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.

Riders Set for the Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale at the Bol d’Or

Sep 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale returns for its fourth edition at the legendary Bol d’Or, bringing together 29 riders from the national R7 Cups and Challenges across the globe to compete for the […]

New 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes & TMW Performance Updates!

New 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes & TMW UX Site Upgrade!

Sep 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

I’m excited to announce two big performance boots today with new 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes that were just launched and our very own TMW Performance Updates as well for the Total Motorcycle website. Let’s talk […]

JOSEP GARCIA WINS DAY ONE AND MAINTAINS ENDUROGP LEAD IN PORTUGAL

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia returned to FIM EnduroGP World Championship action in style at the GP of Portugal for round five of the 2025 series. Racing in Vila de Rei, the Spaniard claimed the […]

Podium for Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing at Misano

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

AFTER SATURDAY’S SPRINT WIN, SECOND PLACE FOR BEZZECCHI MARKS HIS NINTH PODIUM OF THE SEASON – JORGE MARTÍN IN THIRTEENTH Sunday at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli saw another positive result for Aprilia Racing. […]

Top ten for Binder at San Marino MotoGP

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder won considerable ground to finish 10th in the sixteenth round of 2025 MotoGP at Misano and bank points for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. The South African started P16 on the grid to […]

First tests on MotoGP tyres of the future

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In both classes, races are significantly faster than in 2024 and new best race laps were set; on Tuesday, the manufacturers’ Test Teams will be able to test the first prototypes of the Pirelli tyres to […]

Scorching Shanghai: de Wolf fights on as Everts claims crucial points

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing faced uncharted territory at round nineteen of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship, as the series touched down at the all-new Shanghai International Off-Road Circuit. It marked only the third visit […]

RJ Hampshire takes P6 overall in St. Louis to complete second SMX Playoff round

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire raced to a well-earned sixth-place result at the second SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Playoff round in St. Louis, Missouri, racing forward throughout both 450SMX motos tonight. Equipped […]

Red Bull KTM continue MXGP dominance with Chinese Grand Prix success for Herlings and Coenen

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MXGP moved from Turkey to China for the penultimate round of 20 in 2025. The long oriental trip was memorable for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing: Jeffrey Herlings went 1-1 with the KTM 450 SX-F […]

250SMX MOTO WIN FOR TOM VIALLE AT PLAYOFF 2 IN ST. LOUIS

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Playoff 2 staged inside The Dome at America’s Center tonight saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle score the 250SMX Moto 2 win and place fifth overall […]

Good starts and a top 10 for Mattia Guadagnini in MXGP China

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The penultimate round of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship took place today at the Shanghai International Offroad Circuit, just a few kilometres from China’s economic capital. The track, set up on China’s east coast, […]

Top 10 Results for Elzinga and Reisulis at Penultimate Round of MX2 World Championship

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Rick Elzinga and Karlis Reisulis have placed ninth and 10th overall, respectively, at the MXGP of China. The Grand Prix marked the 19th and penultimate round of the […]

Strong Showing from Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team at MXGP of China

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Maxime Renaux has finished fifth overall at the penultimate round of 2025 MXGP World Championship, with Calvin Vlaanderen close behind in sixth. Jago Geerts rounded out a positive […]

Outstanding win for Marc Márquez and Ducati at Misano as Bagnaia crashes

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Gresini Racing Team’s Desmosedici GP, followed by the VR46 Racing Team duo of Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio, fourth and fifth respectively, and Fermín Aldeguer (Gresini Racing Team) in sixth Marc sets a […]

Marco Bezzecchi dominates Saturday at Misano

Sep 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

POLE POSITION AND SPRINT WIN FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI, JORGE MARTÍN EIGHTH The sprint at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli concluded with an outstanding result for Aprilia Racing. Marco Bezzecchi was Saturday’s star. He secured […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Riders Set for the Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale at the Bol d’Or

New 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes & TMW UX Site Upgrade!

JOSEP GARCIA WINS DAY ONE AND MAINTAINS ENDUROGP LEAD IN PORTUGAL

Podium for Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing at Misano

Top ten for Binder at San Marino MotoGP

First tests on MotoGP tyres of the future

Scorching Shanghai: de Wolf fights on as Everts claims crucial points

RJ Hampshire takes P6 overall in St. Louis to complete second SMX Playoff round

Red Bull KTM continue MXGP dominance with Chinese Grand Prix success for Herlings and Coenen

250SMX MOTO WIN FOR TOM VIALLE AT PLAYOFF 2 IN ST. LOUIS

Good starts and a top 10 for Mattia Guadagnini in MXGP China

Top 10 Results for Elzinga and Reisulis at Penultimate Round of MX2 World Championship

Strong Showing from Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team at MXGP of China

Outstanding win for Marc Márquez and Ducati at Misano as Bagnaia crashes

Marco Bezzecchi dominates Saturday at Misano

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