Articles by Michael Le Pard

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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.

Honestly one of the best races in my life says MXGP Andrea Locatelli

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Perform in Best Aragon Weekend Yet Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took further two trips to the podium today for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK as the team recorded its best Aragon WorldSBK weekend ever, […]

End of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship today – MXGP of Great Britain

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team hit the end of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship today – the Grand Prix of Great Britain marked the conclusion of the season. Kay de Wolf, Roan van de […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts ends illustrious MX2 career

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Ends Illustrious MX2 Career with Phenomenal Grand Prix Win as Yamaha Secures Fourth Consecutive MX2 Manufacturer’s World Title Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts ended an illustrious MX2 career with a thrilling Grand […]

Prosperous 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship season wrapped up

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing wrapped another prosperous FIM Motocross World Championship season with yet another MX2 rostrum appearance, this time at Matterley Basin for the British Grand Prix and the final round of nineteen […]

2023 WorldSBK enters the finish straight at MotorLand Aragón

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. BMW Motorrad Motorsport gained more valuable experience for the further development of the BMW M 1000 RR at the tenth of this season’s twelve events in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Garrett Gerloff […]

Championship leader forced to retire from second place following Indian MotoGP crash

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia forced to retire from second place in the GP of India after a crash, Pirro sixteenth. Ducati 1-2 at the Buddh International Circuit with Marco Bezzecchi first (VR46 Racing Team) and Martin second (Pramac […]

Moving through the KTM development system from Moto3 base and the ‘ladder’ to MotoGP

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull KTM Tech3 squad form one half of the KTM GP Academy structure in the Moto3 division and the initial stage of Grand Prix development. Riders such as Miguel Oliveira, Brad Binder, Jack […]

Pressure-packed final round of SuperMotocross Playoffs at historic Los Angeles Coliseum

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

It was a pressure-packed final round of the SuperMotocross Playoffs at the historic Los Angeles Coliseum, and thanks to a third-place finish, RJ Hampshire jumped up two spots in the final SMX 250 class standings […]

Los Angeles closes the curtains on SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger closed the curtains on his SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series with a well-earned fifth position in the 2023 standings, as 250SMX contenders Maximus Vohland and […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Honestly one of the best races in my life says MXGP Andrea Locatelli

End of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship today – MXGP of Great Britain

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts ends illustrious MX2 career

Prosperous 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship season wrapped up

2023 WorldSBK enters the finish straight at MotorLand Aragón

Championship leader forced to retire from second place following Indian MotoGP crash

Moving through the KTM development system from Moto3 base and the ‘ladder’ to MotoGP

Pressure-packed final round of SuperMotocross Playoffs at historic Los Angeles Coliseum

Los Angeles closes the curtains on SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series

Positive ‘debut’ on Indian asphalt and first ever MotoGP visit to Buddh International Circuit

Worked for this moment for his whole life and now it’s a dream come true at Aragon

FULL INDIAN MOTOGP GROOVE AS BINDER DANCES TO 4TH POSITION AT BUDDH

Tissot Aragon Round ends with exciting Sunday for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

Protagonists of WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 races today were standard Pirelli solutions

Positive weekend but also frustrating for Yamaha at Aragon WorldSBK

Amazing 2026 MV Agusta Brutale Oro & New 240hp 16000 rpm 5-cylinder engine!

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!

Exciting New 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles Celebrate 70th Anniversary

New Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles!