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.

Super dark in the Virginia woods for Cherokee National Enduro

Jun 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong remained a solid fourth overall in the standings after finishing fourth in the NE Pro1 class on his FX 350 at this weekend’s Cherokee National Enduro in Greensboro, […]

Perfect weekend in front of home crowd at Mugello MotoGP

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia crowns a perfect weekend in front of home crowd at Mugello with a dominant third GP win of the season. Bastianini holds on until the end for ninth Ducatis fill the top four places […]

Turbulent and emotional weekend at the Grand Prix of Germany

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia crowns a perfect weekend in front of home crowd at Mugello with a dominant third GP win of the season. Bastianini holds on until the end for ninth Ducatis fill the top four places […]

Very difficult day for Ducati at MotoGP Mugello

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Michele Pirro fights for Top-15 position in Italian GP at Mugello until 2 laps from the end, eventually finishing in P16 On the day of the Ducati hat-trick with Pecco Bagnaia dominating the Gran Premio […]

Career-best result at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BILLY BOLT CLAIMS RUNNER-UP RESULT AT RED BULL ERZBERGRODEO HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING HARD ENDURO STAR TAKES SECOND OVERALL AT ROUND TWO OF THE FIM HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP In what proved a career-best result at […]

Hot windy and busy Talkessel circuit half-way point of FIM Motocross World Championship

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Motocross World Championship approached the halfway point of the 19-round agenda at a hot, windy and busy Talkessel circuit in Teutschenthal and Liam Everts celebrated his first ever victory in the MX2 class […]

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing wins Red Bull Erzbergrodeo 2023

Jun 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS 2023 RED BULL ERZBERGRODEO Rnd 2, FIM Hard Enduro 2023 – Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, Austria Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 27th edition of the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. […]

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 […]