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.

Prosperous 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship season wrapped up

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing wrapped another prosperous FIM Motocross World Championship season with yet another MX2 rostrum appearance, this time at Matterley Basin for the British Grand Prix and the final round of nineteen […]

2023 WorldSBK enters the finish straight at MotorLand Aragón

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. BMW Motorrad Motorsport gained more valuable experience for the further development of the BMW M 1000 RR at the tenth of this season’s twelve events in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Garrett Gerloff […]

Championship leader forced to retire from second place following Indian MotoGP crash

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia forced to retire from second place in the GP of India after a crash, Pirro sixteenth. Ducati 1-2 at the Buddh International Circuit with Marco Bezzecchi first (VR46 Racing Team) and Martin second (Pramac […]

Moving through the KTM development system from Moto3 base and the ‘ladder’ to MotoGP

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull KTM Tech3 squad form one half of the KTM GP Academy structure in the Moto3 division and the initial stage of Grand Prix development. Riders such as Miguel Oliveira, Brad Binder, Jack […]

Pressure-packed final round of SuperMotocross Playoffs at historic Los Angeles Coliseum

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

It was a pressure-packed final round of the SuperMotocross Playoffs at the historic Los Angeles Coliseum, and thanks to a third-place finish, RJ Hampshire jumped up two spots in the final SMX 250 class standings […]

Los Angeles closes the curtains on SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger closed the curtains on his SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series with a well-earned fifth position in the 2023 standings, as 250SMX contenders Maximus Vohland and […]

Positive ‘debut’ on Indian asphalt and first ever MotoGP visit to Buddh International Circuit

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2023 is the 75th season for MotoGP and despite the age and long history of Grand Prix motorcycle racing there is still time and space for ‘firsts’. The IndianOil Grand Prix of India was not […]

Worked for this moment for his whole life and now it’s a dream come true at Aragon

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Germany’s Valentin Folger Becomes the 2023 R7 SuperFinale Winner in Aragon After a podium in Race 1 and a win after a fantastic scrap in Race 2, Germany’s Valentin Folger has earned the title of […]

FULL INDIAN MOTOGP GROOVE AS BINDER DANCES TO 4TH POSITION AT BUDDH

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The first ever Indian Grand Prix will sit easily in the memory for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and their growing legion of fans in the country as Brad Binder helped put on a gripping […]

Tissot Aragon Round ends with exciting Sunday for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A dream Sunday at Aragon. Bautista wins the SPR and dominates Race 2 with Rinaldi on the podium (P3). Bulega uncatchable in WorldSSP The Tissot Aragon Round ends with an exciting Sunday for the Aruba.it […]

Protagonists of WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 races today were standard Pirelli solutions

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With the SCX rear and SC1 front, the Ducati rider wins both the Superpole Race and Race 2 and widens the gap in the championship standings once again, double win for Bulega with the WorldSSP […]

Positive weekend but also frustrating for Yamaha at Aragon WorldSBK

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Earn Points in Aragon Race 2 Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter scored more points on Sunday in Aragon, finishing in ninth and 12th in the final feature race of the weekend. The […]

Another thrilling Race today as Toprak Razgatlıoğlu wins 26th podium of 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sensational Second for Razgatlıoğlu after Victory Battle, with Locatelli P4 for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Having treated fans to another thrilling Race 1 today, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu chalked up his 26th podium of the 2023 FIM […]

Alvaro Bautista crashes on lap 6 while dominating WorldSSP Aragon

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Everything happens at Motorland Aragon in a Saturday with a bittersweet taste for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati with Rinaldi in triumph and Bautista crashing when he was in the lead. Starting from second position, Alvaro […]

Bike hit walls and destroyed during WorldSBK Aragon

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A Strong First Race in Aragon Earns Remy Gardner Seventh Remy Gardner enjoyed a consistent and determined ride in Race 1 at Motorland Aragon to earn seventh place, while Dominique Aegerter endured a challenging Saturday, […]