Articles by Michael Le Pard

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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.

Ducati victims of two incidents on opening lap at Monster Energy MotoGP of Catalunya

Sep 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

It was a Monster Energy Catalunya GP at Montmeló to forget for the Ducati Lenovo Team which saw both riders Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini the victims of two bad incidents on the opening lap.Bagnaia […]

MXGP’s Maxime Renaux’s incredible ride at FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar

Sep 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Renaux Makes Welcomed Return to MXGP Podium in Turkey Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux put in an incredible ride at the 17th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar as he […]

Fast and rough hard-pack of Afyon makes riders super-happy

Sep 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Two rounds of the 2023 MXGP remain after the Grand Prix of Turkey, where Red Bull KTM Factory Racing toasted Liam Everts’ third MX2 victory of the season. The Belgian rode to 3-2 in the […]

2023 FIM Motocross World Championship in fabulous Afyonkarahisar in Turkiye

Sep 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing squad just completed round seventeen of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship in the fabulous setting of Afyonkarahisar in Turkiye. Roan van de Moosdijk continued to rediscover his form in […]

Incredible Return to MX2 Motocross Podium in Turkey

Sep 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Makes Incredible Return to MX2 Podium in Turkey Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated his 10th podium finish of the 2023 season after a gritty performance at the 17th round of the […]

Six-time FIM Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea will race alongside Andrea Locatelli

Sep 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Jonathan Rea to Race for Yamaha in WorldSBK from 2024 Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that six-time FIM Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea will race alongside Andrea Locatelli in the Pata Yamaha Prometeon […]

Hot and windy Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya MotoGP flanked by noisy 71000 crowd

Sep 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller rounded an overcast, hot and windy Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, flanked by a noisy 71,000 crowd to record 8th position with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16. Teammate Brad Binder had to retire […]

Monster Energy GP of Catalunya: Francesco Bagnaia takes the runner-up slot

Sep 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia took the chequered flag in the runner-up position after a hard-fought 12-lap Sprint race at Barcelona’s Montmeló circuit.Starting from Ducati’s 80th and his 17th pole position in the premier class after the morning’s […]

Threatening overcast and stormy conditions rock MotoGP Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Sep 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round eleven of the 2023 world championship delivered MotoGP to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and for a traditional home for the sport since the series first circulated the flowing layout in 1992. The Catalan date […]

MotoGP 2023 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Spain – Qualification and Sprint

Sep 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder was again the standout performer as the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP star rounded the 4.6km Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to another Sprint top four result on Saturday. The South African ran at […]

Asphalt and water America’s Cup – Alinghi Red Bull Racing

Sep 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The two surfaces for competition are very different – asphalt and water – but many elements of the respective sport programs are the same. When Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and the two-times winners of […]

Stunning victory at penultimate European Championship in Afyonkarahisar Turkey

Sep 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Andrea Bonacorsi has secured the 2023 EMX250 Championship title with a stunning victory at the ninth and penultimate round of the European Championship in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. Bonacorsi’s outstanding EMX250 title […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Ducati victims of two incidents on opening lap at Monster Energy MotoGP of Catalunya

MXGP’s Maxime Renaux’s incredible ride at FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar

Fast and rough hard-pack of Afyon makes riders super-happy

2023 FIM Motocross World Championship in fabulous Afyonkarahisar in Turkiye

Incredible Return to MX2 Motocross Podium in Turkey

Six-time FIM Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea will race alongside Andrea Locatelli

Hot and windy Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya MotoGP flanked by noisy 71000 crowd

Monster Energy GP of Catalunya: Francesco Bagnaia takes the runner-up slot

Threatening overcast and stormy conditions rock MotoGP Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

MotoGP 2023 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Spain – Qualification and Sprint

Asphalt and water America’s Cup – Alinghi Red Bull Racing

Stunning victory at penultimate European Championship in Afyonkarahisar Turkey

PEDROSA COMMITS TO NEXT KTM MOTOGP DEVELOPMENT WAVE WITH FRESH TESTING CONTRACT

Quickest times in Friday free practice at Montmeló MotoGP

Two-time Dakar winner finishes 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 in 9th

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?