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.

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 […]

Intense days of WorldSSP work concluded at Portimao Circuit

Feb 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A convincing two-days for Bautista (P1) and Rinaldi (P3) at Portimao Circuit (Portugal). Positive sessions also for Nicolò Bulega (P1 in WorldSSP) The second session of winter testing has just concluded at the Portimao Circuit […]

US Hard Enduro King of the Motos Johnson Valley California Results

Feb 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Lewis finishes just outside Top Ten After taking a year off, the King of the Motos returned to the US Hard Enduro series. This is a GPS-based hard enduro event that was held in Johnson […]

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK duo concluded two-days of Portimao testing

Feb 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Continued their Adaptation in Portimao Test The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK duo concluded a two-days of test in Portimao on 31st January-1st February, finding good lap times despite being not able to […]

Emerging teenager Talon Hawkins makes professional AMA Supercross debut

Feb 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Emerging teenager Talon Hawkins will make his professional AMA Supercross debut when 250SX East commences this weekend in Houston, filling in for the injured Jalek Swoll at Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing. The 19-year-old […]

Final days of winter testing in Europe at WorldSBK Autódromo Internacional do Algarve

Feb 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Complete Positive Portimão Test Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli finished the final two days of winter testing in Europe at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve with Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK today, […]

Ducati range to introduce new Turn by Turn navigation system

Feb 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Turn by Turn Navigation System Arrives on The DesertX The 2023 DesertX, available in Matte Star White Silk and “RR22″ liveries, is the first in the Ducati range to offer integrated Turn by Turn navigation […]

Register Now for the 2023 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Championship

Feb 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Register Now for the 2023 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Championship The 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship is rapidly approaching, so take this opportunity to sign up for the third season of the Yamaha R3 […]