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.

Official Online Retailer Returns as Key Partner for 50th Anniversary of Pro Motocross Championship

May 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 10, 2022) – MX Sports Pro Racing has announced that online industry retail giant MotoSport will return as a key partner for the 50th Anniversary of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by […]

MXGP Riders Ripe & Ready for Riola

May 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams have travelled west off the coast of the Italian peninsula to the island of Sardinia for the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. […]

Great way to end the Supercross season in Utah

May 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 10. Brandon Hartranft: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 8th Justin Bogle: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 12th Derek Drake: RM-Z250 – 14th The Twisted Tea Suzuki Presented by Progressive Insurance team wrapped the […]

MotoGP World Championship arrives in Le Mans for French GP

May 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP World Championship arrives in Le Mans for the French GP, the seventh round of the 2022 season, which will be held this weekend at the historic Bugatti Circuit. The famous track in the […]

MV AGUSTA TEST-RIDE TOUR 2022

May 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

In May, dealers around Europe are opening their doors to the brand’s enthusiasts wanting a hands-on experience of the latest MV Agusta models. Varese, May 10 2022 – MV Agusta is offering its fans an […]

2 aspiring young talents have chance to join 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup grid

May 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Aspiring young talents have the chance to join the 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup grid in 2022, with two wildcard slots available at the remaining rounds, run in support of the FIM Superbike […]

New 2023 Kawasaki Motorcycles Premier & VE Day

May 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

18 New 2023 Kawasaki Motorcycles Premier. Everything from sportbikes, supermoto, enduro, dual purpose, motocross and off-roaders. It’s a great day. Also a great day to Celebrate VE Day across the world as today marks the […]

Making it happen at Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series Crawfordsville

May 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Securing his third podium in a row, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Trevor Bollinger claimed an impressive runner-up finish at the sixth round of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Teammate Craig DeLong […]

Double Podium Delight for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP in Maggiora

May 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and Maxime Renaux shared the podium at the seventh round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Maggiora, Italy. Seewer returned to form with two second place finishes […]

250SX West Champion in Salt Lake City capped off stellar season

May 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Christian Craig sealed the deal on the 2022 250SX West Championship at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season finale last night in Salt Lake City, Utah. Nate Thrasher capped off […]

Racing stars tackled treacherous conditions in MXGP Maggiora

May 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Husqvarna Factory Racing stars tackled treacherous conditions in Maggiora, Italy, today, as the seventh round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship was run underneath rain clouds. The Grand Prix of Italy, as the […]

MXGP at historic Maggiora Park circuit near Lago Maggiore Results

May 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A third trip to Italy this season drew MXGP to the historic Maggiora Park circuit near Lago Maggiore, north of Milan and to the venue that hosted the Italian Grand Prix in 2021 as well […]

Two strong days of racing at EnduroGP opening round of series Lalin

May 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER TAKES HIS TE 300 TO FIFTH ON DAY ONE AND FOURTH ON DAY TWO IN SPAIN Making both his and Husqvarna Factory Racing’s full-time return to the FIM EnduroGP Word Championship, […]

Short but intense Spanish Friday at 2022 FIM EnduroGP World Championship

May 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The 2022 FIM EnduroGP World Championship opened with a short, but intense Friday evening Super Test, where riders got their first taste of international competition after the winter break. Followed by two full days of […]

Extends MX2 Championship Lead with Magnificent Performance in Maggiora

May 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated a 13th career Grand Prix victory at the seventh round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, in Maggiora, Italy, and extended his championship lead out to 6-points […]