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.

Very slippery Detroit bummer 250SX East Championship

Mar 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Chisholm Rides to 12th in Detroit Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s newest recruit Kyle Chisholm made his return to the 250SX class at Ford Field in Detroit to earn a 12th-place finish at last night’s […]

Three-year hiatus Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship made its return to Ford Field

Mar 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac earned his third straight win and the fifth of the season as the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship made its return to Ford Field last night in Detroit. […]

Physically demanding World Off-Road Championship Series WORCS

Mar 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton fought hard through the physically demanding conditions at Havasu MX in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, to come away with a third-place podium finish at Round 3 of the […]

Career-first podium in the XC1 Open Pro class

Mar 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong raced his way to a career-first podium in the XC1 Open Pro class with an impressive performance at Round 3 of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series […]

Challenging night of racing in Detroit 450sx AMA Supercross Championship

Mar 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

DETROIT, Mich. – It was a challenging night of racing in Detroit for Round 10 of the AMA Supercross Championship but Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin minimized the mistakes to come away unscathed and just […]

Near-perfect night at Round 10 of AMA Supercross Championship

Mar 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart had a near-perfect night at Round 10 of the AMA Supercross Championship, landing his FC 450 Rockstar Edition on the second step of the 450SX podium after claiming the top […]

Photo finish win at Daytona 200 MotoAmerica Supersport

Mar 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Attack Performance Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha’s Cameron Petersen came just shy of the MotoAmerica Supersport win in a photo finish at today’s Daytona 200 at the Daytona International Speedway. Jake Gagne had a crash […]

Suffering the wrath of Daytona 200 in Florida

Mar 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A Disappointing Daytona 200 For Josh Herrin The Great Race Becomes the One That Got Away For Josh Herrin and The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Team Sunnyvale, Calif., March 12, 2022 – Josh Herrin […]

2022 Super Hooligan National Championship Opening Round

Mar 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Shelina Moreda Seals Top 10 at Daytona Round One of the 2022 Super Hooligans National Championship Sees Moreda in Eighth Place. Sunnyvale, Calif., March 12, 2022 – In what was her first experience with the […]

Quest for victory at 80th running of Daytona 200

Mar 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 12 Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer will launch their quest for victory in the 80th running of the Daytona 200 with a talented trio of athletes starting inside […]

2022 Daytona 200 Ducati Panigale V2 Sensational Debut

Mar 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Herrin Gives the Ducati Panigale V2 a Sensational Debut in American National Championship Racing Sunnyvale, Calif., March 11, 2022 – Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) secured a stunning pole position for the 2022 Daytona […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – March 12TH

Mar 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 11. The Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team will be on track this weekend for America’s most historic road race. The second weekend in March will see #54 Richie […]

Friday Inspiration: Daytona Bike Week 2022

Mar 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Looking for inspiration away from WWIII news? Then ride to the sandy shores of Florida with over 500,000 bikers! Daytona Bike Week 2022 competes with Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for popularity! TMW’s Guide to Daytona Bike […]

Yamaha Racing Heritage Club Announces 2022 Schedule

Mar 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

As the Yamaha Racing Heritage Club (YRHC) gears up for its inaugural year, Yamaha Motor Europe outlined their plans for the project in 2022 at the Lyon Motor Show, France. Explaining the exclusive benefits that […]

BMW Motorrad delivered 194261 motorcycles in 2021 up 15%

Mar 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad with strong growth in revenues and earnings BMW Motorrad delivered 194,261 units (prev. yr.: 169,272/ +14.8%) to customers in 2021. The segment posted revenues of € 2,748 million (prev. yr.: € 2,284 million/ +20.3%) and an EBIT of € 227 million (prev. yr.: € 103 million/ +120.4%). […]