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.

TOP-FIVE FINISHES FOR TOM VIALLE AND CHASE SEXTON IN TAMPA SUPERCROSS

Feb 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

TAMPA, Fla. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s reigning 250SX East Champion Tom Vialle has opened his defense with a measured P5 finish in Tampa’s first round of the Eastern Regional series, as 450SX teammate Chase Sexton extended his advantage […]

Billy Bolt claims victory at SuperEnduro Round Five in Hungary

Feb 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has made it five in a row by securing a hard-fought overall victory at the fifth round of the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, held in Budapest, Hungary. With […]

Malcolm Stewart claims maiden 450SX Main Event victory in Tampa

Feb 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart has captured a first-career 450SX Main Event victory, with the Floridian putting in a spectacular performance in front of his home crowd at Tampa’s fifth round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship. Stewart’s […]

Truly productive testing session for Ducati Lenovo Team at Sepang

Feb 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Solid debut for Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez with the second and fifth best overall lap times in the first test of the 2025 More than positive feelings and first test of 2025 ended […]

Interactive Friday: Big Motorcycle Engines! Helmet Visors & New Tires!

Feb 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

When you think of a motorcycle, odd are, the first thing you think of, directly or indirectly is its engine, sound or performance. All these are related even if you don’t know what type of […]

First foundations laid for 2025 MotoGP after busy Malaysia test

Feb 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The clock is ticking louder towards the launch of 2025 MotoGP and both the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 teams completed three intense days of testing with KTM RC16 machinery […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team at Sepang for first 2025 official testing session

Feb 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• After the three-day shakedown, with Michele Pirro on track with the Desmosedici GP, it’s now the time for Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez, both making their debut in 2025After the long winter and the […]

Aprilia Racing and BS Battery renew 2025 and 2026 season partnership

Feb 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia Racing and BS Battery have confirmed the renewal of their technical partnership for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP season. After being the Official Equipment Manufacturer for Aprilia motorcycles from 2020, BS Battery has strengthened […]

The pre-season tests for Aprilia Racing begin in Sepang

Feb 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN UNFIT DUE TO A CRASH, LORENZO SAVADORI WILL REPLACE HIM. MARCO BEZZECCHI AT WORK ON THE RS-GP25 First day of testing for the Aprilia Racing riders, Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi, at the […]

Rough Conditions in Blythe for NGPC Second Round

Feb 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Blythe, CA Round Two January 31st, 2025 Rough Conditions in Blythe for NGPC Second Round The second round of the NGPC series was in Blythe, CA. The California desert town saw temperatures in the […]

The Supercross Arizona Triple Crown – Round Four

Feb 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Glendale, AZ Round Four February 1st, 2025 The Arizona Triple Crown – Round Four The first triple crown race of the year was in Glendale, AZ for round four of the Supercross series. The […]

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing set to Defend MX2 Title

Feb 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing is set to return to the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship in 2025, with reigning MX2 World Champion Kay de Wolf spearheading the effort, alongside new teammate Liam Everts. De […]

Aprilia Racing’s three-day pre-season testing concludes at Sepang

Feb 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI ENDORSE THE RS-GP25 Aprilia Racing and its riders, Marco Bezzecchi and Lorenzo Savadori, wrapped up three days of pre-season testing at Sepang with positive results following an intense programme of […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Poised for Success in 2025

Feb 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The countdown to the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship is on, with both Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams ready for an exciting new racing season. In less than one month, the gate […]

Triumph Factory Racing won its first Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship race

Feb 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JORDON SMITH AND TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING MAKE HISTORY WITH SUPERCROSS WIN Triumph Factory Racing won its first Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship race during the fourth round in Glendale, AZ Championship on Saturday Feb […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

TOP-FIVE FINISHES FOR TOM VIALLE AND CHASE SEXTON IN TAMPA SUPERCROSS

Billy Bolt claims victory at SuperEnduro Round Five in Hungary

Malcolm Stewart claims maiden 450SX Main Event victory in Tampa

Truly productive testing session for Ducati Lenovo Team at Sepang

Interactive Friday: Big Motorcycle Engines! Helmet Visors & New Tires!

First foundations laid for 2025 MotoGP after busy Malaysia test

The Ducati Lenovo Team at Sepang for first 2025 official testing session

Aprilia Racing and BS Battery renew 2025 and 2026 season partnership

The pre-season tests for Aprilia Racing begin in Sepang

Rough Conditions in Blythe for NGPC Second Round

The Supercross Arizona Triple Crown – Round Four

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing set to Defend MX2 Title

Aprilia Racing’s three-day pre-season testing concludes at Sepang

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Poised for Success in 2025

Triumph Factory Racing won its first Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship race

Good Luck, Have Fun & Don’t Die: TMW Game Arcade Returns!

New 2026 Triumph Daytona 660: Sports Excitement Every Day!

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BMW Goes Super Hooligan: New 2026 BMW R1300R Roadster!

First 2026 BMW Street and Dirt Monsters Arrive!