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.

Double 450SX Championship podium at Petco Park

Jan 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac took over the points lead in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship with a runner-up finish last night in San Diego, California. Dylan Ferrandis finished third to […]

Steals the Show with Epic Comeback in San Diego

Jan 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Christian Craig put in a stellar ride, coming back from a first turn crash to finish third in last night’s thrilling Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX Main Event. The Californian’s […]

Nice little battle at Anaheim SX2 Anaheim California

Jan 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The 2022 AMA Supercross Championship made its way back to Southern California for round three of racing in San Diego and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart had another steady performance in the 450SX class, finishing […]

Hard-fought podium finish Round 3 AMA Supercross Championship San Diego

Jan 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb landed just off the podium with a hard-fought fourth-place finish at Round 3 of the AMA Supercross Championship in San Diego. In what has already proven […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JANUARY 22ND

Jan 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 21. The fourth weekend in January sees Suzuki teams back in action for the third round of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in America. Petco […]

Thrilled to remain part of the racing world with Aruba.it – Ducati family

Jan 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Chaz Davies will remain part of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati family and will take on the role of Coach, putting his experience and talent at the disposal of Alvaro Bautista, Michael Rinaldi and Nicolò Bulega who – […]

Inspiration Friday: The Great Get-a-way

Jan 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Let the cold winter snow blow as warmer, sunnier riding days are ahead. Today Total Motorcycle shovels away the winter blues with Inspiration Friday The Great Get-a-way! How does riding the jungles of Costa Rica […]

THE SEARCH FOR PERFECTION: WELCOME TO MOTOGP 2022

Jan 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Join us for the unveiling of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing teams for the 2022 MotoGP World Championship. See the fresh KTM RC16 liveries and hear the ambitions […]

$500000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers

Jan 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS FOR 2022 RACE SEASON More than $500,000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers in American Flat Track and MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Series MILWAUKEE, WI (January 21, 2022) – Harley-Davidson is […]

New Husqvarna Technical Accessories Arrive

Jan 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Explore more with Husqvarna Motorcycles’ extensive range of Technical Accessories, manufactured exclusively for the exceptional Norden 901. Allowing for tailored customisation of all forms of exploration, the expertly crafted list of high-quality components includes luggage […]

Vespa is rushing towards 1 Tillion Dollar future

Jan 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

London – Pontedera, 20 January 2022 – Piaggio Group (PIA.MI), Europe’s largest scooter and motorcycle manufacturer and one of the world leaders in the industry, today shares the findings of a new report that explores the […]

Quiz Challenge Top MotoGP vs EWC riders competition

Jan 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 20. What do you get when you put four of Suzuki’s top MotoGP and EWC riders together for a quiz competition? Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir and Alex Rins […]

BMW Head Says “Customers and fans are in store for a number of surprises in 2022”

Jan 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad finished the year with a record sales result despite major challenges. With 194,261 units (+14.8%), 2021 was the best year since BMW Motorrad was founded (previous year: 169,272). Markus Schramm, Head of BMW Motorrad: […]

National Grand Prix Championship – So Cal GP – Delano

Jan 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

National Grand Prix Championship So Cal GP Delano, CA January 16th, 2022 This weekend was the first National Grand Prix Championship event of the 2022 season. And the Pro Class was stacked with talented riders. […]

Non-profit motorcycle adventure route Wyoming Backcountry

Jan 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 18, 2022… BMW Motorrad USA in partnership with non-profit motorcycle adventure route designer Backcountry Discovery Routes proudly announces the addition of the newest off-pavement experience – the Wyoming Backcountry Discovery […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Double 450SX Championship podium at Petco Park

Steals the Show with Epic Comeback in San Diego

Nice little battle at Anaheim SX2 Anaheim California

Hard-fought podium finish Round 3 AMA Supercross Championship San Diego

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JANUARY 22ND

Thrilled to remain part of the racing world with Aruba.it – Ducati family

Inspiration Friday: The Great Get-a-way

THE SEARCH FOR PERFECTION: WELCOME TO MOTOGP 2022

$500000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers

New Husqvarna Technical Accessories Arrive

Vespa is rushing towards 1 Tillion Dollar future

Quiz Challenge Top MotoGP vs EWC riders competition

BMW Head Says “Customers and fans are in store for a number of surprises in 2022”

National Grand Prix Championship – So Cal GP – Delano

Non-profit motorcycle adventure route Wyoming Backcountry

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

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