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.

Very sad moment for our sport says KTM at EnduroGP Slovakia

Jul 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has secured hard-fought podium results in the Enduro1 class on both days of racing at the GP of Slovakia. Claiming third on Saturday, Garcia went one better on Sunday to […]

Perfect in 2023 Pro Motocross Championship with Fifth Straight Victory at RedBud

Jul 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BUCHANAN, Mich. (July 1, 2023) – Following its first break in action of the summer American motocross returned to the track for Round 5 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, with the […]

Scintillating Superpole Race Victory for Razgatlıoğlu at Donington Park

Jul 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Scintillating Superpole Race Victory for Razgatlıoğlu at Donington Park Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and his Yamaha R1 WorldSBK delivered the goods at Donington with a decisive Superpole Race victory at Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK’s home round in […]

Round 5 – AMA Pro Motocross Championship Red Bud National

Jul 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BUCHANAN, Mich. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger raced his way to fourth overall in the 450MX Class at Round 5 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship at RedBud, with 250MX contenders Tom Vialle and […]

RedBud Pro Motocross National: Excellent track and wildly enthusiastic fans!

Jul 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With the Independence Day weekend festivities, the always excellent track, and wildly enthusiastic fans on hand, the RedBud Pro Motocross National is one that the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team always looks forward to. […]

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The unique challenge of a brand new MXGP circuit

Jul 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Celebrates 100th Grand Prix Start with Dominant Double Race Win in Lombok Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated a milestone 100th Grand Prix start with a dominant 1-1 finish at the 11th […]

Thousands of fans flocked to man-made facility of Lombok

Jul 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing travelled to the superb island of Lombok in Indonesia for round eleven of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship. Thousands of fans flocked to the side of the man-made facility to […]

30th Career Podium in MXGP Lombok for Yamaha Racer

Jul 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Coldenhoff Collects 30th Career Podium in Lombok Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Glenn Coldenhoff powered through sweltering heat and humidity to clinch his third podium finish in 2023 at the 11th round of the FIM […]

This location is swiftly becoming synonymous with FIM world championship racing

Jul 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Andrea Adamo racked-up his seventh podium from 11 rounds of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship with 2nd place overall at the Grand Prix of Lombok and extended his MX2 […]

Wheel lock-up ruins Michael Rinaldi WorldSSP day for Ducati

Jul 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista triumphs in Race-1 after an exciting battle. Rinaldi (P13) halted by a issue. Perfect Saturday for Bulega with pole position and P1 in WorldSSP Saturday at Donington saw Alvaro Bautista taking another extraordinary victory […]

Multiple yellow flags and Ducati’s crash slows Yamaha at WorldSBK Donington

Jul 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Strong Second for Razgatlıoğlu in Race 1 at Donington, Locatelli Battles to Fifth Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli came through with strong results in Race 1 today, at the sixth […]

Wins go to Ducati riders both in WorldSBK and WorldSSP

Jul 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista, new records and Pirelli SC0 on Donington WorldSBK Saturday Pole goes to Rea (Kawasaki) but the wins go to the Ducati riders both in WorldSBK and in WorldSSP (Bulega); the soft standard SC0 rear […]

Donington Park isn’t the easiest track to learn for WorldSBK

Jul 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A Consistent Race 1 in Donington Earns Points for Gardner and Aegerter Remy Gardner recovered to P10 in Race 1 at Donington, with Dominique Aegerter scoring valuable points with a consistent P12 finish, despite misfortune […]

Polaris introduces membership that lets you ride Slingshots and motorcycles and more whenever you want

Jul 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Introducing Polaris Adventures Select, the membership that lets you ride premium Polaris Slingshots, plus side by sides, ATVs, boats, motorcycles, and snowmobiles whenever you want. It’s got everything you need to have your greatest adventure […]

U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Presented Program

Jun 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (June 29, 2023) – MX Sports Pro Racing has formally announced the lineup of 24 amateur prospects and esteemed group of rider coaches for the first gathering of the 2023 Scouting Moto Combine, presented […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Very sad moment for our sport says KTM at EnduroGP Slovakia

Perfect in 2023 Pro Motocross Championship with Fifth Straight Victory at RedBud

Scintillating Superpole Race Victory for Razgatlıoğlu at Donington Park

Round 5 – AMA Pro Motocross Championship Red Bud National

RedBud Pro Motocross National: Excellent track and wildly enthusiastic fans!

The unique challenge of a brand new MXGP circuit

Thousands of fans flocked to man-made facility of Lombok

30th Career Podium in MXGP Lombok for Yamaha Racer

This location is swiftly becoming synonymous with FIM world championship racing

Wheel lock-up ruins Michael Rinaldi WorldSSP day for Ducati

Multiple yellow flags and Ducati’s crash slows Yamaha at WorldSBK Donington

Wins go to Ducati riders both in WorldSBK and WorldSSP

Donington Park isn’t the easiest track to learn for WorldSBK

Polaris introduces membership that lets you ride Slingshots and motorcycles and more whenever you want

U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Presented Program

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

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