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.

KAY DE WOLF MAKES MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS DEBUT

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Even torrential rain could not dampen spirits at RedBud, the circuit that played host to the 2022 Motocross of Nations. Thousands of fans flocked to the historic venue to witness the seventy-fifth edition of the […]

More bad luck in an injury-hit 2022 BSB campaign

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 26. Christian Iddon: GSX-R1000R – 7-DNF-DNS Danny Kent: GSX-R1000R – 12-12-10 Buildbase Suzuki suffered more bad luck in an injury-hit 2022 campaign, with Christian Iddon part of a multi-rider […]

Penultimate round of 2022 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship campaign at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Diaz Puts One Hand on 2022 WorldSSP300 Title in Barcelona In the penultimate round of the 2022 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship campaign at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, bLU cRU graduate Alvaro Diaz’s second and fourth-place […]

HELP TEAM FRANCE TO THE PODIUM AT 2022 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing celebrated podium presence at the 2022 ‘MXoN’ thanks to Marvin Musquin who helped Team France to the second step overall behind Team USA and ahead of Team Australia. The former […]

Help Team USA Conquer the World in RedBud

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Tomac & Cooper Help Team USA Conquer the World in RedBud, as Renaux & Ferrandis Secure Silver for France Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac and Justin Cooper helped Team USA to a thrilling […]

First podium appearance of 2022 AMA Endurocross Series

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker made his first podium appearance of the 2022 AMA Endurocross Series, kicking off the second round of racing with a runner-up finish in Moto 1. Securing fifth and […]

Fabio Quartararo extended advantage at top of MotoGP World Championship this weekend

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Quartararo Extends Series Lead with Eighth in Motegi Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo extended his advantage at the top of the MotoGP World Championship this weekend, racing to an important eighth place at the […]

Brilliant 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship for Ducati

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci Finishes a Brilliant Second in 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship In his rookie MotoAmerica season, Danilo Petrucci does himself and Ducati proud Sunnyvale, Calif., September 25, 2022 – Star rookie Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing […]

Registration Now Open for 2023 Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cups

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Registration Now Open for the 2023 Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cups Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 YZ125, YZ85 and YZ65 bLU cRU FIM […]

Amazing perfect weekend one-two WorldSSP Barcelona

Sep 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A triumphant day for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at the Montmelò circuit in Barcelona. Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi are the absolute protagonists of Race-2, finishing first and second respectively.Bautista completes the perfect weekend after winning Race-1 and the Superpole […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

KAY DE WOLF MAKES MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS DEBUT

More bad luck in an injury-hit 2022 BSB campaign

Penultimate round of 2022 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship campaign at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

HELP TEAM FRANCE TO THE PODIUM AT 2022 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

Help Team USA Conquer the World in RedBud

First podium appearance of 2022 AMA Endurocross Series

Fabio Quartararo extended advantage at top of MotoGP World Championship this weekend

Brilliant 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship for Ducati

Registration Now Open for 2023 Yamaha YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cups

Amazing perfect weekend one-two WorldSSP Barcelona

BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2022: World Records

Spanish Ducati rider wins all three races WorldSSP300 WorldSSP WorldSBK!

One of the most hectic WorldSBK race starts in recent memory

Overambitious maneuver crash and third MotoGP victory for Ducati

Disaster struck Suzuki as Final Japanese Grand Prix ended in disappointment

New 2026 BMW Motorrad Concept RR: Unleash the Beast!