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.

2023 WorldSBK season Grand Finale at “Circuito de Jerez Angel Nieto” in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain)

Oct 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera to host the last round of the 2023 season that will award the WorldSBK Riders’ and Team Titles Expectations are high for the “Grand Finale” of the 2023 WorldSBK season and the […]

Season-ending round of GNCC was in the great state of Indiana for the Ironman GNCC

Oct 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ironman GNCC – Round 12 The season-ending round of the GNCC was in the great state of Indiana for the Ironman GNCC. Rain days before the event brought almost perfect conditions for the race on […]

Final WORCS round of the year: Taft Results

Oct 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

DeMartile Fights Back for Third Place The ninth and final WORCS round of the year was in Taft, CA. The start was a concrete gate drop. Off the line he let everyone go wide and […]

Final round of National Hare and Hound Lucerne Valley Results

Oct 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Roberts Comes in 2nd at Final ’23 NHHA The final round of the National Hare and Hound was held in Lucerne Valley, CA. Zane Roberts got off to third place at the end of the […]

Hot laps at EnduroX Prescott Valley: Results

Oct 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Walker Dominates EnduroX AGAIN The second round of the EnduroX was in Prescott, AZ. Jonny Walker was once again dominant. He had some pretty good battles in each moto but was able to come out […]

Jerez is an unexpected event this year following the Argentina race cancellation

Oct 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Target Wins and 2023 Teams’ Championship in Jerez Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, Andrea Locatelli and Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK look to finish the season on a high at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel […]

Final stop on the WorldSBK calendar Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto in Spain

Oct 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter will return to action this weekend for the final round of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship season at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto in Spain. Both riders have enjoyed […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles excited to announce partnership extension with highly successful exhaust maker

Oct 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH FMF RACING FOR A FURTHER TWO YEARS RENEWED AGREEMENT WILL SEE THE PRESTIGIOUS EXHAUST MANUFACTURER SUPPLY THE TEAM WITH ITS PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING PRODUCTS THROUGH 2025 Husqvarna Motorcycles is excited to […]

Multi-year contract extension with 2023 FIM Enduro1 World Champion Josep Garcia

Oct 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are pleased to announce the signing of a multi-year contract extension with 2023 FIM Enduro1 World Champion Josep Garcia. The agreement will see the Spaniard remain with the team for the […]

Thailand penultimate triple-header for the 2023 MotoGP season

Oct 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Thailand to contest the seventeenth Grand Prix of the 2023 MotoGP season After racing in Indonesia and Australia, the Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Thailand to contest the last […]

MAVTV Motorsports Network’s “Two Wheel Tuesday”

Oct 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ironman Scouting Moto Combine to be Featured on October 24 During MAVTV Motorsports Network’s “Two Wheel Tuesday” Amateur Motocross Showcase to Also Include 2023 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s MORGANTOWN, W.Va. […]