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.

2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge finish line

Mar 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides and Skyler Howes have both successfully reached the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge finish line after five largely positive days of racing. With Luciano securing a stage win and commendably opening […]

2022 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE FINAL STAGE RESULTS

Mar 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Covering a total distance of 371 kilometers, stage five at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge included a short but demanding 209-kilometer timed special. Offering up the now familiar mix of dunes and faster, sandy tracks, […]

Piaggio Group and Santander Partnership

Mar 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pontedera – Madrid, March 10, 2022 – Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) and Santander Consumer Finance (Santander) sign today a long-term Global partnership, with the aim of developing dedicated Retail financial services to support Piaggio sales and dealer network […]

Daytona 200 Enters MotoAmerica Era This Weekend

Mar 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., March 9, 2022 – One of the world’s iconic motorcycle racing events, the Daytona 200, will be held this weekend over March 10-12 and will see the debut of American Josh Herrin and the […]

2022 Super Hooligan National Championship

Mar 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP Debuts in Super Hooligan Racing During Round One at Daytona International Speedway Sunnyvale, Calif., March 9, 2022 – Ducati North America will team with Wisconsin-based Nowaskey Extreme Performance and renowned international […]

Exhausting Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2022 – Stage 4 Results

Mar 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Although temperatures in the Liwa Desert weren’t quite what they have been during earlier stages of this second round of the FIM Rally-Raid World Championship, the mixture of rocky pistes and large, rolling dunes still […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2022 Penultimate Day

Mar 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Following on from yesterday’s positive results for Husqvarna Factory Racing at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Luciano Benavides has raced to an impressive stage victory on the penultimate day of the rally. The Argentine was […]

Breakthrough ride on challenging Daytona Supercross track

Mar 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 8. Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 11th Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 17th Darek Drake: RM-Z250 – 19th Justin Bogle had a breakthrough ride, showing speed on the challenging Daytona Supercross […]

Tough day in the desert Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Stage 3

Mar 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Delivering a strong third-place finish on stage three of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes signalled his return to form with an impressive display of riding and navigation on what was […]

AMA National Grand Prix Championship Glen Helen Raceway Round 3

Mar 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton earned a top-five finish in the Pro class at Round 3 of the AMA National Grand Prix Championship, held at Glen Helen Raceway. Husqvarna Motorcycles-mounted rider, Justin Hoeft, […]

KTM BREAK THE MOULD WITH OUTSTANDING QATAR MOTOGP PODIUM

Mar 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The South African qualified through Q2 after initially heading Free Practice 1 at the flat, fast and dusty floodlit circuit located just outside the sprawling capital city of Doha. Binder showed snippets of highly competitive […]

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2022 – Stage 3 Liwa Desert

Mar 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying his time racing through the Liwa Desert, Matthias Walkner delivered a fast and smooth ride to take the win on today’s 255-kilometer timed special by close to one minute. The reigning FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion’s […]

Fill-in rider signed for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 250SX

Mar 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing is happy to announce the signing of Kyle Chisolm for the remainder of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship. The privateer Yamaha racer will head the campaign […]

Perfect weekend at second round of FIM Motocross World Championship Mantova Italy

Mar 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s rookie sensation, Maxime Renaux, made his first MXGP-class podium appearance at the MXGP of Lombardia, round two of the FIM Motocross World Championship, after two incredible top-three finishes for second […]

2022 Ducati Pedal Power

Mar 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Have an extra $11,000 laying around to foot pedal your new 2022 Ducati? Is this Ducati‘s great debacle or grand green dream? 5 new, very expensive, 2022 Ducati e-Bikes that I honestly don’t know if […]