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.

Positive Return to Normal with Investments in new technologies and products

Feb 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Piaggio Group Chairman and CEO Roberto Colaninno: “The preliminary figures examined by the Piaggio Group Board of Directors today show that we are gradually moving out of the deterioration that developed during the pandemic, despite persisting […]

First pre-season test of 2022 MotoGP

Feb 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pirro concludes positive “Shakedown” Test at Sepang International Circuit Ducati Lenovo Team riders Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller are ready to return to the track after the long winter break, which began last November at […]

Opening round of 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship LaCapelle-Marival

Feb 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

KAY DE WOLF AND ROAN VAN DE MOOSDIJK SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE PRE-SEASON TESTING AHEAD OF THEIR FIRST RACE OF THE YEAR LaCapelle-Marival, France, will be the setting for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2’s first competitive outing […]

Start of a new 2022 MotoGP season just around the corner

Feb 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 4. With the start of a new MotoGP season just around the corner, preparations are well underway for Team Suzuki Ecstar as they prepare to tackle 2022 with Joan […]

Motul expands motorsports partnership with MotoAmerica adding King Of The Baggers

Feb 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Motul expands motorsports partnership with MotoAmerica, adding King Of The Baggers lubricant sponsorship for the 2022 season Cypress, Calif. (Feb 3, 2022) – Motul, the world-class oil and lubricants company founded in 1853, announces its return […]

From Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup to WorldSSP300

Feb 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Last week, the 19-year-old confirmed the next step in his racing career, as he joined the Viñales Racing Team in WorldSSP300. Although he, like the three other graduates, champion Iker Garcia Abella, Greece’s Ioannis Peristeras […]

MXGP WORLD CHAMPION JEFFREY HERLINGS UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL FOOT SURGERY

Feb 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The reigning MXGP World Champion, who claimed victory in the opening round of the Spanish national championship the day beforehand as part of his warm-up preparations for the forthcoming 2022 MXGP season, was unseated on […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce extension

Feb 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce an extension to its highly successful partnership with leading clutch component manufacturer, Rekluse. The renewed agreement will see Husqvarna Factory Racing continue to benefit from the US manufacturer’s high-quality […]

Rebrand of American Hillclimb Series

Feb 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH Fla. (February 1, 2022) – AMA Pro Racing is excited to announce the official rebranding of the all-new American Hillclimb series – formerly known as AMA Pro Hillclimb. The rebranding and associated logo […]

AMA Supercross Anaheim “best I’ve ridden this year”

Feb 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 1. Carson Mumford: RM-Z250 – 8th Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 12th Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 14th Carson Mumford and his BarX/ Chaparral Suzuki RM-Z250 charged to another top-10 finish […]

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Brand-new partnership in BSB British Superbike

Feb 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Honda Racing UK is pleased to announce a new sponsorship agreement with Motul, as they challenge the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, as well as making their long-awaited return to the Roads at the International North […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES PARTNERS WITH BRISK

Feb 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

LEADING SPARK PLUG MANUFACTURER TO SUPPORT HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING IN ALL MOTOCROSS AND ENDURO RACING ACTIVITIES THROUGH 2022 Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce a new technical partnership with leading spark plug manufacturer, BRISK. The […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Positive Return to Normal with Investments in new technologies and products

First pre-season test of 2022 MotoGP

Opening round of 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship LaCapelle-Marival

Start of a new 2022 MotoGP season just around the corner

Motul expands motorsports partnership with MotoAmerica adding King Of The Baggers

From Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup to WorldSSP300

MXGP WORLD CHAMPION JEFFREY HERLINGS UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL FOOT SURGERY

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce extension

Rebrand of American Hillclimb Series

AMA Supercross Anaheim “best I’ve ridden this year”

Brand-new partnership in BSB British Superbike

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES PARTNERS WITH BRISK

Only Days Left to Enter 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

2022 Harley-Davidson: More Powerful Bikes Arrive!

Impressive Round 4 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Anaheim California

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!

New Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles!