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.

Uriarte and Salmela join Red Bull KTM Moto3 Grand Prix ranks for 2026

Sep 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Ajo and Red Bull KTM Tech3 will integrate two rookies into their line-ups for the 2026 Moto3 world championship and with the all-conquering KTM RC4: a technical base that has won all […]

New 2026 Husqvarna + Pope’s BMW R18 + Honda’s WN7 eBike!

Sep 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

As you can tell from the title, it’s been a very busy week over at Total Motorcycle and that’s not the whole story! Last week I announced the huge website update and there’s more to […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL TAKES EMPHATIC WIN AT 2025 BOL D’OR

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul collected maximum points at the final round of the 2025 Endurance World Championship and bagged a hat trick of wins at the famous Bol d’Or. Despite a flawless performance, the Franco-Japanese narrowly […]

Maximum points haul for Billy Bolt at Hixpania Hard Enduro

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered another strong performance in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at round four’s Hixpania Hard Enduro in Spain. From his prologue win to claiming maximum points in the […]

MANUEL LETTENBICHLER MAINTAINS FIM HEWC CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AT HIXPANIA HARD ENDURO

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler endured a dramatic end to the 2025 Hixpania Hard Enduro in Spain, where a late ruling saw him classified in fourth place despite finishing the demanding two-day race as runner-up […]

Dramatic finale for BMW factory team at FIM EWC Le Castellet

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. At the Bol d’Or at Le Castellet (FRA), BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team experienced just how tough and dramatic endurance racing can be. At the 2025 season finale […]

Drama for FCC TSR Honda France at 88th Bol d’Or

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Double delight for Honda Superstock teams as National Motos Honda FMA wins the FIM Endurance World Cup title and Kaedear-Dafy-Rac41-Honda finishes as a runner-up. F.C.C. TSR Honda France made a strong start at the […]

YART Wins the FIM Endurance World Championship After an Incredible Finish at the Bol d’Or

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube YART Yamama EWC Official Team of Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika, and Jason O’Halloran were crowned the 2025 FIM Endurance World Champions as they finished second at the title-deciding Bol d’Or in one of […]

Simon Laengenfelder wins 2025 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Simon Laengenfelder has won the 2025 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship after finishing 2nd at a busy, hot and storm-hit Hidden Valley Motorsports Complex for the Grand Prix of Australia and the final round of […]

Heartbreak in Darwin: De Wolf denied back-to-back crown

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing faced a heart-stopping end to the 2025 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship, as the series returned to Australia for the first time in 24 years. Darwin’s Hidden Valley Motorsports Complex – […]

RJ Hampshire completes first 450SMX post-season with P6 in Las Vegas

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire charged to a hard-fought sixth-place result at the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Final in Las Vegas tonight, which saw the premier class newcomer claim a solid P7 in the standings […]

TOM VIALLE AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING CLINCH THIRD IN 250SMX FINALS

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Tonight’s 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Final saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle clinch third overall for the weekend and 250SMX standings following a dramatic season-ending round at The Strip at Las Vegas […]