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.

First-ever podium for a Triple Crown and Malcolm Stewart beyond stoked

Feb 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart made his first podium appearance of the season on Saturday with an impressive performance at Round 5 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Glendale, Arizona. Scoring 3-2-4 finishes, Stewart maintained […]

First Triple Crown Saturday for Round 5 AMA Supercross Championship Glendale

Feb 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team took on the first Triple Crown of the season on Saturday for Round 5 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Glendale, Arizona. With three Main Event scores […]

Rain storms cut Sepang International Circuit MotoGP track time

Feb 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 6. Alex Rins: 4th – 1’58.261 (+ 0.130) Joan Mir: 12th – 1’58.529 (+ 0.398) Sylvain Guintoli: 26th – 1’59.996 (+ 1.865) The second day of testing at the […]

2022 KTM MotoGP effort swings into action first time this year

Feb 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The 2022 KTM MotoGP effort swung into action for the first time this year with a comprehensive week of work at the Sepang International Circuit. The opening appointment of the racing calendar represented the first […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcyclist for Life

Feb 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

“I believe they’re the best kind of transportation given to mankind. Riding a motorcycle makes life that much more wonderful” and what an inspiring way to start off this week’s Inspiration Friday: Motorcyclist for Life! […]

Masters of Motocross is back for first time since 2020

Feb 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing continue their schedule and programme for the 2022 MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship as MX2 title contender, Tom Vialle, makes his first competitive appearance of the year this weekend in […]

Positive Return to Normal with Investments in new technologies and products

Feb 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Piaggio Group Chairman and CEO Roberto Colaninno: “The preliminary figures examined by the Piaggio Group Board of Directors today show that we are gradually moving out of the deterioration that developed during the pandemic, despite persisting […]

First pre-season test of 2022 MotoGP

Feb 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pirro concludes positive “Shakedown” Test at Sepang International Circuit Ducati Lenovo Team riders Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller are ready to return to the track after the long winter break, which began last November at […]

Opening round of 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship LaCapelle-Marival

Feb 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

KAY DE WOLF AND ROAN VAN DE MOOSDIJK SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE PRE-SEASON TESTING AHEAD OF THEIR FIRST RACE OF THE YEAR LaCapelle-Marival, France, will be the setting for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2’s first competitive outing […]

Start of a new 2022 MotoGP season just around the corner

Feb 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 4. With the start of a new MotoGP season just around the corner, preparations are well underway for Team Suzuki Ecstar as they prepare to tackle 2022 with Joan […]

Motul expands motorsports partnership with MotoAmerica adding King Of The Baggers

Feb 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Motul expands motorsports partnership with MotoAmerica, adding King Of The Baggers lubricant sponsorship for the 2022 season Cypress, Calif. (Feb 3, 2022) – Motul, the world-class oil and lubricants company founded in 1853, announces its return […]

From Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup to WorldSSP300

Feb 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Last week, the 19-year-old confirmed the next step in his racing career, as he joined the Viñales Racing Team in WorldSSP300. Although he, like the three other graduates, champion Iker Garcia Abella, Greece’s Ioannis Peristeras […]

MXGP WORLD CHAMPION JEFFREY HERLINGS UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL FOOT SURGERY

Feb 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The reigning MXGP World Champion, who claimed victory in the opening round of the Spanish national championship the day beforehand as part of his warm-up preparations for the forthcoming 2022 MXGP season, was unseated on […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce extension

Feb 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce an extension to its highly successful partnership with leading clutch component manufacturer, Rekluse. The renewed agreement will see Husqvarna Factory Racing continue to benefit from the US manufacturer’s high-quality […]

Rebrand of American Hillclimb Series

Feb 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH Fla. (February 1, 2022) – AMA Pro Racing is excited to announce the official rebranding of the all-new American Hillclimb series – formerly known as AMA Pro Hillclimb. The rebranding and associated logo […]