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.

Stand-in Racer for Yamaha’s MX2 Season Opener

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Andrea Bonacorsi will replace the injured Thibault Benistant under the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 awning at this weekends’ MX2 Grand Prix of Great Britain. The event […]

2022 MXGP ROARS OUT OF THE GATE WITH BRITISH GRAND PRIX

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Reigning world champions, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, will open their MXGP Grand Prix campaign this weekend in the UK and with Tom Vialle expected to push for MX2 title honours in 2022. World Champion […]

Iker Garcia Abella First WorldSSP300 Season

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ahead of the maiden Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup season, there were no favourites for the championship title, but it quickly became clear that Iker Garcia Abella would be one of the main protagonists. […]

Opening round of 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The opening round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship is just hours away. Rasmus Jorgensen, the team manager at the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team, looks ahead to the new campaign below. Kay de […]

New era for MXGP Standing Construct Husqvarna Factory Racing squad

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship marks the beginning of a new era for the Standing Construct Husqvarna Factory Racing squad, managed by Tim Mathys. Eager to see both Pauls Jonass and Brian Bogers begin […]

Inspiration Friday: Honda Garage Dreams Contest

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Amazing Honda contest you may never have heard about! Introducing the 3rd Edition of the Honda Garage Dreams Contest where 20 dealers go head-to-head customizing either a 2022 Honda Rebel 500 or Rebel 1100 from […]

ROYAL ENFIELD BUILD. TRAIN. RACE. ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PARTS UNLIMITED

Feb 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

ROYAL ENFIELD BUILD. TRAIN. RACE. ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PARTS UNLIMITED Parts Unlimited, the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket accessories in powersports, partners with 2022 BTR programs in American Flat Track and MotoAmerica. Milwaukee, WI […]

Ready for another intense season of action-packed MXGP racing?

Feb 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After the shortest off-season on record, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are ripe and ready for another intense season of action-packed racing. It all starts this weekend with the opening round […]

Accomplished European rider to race in GNCC for three rounds

Feb 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

UK-based and Beta Italy Factory rider Steve Holcombe is set to race the first three rounds of the GNCC for the Liqui Moly Beta Racing team. Holcombe is a very accomplished rider in Europe. He […]

Progressive Insurance athletes tackled an especially challenging track

Feb 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 15. Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 15th. Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 17th. Adam Enticknap: RM-Z450 – 22nd. All three Twisted Tea Suzuki Presented by Progressive Insurance athletes tackled an especially […]

Milestone Season of World’s Most Prestigious Off-Road Motorcycle Racing Series

Feb 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (February 11, 2022) – MX Sports Pro Racing, in conjunction with longtime series title sponsor Lucas Oil, has announced that MAVTV Motorsports Network will become the primary broadcast partner of Lucas Oil Pro […]

National Grand Prix Championship Dirt Diggers GP Results

Feb 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The NGPC series descended on the Honolulu Hills Raceway in Taft, CA for the 2nd round of the series. The field was stacked with talented riders, who had to negotiate a dry and dusty racetrack […]

Clawed his way up in treacherous conditions at Hawkstone Park United Kingdom

Feb 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Standing Construct Husqvarna Factory Racing and Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing will turn attention to the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship now, which will fire into life this coming weekend. The Grand Prix of Great Britain, […]

SOLD OUT IN TWO MINUTES! 2022 BRABUS 1300R BY KTM

Feb 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

THE BRABUS 1300 R ROARS OFF THE LINE IN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES It took a mere 1 minute and 55 seconds for all 154 ultra-exclusive BRABUS 1300 R motorcycles to sell out via KTM’s […]

2022 BRABUS & KTM: VISUAL ELEGANCE - SUPERIOR ENGINE - ABSOLUTE INDIVIDUALITY

2022 BRABUS & KTM: ELEGANCE SUPERIOR ABSOLUTE

Feb 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

KTM partners with German high-performance automotive aftermarket tuning company BRABUS. BRABUS who’s known for its record-breaking top speeds, phenomenal performance supercars takes their supercar R&D and adds it into the new 2022 Brabus 1300R! With […]