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.

TOP 10 SCORES FOR MALCOLM STEWART IN RETURN TO AMA PRO MOTOCROSS SERIES

May 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart’s return to the AMA Pro Motocross Championship resulted in an encouraging top 10 result overall at the Fox Raceway National, as teammates Christian Craig and Casey Cochran […]

Fox Raceway marked the return to competition for Aaron Plessinger in the 450MX ranks

May 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

PALA, Calif. – A convincing start to the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship saw Chase Sexton finish third overall at Fox Raceway on Saturday, delivering 4-2 results across the pair of 450MX motos, while Red Bull […]

BACK TO SPEED WITH FIERCE PODIUM ATTEMPT IN CATALAN MOTOGP SPRINT

May 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Gran Premio de Catalunya surged up to pace for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing right from the first laps of the sixth round of the season. Brad Binder was able to take his KTM […]

Upset at Ducati crashes out of lead during final lap at Catalunya MotoGP

May 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Fifth place for Bastianini and Ducati Lenovo Team in the #CatalanGP sprint race. Bagnaia crashes out of the lead during final lap • Second place at the chequered flag for Marc Márquez aboard Gresini Racing […]

Extremely fast riders new track lap records set in Moto2 and Moto3

May 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Extremely fast riders from free practice on Friday morning and new track lap records set by García in Moto2™ and David Alonso in Moto3™ The qualifiers for the Catalunya World Championship Grand Prix race have just concluded. […]

The 2024 Supercross Season Showcased the Most Competitive Racing in the Sports History

May 25, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The 2024 Supercross Season Showcased the Most Competitive Racing in the Sports History; 20-year-old Jett Lawrence Crowned Premier Class Champion and Rookie of the Year Primetime Starts, Spanish Language Broadcast, and International Livestream Aid in Continued […]

TRIUMPH ENTERS INAUGURAL PRO MOTOCROSS SEASON

May 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

TRIUMPH ENTERS INAUGURAL PRO MOTOCROSS SEASON Debut Supercross season yields holeshots and Heat Race win Looking ahead to 11 round Pro Motocross series Joey Savatgy to make his racing debut on Triumph TF 250-X Shaking […]

Riders of Ducati Lenovo Team secure direct seed to Catalan MotoGP

May 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The riders of Ducati Lenovo Team secure the direct seed to #CatalanGP Q2. Bagnaia is fourth quickest in Practice, Bastianini is eighth Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini have both clinched the direct access to Q2 […]

RJ HAMPSHIRE SIDELINED AHEAD OF AMA PRO MOTOCROSS SEASON OPENER

May 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire has unfortunately been sidelined ahead of Round 1 of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Pala, California, after injuring his wrist during media day on Thursday […]

MXGP of France teed up to be one of the most exciting stops on 2024 calendar

May 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy MXGP of France was teed up to be one of the most exciting stops on the 2024 calendar. It was not only a home race for both of Yamaha’s Official EMX teams […]

Severe thunderstorms scattered across the country for WorldSBK Italy

May 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Second-Fastest Overall as Pata Prometeon Yamaha Discover Cremona Circuit Pata Prometeon Yamaha riders Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea completed a single-day test at Cremona Circuit in Italy today, a new venue due to host […]

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK team returned to action at Cremona Circuit Italy

May 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Garnder Goes Fastest in Cremona Test as GYTR GRT Yamaha Discover New Track Remy Gardner led the way as the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK team returned to action in a one-day test at the Cremona […]

Inspiration Friday: Veterans Charity Ride 2024

May 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Happy Memorial Day long weekend Total Motorcycle riders! Are you excited to get out, BBQ, attend a parade and have some great times with friends and family? Well, we have something special for you to […]

Two Telly Awards for Television and Online Content Produced Around the 2023 SuperMotocross World Championship Series

May 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

SMX Insider 2023 Season in Review and Haiden Deegan Athlete Feature Bring Home Coveted Silver Awards in Online Sports Content and Sports Television Among Competitive Field of Entrants in the 45th Annual Telly Awards ELLENTON, […]

RJ Hampshire’s title-winning achievements in 250SX West division of AMA Supercross

May 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship beckons for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team, fresh from RJ Hampshire’s title-winning achievements in the 250SX West division of AMA Supercross and with the motivation to maintain […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

TOP 10 SCORES FOR MALCOLM STEWART IN RETURN TO AMA PRO MOTOCROSS SERIES

Fox Raceway marked the return to competition for Aaron Plessinger in the 450MX ranks

BACK TO SPEED WITH FIERCE PODIUM ATTEMPT IN CATALAN MOTOGP SPRINT

Upset at Ducati crashes out of lead during final lap at Catalunya MotoGP

Extremely fast riders new track lap records set in Moto2 and Moto3

The 2024 Supercross Season Showcased the Most Competitive Racing in the Sports History

TRIUMPH ENTERS INAUGURAL PRO MOTOCROSS SEASON

Riders of Ducati Lenovo Team secure direct seed to Catalan MotoGP

RJ HAMPSHIRE SIDELINED AHEAD OF AMA PRO MOTOCROSS SEASON OPENER

MXGP of France teed up to be one of the most exciting stops on 2024 calendar

Severe thunderstorms scattered across the country for WorldSBK Italy

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK team returned to action at Cremona Circuit Italy

Inspiration Friday: Veterans Charity Ride 2024

Two Telly Awards for Television and Online Content Produced Around the 2023 SuperMotocross World Championship Series

RJ Hampshire’s title-winning achievements in 250SX West division of AMA Supercross

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