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.

Encouraging Results for Vlaanderen and Geerts at Swiss Grand Prix

Apr 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Calvin Vlaanderen has placed eighth overall at the MXGP of Switzerland. Vlaanderen’s teammate, Jago Geerts, was also consistent at the sixth round of the series, placing 12th on […]

Podium finishes picked up by Korie Steede and Craig DeLong at High Voltage Sprint Enduro

Apr 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Korie Steede and Craig DeLong raced to podium results in Round 5 of the 2025 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series at the High Voltage in Pennsylvania, with Steede taking the top step […]

MXGP of Switzerland Seewer gives Ducati its first world championship podium in MXGP

Apr 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Seewer gives Ducati its first world championship podium in MXGP in Switzerland • The Swiss rider claims third in his home Grand Prix with the Desmo450 MX A historic day in Switzerland for Ducati […]

Maxime Renaux Cleared after Swiss Grand Prix Fall

Apr 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux has sustained no fractures following a heavy fall in the closing stages of MXGP Race 2 at the MXGP of Switzerland, round six of the FIM Motocross […]

Exhilarating New 2025 & 2026 Honda Motorcycles Arrive!

Apr 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

2026 Honda: Thrilling performance, head-turning design, exhilarating, maximum enjoyment, nimble, engaging, highly responsive handling and lightweight, these are words do DON’T HEAR in the car world often. But in the motorcycle world, it’s much more […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL BATTLES THROUGH TO 6th AT THE 24 HEURES MOTOS

Apr 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL BATTLES THROUGH TO 6th AT THE 24 HEURES MOTOS Yoshimura SERT Motul faced huge challenges at the first round of the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship. With very wet track conditions and, […]

Easter weekend MXGP with the Swiss Federation Results

Apr 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Seewer sixth in qualifying for home Grand Prix • Both Desmo450 MX shine in quali race in SwitzerlandThe Easter weekend is the one chosen by the Swiss Federation to organize the MXGP Grand Prix […]

East Rutherford podium earned by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire

Apr 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire charged to a second-place result during East Rutherford’s 250SX East Main Event, while 450SX challenger Malcolm Stewart posted a sixth-place result in what was an impressive come-from-behind performance. Current 250SX […]

Career-Best Third Overall for Dani Heitink at EMX125 Round Five

Apr 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team’s Dani Heitink has finished third overall at the fifth round of the EMX125 Championship in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. The impressive result marks the young Dutchman’s first podium finish in the highly […]

YART Yamaha Seals Sensational Victory at 24 Heures Motos

Apr 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Seals Sensational Victory at 24 Heures Motos The Yamalube YART EWC Official Team of Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika, and Jason O’Halloran made a dream start to the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) […]

SEXTON WIN HIGHLIGHTS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TRIPLE PODIUM IN EAST RUTHERFORD

Apr 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton put in a dominant performance during Round 14 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship, stretching out to a 15-second margin en route to his fifth […]

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Power Through Stage 6 of the Carta Rallye

Apr 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), produced another strong performance on the sixth stage of the Carta Rallye. Alessandro Botturi finished the stage in […]

Beta USA Extends Mitchell Oldenburg Contract Thru 2026

Apr 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Beta Race Team is excited to announce the contract extension of Mitchell Oldenburg through the 2026 season. Oldenburg will continue to compete in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship aboard the Beta […]

Strong Stage 5 Performance from the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team at the Carta Rallye

Apr 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), continued their charge during a challenging fifth stage at the Carta Rallye in Morocco, with a still sick […]

FIM EWC: Podium finish at dramatic Le Mans season opener

Apr 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The 2025 season opener of the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) will go down as one of the most dramatic 24-hour races in history. From start to finish, persistent rain during the […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Encouraging Results for Vlaanderen and Geerts at Swiss Grand Prix

Podium finishes picked up by Korie Steede and Craig DeLong at High Voltage Sprint Enduro

MXGP of Switzerland Seewer gives Ducati its first world championship podium in MXGP

Maxime Renaux Cleared after Swiss Grand Prix Fall

Exhilarating New 2025 & 2026 Honda Motorcycles Arrive!

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL BATTLES THROUGH TO 6th AT THE 24 HEURES MOTOS

Easter weekend MXGP with the Swiss Federation Results

East Rutherford podium earned by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire

Career-Best Third Overall for Dani Heitink at EMX125 Round Five

YART Yamaha Seals Sensational Victory at 24 Heures Motos

SEXTON WIN HIGHLIGHTS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TRIPLE PODIUM IN EAST RUTHERFORD

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Power Through Stage 6 of the Carta Rallye

Beta USA Extends Mitchell Oldenburg Contract Thru 2026

Strong Stage 5 Performance from the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team at the Carta Rallye

FIM EWC: Podium finish at dramatic Le Mans season opener

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