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.

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Highlights: Tucker Freight Lines Ironman National

Aug 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Known to be one of the most competitive tracks in American motocross, Indiana’s Ironman Raceway lived up to the legacy of the motorsports crazed Indianapolis area with a memorable afternoon of racing at the penultimate […]

SEASON-BEST FINISHES IN 450MX CLASS

Aug 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire put on a strong showing in Crawfordsville, Indiana, delivering 2-4 moto results to finish fourth overall in 250MX at the penultimate round of the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross […]

450MX class penultimate round 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship

Aug 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – With 3-3 results at the Ironman National, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger has secured third overall in the 450MX class at the penultimate round of the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Ryan […]

Historic Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Title Fight Down to the Wire

Aug 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (August 27, 2022) – The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, traveled to the motorsports hotbed of the greater Indianapolis area for the 11th and penultimate round of the 50th anniversary […]

U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Ironman Results

Aug 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (August 27, 2022) – The 2022 MX Sports Pro Racing Scouting Moto Combine, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare, hosted its second gathering on Friday at Indiana’s Ironman Raceway, on the eve […]

New rider to defend colours of Ducati MotoGP team

Aug 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Enea Bastianini to become Francesco Bagnaia’s next teammate in the Ducati Lenovo Team Ducati Corse is pleased to announce that Enea Bastianini will defend the colours of the Ducati Lenovo Team starting from the next […]

Sim Racing: 2022 MotoGP eSport Championship Jerez

Aug 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Piero Ricciuti takes another podium in Race 1 of the third round of the 2022 MotoGP eSport Championship The eRiders of the MotoGP eSport Global Series returned to action with the MotoGP22 video game for […]

96th edition: FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) France

Aug 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER TO RACE TE 300 IN E3 CATEGORY FOR SWEDISH WORLD TROPHY TEAM Mikael Persson is all-set to take on the 96th edition of the FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), held […]

Inspiration Friday: Most Epic Adventure is Back!

Aug 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Inspiration Friday: Most Epic Adventure is Back takes a look at the more intense, epic and exclusive adventure you could ever do on two wheels, the Honda Africa Twin Morocco Epic Tour! Held […]

International Six Days Enduro 2022 – Le Puy-en-Velay

Aug 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The 96th edition of the ISDE will take place from Monday, August 29 and run to Saturday, September 3. From the paddock based near Loudes airport, riders will face five full days of competition, covering […]

Atacama Rally is back for 2022 and promises to deliver!

Aug 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After a two-year forced hiatus, the Atacama Rally is back for 2022 and promises to deliver its traditional format of long, tough stages held in the arid Atacama Desert, close to the Pacific coast of […]

ALL-SET TO TAKE ON THE 2022 ATACAMA RALLY?

Aug 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Well-rested and focussed on success, Luciano Benavides will soon return to competitive action at the 2022 Atacama Rally. In strong form last time out at round two of the FIM Rally-Raid World Championship, the Husqvarna […]

Full Strength for Ironman full fitness Pro Motocross series

Aug 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan will make his pro debut with the 250 team this weekend at the Ironman National in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Levi Kitchen and Matt LeBlanc return to action, as will […]

National Grand Prix Championship Preston – National Enduro Grassman Enduro Chandlersville – The Beta Cup National Enduro Top 10

Aug 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

National Grand Prix Championship Round 7 Preston, ID August 21st, 2022 Cache Valley MX track in Preston Idaho was the site for the 7th round of the NGPC. The venue received light rain on Friday […]

Wild affair in the morning hours of MotoAmerica Twins Pittsburg

Aug 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

VELOCE RACING’S KALEB DE KEYREL NOTCHES SECOND PLACE FINISH IN SATURDAY MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP RACE AT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL RACE COMPLEX APRILIA RIDERS NOW SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH IN TWINS CUP POINTS STANDINGS WAMPUM, PA – […]