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.

Fueling issue challenged Husqvarna at 2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) at Primm

May 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton has continued his run of form in the 2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) round at Primm, notching another top-five result with his fourth-place ride in Nevada. […]

Another extraordinary victory in MotoGP Spanish MotoGP

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pecco Bagnaia notches up extraordinary victory in Spanish GP at Jerez de la Frontera Pecco Bagnaia took another extraordinary victory in the MotoGP Spanish GP, held this afternoon at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel […]

MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda Portugal

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Extends Championship Lead with Inch Perfect Performance in Portugal Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts powered his YZ250FM to a perfect double-race win at the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship […]

Impressive 2023 MXGP EMX250 title charge in Portugal

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bonacorsi and Reisulis Extend Their EMX250 and EMX125 Championship Leads with Stellar Victories in Portugal Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Andrea Bonacorsi and MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Reisulis both extended their European Championship leads […]

Focuing on the positives following Yamaha’s MXGP Portugal finish

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Seewer & Coldenhoff Make Up Top Six in Portugal as Renaux Rounds Out Top-10 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and Glenn Coldenhoff finished fifth and sixth at the fifth round of the FIM […]

His 101st career Grand Prix at sunny Agueda

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing launched into the first of two back-to-back events on the Iberian Peninsula by watching Jeffrey Herlings win his 101st career Grand Prix and his second of the 2023 MXGP series […]

Dominant display Morocco Desert Challenge 2023 in the history books

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés on the Podium as Ténéré World Raid Team Secure 1-2 in Class at Morocco Desert Challenge The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team raised the bar at the 2023 Morocco Desert Challenge, with Pol Tarrés […]

MILESTONE MOTOGP WEEKEND IN SPAIN WITH DOUBLE PODIUM

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round four of 2023 MotoGP saw the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team shift their Grand Prix project into another gear. Brad Binder and Jack Miller finished 2nd and 3rd on Sunday for another podium […]

NEWS FLASH: 2023 AMA 250SX East Region Championship Winner

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

April 29, 2023 — NASHVILLE, Tennessee Debut AMA title for the 23-year-old Australian Lawrence has won seven of the nine rounds held so far During today’s AMA Supercross round at Nissan Stadium, Team Honda HRC rider […]

Very sketchy 2023 AMA Supercross Championship in Nashville

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Round 15 of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship in Nashville proved to be a difficult day that unfolded for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, with Tom Vialle racing to seventh in the 250SX […]

LEARNING PROCESS AS A SUPERCROSS ROOKIE’S FIRST RACE

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Throw in everything from soft and wet conditions in the morning, to hard to dry in the afternoon of the unusual day race, and Nashville provided plenty of opportunities for an exceptional educational experience for Rockstar Energy […]

Circuito de Jerez MotoGP synonymous with busy passionate loud and appreciative atmosphere

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

From the first laps of the inaugural Grand Prix at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto in 1987, the Andaluse venue has become synonymous with a busy, passionate, loud and appreciative atmosphere and audience […]

“Rocket Rod” Rebounds for Stage 7 Podium in Moroccan Desert Challenge

Apr 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

“Rocket Rod” Rebounds for Stage 7 Podium in Morocco Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Rodney Faggotter recovered from the bad luck that had beset him on the previous two stages to return to the rostrum […]

Injured Ducati rider withdraws from MotoGP Circuito de Jerez Angel Nieto

Apr 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Second place podium finish for Pecco Bagnaia in the Sprint Race of the Spanish GP at Jerez de la Frontera • Weekend over for Enea Bastianini. The Ducati Lenovo Team rider, still suffering from pain […]

Loudest busiest and hottest MotoGP: Sweltering Circuit de Jerez

Apr 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP landed at the sweltering Circuit de Jerez – Angel Nieto for one of the loudest, busiest and hottest European dates on the calendar and the fourth round of the current season. Red Bull KTM […]