South America

Inspiration Friday: Legends of the Dakar Exhibition

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The word “Dakar” brings up images of desert, dunes, heat and exotic locals but also hero’s and overcoming inspiring challenges overcome. Welcome to week #244 of Inspiration Friday: Legends of the Dakar Exhibition. Be inspired […]

Months of anticipation and excitement opens 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship

March 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Following months of anticipation and excitement, the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing trio travelled down to South America to open their account in the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship. Lucas Coenen, Kay de Wolf and Roan […]

Inspiration Friday Top Secrets of Adventure Riding

Inspiration Friday #210: Top Secrets of Adventure Riding

August 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

“If someone else can do it, you can do it as well…” welcome to our 210th week of Inspiration Friday: Top Secrets of Adventure Riding! This week Total Motorcycle opens the adventure travel vault of […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles Immediately Retires Superstar Racer

April 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles would like to thank Pablo Quintanilla for his commitment, enthusiasm and successes throughout his five seasons with the team, racing both the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship and the Dakar Rally. Husqvarna Motorcycles […]

WorldSBK Magny-Cours: Chaz Davies 4th for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

September 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Unfortunately, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team riders, Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies, were unable to obtain the results they had hoped for in the French Round of the Superbike World Championship at the Magny-Cours […]

Yamaha’s Xavier De Soultrait Wins Stage Three Of Dakar Rally

January 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Delivering Yamaha their first stage win at the 2019 Dakar Rally, WR450F Rally powered Xavier de Soultrait has secured victory on stage three of the event in Peru. Making today’s stage even more successful for […]

Yamalube Yamaha Rally Riders Tackle Demanding Dakar Stage Two

January 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Continuing their 2019 Dakar Rally adventure, the four Yamalube Yamaha Rally riders have tackled a fast-paced and highly-challenging stage two of the event in Peru. Leading the team’s efforts in South America, Adrien Van Beveren […]

Van Beveren Fourth On Dakar Rally’s Opening Stage

January 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Getting their 2019 Dakar Rally campaigns underway today in Peru, all four Yamalube Yamaha Rally riders have completed the event’s opening stage without any issues. Spearheading the team’s efforts in the dunes of South America, […]

Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours – Looking for adventure? We know where to find it.

August 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There is nothing like riding new roads, discovering new sites, meeting new friends and having fun; why not do it all by motorcycle? North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and even Africa await you on […]

Almost five years on the road: Anna Grechishkina and her travelling dream

5 years on the road: Anna Grechishkina and her travelling dream

April 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Equipped with a KTM 1190 ADVENTURE and the burning desire to travel, Ukrainian Anna Grechishkina set out on a journey. She is now almost breaking records and is nearly five years in the saddle. This […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018

February 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GS Trophy is heading to Mongolia in June 2018 for what will be its biggest challenge yet. With three new teams joining the competition (Australia, India and a second International Female Team) and now […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Leave Their Mark On Dakar 2018

January 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Demonstrating huge potential in South America, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders have made a strong statement at the 2018 Dakar Rally. Playing a key role in the development of the race, Adrien Van Beveren […]

Rodney Faggotter Closer To The Top 15 With One Stage To Go At Dakar 2018

January 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Putting in yet another consistent stage performance in South America, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Rodney Faggotter has moved up to 16th in the 2018 Dakar Rally’s provisional overall standings. With just one stage […]

Two Yamaha Riders Inside The Top Four As Dakar Rally Reaches Its Halfway Point

January 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following six long and challenging days of racing in South America, the duo of Adrien Van Beveren and Xavier de Soultrait find themselves well-placed inside the top four of the 2018 Dakar Rally’s provisional overall […]

Yamaha Riders Gear Up For A Thrilling Second Week At Dakar Rally

January 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a stellar first week of competition at this year’s Dakar Rally, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders remain focused on their ultimate goal of making history for Yamaha in this 40th edition of the […]

Rider Inspiration: Lea Rieck 90,000km world motorcycle tour

December 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

There were occasions during her round-the-world ride when Lea Rieck happily admits she returned to her hotel room and sobbed. The third and final leg of Lea’s tour took her from Australia – where her […]