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.

Indian Motorcycle: Last 2022 New Releases?

Jun 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

With 2023 motorcycle models being released you would think Indian Motorcycle’s newest bikes would be 2023, but it appears these may just be the last latest and greatest Indian 2022’s ever. Introducing the new range-topping 2022 […]

Dominant first podium at Thunder Valley National MX250

Jun 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Kitchen Scores Debut Moto Win for Podium Finish at Thunder Valley Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Levi Kitchen earned his first podium with a dominant first moto victory and a fifth-place finish to score third […]

AMA National Enduro Series Cherokee – Results

Jun 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

In the peach state of Georgia, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong secured his third top-five finish of the season at Round 4 of the AMA National Enduro Series. DeLong finished the first section […]

Thousands of passionate fans charged into MXGP Grand Prix of Germany

Jun 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Thousands of passionate fans charged into the Grand Prix of Germany, the eleventh round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, earlier today. The historic circuit of Teutschenthal played host to the race, which was […]

Surges to WorldSSP300 Championship Lead with Super Misano Weekend

Jun 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Diaz enjoyed a star performance at the Misano FIM Supersport 300 World Championship round, backing up his second-place finish from Saturday with a superb victory in Race 2 to move onto the top of […]

Poor German MXGP Luck with DNF

Jun 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle used his factory KTM 250 SX-f to seal another moto victory in the 2022 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship at Talkessel, Teutschenthal for the Grand Prix of Germany […]

Mixed Emotions for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team at Misano

Jun 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Mixed Emotions for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team on Sunday at Misano In Sunday’s races at the Misano round of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship, GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Garrett Gerloff finished ninth […]

Phenomenal Thunder Valley MX450 race

Jun 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac scored his second-consecutive moto win and notched a third-place finish to take second overall in front of the home crowd yesterday in Lakewood, Colorado. His moto scores at […]

Ducati does the double at Misano WorldSSP

Jun 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

It was a fantastic weekend for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. After a spectacular Race-1, Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi repeated themselves also on Sunday at the Pirelli Emilia Romagna Round as they celebrated again on the podium in front […]