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.

New Focused 2022 Honda Pioneer 1000 Trail Forest Versions Unveiled

Mar 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

March 29, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. Updates to Pioneer 1000 family improve driving experience Midsize Pioneer 700 also returns for new model year As a part of a huge 2022 model-year powersports product announcement, Honda […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles has most successful era in 120 years of motorcycle production

Mar 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After becoming part of the PIERER Mobility AG in 2013, Husqvarna Motorcycles entered its most successful era in nearly 120 years of motorcycle production. An increased presence in diverse motorcycle segments and markets has seen […]

Primed for MXGP of Portugal

Mar 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s Factory MXGP and MX2 teams will be back to full strength this weekend at the Portuguese Grand Prix with the return of Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant. Benistant will join his teammate, […]

New Era in Electric Mobility: 2022 Yamaha

Mar 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

New Era in Electric Mobility from Yamaha for riders starts. No oil, no gasoline, no vibrations, no sound, no rumble. Yamaha announces today the company’s entry into the world of electric personal mobility with two […]

Malfunction and Crashes at Seattle 450SX

Mar 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

SEATTLE, Wash. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin continues to step into his stride late in the AMA Supercross Championship season, where he captured a second-straight podium finish in the highly competitive 450SX class. Teammate […]

impressive start to 2022 AMA US Hard Enduro Series Arizona

Mar 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles-Supported Ryder Leblond had an impressive start to the 2022 AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series over the weekend, claiming second overall at the Grinding Stone Hard Enduro in Page, Arizona. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

Fifth-Consecutive Win Dominantion AMA Supercross 450SX Championship Seattle

Mar 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac scored his fifth-straight victory in dominant fashion, leading from start to finish last night at the Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The Colorado rider heads into the short […]

Impressive performance Round 4 of AMA Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series South Carolina

Mar 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Trevor Bollinger secured his first podium finish of the season with an impressive performance at Round 4 of the AMA Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series in Union, South Carolina. […]

Falling in the whoops 250SX West Championship Lumen Field

Mar 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Christian Craig charged through the field to take a runner-up finish during the 250SX West Championship’s stop at Lumen Field in Seattle. With three rounds remaining, Craig now sits with […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport continues WorldSBK season preparations

Mar 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona. BMW Motorrad Motorsport continued is preparations for the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship with two days of testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (ESP). The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the Bonovo action BMW Racing […]

WorldSBK Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took to the track for first time yesterday

Mar 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Sets Blistering Pace in Barcelona Test with 2022 Pata Yamaha with Brixx R1 WorldSBK Defending WorldSBK Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu set the fastest lap time across two days of pre-testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, […]

Ducati team riders worked profitably on their Ducati Panigale V4R

Mar 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The last private tests of the 2022 pre-season ended today at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya (Spain).The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team riders worked profitably on their Ducati Panigale V4R during the two intense days (with cold temperature).Alvaro […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

New Focused 2022 Honda Pioneer 1000 Trail Forest Versions Unveiled

Husqvarna Motorcycles has most successful era in 120 years of motorcycle production

Primed for MXGP of Portugal

New Era in Electric Mobility: 2022 Yamaha

Malfunction and Crashes at Seattle 450SX

impressive start to 2022 AMA US Hard Enduro Series Arizona

Fifth-Consecutive Win Dominantion AMA Supercross 450SX Championship Seattle

Impressive performance Round 4 of AMA Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series South Carolina

Falling in the whoops 250SX West Championship Lumen Field

BMW Motorrad Motorsport continues WorldSBK season preparations

WorldSBK Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took to the track for first time yesterday

Ducati team riders worked profitably on their Ducati Panigale V4R

Active Duty and Veteran Military and First Responders Celebrated

2022 Piaggio MP3 Life Support Scooter

WorldSBK Team Officially Launch 2022 Yamaha R1 Bikes

It’s Time to Ride: TMW 2027 Motorcycle Review Guides are Live!

Just released 2027 KTM Motorcycles: Uncompromising Performance!

Good Luck, Have Fun & Don’t Die: TMW Game Arcade Returns!

New Retro Redux: 2026 Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT motorcycles!