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.

MXGP of Italy: Spectacular venue but room for Improvement

Jun 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Motocross World Championship has officially hit halfway with the 10th round of the series in Maggiora, Italy, concluding another gruelling stretch of three consecutive Grand Prix rounds. Taking place at the iconic Maggiora […]

Karlis Reisulis Joins Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team for Remainder of 2024 Season

Jun 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Karlis Reisulis Joins Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team for Remainder of 2024 Season Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to confirm that Karlis Reisulis will step up to MX2 with the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory […]

RedBud Announces Bob The Cooler Co as Title Sponsor of 2024 RedBud National

Jun 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (June 13, 2024) – There’s no denying it can get hot during July in Michigan, with humidity the locals call “Air that you wear.” The yearly pilgrimage to the RedBud National produces a […]

DOUBLE PODIUM WEEKEND IN MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP RACES AT BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

Jun 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

DI MARIO RIDES APRILIA RS 660 TO SECOND CONSECUTIVE DOUBLE PODIUM WEEKEND IN MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP RACES AT BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY RODIO RACING – POWERED BY ROBEM ENGINEERING RIDER READY TO VIE FOR TWINS CUP […]

VANCE & HINES HARLEY-DAVIDSON RACER HAYDEN GILLIM SWEEPS KING OF THE BAGGERS WEEKEND AT BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

Jun 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (June 16, 2024) – RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Hayden Gillim dominated the MotoAmerica® Mission King of the Baggers double-header race weekend at Brainerd International Speedway in Brainerd, Minn. Aboard a race-prepared 2024 Road […]

Krämer Motorcycles Is Proud to Be the Spec-Bike Provider for the New MotoAmerica Talent Cup

Jun 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

RVINE, CA (June 14, 2024) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier road racing championship, is thrilled to announce a new path for America’s young road racers to reach the highest level of the sport as it is […]

Jett Lawrence Sweeps Motos at High Point for Third Pro Motocross Championship Win

Jun 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Jett Lawrence Sweeps Motos at High Point for Third Pro Motocross Championship Win in Four Races Ty Masterpool Earns Breakthrough 250 Class Victory and 300th Win for Pro Circuit Race Team MT. MORRIS, Pa. […]

2025 Husqvarna: Fully Redesigned for 2025!

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Amps Up the Enduro Ante! Get ready, off-road aficionados, for 2025 Husqvarna is revving up the excitement with the announcement of its eight-model enduro lineup for 2025. The TE125 is making a comeback, and […]

Razgatlioğlu exploits standard Pirelli for a hat trick in Misano

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Turkish rider wins on SC1 combined with SCQ in Superpole and with SC2 and SCX in Race 2; Huertas and Herrera take two in WorldSSP and WorldWCR Sunday of the Pirelli Emilia-Romagna Round, the […]

KORIE STEEDE CLAIMS P2 IN PRO WOMEN AS U.S. SPRINT ENDURO SERIES CONTINUES

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing took home two podium finishes at Round 6 of the 2024 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series, with Craig DeLong and Korie Steede finishing third and second, respectively, in Newburg, West Virginia. […]

Van der Mark: I am really happy that after the difficult years BMW still has trust in me

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport will compete in the FIM Superbike World Championship 2025 (WorldSBK) with the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and riders Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) and Michael van der Mark (NED). The goal is […]

Iconic Maggiora track which has hosted GP action since 1966 in northwest Italy

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The iconic Maggiora track, which has hosted GP action since 1966 in northwest Italy, provided the perfect venue for the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Team to reach the halfway point of the season. The team has […]

MXGP reaches halfway stage of 2024 campaign with another weather-hit fixture

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MXGP reached the halfway stage of the 2024 campaign with another weather-hit fixture, this time at Maggiora for the Italian Grand Prix. Tackling the soft, slick mud and tricky narrow course north of Milan, Red […]

Pole position and three wins: Historic weekend for BMW Motorrad Motorsport

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Misano. Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) from the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team was the dominant man at the fourth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). With a perfect weekend on his BMW M 1000 RR […]

Competing the first time in Misano Superbike and finishing all races in second place

Jun 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega second after leading Race 2 for 8 laps. Great comeback by Bautista who starts 11th and finishes on the podium. Pirro crashes out on final lap while battling for P12. Fantastic 1-2 for Huertas […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

MXGP of Italy: Spectacular venue but room for Improvement

Karlis Reisulis Joins Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team for Remainder of 2024 Season

DOUBLE PODIUM WEEKEND IN MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP RACES AT BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

VANCE & HINES HARLEY-DAVIDSON RACER HAYDEN GILLIM SWEEPS KING OF THE BAGGERS WEEKEND AT BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

Krämer Motorcycles Is Proud to Be the Spec-Bike Provider for the New MotoAmerica Talent Cup

Jett Lawrence Sweeps Motos at High Point for Third Pro Motocross Championship Win

2025 Husqvarna: Fully Redesigned for 2025!

Razgatlioğlu exploits standard Pirelli for a hat trick in Misano

KORIE STEEDE CLAIMS P2 IN PRO WOMEN AS U.S. SPRINT ENDURO SERIES CONTINUES

Van der Mark: I am really happy that after the difficult years BMW still has trust in me

Iconic Maggiora track which has hosted GP action since 1966 in northwest Italy

MXGP reaches halfway stage of 2024 campaign with another weather-hit fixture

Pole position and three wins: Historic weekend for BMW Motorrad Motorsport

Competing the first time in Misano Superbike and finishing all races in second place

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!

Exciting New 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles Celebrate 70th Anniversary

New 2026 Indian Motorcycle Lineup: More Powerful Timeless Style!

New 2026 Indian Motorcycle Lineup: More Powerful Timeless Style!