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.

Challenging conditions at U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis for AMA Supercross 450SX

Feb 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac made a heroic chargeback from last to sixth last night at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His championship performance salvaged points to retain his lead in […]

Dream Ducati MotoGP 2023 and 2024 MotoGP seasons

Feb 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Corse have reached an agreement that will see the Italian rider aboard the Ducati Lenovo Team’s factory Desmosedici GP bike for another two seasons.Born in Turin in 1997, “Pecco” Bagnaia made […]

HRC (Honda Racing Corporation) most powerful motor racing team in the world

Feb 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Nine Spanish riders are outstanding pieces of the high competition of Honda Álex Palou, in cars, and Marc Márquez, along with Toni Bou, on motorcycles, are the main assets to repeat Honda’s triumphs in motor […]

Podium-worthy performance Round 7 AMA Supercross Championship Minneapolis

Feb 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart extended his top-five streak to six-in-a-row on Saturday with another podium-worthy performance at Round 7 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Scoring his first heat-win of […]

PAIR OF PODIUM FINISHES FOR RED BULL KTM AT MINNEAPOLIS SX

Feb 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team came away from Round 7 of the AMA Supercross Championship with great momentum as teammates Cooper Webb and Marvin Musquin delivered a pair of podium finishes in […]

Showing speed all day in Minneapolis Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship

Feb 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Jeremy Martin notched a fourth-place finish at tonight’s opening round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was also a solid night for Levi […]

Rough crash injury hurts Suzuki at Anaheim 3 Supercross

Feb 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 15. Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 15th. Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 17th. Adam Enticknap: RM-Z450 – 22nd. All three Twisted Tea Suzuki Presented by Progressive Insurance athletes tackled an especially […]

Ducati Presents the Limited and Numbered XDiavel Nera Edition: Elegance. Unlimited

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

2022 Ducati XDiavel S Guide 2022 Ducati XDiavel Dark Guide 2022 Ducati XDiavel Nera Guide Made-in-Italy design and craftsmanship combine with technology and innovation in a motorcycle made by Ducati in partnership with Poltrona Frau’s […]

Yamaha Withdraws from Dakar Rally and FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The end of the 2022 Dakar Rally in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in which Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team riders Adrien van Beveren and Andrew Short finished in fourth and eighth place respectively, brings to a […]

Stand-in Racer for Yamaha’s MX2 Season Opener

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Andrea Bonacorsi will replace the injured Thibault Benistant under the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 awning at this weekends’ MX2 Grand Prix of Great Britain. The event […]

2022 MXGP ROARS OUT OF THE GATE WITH BRITISH GRAND PRIX

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Reigning world champions, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, will open their MXGP Grand Prix campaign this weekend in the UK and with Tom Vialle expected to push for MX2 title honours in 2022. World Champion […]

Iker Garcia Abella First WorldSSP300 Season

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ahead of the maiden Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup season, there were no favourites for the championship title, but it quickly became clear that Iker Garcia Abella would be one of the main protagonists. […]

Opening round of 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The opening round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship is just hours away. Rasmus Jorgensen, the team manager at the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team, looks ahead to the new campaign below. Kay de […]

New era for MXGP Standing Construct Husqvarna Factory Racing squad

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship marks the beginning of a new era for the Standing Construct Husqvarna Factory Racing squad, managed by Tim Mathys. Eager to see both Pauls Jonass and Brian Bogers begin […]

Inspiration Friday: Honda Garage Dreams Contest

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Amazing Honda contest you may never have heard about! Introducing the 3rd Edition of the Honda Garage Dreams Contest where 20 dealers go head-to-head customizing either a 2022 Honda Rebel 500 or Rebel 1100 from […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Challenging conditions at U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis for AMA Supercross 450SX

Dream Ducati MotoGP 2023 and 2024 MotoGP seasons

HRC (Honda Racing Corporation) most powerful motor racing team in the world

Podium-worthy performance Round 7 AMA Supercross Championship Minneapolis

PAIR OF PODIUM FINISHES FOR RED BULL KTM AT MINNEAPOLIS SX

Showing speed all day in Minneapolis Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship

Rough crash injury hurts Suzuki at Anaheim 3 Supercross

Ducati Presents the Limited and Numbered XDiavel Nera Edition: Elegance. Unlimited

Yamaha Withdraws from Dakar Rally and FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship

Stand-in Racer for Yamaha’s MX2 Season Opener

2022 MXGP ROARS OUT OF THE GATE WITH BRITISH GRAND PRIX

Iker Garcia Abella First WorldSSP300 Season

Opening round of 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship

New era for MXGP Standing Construct Husqvarna Factory Racing squad

Inspiration Friday: Honda Garage Dreams Contest

New 2027 MV Agusta Rush Titanio: May the 4th be With You!

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

Just released 2027 KTM Motorcycles: Uncompromising Performance!

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!