News

[ Aug 29, 2026 ] Record pole positions for López in Moto2 and Almansa in Moto3 News
[ Aug 29, 2026 ] All ready for the GMG – Moto Guzzi World Days 2026 News
[ Aug 29, 2026 ] Marc Márquez and Ducati Lenovo Team milliseconds from the top at MotorLand Aragón News
[ Aug 29, 2026 ] Three Aprilias straight through to Q2 at MotorLand Aragón News
[ Aug 29, 2026 ] Marc Márquez claims the Aragón Sprint with the Ducati Lenovo Team News
[ Aug 28, 2026 ] ROYAL ENFIELD CELEBRATES 125 YEARS WITH A 2,400-MILE RELAY RIDE ACROSS ROUTE 66 News
[ Aug 28, 2026 ] Brilliant Bou defends unbeaten record at TrialGP of France News
[ Aug 26, 2026 ] Beta USA signs Shane McElrath to compete in 450 Supercross News
[ Aug 26, 2026 ] Everything ready for Aprilia Racing at MotorLand Aragón News
[ Aug 26, 2026 ] Coenen brothers to make SuperMotocross transition for 2027 after fresh contract extension News
[ Aug 26, 2026 ] Wild West landscapes and great duels as Ducati tops at MotorLand News
[ Aug 26, 2026 ] Bloss & Osborne Battle at the Budds Creek Pro National Mechanicsville News
[ Aug 26, 2026 ] Jhak Walker Sweeps Pro2 at New England National Enduro West Glochester News
[ Aug 26, 2026 ] Current Canada–U.S. Trade Situation Means for Powersports in Canada News
[ Aug 26, 2026 ] Moto Canada Concerned About Impact of New Counter-Tariff on U.S.-Origin Motorcycles News

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.

No Picture

Rough night for Suzuki at State Farm Stadium Glendale

Feb 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 8. Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 17-17-13 Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 19-16-14 Carson Mumford: RM-Z250 – 22-22-DNS Suzuki competed in the first of three Triple Crown events of the 2022 […]

No Picture

Honda Scores King of the Hammers Win

Feb 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Honda Off-Road Factory Racing driver Bailey Cole tops UTV Stock NA class First win for Talon 1000R in the hugely popular off-road event The Honda Off-Road Factory Racing team is off to a strong 2022 […]

No Picture

SUZUKI USA ANNOUNCES NEW RIDER TEAM FOR 2022

Feb 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 7. Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has today revealed the continuation of Team Hammer as its official road racing partner for the 2022 MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North American Road Racing […]

No Picture

Yoshimura SERT Motul’s Gregg Black Talks Track

Feb 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 7. Yoshimura SERT Motul’s Gregg Black spent the winter break training in the gym, cycling, riding flat track and motocross. He spent a few days on his personal bike […]

No Picture

The Ducati Lenovo Team officially launch new racing season

Feb 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to embark on its 20th MotoGP season For the first time in MotoGP, the livery of the factory team’s Desmosedici GP 22 bikes will be in the original “Ducati […]

No Picture

Ready 4 Red Ducati 2022 tour

Feb 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Ready 4 Red tour is back! We’re touring the country showcasing our incredible new products. Get an exclusive, up-close preview of the new bikes before they hit showrooms. Meet the Ducati North America team […]

2022 Kawasaki Big 5-0 Bikes Arrive!

2022 Kawasaki Big 5-0 Bikes Arrive!

Feb 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Oh, I have to admit Kawasaki has found a weak spot in my armor as I’m a sucker for the UJM retro bike look and the new 2022 Kawasaki Big 5-0 Bikes Arrive now at […]

No Picture

2022 AMA National Enduro Series Sumter National South Carolina Results

Feb 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Factory Racing Team had a successful start to the 2022 AMA National Enduro Series claiming two top-five overall finishes from the Sumter National in Wedgefield, South Carolina. Craig DeLong led the team’s […]

No Picture

250SX West Championship Triple Crown event Arizona

Feb 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Christian Craig earned two main event wins and executed an inspired comeback to score second overall (1-4-1) at last night’s first Triple Crown event of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross […]

No Picture

First AMA Supercross two-time winner of 2022 season

Feb 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac became the first two-time winner of the 2022 season, taking home top honors at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship’s first Triple Crown race of the season. He […]

No Picture

Yamaha Outlines Test Plan Ahead of 2022 WorldSBK Season

Feb 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK’s pre-season preparations get underway this week at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, serving as the first of four tests for reigning WorldSBK Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and last year’s rookie sensation […]

No Picture

This MotoGP track has been absent from MotoGP calendar for 2 years returns

Feb 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Enea Bastianini is the fastest (new unofficial Sepang record) with the Desmosedici GP bike of the Gresini Racing team Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller concluded the first MotoGP pre-season test of 2022 at Sepang International […]

No Picture

Unstoppable in Lodz at the SuperEnduro opener

Feb 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt is fit and raring to get back to FIM SuperEnduro World Championship action, with round two of the 2022 series getting underway this Saturday, February 5, in Budapest, Hungary. Bolt […]

No Picture

2022 MOTOGP SEASON KICKS OFF IN SEPANG

Feb 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 5. Alex Rins: 3rd – 1’58.471 (+ 0.100) Joan Mir: 7th – 1’59.067 (+ 0.696) Sylvain Guintoli: 26th – 2’01.390 (+ 3.019) A day after Team Suzuki Ecstar launched […]

No Picture

2022 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Hungary Results

Feb 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Billy Bolt has taken the win at round two of the 2022 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, held in Hungary. The Husqvarna Factory Racing rider qualified fastest before claiming SuperPole and two race wins from three […]

Copyright © 1999 - 2026 | Total Motorcycle ∙ 17 Billion Hits ∙ 27 Years ∙ 435 million Readers ∙ 1 Great Motorcycling Website!