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 Dakar Rally Ends & Preparing for 2023 Dakar Rally

Jan 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER DELIVERS IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT TOUGH TWO-WEEK EVENT TO PLACE 13TH OVERALL Luciano Benavides – Husqvarna Factory Racing – 2022 Dakar Rally Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has successfully completed the 2022 […]

Dakar Rally 2022 – Stage 12

Jan 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Lying third going in the final day of racing, Matthias Walkner put in a superb performance on today’s stage to finish seventh fastest and secure his overall podium result. After covering more than 8,000 kilometers, the top […]

2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Announced

Jan 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to unveil the calendar for the 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup, which will once again support the FIM Superbike World Championship at six rounds. After a successful […]

Really tough Dakar Rally 2022 Stage 11 day

Jan 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After a highly positive day at the Dakar Rally yesterday for the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team, stage 11 has proved to be a seriously tough test of both patience and stamina. Entering the penultimate […]

50th Anniversary Season of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship

Jan 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (January 12, 2022) – With the turn of the new year, preparations are formally underway for the landmark 50th Anniversary of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. In conjunction with each respective Nationals event organizer, […]

Hugely demanding stage 11 Dakar Rally 2022

Jan 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has completed the hugely demanding stage 11 of the Dakar Rally in 26th place. Following his excellent runner-up performance on Wednesday’s stage 10, the FR 450 Rally rider was the […]

Dakar Rally 2022 – Penultimate Stage 11

Jan 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The event organizers ensured there was a sting in the tail to this year’s Dakar Rally by delivering one the most challenging stages of the race on the penultimate day. Technically demanding navigation combined with […]

Ducati gloats “2021 is the Best Year Ever”

Jan 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Passion For Ducati Has Never Been Greater With 59,447 Motorcycles Sold worldwide, 2021 is the Best Year Ever Ducati ends 2021 with record sales, growing globally by +24% over 2020 and +12% over 2019 Double-digit […]

Back On Top At Dakar Rally 2022

Jan 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Adrien Van Beveren has retaken the lead at the Dakar Rally following the conclusion of today’s stage 10. Delivering his best result of the rally so far with a third-place […]

Best in the Desert Parker Arizona 250 Results

Jan 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Best in the Desert Parker 250 Parker, AZ January 8th, 2022 The first event of the 2022 season for the team was the Best in the Desert – Parker 250. Held out in the Arizona […]

Dakar Rally from Wadi Ad Dawasir to Bisha 759-kilometer day in the saddle

Jan 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A long, 759-kilometer day in the saddle lay ahead of the riders as they entered stage 10 of the rally from Wadi Ad Dawasir to Bisha. The 375-kilometer timed special was mostly made up of […]

Dakar Rally Stage 10 – Sandy tracks dirt roads and dunes

Jan 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides has impressively completed stage 10 of the Dakar Rally as the second-fastest rider. Continuing his exceptional run of form in this second week of racing, the young Argentinian immediately pushed hard from his […]

2022 Harley-Davidson: 2022 Sneak Peek!

Jan 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Twenty-One new Harley-Davidson bikes just released with more coming soon. Introducing TMW’s 2022 Harley-Davidson: 2022 Sneak Peek with new Sportbikes, Sportsters, Softails, Adventure Touring, Cruiser, Grand American Touring, Touring and Trikes! New models, new paint, […]

Supercross teams blitzed Anaheim 1 opener

Jan 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 11. Suzuki’s Supercross teams blitzed the Anaheim 1 opener in front of a packed and enthusiastic crowd to kick-off the 2022 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship. Carson […]

Top-10 stage results on day nine Dakar Rally 2022

Jan 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER DELIVERS NEAR FAULTLESS PERFORMANCE TO PLACE SEVENTH ON FAST TIMED SPECIAL Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has continued his run of top-10 stage results by placing seventh-fastest on day nine of […]