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.

Things got substantially more challenging at AMA Supercross Denver

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

After capturing a big win at the previous round of the AMA Supercross Series in Denver, Colo., RJ Hampshire and the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team came into the final round of the season […]

2023 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship now sees extended break

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Dalton Shirey has continued his run of form at Round 4 of the 2023 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship, with the defending champion taking the second step of […]

Welcome return to racing and podium at 2023 AMA Supercross Championship finals Salt Lake City

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Aaron Plessinger made a welcome return to racing and the podium at the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship finals in Salt Lake City, charging to a […]

Podium results in Sprint race at Le Mans

May 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia climbs on the third step of the podium in the Sprint race at Le Mans. Petrucci finishes in 16th position Jorge Martin takes his first Sprint Win with the Desmosedici GP of the Pramac […]

Orange color injected into first day of MotoGP Le Mans

May 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing injected some orange color into the first day of the SHARK Grand Prix de France as Brad Binder rode from 10th on the grid to 2nd at a packed Le […]

$9 Million in Contingency Support for 2023 Pro Motocross Championship

May 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Competing Manufacturers Provide More Than $9 Million in Contingency Support for 2023 Pro Motocross Championship OEM Contributions Strengthen Historic Purse Structure for Inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship Season MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 9, 2023) – MX […]

Danilo Petrucci returned as replacement for injured Enea Bastianini at Le Mans

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia ends free practice for French GP at Le Mans in ninth place with Petrucci 19th Francesco Bagnaia closes with the ninth time overall on Day 1 of the French GP, the fifth round of […]

Bad crash forced Ducati to interrupt first day of WorldSSP testing

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Two days of testing concluded at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team Unpredictable weather gave the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team the chance to carry out one day of […]

Straight to Misano WorldSBK Italy for two days of BMW testing

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Misano. Following the fourth race weekend of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship in Barcelona (ESP), BMW Motorrad Motorsport, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team headed straight to […]

Intermittent WorldSBK opportunities to test between Italian bouts of rain

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Successful Misano Test for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Despite Wet Weather Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli completed a positive and successful pre-race test at Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” in Italy today, despite inclement weather […]