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.

Innovative luggage electrification solution with infinity volume for BMW R1300GS

Oct 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW GS with its original flat-twin boxer engine has stood for universal motorcycling pleasure for more than 40 years. Be it for touring or travelling long distances, dynamic country road riding or for travelling […]

Race-long battle Hixpania Hard Enduro in Aguilar de Campoo

Oct 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round five of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship saw Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt put in a solid ride to cement his position of second overall in the championship with one round remaining. Winning […]

2023 Hixpania Hard Enduro Spain Winner is…

Oct 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 2023 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship! Claiming a dominant victory at the Hixpania Hard Enduro in Spain, the KTM 300 EXC racer secured back-to-back world championship titles […]

Strong and consistent ride at the 2023 Rallye du Maroc

Oct 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Delivering another strong and consistent ride at the 2023 Rallye du Maroc, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has safely completed stage two as the fourth fastest rider. In doing so the Argentinian maintains his fifth […]

Dunes of M’Hamid 2023 Rallye du Maroc Stage 2

Oct 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has stormed to second place on a challenging stage two at the 2023 Rallye du Maroc. The result moves the Australian up to second overall in the provisional overall standings. Matthias […]

Return to top of championship table for Ducati at Mandalika

Oct 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia produces an amazing comeback to win the Indonesian GP at Mandalika and returns to the top of the points table, great race for Bastianini in P8 Francesco Bagnaia produced a brilliant performance in an […]

Most frenetic gathering of races in recent times

Oct 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The most intense and demanding stint of the 2023 MotoGP world championship and the most frenetic gathering of races in recent times began with the Grand Prix of Indonesia around the impressive Mandalika Street Circuit […]

Intense MotoGP 2023 Mandalika Street Circuit in Indonesia – Race Results

Oct 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A steaming climate on the island of Lombok clinged to the Mandalika Street Circuit as Brad Binder and Jack Miller made it through 27 grueling laps for round fifteen of twenty in 2023 MotoGP and […]

Rough and rocky opening stage of 2023 Rallye du Maroc

Oct 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has finished as third fastest on the opening stage of the 2023 Rallye du Maroc. Teammate Toby Price brought his KTM 450 RALLY home just over two minutes behind Walkner in fifth. […]

2023 Rallye du Maroc – Stage 1 really long and challenging stage

Oct 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

FIM World Rally-Raid Championship leader Luciano Benavides has made a strong start to his Rallye du Maroc campaign by posting the fourth quickest time on stage one of the event. The Husqvarna Factory Racing rider […]

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Oct 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

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Oct 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

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Oct 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

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Supercross and Pro Motocross Both See Growth in Attendance and International Competition

Oct 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ELLENTON, Fla./MORGANTOWN, W.Va., (October 12, 2023) – The landmark inaugural season of the 31-event SuperMotocross World Championship Series (SMX) recently concluded with the culmination of the historic postseason (Playoffs and Final) at the Los Angeles Memorial […]

Indonesian GP: All-Ducati podium in today’s Sprint at Mandalik

Oct 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Indonesian GP: with an All-Ducati podium in today’s Sprint at Mandalika, the Borgo Panigale manufacturer clinches his fourth consecutive MotoGP Constructors’ World Title. Bastianini and Bagnaia close the race 7th and 8th respectively Enea Bastianini […]