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.

Ricky Brabec Wins Dakar Rally for Honda

Jan 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

January 17, 2020 — QIDDIYA, Saudi Arabia With a second-place finish in today’s final stage of the 2020 Dakar Rally, Ricky Brabec wrapped up the overall victory in the grueling international endurance event. Riding a CRF450 […]

QUINTANILLA AND HUSQVARNA CLAIM RUNNER-UP FINISH AT DAKAR 2020

Jan 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has claimed second overall at the 42nd edition of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Earning his best result at the event by putting in an excellent performance […]

Inspiration Friday: Around the World on a KTM 500 EXC

Jan 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle brings you this week’s Inspiration Friday with a 125000km trip around the world on a KTM! When Aaron Steinmann got on his KTM 500 EXC to ride from the bottom to the top […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA WINS STAGE 11 AT 2020 DAKAR RALLY

Jan 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDER CLOSES IN ON PROVISIONAL RALLY LEADER WITH ONE STAGE LEFT TO RACE Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has stormed to victory on the penultimate stage of the Dakar Rally. […]

Dakar Rally 2020 – Carlos Sainz wins the Dakar for the third time

Jan 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Carlos Sainz (ESP) and his co-driver Lucas Cruz (ESP) have won the Rally Dakar for the third time, having previously triumphed in 2010 and 2018. In doing so, they presented MINI with its fifth […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA SECOND OVERALL AFTER STAGE 10 OF DAKAR

Jan 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDER FINISHES SEVENTH ON FIRST LEG OF MARATHON STAGE TO DEFEND RUNNER-UP POSITION IN EVENT STANDINGS Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short have both successfully completed the first […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA WINS DAKAR RALLY STAGE NINE

Jan 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDER CLAIMS FIRST STAGE WIN OF THE 2020 EVENT WITH VICTORY ON 410-KILOMETRE SPECIAL STAGE Pablo Quintanilla has ridden to victory on stage nine of the 2020 Dakar Rally. The Rockstar Energy […]

Ducati closes 2019 on a high with bike sales topping 53000

Jan 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

53,183 Ducati bikes delivered to customers in 90 countries Italy remains the number one market. Double-digit growth in China, Brazil and Spain For the second year running, the Panigale is the world’s best-selling superbike. A […]

HCRR Racing / Ben Evans Racing to Debut Two-Rider AFT SuperTwins Team

Jan 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 14, 2020) – HCRR Racing / Ben Evans Racing, backed by Roof Systems of Dallas, Texas, announced today its premiere in the AFT SuperTwins class with seasoned riders Brandon Robinson and Jay Maloney piloting […]

MARTIN & SUZUKI STRONG IN 4TH AT ST. LOUIS SX

Jan 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 13. Alex Martin: RM-Z250- 4th JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Racing’s Alex Martin rode strong inside The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, at round two of the 2020 […]

Latus Motors Racing Recruits Rispoli for AFT Production Twins

Jan 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 13, 2020) – Latus Motors Racing is set to return to the American Flat Track scene in a major way with the announcement the team has signed James “The Rocket” Rispoli to contest the 2020 AFT Production Twins championship […]