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.

DeMartile Finishes NGPC Season Runner-Up in Points Race in Blythe

Nov 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Idaho Falls, ID Round Three & Four October 25th & 26th, 2024 EnduroCross Heads to Idaho, Top Ten finishes for Beta Rounds three and four of the Endurocross season were in Idaho. The course […]

The Honda Safety Institute celebrates its 15 years of history with a new milestone

Oct 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The prestigious motorcycle training centre began its journey in 2009 and has since trained 30,000 users in safe driving. The HIS incorporates into its extensive training program a new course aimed at younger users, exclusively […]

Last MotoGP event outside Europe before the Grand Finale

Oct 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Bastianini Ready for the Penultimate Round of the Season in Malaysia The Ducati Lenovo Team is set to return to Malaysia for the penultimate round of the 2024 MotoGP season. Following the races […]

Final GP of the Asian tour: Aprilia Racing heads to Sepang

Oct 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

THE GP OF MALAYSIA IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER FOR MAVERICK VIÑALES AND ALEIX ESPARGARÓ The Asian tour comes to a close with the Malaysian round at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit ahead of the […]

Joel Smets takes reins of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2025 MXGP push

Oct 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Five times FIM Motocross World Champion Joel Smets will become Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager for the 2025 season and to replace Harry Norton who diligently guided the decorated title-winning crew through a […]

Thrilled to reveal their powerhouse four-rider line-up for 2025 EMX125 Championship

Oct 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe & MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 Team Announce Exciting Four-Rider Line-Up for 2025 EMX125 Championship Yamaha Motor Europe and the MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team are thrilled to reveal their powerhouse four-rider line-up […]

The New Generation of 2025 Yamaha’s with a Fresh Futuristic Look!

Oct 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The New Generation of 2025 Yamaha’s with a Fresh Futuristic Look! Travel into the future of tomorrow with the new 2025 Yamaha MT-07 and 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT featuring futuristic styling and a torque laden […]

Moto2 and Moto3 Penultimate Grand Prix of the season Sepang

Oct 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

At Sepang, the circuit that will host the penultimate Grand Prix of the season, the Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders will have the standard allocation compounds available but in greater quantities Next weekend, the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia will […]

Craig DeLong ends 2024 GNCC season on a high with Ironman victory

Oct 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Craig DeLong claimed a timely victory to end the 2024 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series on a high note this weekend at Ironman. The team also achieved success […]

2024 FIA European Baja Cup Results

Oct 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Spain driver Miquel Prat and his co-driver, Ion del Cid, were recently proclaimed runners-up in the SSV Category in the 2024 FIA European Baja Cup. The Catalan-Basque duo finished second in the standings in […]

Billy Bolt dominates Hixpania Hard Enduro to win FIM HEWC final round

Oct 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in Spain was one to savour for Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt. In only his second event since returning from injury, the Brit dominated the […]

MANI LETTENBICHLER WINS 2024 HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Oct 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 2024 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at Hixpania Hard Enduro. Finishing third in Spain after an incredibly tough race in the rocky terrain close to Aguilar de […]

Thai MotoGP started in rain and falls harder just ahead of MotoGP race start

Oct 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Two Aprilias in the top ten in the Thai race VIÑALES SEVENTH, ESPARGARÓ NINTH IN THE WET The long race of the Thai GP started in the rain which began to fall harder just ahead […]

So close to Thai MotoGP podium honors for Miller

Oct 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A damp Grand Prix of Thailand produced another memorable chapter of a long 2024 MotoGP championship campaign and the soaking circuit at Buriram was a platform for Jack Miller and Brad Binder to show off […]

Night two of action-packed AMA EnduroCross double-header in Idaho

Oct 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A convincing third-place result in Round 4 of the 2024 AMA EnduroCross Series continued Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Colton Haaker’s podium form on night two of the double-header weekend in Idaho Falls. […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

DeMartile Finishes NGPC Season Runner-Up in Points Race in Blythe

The Honda Safety Institute celebrates its 15 years of history with a new milestone

Last MotoGP event outside Europe before the Grand Finale

Final GP of the Asian tour: Aprilia Racing heads to Sepang

Joel Smets takes reins of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2025 MXGP push

Thrilled to reveal their powerhouse four-rider line-up for 2025 EMX125 Championship

The New Generation of 2025 Yamaha’s with a Fresh Futuristic Look!

Moto2 and Moto3 Penultimate Grand Prix of the season Sepang

Craig DeLong ends 2024 GNCC season on a high with Ironman victory

2024 FIA European Baja Cup Results

Billy Bolt dominates Hixpania Hard Enduro to win FIM HEWC final round

MANI LETTENBICHLER WINS 2024 HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Thai MotoGP started in rain and falls harder just ahead of MotoGP race start

So close to Thai MotoGP podium honors for Miller

Night two of action-packed AMA EnduroCross double-header in Idaho

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!