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.

Notoriously treacherous Snowshoe GNCC event results

Jun 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A sixth-place result at the Snowshoe GNCC sees Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong remain in the hunt for the 2023 Grand National Cross Country Series title, with Trevor Bollinger racing to his best XC1 Open […]

Confusion as Husqvarna immediately terminates top racer contract

Jun 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING THANKS SKYLER HOWES AMERICAN RACER PARTS COMPANY WITH HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT Husqvarna Factory Racing would like to thank Skyler Howes for his commitment, enthusiasm, and success during his two […]

More New 2024 Honda’s: Hours of Fun and Endless Versatility!

Jun 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Honda releases it’s 3rd batch of new 2024 models for Honda enthusiasts worldwide. From sporty lightweight and minimalist—but impressively capable performance fun to dominating elite-level podium winning machines and ideal first motorcycles for the next […]

Spray the champagne with two exceptional races for Ducati

Jun 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Duo on the Podium at The Ridge Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés spray the champagne with two exceptional races each in the Pacific Northwest Sunnyvale, Calif., June 25, 2023 — Round four of the 2023 […]

WorldSBK and WorldSSP tires available for sale on the market

Jun 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli is ready to take to the track at Donington Park, the circuit that will host the riders of the WorldSBK and WorldSSP classes for the sixth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend. The track, […]

Wonderful unpredictable MotoGP Assen race for Ducati

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia takes his fourth GP win of the year at Assen ahead of Bezzecchi, DNF for Bastianini Francesco Bagnaia got the better of yesterday’s Sprint winner Marco Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing) to take his fourth GP […]

MILLIMETERS FROM PODIUM PRIZE AT DUTCH MOTOGP SHOWSTOPPER

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Motul TT Assen provided another sizzling episode of MotoGP Grand Prix action with high speed, high competitiveness and high temperatures marking the eighth round of the series in the Netherlands. Red Bull KTM Factory […]

FIRST 2023 MXGP INDONESIAN GRAND PRIX RESULTS

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The first of two back-to-back hot and demanding Grands Prix on Indonesian soil took MXGP to the Sumbawa island and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing emerged from round ten of the 2023 FIM Motocross World […]

Another Moto3 podium result at action packed TT Circuit Assen

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The rush of Grands Prix before the summer break for 2023 MotoGP meant that the world championship paddock completed a third consecutive meeting. The series moved from the compact and twisty Sachsenring in Germany to […]

Insane feeling that racer cannot describe happened in Indonesia

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The long trip to Indonesia was certainly worthwhile for the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing crew, as Lucas Coenen delivered on his potential and stormed to the top of the podium at the first event of the […]

Remarkable Impressive Return to MX2 Podium in Indonesia

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Makes Impressive Return to MX2 Podium in Indonesia Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts made a remarkable return to the podium at the 10th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Sumbawa, […]

Intense heat and humidity at FIM Motocross World Championship Sumbawa Indonesia

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Seewer Secures Second Piece of Podium Silverware at Sizzling Sumbawa Grand Prix Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer battled intense heat and humidity at the 10th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in […]

Diverse Landscape Grueling Idaho Silver Kings Hard Enduro event

Jun 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing contender Ryder LeBlond has taken his TE 300i to second place in Round 6 of the 2023 AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series at the Silver Kings Hard Enduro in Idaho, as […]

All-new Circuit MotoAmerica Between the Trees at The Ridge

Jun 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Herrin and Forés to the Fore Between the Trees at The Ridge Sunnyvale, Calif., June 24, 2023 — Ducati’s dynamic duo of Xavi Forés and Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) had productive days in […]

Francesco Bagnaia gets chequered flag today at MotoGP TT Assen

Jun 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia closes second as Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing) takes win in the 13-lap Sprint battle at the TT Assen circuit. Bastianini classified in P8. Francesco Bagnaia brought his Desmosedici GP to the chequered flag in today’s […]