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.

Jett Lawrence Rebounds to Capture Pro Motocross Championship Win

Jun 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (June 8, 2024) – The Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, traveled to the Rocky Mountains for Round 3 of the 2024 season, with an early test in the mile-high altitude of Thunder […]

Impressive comeback for Honda France at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Jun 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Honda departs Belgium with four Honda-powered teams securing positions within the top eight, including two podium finishes at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Tati Team Beringer Racing takes its first EWC podium with Honda power in the EWC […]

2024 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy: Riders dominated the races

Jun 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich. At the world’s most famous road race event, BMW M 1000 RR riders dominated the races for 1000cc motorcycles. At the 2024 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, they celebrated a triple 1-2 finish. In […]

Most exciting victory in the Isle of Man TT’s grand finale

Jun 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Victory in the Isle of Man TT’s grand finale backs up Superstock race win as Dean Harrison completes Metzeler’s success with the third place The Metzeler brand capped a historic Isle of Man TT event […]

FIM EWC 8h Spa Motos: Battle for podium in Ardennes goes unrewarded

Jun 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Spa-Francorchamps. BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team experienced a rollercoaster of emotions at the Ardennes rollercoaster at Spa-Francorchamps (BEL). The team, with riders Markus Reiterberger (GER), Sylvain Guintoli (FRA), and Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR), was in a promising […]

New solutions and new commitment in Women’s World Championship

Jun 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

At the Emilia-Romagna round, of which it is the Event Main Sponsor, Pirelli debuts three completely new development solutions: one front and one rear for the WorldSBK class and one for WorldSSP. Pirelli is the […]

Bold New 2025 Triumph Motorcycles Launched!

Bold New 2025 Triumph Motorcycles Arrive!

Jun 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bold new 2025 Triumph Motorcycles have arrive at Total Motorcycle! A baker’s dozen new Roadsters, Modern Classics and Adventure bikes with bright and exciting new colors such as Roulette Green, Kingfisher Blue and Cosmic Yellow. […]

Blistering display of speed and style in Sunday’s opening moto MXGP

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing Team concluded the ninth round of the FIM World Motocross Championship with their heads held high, securing two top-five positions, including a P2 podium in MX2, as well as a […]

YART Yamaha Produce Perfect Performance to Win the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Produce Perfect Performance to Win the 8 Hours of Spa Motos The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Niccolò Canepa, Marvin Fritz, and Karel Hanika, reigning FIM Endurance World Champions, were simply […]

Season-best and career-first second overall at EMX250 round six in Kegums

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Karlis Reisulis placed a season-best and career-first second overall at EMX250 round six in Kegums, Latvia. Spurred on by his home crowd all the way around the sandy circuit, Reisulis […]

Impressive Second for Karlis Reisulis at EMX250 Round Six in Latvia

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing celebrated their first FIM Motocross World Championship Grand Prix ‘double’ in 2024 as Jeffrey Herlings and Sacha Coenen both conquered the fine Kegums soil at the Latvian GP and round […]

ONSISTENCY CONTINUES FOR MALCOLM STEWART AND CHRISTIAN CRAIG IN COLORADO

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates Malcolm Stewart and Christian Craig have further established themselves among the top 10 of 450MX in the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, with Stewart a picture of consistency for […]

YOSHIMURA SERT CONSOLIDATES ENDURANCE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SERT CONSOLIDATES ENDURANCE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD Yoshimura SERT Motul put in a solid and consistent performance at the 8 Hours of Spa Motos to finish second, earn valuable championship points, and maintain its FIM […]

Double podium for Honda with Tati Beringer Racing and National Motos Honda FMA

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Hard-Fought Sixth-Place Results For Vlaanderen and Elzinga at MXGP Round Nine in Latvia

Jun 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Calvin Vlaanderen has placed sixth overall at a technical MXGP of Latvia to move up to fifth in the MXGP World Championship Standings. In MX2, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Jett Lawrence Rebounds to Capture Pro Motocross Championship Win

Impressive comeback for Honda France at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

2024 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy: Riders dominated the races

Most exciting victory in the Isle of Man TT’s grand finale

FIM EWC 8h Spa Motos: Battle for podium in Ardennes goes unrewarded

New solutions and new commitment in Women’s World Championship

Bold New 2025 Triumph Motorcycles Arrive!

Blistering display of speed and style in Sunday’s opening moto MXGP

YART Yamaha Produce Perfect Performance to Win the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Season-best and career-first second overall at EMX250 round six in Kegums

Impressive Second for Karlis Reisulis at EMX250 Round Six in Latvia

ONSISTENCY CONTINUES FOR MALCOLM STEWART AND CHRISTIAN CRAIG IN COLORADO

YOSHIMURA SERT CONSOLIDATES ENDURANCE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

Double podium for Honda with Tati Beringer Racing and National Motos Honda FMA

Hard-Fought Sixth-Place Results For Vlaanderen and Elzinga at MXGP Round Nine in Latvia

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!

2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness