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.

Marc Márquez and Ducati Lenovo Team reaffirm victory at Balaton Park

Aug 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

An all-Ducati top 3: Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Racing Team) is third ahead of his teammate Franco Morbidelli Courtesy of an uncatchable Marc Márquez, the Ducati Lenovo Team took the Sprint win at Balaton Park […]

Top ten for Espargaro after incident-packed Hungarian MotoGP Sprint

Aug 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The short, flat and compact Balaton Park circuit ensured MotoGP’s return to Hungary for the first time since 1992 and Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Pol Espargaro emerged from the fourteenth Sprint of the season on […]

MXGP of Netherlands Qualifying Race

Aug 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• A tough qualifying race in the Netherlands for the Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team riders The seventeenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the Grand Prix MXGP of the Netherlands, takes place […]

First Balaton Park polemen: Moreira for Moto2 and Quiles for Moto3

Aug 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In both classes, Pirelli’s soft compound tyres were the reference, with the E0125 rear once again the star in Moto2™ · Diogo Moreira (Kalex) is the first poleman in history for the Moto2™ category at Balaton Park, the circuit that […]

Demanding Friday for Aprilia Racing at Balaton Park

Aug 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN AND MARCO BEZZECCHI TO BATTLE IN Q1 The first day of practice on the new Hungarian circuit proved to be complex for the Aprilia Racing riders. Positive sensations in Jorge Martín’s path of […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team made its official debut at the Balaton Park

Aug 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team second on opening day at Balaton Park. Fourteenth place for Francesco Bagnaia The Ducati Lenovo Team made its official debut at the Balaton Park, the circuit hosting this […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Aim to Fight Up Front in Arnhem

Aug 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for an exciting weekend as they head into the 17th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Arnhem, The Netherlands. This round […]

Meet the 36 Groundbreaking 2026 Kawasaki Motorcycles Taking the Road by Storm!

Aug 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle brings you the full loaded goods on the new 2026 Kawasaki motorcycles from across the globe! From the USA, to Canada, to Europe, Australia and even Japan! You won’t see more Kawasaki’s than […]

MXGP Sweden: De Wolf on the box while Everts makes top-8 comeback

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing delivered another strong showing at the MXGP of Sweden, round sixteen of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship, as Kay de Wolf claimed his twelfth podium of the season with a […]

Victory for Laengenfelder and an MXGP podium return for Herlings at Swedish Grand Prix

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Simon Laengenfelder extended his MX2 world championship lead thanks to his fifth overall win this season and was joined on the podium at a sunny Uddevalla by teammate and title […]

First podium in the Grand Prix of Austria for Aprilia Racing

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

THIRD PLACE IN THE RACE FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI FROM POLE POSITION, JORGE MARTÍN CRASHES OUT The long race in the Grand Prix of Austria ended with ups and downs for Aprilia Racing. On one hand, […]

Acosta 4th in Austrian MotoGP as Red Bull KTM hit the top seven on home turf

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Austrian Grand Prix proved to be another strong home event for Red Bull KTM as three KTM RC16s fill positions in the top seven: more than any other manufacturer. Pedro Acosta raced to 4th […]

Moreira wins in Moto2 with Pirelli as Piqueras takes first place in Moto3

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Brazilian rider chooses the development E0126 rear and achieves his second success of the season in the intermediate class. Piqueras wins in Moto3™ · Diogo Moreira (Kalex) won the Moto2™ race of the Austrian Grand Prix. The Brazilian rider started […]

Solid results continue for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at Unadilla National

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

RJ Hampshire took another top-five finish in Round 10 round of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship at Unadilla, with his fourth position complemented by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing 450MX teammate Malcom Stewart’s seventh overall. Equipped with the Husqvarna […]

UNADILLA PRO MOTOCROSS PODIUM FOR TOM VIALLE AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

NEW BERLIN, N.Y. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle raced to his fifth podium of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship at the Unadilla National on Saturday, recording a 4-2 moto scorecard for third overall at the famed New […]