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 Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale Host

Jan 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After the outstanding success of the event in 2021, Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that the 2022 edition of the Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale will take place in Portalegre, Portugal on 28-30 […]

Exciting holeshots at San Diego Monster Energy AMA/FIM World Supercross

Jan 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. Carson Mumford: RM-Z250 – 6th Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 15th Dilan Schwartz: RM-Z250 – 17th Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 21st Adam Enticknap: RM-Z450 – DNQ BarX Chaparral Suzuki’s […]

National Hare & Hound Round 1 Lucerne Valley & WORCS Round 1 Primm Results

Jan 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

National Hare & Hound Round 1 Lucerne Valley, CA January 23rd, 2022 The race team headed out to Lucerne Valley, CA to kick off the National Hare & Hound series. Joe Wasson and Zane Roberts […]

New 2022 Honda Africa Twins more

Jan 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Honda fans, unite! New 2022 Honda Africa Twins more have arrived. 5 New 2022 Honda CBR1000RR ABS models, 6 new 2022 Honda Africa Twin models, 3 new 2022 Honda Rebel 500’s, and 2 new 2022 Honda […]

MotoGP Partners with Michelin for golden era of close competition and superlative racing

Jan 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. Michelin will be the title sponsor for the 2022 Argentina GP on April 1-3rd at the Autodromo Termas de Rio Hondo and named the Gran Premio Michelin® de […]

Opening round 2022 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) Nevada

Jan 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

It was a mixed day for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton, who salvaged a top-five finish at the opening round of the 2022 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) despite a podium-worthy performance in […]

Double 450SX Championship podium at Petco Park

Jan 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac took over the points lead in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship with a runner-up finish last night in San Diego, California. Dylan Ferrandis finished third to […]

Steals the Show with Epic Comeback in San Diego

Jan 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Christian Craig put in a stellar ride, coming back from a first turn crash to finish third in last night’s thrilling Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX Main Event. The Californian’s […]

Nice little battle at Anaheim SX2 Anaheim California

Jan 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The 2022 AMA Supercross Championship made its way back to Southern California for round three of racing in San Diego and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart had another steady performance in the 450SX class, finishing […]

Hard-fought podium finish Round 3 AMA Supercross Championship San Diego

Jan 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb landed just off the podium with a hard-fought fourth-place finish at Round 3 of the AMA Supercross Championship in San Diego. In what has already proven […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JANUARY 22ND

Jan 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 21. The fourth weekend in January sees Suzuki teams back in action for the third round of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in America. Petco […]

Thrilled to remain part of the racing world with Aruba.it – Ducati family

Jan 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Chaz Davies will remain part of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati family and will take on the role of Coach, putting his experience and talent at the disposal of Alvaro Bautista, Michael Rinaldi and Nicolò Bulega who – […]

Inspiration Friday: The Great Get-a-way

Jan 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Let the cold winter snow blow as warmer, sunnier riding days are ahead. Today Total Motorcycle shovels away the winter blues with Inspiration Friday The Great Get-a-way! How does riding the jungles of Costa Rica […]

THE SEARCH FOR PERFECTION: WELCOME TO MOTOGP 2022

Jan 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Join us for the unveiling of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing teams for the 2022 MotoGP World Championship. See the fresh KTM RC16 liveries and hear the ambitions […]

$500000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers

Jan 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS FOR 2022 RACE SEASON More than $500,000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers in American Flat Track and MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Series MILWAUKEE, WI (January 21, 2022) – Harley-Davidson is […]