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.

Strong Fourth Overall in the Sand of Finland for Thibault Benistant

Jul 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has placed fourth overall at the MXGP of Finland. Combining his strong starts with impressive speed, the Frenchman finished third and fourth across the two races to […]

Binder saves the day with action packed ride to 7th at German MotoGP

Jul 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing ended the 2025 German Grand Prix with a top seven result thanks to Brad Binder’s push at a crowded Sachsenring and a 98,573 attendance. The first of another double-header of […]

Diogo Moreira sets new race record lap Moto2 race with Pirelli

Jul 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Deniz Öncü (Kalex)won the Moto2™ race of the 2025 German Grand Prix which took place at the Sachsenring. The Turkish rider was leading the group when the race was red flagged for an accident on lap 21 of the 25 scheduled […]

Millville marks another strong weekend for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

Jul 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart claimed a pair of standout results in Round 7 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Spring Creek, with Hampshire delivering his second-consecutive P4 result and […]

THIRD AT SPRING CREEK NATIONAL HAS CHASE SEXTON BACK ON 450MX PODIUM

Jul 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MILLVILLE, Minn. – Third overall in Round 7 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at the Spring Creek National continued Chase Sexton’s successful return to racing in the mid-stages of the 450MX season, with the defending […]

AMA MX National Spring Creek

Jul 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Another Top 10 for Cairoli in Pro Motocross • The nine-time world champion fought through pain at the iconic Spring Creek The seventh round of the American Pro Motocross season took place in Millville, […]

Rea and Locatelli Battle for the UK Podium in Race 1 for Pata Maxus Yamaha at Home

Jul 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A season-best combined team qualifying set the stage for an epic battle for the podium for Pata Maxus Yamaha and its riders Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli at Donington Park, for Round 7 of the […]

Hard-Fought Second Overall for Mano Faure at Penultimate Round of EMX125

Jul 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 team’s Mano Faure has kept his title-winning aspirations alive with a strong second overall at EMX125 round 11 in Finland. Competing at the sandy circuit of the KymiRing, Faure finished as […]

Binder races to season-best 6th in rain-hit German MotoGP™ Sprint

Jul 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Two top ten results for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing came in the eleventh Sprint of the 2025 season and through rainy conditions at a crowded Sachsenring. Brad Binder came home in 6th place for […]

It’s pole and a “hot” Race 1 win for Razgatlioğlu at Donington

Jul 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

With unusually high track temperatures for the British circuit, the BMW rider made the most of the soft rears to take pole and win Race 1. Success for Manzi in WorldSSP · Race1 at Donington Park was won by Toprak […]

Third consecutive podium for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi

Jul 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

SECOND PLACE FOR THE ITALIAN RIDER IN THE SACHSENRING SPRINT RACE The weekend at the Sachsenring Circuit proceeds on a positive trend for Aprilia Racing. Marco Bezzecchi rode an outstanding Q2 in wet conditions, taking […]

Masterpiece comeback performance for Marc Márquez and Ducati Lenovo Team at Sachsenring

Jul 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Marc rewrites the history of the Sprint by taking his tenth win out of eleven Saturday races, setting a new outright record The Ducati Lenovo Team claimed a sensational win in wet conditions […]

MXGP of Finland Qualifying Race

Jul 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Top ten for Jeremy Seewer in the the Grand Prix of Finland qualifying race The thirteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the MXGP Grand Prix of Finland, takes place this weekend at […]

Saturday at Donington ended with Ducati in 2nd place and Alvaro Bautista in accident

Jul 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bulega second in Race 1 at Donington. Bautista involved in an incident at Turn 1. Saturday at Donington ended with Nicolò Bulega in second place. Alvaro Bautista, on the other hand, was forced to retire […]

Manzi Extends Championship Lead with Close Fought Victory at Donington Park

Jul 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The opening FIM Supersport World Championship race at Donington Park saw Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing rider, Stefano Manzi, claim his fifth victory of the season aboard the Yamaha R9, extending his championship lead to […]