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.

First Group of 2024 Suzuki Motorcycles Launched!

Jul 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Distinctive and impactful has always been a hallmark of Suzuki’s motorcycle approach. From incredible performance sportbikes to highway mile crunching cruisers to dual-sport warriors and off-road championship winning bikes Suzuki has led the pack since […]

Craig DeLong moved within striking distance of AMA National Enduro top-three position

Jul 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong moved to within striking distance of a top-three position in the AMA National Enduro standings with his fourth-place finish at this weekend’s rocky and technical Rattlesnake National Enduro in Cross Fork, Pennsylvania. […]

PRACTICE CRASH SIDELINES HUSQVARNA’S KAY DE WOLF

Jul 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Kay de Wolf of the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team could not complete yesterday’s Grand Prix of Flanders. De Wolf was keen to push through the pain that was prompted by an unfortunate practice crash […]

WorldSBK & WorldSSP Most & Phillip Island Pirelli Hard Tire Choices

Jul 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Harder solutions with sturdier structures to improve performance consistency on a particularly demanding track for tyres The Czech circuit of Most, together with that of Phillip Island in Australia, is undoubtedly considered one of the […]

Title fight with dominant double race win at MXGP Lommel

Jul 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Boosts MX2 Title Charge with Thrilling Home Grand Prix Victory Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts closed the gap in the MX2 title fight with a dominant double race win at the 13th […]

Thirteenth race of 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship memorable experience for all

Jul 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The thirteenth race of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship was a memorable experience for all; the riders faced an almighty challenge in the form of the bottomless sand. The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing duo […]

MXGP Flanders grueling test of skill and endurance for world’s top motocross riders

Jul 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Coldenhoff Collects Fourth Podium Finish at MXGP Flanders as Seewer Fights to Fourth Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Glenn Coldenhoff finished third overall at the MXGP of Flanders, round 13 of the FIM Motocross World […]

RIDERS TACKLE TOUGH LOMMEL SAND FOR MX2 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX

Jul 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing checked out of the draining Lommel sand with Liam Everts claiming 4th position overall for the thirteenth round of nineteen in 2023 FIM MXGP and for the second event in […]

Road 2 Recovery Unveils Second Round of Historic Brian Barnes Moto Museum Collection Auction

Jul 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

POWAY, Calif. (July 21, 2023) – The Road 2 Recovery Foundation (R2R), the official charity of the Pro Motocross Championship, is excited to announce the second wave of the historic Brian Barnes Moto Museum Collection Auction, which is slated […]

Rookie Captures First Career Moto Sweep in Pro Motocross Championship

Jul 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

WASHOUGAL, Wash. (July 22, 2023) – The 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, made its final appearance on the West Coast on Saturday with its annual visit to the Pacific Northwest and the scenic […]

Scintillating Win in Lommel with Title Charge

Jul 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Janis Reisulis Strengthens EMX125 Title Charge with Scintillating Win in Lommel MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Reisulis was exceptional at the seventh round of the EMX125 Championship in Lommel, Belgium. The talented 15-year-old thrilled thousands […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

First Group of 2024 Suzuki Motorcycles Launched!

Craig DeLong moved within striking distance of AMA National Enduro top-three position

PRACTICE CRASH SIDELINES HUSQVARNA’S KAY DE WOLF

WorldSBK & WorldSSP Most & Phillip Island Pirelli Hard Tire Choices

Title fight with dominant double race win at MXGP Lommel

Thirteenth race of 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship memorable experience for all

MXGP Flanders grueling test of skill and endurance for world’s top motocross riders

RIDERS TACKLE TOUGH LOMMEL SAND FOR MX2 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX

Road 2 Recovery Unveils Second Round of Historic Brian Barnes Moto Museum Collection Auction

Rookie Captures First Career Moto Sweep in Pro Motocross Championship

Scintillating Win in Lommel with Title Charge

Frustrating day in beautiful forested hills above the Columbia River for Motocross

Lesson learned for Aaron Plessinger at Pro Motocross Championship Washougal

Tough decision to withdraw from Flanders MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship

Stay Outdoors Program Grant from Yamaha Financial Services

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