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.

Big Upgrades and Updates at Total Motorcycle Website!

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Like Vegas, we love to give our visitors, supporters and members the big jackpot! Not only does Total Motorcycle offer up a million pages of motorcycle information, reviews, news (and more) but we are 100% […]

MXGP Germany: De Wolf back on the podium at season halfway mark

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing returned to form at the halfway point of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship, with Kay de Wolf landing on the podium at the MXGP of Germany. Held at the historic […]

MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS THE 2025 RED BULL ERZBERGRODEO

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 2025 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. Taking the lead at the 40-minute mark, the KTM 300 EXC CHAMPION EDITION rider delivered a near-flawless ride to claim his fourth-consecutive victory […]

Runner-up result for Billy Bolt at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo 2025

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Putting in a solid performance, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has conquered Austria’s Iron Giant to finish a determined runner-up in this year’s Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. Missing the 2024 running of the world’s toughest […]

MXGP supremacy for Red Bull KTM in Teutschenthal Germany

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MXGP line-up continued their assault on the MXGP and MX2 FIM Motocross World Championships with victory in both classes at a busy, warm and changeable Teutschenthal for the Grand […]

Korie Steede races to third WXC victory at Mason-Dixon GNCC

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Korie Steede raced to a third season WXC Class victory of the year in Round 8 of the 2025 Grand National Cross Country Series at the Mason-Dixon GNCC in Pennsylvania, where […]

Returns to track at Aragón after convincing debut at Silverstone

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In the Aragón GP, the Moto2™ riders will continue the comparison between the soft rear solutions, the standard tyre and the development E0125, successfully introduced in the British GP · On the occasion of the Aragón Grand […]

Hat-trick Aprilia Tuareg Racing makes history 2025 Hellas Rally Raid

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI TAKES A TWIN-CYLINDER BIKE TO THE TOP STEP OF THE OVERALL PODIUM. A HAT-TRICK IN THE M5 CLASS WITH CERUTTI, MENICHINI AND MONTANARI Jacopo Cerutti and the Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team delivered […]

Josh Herrin picture perfect with two wins on Ducati Panigale V4 R to celebrate a new start in life

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., June 1, 2025 — It’s not every week that your wife delivers two healthy twin daughters, and you bring home two healthy MotoAmerica Superbike race wins, but that’s exactly what happened to Josh […]

Thibault Benistant Digs Deep for 10th at Tough German Grand Prix

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has placed 10th overall at the MXGP of Germany. The Frenchman was on form in Race One, placing fifth, and was on course to finish sixth […]

MXGP Grand Prix of Germany held at the Talkessel circuit in Teutschenthal

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Top five for Jeremy Seewer in race one in Teutschenthal • The Swiss rider closes the first half of the championship with a positive result Two motos run under completely different conditions marked the […]

Maxime Renaux up to Third in MXGP World Championship after MXGP Round 10

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Maxime Renaux has placed fourth overall at the MXGP of Germany, and in doing so, moves up to third in the championship standings. The 10th round of the […]

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND AARON PLESSINGER LAND HANGTOWN 450MX PODIUM

Jun 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger charged to a convincing 2-3 scorecard at the Hangtown National on Saturday afternoon, earning his first AMA Pro Motocross Championship podium result of the 2025 season amidst the […]

MXGP of Germany Qualifying Race

Jun 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Jeremy Seewer consolidates his championship position in Teutschenthal • With a fantastic overtaking, the Swiss finishes the qualifying race in the top 10 The MXGP Grand Prix of Germany, the tenth round of the […]

Lotte van Drunen Maintains WMX Series Lead After Round Three in Germany

Jun 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen continues to lead the 2025 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship after finishing as runner-up in Teutschenthal, Germany. Competing at the third round of the series, […]