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.

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 […]

Marco Diaz Monteagudo Wins Thrilling Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale at Bol d’Or

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Race 2 of the 2025 Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale, held at the final round of the FIM Endurance World Championship, the Bol d’Or, saw Marco Diaz Monteagudo pull off a sensational last-gasp move at […]

MXGP of Australia Qualifying Race

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Guadagnini third in the qualifying race in Australia with the Desmo450 MX After more than twenty years, the FIM Motocross World Championship has returned to Australia. The track at the Hidden Valley Motorsport Complex […]

Rick Elzinga Places Fifth Overall at a Wild MX2 World Championship Finale in Australia

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Rick Elzinga has secured a season-best result of fifth overall at the MXGP of Australia. Competing at a circuit brand-new to the series calendar inside the Hidden Valley […]

Lotte van Drunen Crowned 2025 WMX World Champion!

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen is now a two-time WMX World Champion after securing the 2025 title today in Australia. The talented Dutch racer finished third overall at the MXGP […]

Final round FIM Motocross World Championship at Darwin’s Hidden Valley

Sep 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• The first full season of the Desmo450 MX in MXGP concluded in Australia on a high • Mattia Guadagnini finishes top 10 in Darwin, Jeremy Seewer finishes top 10 in the championship The final […]

FCC TSR Honda France 4th in final round of 2025 FIM EWC Championship

Sep 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship takes place this weekend at Circuit Paul Ricard (France) from September 18–21 for the 88th Bol d’Or. Still mathematically in contention, F.C.C. TSR Honda France […]

YOSHIMURA ON BOL D’OR POLE

Sep 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul dominated free practice and qualifying at the Bol d’Or for the final round of the 2025 Endurance World Championship. The Suzuki GSX-R1000R-mounted reigning world champion will kick off the famous 24-Hour event […]

Peristeras Wins Dramatic Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale Race 1

Sep 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Ioannis Peristeras won a thrilling Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale Race 1 ahead of Devis Bergamini in second, and third-placed Marco Dias Monteagudo after a sensational nine-lap battle at the Bol d’Or, the final round […]

Yamalube YART Yamaha Secure Third on the Grid for the Title-Deciding Bol d’Or

Sep 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika, Jason O’Halloran, and reserve rider Robin Mulhauser qualified third on Friday at the Bol d’Or, which means they head into the 24-hour […]