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.

Impressive Second for Benistant at MXGP of Trentino as Bonacorsi Delivers Career-Best Result

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant returned to form at round four of the MX2 World Championship with an impressive runner-up finish at the MXGP of Trentino. Adding to the team’s success in Pietramurata, […]

KORIE STEEDE TAKES FOURTH WXC PODIUM OF THE YEAR WITH ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong stormed to his best result of the 2024 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series at The Old Gray GNCC with a fourth-place result, as teammate Korie Steede claimed […]

Great race and I’m super happy for podium says Ducati at COTA

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team on the podium in the Americas GP with Bastianini, third. Fifth place for Francesco Bagnaia The Ducati Lenovo Team has scored a third-place finish in today’s race at the Circuit of […]

Pirelli makes debut in Northern Talent Cup at Cathedral of Speed

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli continues development and makes debut in the Northern Talent Cup At Assen Pirelli brings on the comparison between SCX compounds and races for the first time with the young riders of the talent cup […]

Pol Tarrés takes commanding lead in 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge

Apr 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Commanding Lead for Tarrés After Stage Two Win at Morocco Desert Challenge Pol Tarrés has taken a commanding lead in the 2024 Morocco Desert Challenge with victory for the Yamaha Ténéré Rally team in a […]

Jon Johnson sidelined due to injury sustained at GNCC

Apr 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Brody Johnson to Race XC2 for Beta as Fill-in Rider East Coast Liqui Moly Beta Racing Team rider, Jon Johnson, has been sidelined due to an injury sustained during the second round of the GNCC. […]

24 Heures Motos: BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off title chase at Le Mans

Apr 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. Go time for the endurance heroes. BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off the 2024 season in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) with the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans (FRA) on 20th/21st […]

WILDCARD OUTINGS SCHEDULED FOR DANI PEDROSA AND POL ESPARGARO IN 2024 MOTOGP

Apr 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing pitlane presence will grow in the forthcoming rounds of 2024 Grand Prix with MotoGP Legend Dani Pedrosa competing for the second year in a row at the Gran Premio de […]

Many riders broke all-time lap record at the Grand Prix of the Americas

Apr 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

After taking pole position in the GP of Qatar, at the Circuit of the Americas, Aron Canet (Fantic Racing/Kalex) took his second pole position of the Moto2™ season, whereas David Alonso (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team/CFMOTO) dominated both Friday and Saturday, […]