGP World Championship opening round, scheduled […]

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BEST BRAND AWARD 2023: TUNER

Mar 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BRABUS, NUMBER SEVENTEEN! BRABUS AGAIN VOTED THE BEST TUNING BRAND In this readers’ poll, 57.9 percent of votes went to the world-famous luxury mobility brand. This prestigious award once again honors the achievements of the […]

Inspiration Friday: Allure & temptation of Ducati’s Darkness Tour

Mar 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Enrobe yourself into the delicate sensation of the Diavel. Venture into the dark. Alluring refined atmospheres of sophisticated taste will define your pilgrimage through unmistakable metropolises venues of Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, London and New York […]