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.

2022 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship – Red Bull Romaniacs Romania

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Marking the fifth round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, Red Bull Romaniacs returns to its more traditional format for 2022, with the infamous city prologue opening proceedings on Tuesday, July 26 in the […]

Scintillating win at FIM Motocross World Championship Lommel Belgium

Jul 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts celebrated a scintillating win at his home Grand Prix, round 14 of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Lommel, Belgium, to extend his championship lead out to 23-points. […]

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing signs deals with upcoming stars for 2023 MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship

Jul 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have agreed deals with upcoming stars Andrea Adamo and Liam Everts for the 2023 MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship. The Italian and Belgian will race the KTM 250 SX-F for […]

Riders experience day of holeshot challenges at Washougal MX Park

Jul 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team riders experienced a day of holeshot challenges at Washougal MX Park, the site of AMA Pro Motocross Championship Round 8, because despite its picturesque views, the track conditions proved […]

Incredible turnaround performance at Washougal National AMA Pro Motocross Championship

Jul 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

WASHOUGAL, Wa. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Max Vohland jumped up a few spots in the 250MX championship standings following his second top-five finish of the season at Round 8 of the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross […]

Isle of Man TT winner stands in for Michael van der Mark at Most WorldSBK

Jul 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Multiple Isle of Man TT winner Peter Hickman (GBR) will stand in for the injured Michael van der Mark (NED) in the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at the coming race weekend in the FIM […]

EMX250 Championship in Lommel Belgium

Jul 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s duo of front runners, Rick Elzinga and Andrea Bonacorsi, tied on 40-points for second overall at the seventh round of the EMX250 Championship in Lommel, Belgium. As a result, Elzinga […]

2022 dream motocross season and won first ESPY Award

Jul 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac added another accolade to his 2022 dream season and won his first ESPY Award in the Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports Category. Recognized for his stellar Monster Energy […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JULY 23-24

Jul 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 22. British Superbikes returns to the track on the fourth weekend of July with the Buildbase Suzuki team and their GSX-R1000R machinery. The fifth round of the Bennetts British […]

The Big Ducati Party Has Begun: The Gates of World Ducati Week Are Open

Jul 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

See full coverage at Total Motorcycle: https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/inspiration-friday-world-ducati-week-2022/ After a four-year absence, World Ducati Week returns to welcome fans of the world of two wheels MotoAmerica TV to stream Lenovo Race of Champions live on July 23, with […]