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.

Finale in the FIM EWC 2023: BMW achieves new lap records

Sep 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. A thrilling FIM Endurance World Championship 2023 season finale at Le Castellet (FRA) saw the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team claim another podium finish and secure third place in the world championship standings. […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL WINS THE BOL D’OR 2023

Sep 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul won the final round of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship in convincing style at the Bol d’Or on Sunday the 17th of September. The victory raised the team’s final championship standing […]

“I cannot believe it this really is like a dream” Results MXGP Italy 2023

Sep 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Adamo finished 3rd overall at Maggiora Park for the Grand Prix of Italy, the penultimate round of the calendar, and clinched the 2023 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship. The Italian capped a consistent first […]

Challenging conditions results in Italian Sensational Grand Prix Win

Sep 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Celebrates Sensational Grand Prix Win in Italy Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts powered his YZ250FM to a remarkable Grand Prix win at the 18th round of the MX2 World Championship in Maggiora, […]

Old-school location hosted the penultimate round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship

Sep 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing tackled the historic circuit of Maggiora, Italy, earlier today, as the old-school location hosted the penultimate round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship. The team operated at full strength: Kay […]

MXGP Bronze Medal with Stunning Grand Prix Win in Italy

Sep 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer emerged victorious at the 18th and penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Maggiora, Italy. As a result, the Swiss sensation, who started his 110th consecutive […]

Constructors’ FIM Endurance World Championship Winner is Honda Viltaïs Racing

Sep 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Viltaïs Racing team, winners of the 2022 edition, finishes second in the 2023 Bol d’Or race, and with this result, the team contributes to Honda taking the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship for […]

YART Yamaha Crowned 2023 Endurance World Champions After Dramatic Bol d’Or

Sep 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Crowned 2023 Endurance World Champions After Dramatic Bol d’Or The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team showed incredible fighting spirit to put in a stunning performance during the FIM Endurance World Championship season […]

Uniquely created track built inside Chicagoland Speedway was long and fast and rough

Sep 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Joliet, Ill., (September 16, 2023) Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence was back on the top step of the podium with a strong overall win at the SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff 2 inside Chicagoland Speedway. Lawrence’s victory […]

Confident and determined to fight to retain the FIM Endurance World Championship title

Sep 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France is currently leading the overall standings with 138 points, and the reigning world champion has a 13-point lead and the team is confident and determined to fight to retain the world […]

Rough start to SuperMotocross playoffs in Charlotte

Sep 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

After a rough start to the SuperMotocross playoffs in Charlotte, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team came to Chicagoland with renewed focus and hunger for results. The long, flowing track provided ample opportunity to […]

Inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series 450SMX at Chicagoland Speedway

Sep 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

JOLIET, Ill. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger charged to a fourth-place result at the second stop of the inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series in the 450SMX Class at Chicagoland Speedway, with 250SMX challenger […]