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.

Teutschenthal circuit notorious for rough and rutted terrain a formidable challenge

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Benistant Adds Sixth Podium Finish to MX2 Title Campaign in Germany Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Thibault Benistant added a sixth podium finish to his MX2 title campaign after finishing third overall at the ninth […]

Fastest and most picturesque race circuits in the world

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP scorched around one of the fastest and most picturesque race circuits in the world for round six of twenty in 2023 and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were lively players for the Gran Premio […]

triumphant return to podium at FIM Motocross World Championship Teutschenthal

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Coldenhoff Clinches Second Overall as Seewer Ties Third at German Grand Prix Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Glenn Coldenhoff made a triumphant return to the podium at the ninth round of the FIM Motocross World […]

Perfect Start in 2023 Pro Motocross Championship Continues with Third Straight Moto Sweep at Thunder Valley

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (June 10, 2023) – The 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, traveled more than a mile high for its third round of the summer with an annual visit to the foothills […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles glow with Moto3 podium finish at Mugello

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The annual trip to the heart of Tuscany and the challenge of Mugello meant fifteen curves and one of the fastest and hardest physical tests of the season for Grand Prix teams. The 3.2 mile […]

Meticulously groomed & ripped Talkessel circuit returns results for Yamaha

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Janis Reisulis Victorious in Germany MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Reisulis continued his impressive run of form at the sixth round of the EMX125 Championship in Teutschenthal, Germany. After finishing second in Race One, the […]

Lightning strikes twice at 2023 Pro Motocross Championship Thunder Valley

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team charged to a pair of podium results in Round 3 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, with Aaron Plessinger and Cooper Webb claiming second and third positions in the […]

Sixth Straight Podium Finish in Motocross Germany EMX250

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bonacorsi Boosts EMX250 Title Bid with Sixth Straight Podium Finish in Germany Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Andrea Bonacorsi delivered a powerful performance at the sixth round of the EMX250 Championship in Teutschenthal, Germany, bolstering […]

Thunder Valley MX in the Eastern Rocky Mountains Results

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Thunder Valley course always challenges riders on the Pro Motocross series, with the high Colorado elevation and rolling hills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains. Then there are tough ruts, and an uphill start, all […]

All-Ducati podium at Mugello MotoGP

Jun 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia heads an all-Ducati podium at Mugello with comfortable victory in the 11-lap Sprint at Mugello. Ninth place for Bastianini Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia took a comfortable win in Saturday’s 11-lap Sprint to head an […]

Pecco Bagnaia in first position followed under chequered flag followed by four other Desmosedici GP

Jun 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

After a good start, Pirro finished the Mugello Sprint race in P15 Great emotions on Saturday at the Gran Premio d’Italia, which saw a Ducati triumph with Pecco Bagnaia in first position followed under the […]

NEW SPEED KINGS OF THE WORLD AS MOTOGP SPRINT MOVES MUGELLO

Jun 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The spectacular horsepower haven of Mugello was the setting for round six of 2023 MotoGP but also another strong and competitive display by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. Jack Miller blasted to 6th position in […]

Italian rider missing top 10 by 60 milliseconds at Mugello

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Seventeenth place for Michele Pirro after Friday free practice for the Gran Premio d’Italia at Mugello The first day of activity at the Mugello Circuit concluded with Michele Pirro finishing in seventeenth place aboard the […]

Healing of the bone helps Yamaha return to MXGP Germany

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Jago Geerts Returns to Action at MX2 Grand Prix of Germany Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts is set to return at the MX2 Grand Prix of Germany in Teutschenthal this weekend following the […]

Top of the timesheets in ideal conditions on opening day of Italian MotoGP

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia leads the way at the end of Day 1 of the Italian GP at Mugello. Sixth place for Bastianini on his return Francesco Bagnaia powered his Desmosedici GP to the top of the timesheets […]