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.

Meticulously groomed & ripped Talkessel circuit returns results for Yamaha

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Janis Reisulis Victorious in Germany MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Reisulis continued his impressive run of form at the sixth round of the EMX125 Championship in Teutschenthal, Germany. After finishing second in Race One, the […]

Lightning strikes twice at 2023 Pro Motocross Championship Thunder Valley

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team charged to a pair of podium results in Round 3 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, with Aaron Plessinger and Cooper Webb claiming second and third positions in the […]

Sixth Straight Podium Finish in Motocross Germany EMX250

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bonacorsi Boosts EMX250 Title Bid with Sixth Straight Podium Finish in Germany Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Andrea Bonacorsi delivered a powerful performance at the sixth round of the EMX250 Championship in Teutschenthal, Germany, bolstering […]

Thunder Valley MX in the Eastern Rocky Mountains Results

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Thunder Valley course always challenges riders on the Pro Motocross series, with the high Colorado elevation and rolling hills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains. Then there are tough ruts, and an uphill start, all […]

All-Ducati podium at Mugello MotoGP

Jun 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia heads an all-Ducati podium at Mugello with comfortable victory in the 11-lap Sprint at Mugello. Ninth place for Bastianini Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia took a comfortable win in Saturday’s 11-lap Sprint to head an […]

Pecco Bagnaia in first position followed under chequered flag followed by four other Desmosedici GP

Jun 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

After a good start, Pirro finished the Mugello Sprint race in P15 Great emotions on Saturday at the Gran Premio d’Italia, which saw a Ducati triumph with Pecco Bagnaia in first position followed under the […]

NEW SPEED KINGS OF THE WORLD AS MOTOGP SPRINT MOVES MUGELLO

Jun 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The spectacular horsepower haven of Mugello was the setting for round six of 2023 MotoGP but also another strong and competitive display by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. Jack Miller blasted to 6th position in […]

Italian rider missing top 10 by 60 milliseconds at Mugello

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Seventeenth place for Michele Pirro after Friday free practice for the Gran Premio d’Italia at Mugello The first day of activity at the Mugello Circuit concluded with Michele Pirro finishing in seventeenth place aboard the […]

Healing of the bone helps Yamaha return to MXGP Germany

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Jago Geerts Returns to Action at MX2 Grand Prix of Germany Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts is set to return at the MX2 Grand Prix of Germany in Teutschenthal this weekend following the […]

Top of the timesheets in ideal conditions on opening day of Italian MotoGP

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia leads the way at the end of Day 1 of the Italian GP at Mugello. Sixth place for Bastianini on his return Francesco Bagnaia powered his Desmosedici GP to the top of the timesheets […]

Inspiration Friday: Inspiring Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Routes

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to part 2 of Total Motorcycle’s Amazing Guide to First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023! Inspiration Friday: Inspiring Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Routes shows the best top 6 routes to ride (or drive) to H-D’s historic […]

Inspiration Friday: First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023

COMPLETE HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL MUSIC AND EVENT SCHEDULE

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

COMPLETE HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL MUSIC AND EVENT SCHEDULE RELEASED Foo Fighters and Green Day Headline Music and Moto Fun July 13-16 See our Complete coverage of the First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 here MILWAUKEE (June […]

Dusty West Hare Scrambles Heppner Results

Jun 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A Dusty Track Resulted in P4, P5 Finishes The West Hare Scrambles was in the Pacific Northwest for the second event in a row. The story of the race was the dusty track conditions. Joe […]

Mason Dixon GNCC Pennsylvania Results

Jun 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Mason Dixon GNCC Recap The GNCC series was in Pennsylvania for the Mason Dixon GNCC. The weather was ideal with temperatures in the mid-70s for the race. Track conditions were dusty and hard-packed. In […]

TAKE ON 2023 ERZBERGRODEO PROLOGUE ABOARD KTM 890 ADVENTURE R

Jun 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rally racer Xavier De Soultrait looks to summit the Iron Giant in the IRON ROAD PROLOGUE, hunting for gold aboard the latest version of KTM’s unstoppable mid-weight KTM 890 ADVENTURE R. The IRON ROAD PROLOGUE might not […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Meticulously groomed & ripped Talkessel circuit returns results for Yamaha

Lightning strikes twice at 2023 Pro Motocross Championship Thunder Valley

Sixth Straight Podium Finish in Motocross Germany EMX250

Thunder Valley MX in the Eastern Rocky Mountains Results

All-Ducati podium at Mugello MotoGP

Pecco Bagnaia in first position followed under chequered flag followed by four other Desmosedici GP

NEW SPEED KINGS OF THE WORLD AS MOTOGP SPRINT MOVES MUGELLO

Italian rider missing top 10 by 60 milliseconds at Mugello

Healing of the bone helps Yamaha return to MXGP Germany

Top of the timesheets in ideal conditions on opening day of Italian MotoGP

Inspiration Friday: Inspiring Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Routes

COMPLETE HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL MUSIC AND EVENT SCHEDULE

Dusty West Hare Scrambles Heppner Results

Mason Dixon GNCC Pennsylvania Results

TAKE ON 2023 ERZBERGRODEO PROLOGUE ABOARD KTM 890 ADVENTURE R

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 Retro Redux: 2026 Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT motorcycles!