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.

Francesco Bagnaia dominated the third edition of the Lenovo Race of Champions

Jul 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia Wins the Third Edition of the Lenovo Race of Champions Ahead of Andrea Iannone and Marc Márquez Misano Adriatico, July 27, 2024 — Francesco Bagnaia dominated the third edition of the Lenovo Race […]

Frustrated Ivano van Erp Fourth at Lommel MXGP

Jul 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ivano van Erp Fourth at Lommel for EMX250 Round Seven VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Ivano van Erp narrowly missed out on a trip to the overall podium, finishing fourth at EMX250 round seven in […]

NEW MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT WILL SEE CURRENT MXGP LEADING TEAM CONTINUE

Jul 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing is delighted to announce the extension of its successful partnership with Nestaan-MX. The new multi-year contract will see Nestaan-MX continue as “Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing” in the FIM Motocross World Championship, ensuring […]

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler wins 2024 Red Bull Romaniacs

Jul 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 2024 Red Bull Romaniacs, round four of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. After seizing the lead on Offroad Day 1, the KTM 300 EXC racer maintained […]

Suzuki recall campaign for rear tire defect on V-Strom 800

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki GB has confirmed a recall campaign on its V-Strom 800DE, due to a defect with the OE fitment rear tyre. There are 304 affected machines registered in the UK. Customer safety and satisfaction is […]

Vmoto introduces new technology that will complete the range

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Vmoto introduces the new technology that will complete the offering in the range During the international press conference, a prototype of a new fast charging battery was unveiled. At the venue of Misano World Circuit, […]

Husqvarna Mobility North America proud to announce Team Husqvarna Amateur Racing program

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Mobility North America is proud to announce the introduction of its newly branded Team Husqvarna Amateur Racing program, a nod to the pioneering roots of the brand’s storied racing history. While Husqvarna is no […]

Top 10 Team Suzuki Carbon Neutral Challenge

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki’s green entry into this year’s Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race showed that an environmentally-friendly future can still be fast. Team Suzuki CN Challenge raced a GSX-R1000R – fitted with a host of greener parts and […]

BETA rider Maddi Gordon gets cover of Drag Illustrated

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Maddi Gordon Gets Her First TAFC National Win It has been quite the month for Maddi and the Gordon Race Team, highlighted by a historic race win and also being on the cover of a […]

Rome-based De Carli team return to regime in both MXGP and MX2 categories

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will grow for the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship and for the Grand Prix seasons to come. The multi-title winning squad will reincorporate the Rome-based De Carli team for a […]

Spanish island of Mallorca to host 2024 FIM Awards ceremony

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Palma to host 2024 FIM Awards ceremony Save the date: The FIM is delighted to announce that the 2024 Awards ceremony will be held in Palma, the capital city of the Spanish island of Mallorca, […]

Long-awaited return to MXGP of Flanders

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Jago Geerts Returns for MXGP of Flanders Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jago Geerts will make his long-awaited return to action this weekend at the 14th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Lommel, […]

Inspiration Friday: Paris Summer Olympics Motorcycle Events

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are revving up to be an unforgettable event, bringing the world’s best athletes to the City of Light for a high-octane showdown. Riders, Total Motorcycle has you covered with our […]

Yamaha Motor Europe joins forces with TotalEnergies in WorldSBK

Jul 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce a new partnership with TotalEnergies in a combined effort to further improve both performance and sustainability across its road racing activities. The collaborative technical partnership will see TotalEnergies […]

MXGP of Czech Republic Maxime Renaux Injury Update

Jul 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

After a short break, MXGP returned to Europe and action over the weekend, with the 13th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship taking place in Loket, Czech Republic. The Loketske Serpentiny circuit is a […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia dominated the third edition of the Lenovo Race of Champions

Frustrated Ivano van Erp Fourth at Lommel MXGP

NEW MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT WILL SEE CURRENT MXGP LEADING TEAM CONTINUE

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler wins 2024 Red Bull Romaniacs

Suzuki recall campaign for rear tire defect on V-Strom 800

Vmoto introduces new technology that will complete the range

Husqvarna Mobility North America proud to announce Team Husqvarna Amateur Racing program

Top 10 Team Suzuki Carbon Neutral Challenge

BETA rider Maddi Gordon gets cover of Drag Illustrated

Rome-based De Carli team return to regime in both MXGP and MX2 categories

Spanish island of Mallorca to host 2024 FIM Awards ceremony

Long-awaited return to MXGP of Flanders

Inspiration Friday: Paris Summer Olympics Motorcycle Events

Yamaha Motor Europe joins forces with TotalEnergies in WorldSBK

MXGP of Czech Republic Maxime Renaux Injury Update

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