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.

Instant classic of the 53-year championship Hangtown Motocross Classic

Jun 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. (June 1, 2024) – The second round of the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, traveled to Northern California, in the shadow of the state capital of Sacramento, for the landmark […]

Majestic curves of Autodromo del Mugello at Brad Binder Speeds

Jun 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Speed and more speed for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing as the Gran Premio d’Italia spun around the 15 majestic curves of the Autodromo del Mugello and Brad Binder raced to 6th position in the […]

CHASE SEXTON SWEEPS HANGTOWN IN EXCEPTIONAL RACING FOR RED BULL KTM

Jun 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton charged to a spectacular 1-1 result to capture his first AMA Pro Motocross Championship round victory of 2024 at the Hangtown National, in a day […]

Hangtown National saw all three motocross Husqvarna riders in Top 10

Jun 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing has been able to draw from the positives following an encouraging Hangtown National that saw all three riders – Casey Cochran, Malcolm Stewart, and Christian Craig – finish inside the […]

OnlyFans American Racing Team/Kalex sweeps Grand Prix of Italy

Jun 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

First win of the year for Roberts in Moto2™ and fifth victory for Alonso in Moto3™; new all-time and race lap records with Pirelli using tyres from the DIABLO Superbike range The Grand Prix of Italy, raced […]

Treacherous conditions highlight FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Teutschenthal Germany

Jun 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Van Drunen Maintains WMX Championship Lead in Germany De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen powered through wet and treacherous conditions to finish third overall at the fourth round of the FIM Women’s […]

Moto3 rider storms to runner-up finish at speedy Italian Grand Prix

Jun 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The FIM World Championship set up in the unique Tuscan valley setting of Mugello for the Italian Grand Prix and the second fixture in consecutive weekends. The seventh date of the current 20-race season took […]

Enea Bastianini crashes with Jorge Martín at Italian MotoGP

Jun 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team win the sprint race of the Brembo Italian Grand Prix. Bastianini crashes on lap three following a coming together with an opponent • Second place at the finish line for […]

New all-time lap records in Mugello and Pole position for Roberts in Moto2 and Alonso in Moto3

Jun 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The qualifiers for the Italian Motorcycle Grand Prix round, which is being held at the Mugello International Circuit, had Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team/Kalex) in Moto2™ and David Alonso (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team/CFMOTO) in Moto3™ taking pole position for the respective races on […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Instant classic of the 53-year championship Hangtown Motocross Classic

Majestic curves of Autodromo del Mugello at Brad Binder Speeds

CHASE SEXTON SWEEPS HANGTOWN IN EXCEPTIONAL RACING FOR RED BULL KTM

Hangtown National saw all three motocross Husqvarna riders in Top 10

OnlyFans American Racing Team/Kalex sweeps Grand Prix of Italy

Treacherous conditions highlight FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship in Teutschenthal Germany

Moto3 rider storms to runner-up finish at speedy Italian Grand Prix

Enea Bastianini crashes with Jorge Martín at Italian MotoGP

New all-time lap records in Mugello and Pole position for Roberts in Moto2 and Alonso in Moto3

GNCC Jon Johnson excited to be healed up and back to racing

Heavy rain affects second day of WorldSBK testing in Misano

Riders of Ducati Lenovo Team earn direct seed at Mugello International Circuit

Iconic Road America hosts 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Focusing on preparing for race weekend on Yamaha R1 after completing 161 laps

PEDRO ACOSTA TO CONTINUE RED BULL KTM STORY WITH FRESH MOTOGP CONTRACT

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!

Three New 2026 Striking Extraordinary BMW Custom Bikes