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.

BMW Group focuses on electromobility but few want electric vehicles

Jul 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group sold a total of 75,891 fully-electric BMW and MINI vehicles worldwide in the first half of 2022 – more than doubling its all-electric sales compared to the same period of last year […]

ESPY Award nomination Best Athlete Men’s Action Sports Category

Jul 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. congratulates Eli Tomac on a well-deserved ESPY Award nomination in the Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports Category. It’s the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider’s first nomination for the prestigious sporting […]

Aiming to extend commanding lead at 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship Laguna Seca

Jul 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoAmerica Supersport Round 5 – Herrin Heads to His Favorite Hunting Ground at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Josh Herrin aiming to extend his commanding lead in the 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship at Laguna Seca this […]

World-famous Laguna Seca host to round six MotoAmerica 2022

Jul 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoAmerica Round 6 – Petrucci In Command As The Field Hits Laguna Seca The world-famous Laguna Seca plays host to round six of MotoAmerica 2022 with Danilo Petrucci on top of the points Sunnyvale, Calif., […]

Official two-day Pre-Test for the Suzuka 8 Hours Results

Jul 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Impress at Suzuka Test The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team ended the official two-day Pre-Test for the Suzuka 8 Hours in second overall after setting a 2:06.662, ahead of the third round […]

Learn from Multi world champion and most successful motocross modern era racers

Jul 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Multi world champion and one of the most successful motocross racers of the modern era, Tony Cairoli, talks about his recent ‘rookie’ outings in the 2022 AMA Pro National series in the United States. When […]

Marshal Weltin raced to career-best finish at 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Series

Jul 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 5. Marshal Weltin: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 10-12 Brandon Hartranft: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 13-13 Carson Mumford: Suzuki RM-Z250 – 13-13 Twisted Tea Suzuki Presented by Progressive Insurance’s Marshal Weltin raced […]

2023 Motorcycle Models

2023 Vespa Tinder’s Justin Bieber

Jul 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Last week it was 2023 Harley-Davidson eBikes, this week, Justin Bieber is on the front page of Total Motorcycle…what gives? Introducing 2023 Vespa Tinder’s Justin Bieber’s newest and latest “WHERE ARE U NOW” monochromatic artistic […]

Metzeler was on the highest step of the EnduroGP podiums

Jul 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The fourth round of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship took place in Portugal: Metzeler was on the highest step of the podiums with Andrea Verona, Nathan Watson, Brad Freeman e Harry Edmondson Coimbra – Souselas […]

Portugal EnduroGP high mounted rider spirits deliver

Jul 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

COMPETITIVE SHOWING FOR MIKAEL PERSSON AT ENDUROGP OF PORTUGAL HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER TAKES ENDURO3 CLASS PODIUM AT ROUND FOUR OF THE FIM ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Entering the second half of the FIM EnduroGP World […]

Top 5 cookin in the Levi Kitchen at RedBud Motocross

Jul 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Levi Kitchen finished fifth overall in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250 class with a 9-4 moto score at yesterday’s RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan. Justin Cooper also fought back […]

Festive crowd in Buchannan Michigan for Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450MX Championship

Jul 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac took an emphatic overall victory at yesterday’s RedBud National, dominating both motos to make gains in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450MX Championship. Teammate Christian Craig had a […]

First Japanese Rider to Win in the 250 Class Motocross

Jul 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

BUCHANAN, Mich. (July 2, 2022) – The annual Fourth of July tradition and KTM RedBud National greeted racing fans with perfect weather at Round 5 of the 50th Anniversary of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, […]

KTM RedBud National Highlights: Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship

Jul 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Perfect weather conditions at Michigan’s RedBud MX brought out the best in the stars of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, at the fifth round of the 50th anniversary season. The […]

Celebrate America’s Fourth of July weekend at crowd-favorite KTM RedBud National

Jul 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

BUCHANAN, Mich. – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team landed in Buchanan, Michigan on Saturday to celebrate America’s Fourth of July weekend at the crowd-favorite KTM RedBud National. With a warm welcome back to the Midwest, […]