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.

Thibault Benistant Digs Deep for 10th at Tough German Grand Prix

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has placed 10th overall at the MXGP of Germany. The Frenchman was on form in Race One, placing fifth, and was on course to finish sixth […]

MXGP Grand Prix of Germany held at the Talkessel circuit in Teutschenthal

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Top five for Jeremy Seewer in race one in Teutschenthal • The Swiss rider closes the first half of the championship with a positive result Two motos run under completely different conditions marked the […]

Maxime Renaux up to Third in MXGP World Championship after MXGP Round 10

Jun 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Maxime Renaux has placed fourth overall at the MXGP of Germany, and in doing so, moves up to third in the championship standings. The 10th round of the […]

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND AARON PLESSINGER LAND HANGTOWN 450MX PODIUM

Jun 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger charged to a convincing 2-3 scorecard at the Hangtown National on Saturday afternoon, earning his first AMA Pro Motocross Championship podium result of the 2025 season amidst the […]

MXGP of Germany Qualifying Race

Jun 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Jeremy Seewer consolidates his championship position in Teutschenthal • With a fantastic overtaking, the Swiss finishes the qualifying race in the top 10 The MXGP Grand Prix of Germany, the tenth round of the […]

Lotte van Drunen Maintains WMX Series Lead After Round Three in Germany

Jun 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

De Baets Yamaha Supported MX Team’s Lotte van Drunen continues to lead the 2025 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship after finishing as runner-up in Teutschenthal, Germany. Competing at the third round of the series, […]

RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart in the fight at Hangtown National

Jun 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart raced to top 10 results in Round 2 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Hangtown, withstanding the challenging, hot conditions to record a consistent weekend […]

Liqui Moly Beta Race Team Brings Trio of Riders to Hangtown MX for the Pro Motocross Series

May 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Beta Race Team is set to make its Pro Motocross debut at Round 2 of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship. The team will have a three-rider lineup with Benny Bloss, Bryson Gardner, […]

Fourth round of the West Hare Scrambles Glen Helen

May 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Roberts, Second Place at Round Four of West Hare Scrambles Glen Helen played host to the fourth round of the West Hare Scrambles. The track featured the usual Glen Helen Raceway with several new […]

Walker Earns Top Five Finish at the Cherokee Enduro

May 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Greensboro, GA Round Three May 25th, 2025 Walker Earns Top Five Finish at the Cherokee Enduro The Cherokee National Enduro held in Greensboro, GA was the third round (round two was cancelled) of the […]

CHASE SEXTON SIDELINED FOR ROUND 2 OF PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

May 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has confirmed that defending 450MX Champion Chase Sexton will remain sidelined for Round 2 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship as he continues to recover from a crash at […]

Roberto Garcia joins GMT94 Yamaha in WorldSSP as Michael Ruben Rinaldi returns to WorldSBK with MotoXRacing

May 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Reigning European Moto2 Champion Roberto Garcia will join the GMT94 Yamaha team for the remainder of the 2025 FIM Supersport World Championship, with Michael Ruben Rinaldi returning to the FIM Superbike World Championship with […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Lock In for Teutschenthal Showdown

May 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

After a challenging weekend in France, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are eager to bounce back this weekend at the 10th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Teutschenthal, […]

Manzi Enjoys Successful Superbike Test in Misano

May 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

World Supersport championship leader Stefano Manzi enjoyed a productive test with the Yamaha Motor Europe Motorsport Research and Development Test Team at Misano today. Testing alongside WorldSBK peers, the Italian completed 103 laps aboard the […]

Beta USA Announces New National Headquarters

May 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Beta USA is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new national headquarters, a major milestone in the company’s continued expansion and commitment to serving the off-road and trials riding community across the United States. […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Thibault Benistant Digs Deep for 10th at Tough German Grand Prix

MXGP Grand Prix of Germany held at the Talkessel circuit in Teutschenthal

Maxime Renaux up to Third in MXGP World Championship after MXGP Round 10

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND AARON PLESSINGER LAND HANGTOWN 450MX PODIUM

MXGP of Germany Qualifying Race

Lotte van Drunen Maintains WMX Series Lead After Round Three in Germany

RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart in the fight at Hangtown National

Liqui Moly Beta Race Team Brings Trio of Riders to Hangtown MX for the Pro Motocross Series

Fourth round of the West Hare Scrambles Glen Helen

Walker Earns Top Five Finish at the Cherokee Enduro

CHASE SEXTON SIDELINED FOR ROUND 2 OF PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Roberto Garcia joins GMT94 Yamaha in WorldSSP as Michael Ruben Rinaldi returns to WorldSBK with MotoXRacing

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Lock In for Teutschenthal Showdown

Manzi Enjoys Successful Superbike Test in Misano

Beta USA Announces New National Headquarters

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