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.

BMW Motorrad Rider Equipment Collection 2022

Dec 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

For the 2022 motorbike season, the rider equipment from BMW Motorrad provides the highest-quality workmanship with the latest styling trends. With the Plugged to Life range BMW Motorrad presents practical and stylish products that are […]

2021 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy Winner

Dec 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

München. Ben Young is the winner of the 2021 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy. Born in Scotland but now living in Canada, he scored more Race Trophy points in his races in the Canadian Superbike Championship […]

MotoGP pull everything we learned together and make it pay

Dec 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 15. Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Alex Rins reflects on a mixed season which saw him struggle to perform at his optimum level but gave him plenty of food for thought. […]

DAKAR RALLY 2022 GRUELLING 12-STAGE EVENT

Dec 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Luciano Benavides and Skyler Howes will represent Husqvarna Factory Racing at the world’s toughest off-road motorcycle race – the Dakar Rally – with the two-man team set to compete on the new FR 450 Rally. […]

2022 RIDER LINEUP FOR AMA SUPERCROSS AND PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dec 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With the opening round of the AMA Supercross Championship just around the corner, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team is excited to announce its rider lineup for the 2022 race season, which includes a […]

Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250 class divisional championships

Dec 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team heads into 2022 looking to reign supreme in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250 class divisional championships. The six-rider lineup boasts a blend of youth and experience with […]

2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season January 8 California

Dec 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis and Eli Tomac are ready for the highly anticipated start of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season on January 8 in Anaheim, California. The team has been […]

The glory of a MotoGP crown

Dec 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

JOAN MIR BLOG Team Suzuki Press Office – December 14. After the glory of a MotoGP crown, anything less was always going to seem below-par for Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir, but the Mallorcan fought […]

More new 2022 Ducati’s: Dreams have no limits!

Dec 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

More new 2022 Ducati’s… Dreams have no limits and that’s what the new 2022 Ducati Scrambler DesertX, and superbikes Panigale V2, Panigale V2 Bayliss, Panigale V4, andPanigale V4S are all about. The DesertX opens up the […]

NEW ADVANCED BIOFUELS SET TO TRANSFORM RACING

Dec 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

San Antonio, TX (December 9, 2021) – VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a global leader in performance fuels, lubricants and additives, announced Thursday that advanced bio-renewable components are available for adaptation with the company’s current race fuel […]

Team Honda HRC Presents 2022 Motorcycle Lineup

Dec 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

December 10, 2021 — MURRIETA, Calif. Successful four-rider roster returns for new season Riders to campaign 2022 CRF450R, CRF250R During a media event held yesterday at Southern California’s Blackmore Ranch, American Honda presented its 2022 […]

Honda Research Synthesizes Nanomaterials in Breakthrough for Quantum Electronics

Dec 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

December 13, 2021 — SAN JOSE, Calif. Scientists from Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. (HRI-US) have synthesized atomically thin “nanoribbons” – atomic scale thickness, ribbon-shaped materials – that have broad implications for the future of quantum […]