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.

New Ducati 2024 MotoGP and WorldSBK Motorcycles

Feb 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Riello UPS and Ducati set to join forces in both MotoGP and WorldSBK again in 2024 The successful synergy between the two Italian companies continues in 2024 Bologna/Legnago, 5th February 2024. Ducati and Riello UPS, a […]

Three days of MotoGP Ducati shakedown Results

Feb 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is back on the track at Sepang, Malaysia, for the first pre-season test of 2024 After the Campioni in Pista event and the team presentation at Madonna di Campiglio (Italy), Francesco […]

National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) – Round 2 in Taft California

Feb 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Round 2 of NGPC saw Pro Class title prospect Walton battle an ultra-rough circuit in Taft, California, with the Rockstar Energy Factory Racing pilot charging his Husqvarna Motorcycles FX 450 to a fourth-place finish after completing […]

U.S. Sprint Enduro Series – Round 2 Results

Feb 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A strong weekend of offroad racing for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Racing Team saw Pro 1 Class rider Craig DeLong take third place at the second round of the 2024 AMA U.S Sprint Enduro Series in […]

Five victories in-a-row Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt topped the podium in Budapest

Feb 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Making it five overall victories in a row, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt topped the podium at the fifth round of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Budapest, Hungary. Securing three races wins from three […]

Prestige Superpole 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Hungary

Feb 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has placed fifth overall at round five of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Hungary. With improving race results of 5-4-3 in front of a 17,000-strong crowd at Budapest’s […]

Detroit’s Ford Field Featured Fighting 2024 AMA Supercross Championship

Feb 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

DETROIT, Mich. – A second-place result for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team rider Chase Sexton saw him reclaim the 450SX Class points lead at Round 5 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship inside Detroit’s Ford Field […]

Mixed day at Round 5 of 2024 AMA Supercross Championship Detroit

Feb 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing experienced a mixed day at Round 5 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship in Detroit, with 450SX contenders Malcolm Stewart and Christian Craig racing to P11 and P13 results, while 250SX East Class […]

Triumph TF 250-X enters first time on Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship track

Feb 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Triumph Motorcycles Brings Rich Pedigree to SuperMotocross World Championship Series as Newest OEM Partner Triumph Racing’s Jalek Swoll and Evan Ferry to Debut in Monster Energy Supercross Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship DETROIT, Mich., (February 2, […]