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.

Incredible fighting spirit on display at FIM Motocross World Championship in Finland

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Elzinga Fights to Sixth in Finland Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga showed incredible fighting spirit as he charged to sixth overall at the 14th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Vantaa, […]

Solid WorldSBK weekend with highlights

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Most. The eighth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2023 (WorldSBK) in Most (CZE) delivered solid results and some highlights for BMW Motorrad Motorsport, both teams and the four BMW Motorrad factory riders. Scott […]

Rider collided and went over the handlebars FIM Motocross World Championship Vantaa

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Ruled Out of Finnish Grand Prix Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts has been ruled out of the Finnish Grand Prix in Vantaa, round 14 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, following a […]

Historic victory in WorldSSP for Honda at Most circuit

Jul 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha rider takes the Superpole Race but Race 2 goes to the Ducati rider; historic victory in WorldSSP for Mackenzie with Honda The FIM World Superbike Championship Sunday race day that just came to […]

Brainerd Opening qualifying session for 2023 MotoAmerica Championship Results

Jul 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati’s Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés Up to Speed During Day 1 at Brainerd MotoAmerica Sunnyvale, Calif., July 29, 2023 — Under cloudy skies with drops of rain sprinkling the surface of Brainerd International Raceway […]

Overcoming the odds Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has put in heroic ride

Jul 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Overcoming the odds, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has put in a heroic ride at round three of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship to take fourth overall at Red Bull Romaniacs. Despite nursing a […]

WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu claimed fourth seasonal pole position

Jul 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pole and Podium for Razgatlıoğlu on Saturday Amidst Most Mayhem Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu claimed his fourth pole position of the season and then followed it up by storming to second during a […]

Tough Saturday for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at Autodrom Most

Jul 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A controversial Superpole and early damp conditions affect the races of Bautista (P12) and Rinaldi (P14). Superb win for Bulega in WorldSSP It was a tough Saturday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at […]

Sensational Superpole with Yamaha in Dramatic Race at Autodrom Most

Jul 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Battles to Eighth in Dramatic Race 1, Sensational Superpole for Gardner Dominique Aegerter’s efforts earned him a solid eighth place finish in a dramatic and difficult Race 1 at the Autodrom Most, while a […]

MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS RED BULL ROMANIACS ENDURO

Jul 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rnd 3, 2023 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship – Red Bull Romaniacs, Romania Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has stormed to victory at the 2023 Red Bull Romaniacs. In control and out front throughout the […]

WorldSBK podium gamble to finish the race without any pit stops

Jul 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

In Most, the WorldSBK on the podium gamble on the intermediates and finish the race without any pit stops; in WorldSSP victory for Bulega with Lehmann winning the 300 class in the wet on slicks […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND POST MALONE COLLABORATE ON LIMITED-EDITION

Jul 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND POST MALONE COLLABORATE ON LIMITED-EDITION APPAREL COLLECTION Post Malone x Harley-Davidson Launches as Part of Harley-Davidson’s H-D Collections on the Same Day as his Fifth Full Length Album Austin MILWAUKEE (July 28, 2023) – […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Incredible fighting spirit on display at FIM Motocross World Championship in Finland

Solid WorldSBK weekend with highlights

Rider collided and went over the handlebars FIM Motocross World Championship Vantaa

Historic victory in WorldSSP for Honda at Most circuit

Brainerd Opening qualifying session for 2023 MotoAmerica Championship Results

Overcoming the odds Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has put in heroic ride

WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu claimed fourth seasonal pole position

Tough Saturday for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at Autodrom Most

Sensational Superpole with Yamaha in Dramatic Race at Autodrom Most

MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS RED BULL ROMANIACS ENDURO

WorldSBK podium gamble to finish the race without any pit stops

HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND POST MALONE COLLABORATE ON LIMITED-EDITION

Riders forced to enter WorldSSP Czech on rain tyres

Fastest Overall Razgatlıoğlu Makes the Most of Friday Free Practice in Czech Republic

Returning to action today at WorldSBK Autodrom Most Czechia

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 2026 Triumph Motorcycles Tackle the Toughest Terrain!