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.

New 2026 BMW Motorrad Concept RR: Unleash the Beast!

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Against the backdrop of hundred million dollar mansions, expensive French champagne and grand pianos a high-speed blur of a superbike paired with a perfectly pitched sound of a high revving inline-4 engine zoomed by the […]

TOM VIALLE AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING LAND FOX RACEWAY NATIONAL PODIUM

May 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

PALA, Calif. – A convincing start to the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship saw Tom Vialle finish third overall at Fox Raceway on Saturday afternoon, delivering 3-4 results across the pair of 250MX motos, while Red […]

Ninth on debut at Fox Raceway National for RJ Hampshire in 450MX Class

May 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire made a successful full-time 450MX debut in Round 1 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at the Fox Raceway National, charging to ninth overall and displaying front-running form throughout the […]

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team take second place in the Silverstone Sprint

May 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez, aboard his Desmosedici GP machine, claimed second place in the ten-lap Silverstone Sprint. Francesco Bagnaia finished sixth at the chequered flag in the seventh Saturday race of the season. Márquez enjoyed a good […]

Jack Miller Joins Factory ‘Yamaha Racing Team’ Line-Up for 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours

May 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is delighted to make a first update on its factory rider line-up for the 2025 “Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race. After eight years, MotoGP star Jack Miller is set […]

Janis Reisulis Third in France with Ivano van Erp Close Behind in Fourth

May 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

VHR VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Janis Reisulis has placed third overall at EMX250 round seven in France. In doing so, the Latvian maintains his place at the top of the series standings. Reisulis’ […]

2025 Memorial Day Weekend and May Motorcycle Events List

May 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

May 2025 May 22- May 25, 2025 Redneck Revival Motorcycle Rally Memorial Day 2025 Conesville, IA Featured Event Featured Event! Motorcycle Rally — May 22- May 25, 2025 Talimena Rally – Cruisin for St Jude […]

Acosta leads a fightback at MotoGP UK Grand Prix

May 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pedro Acosta rode to 8th position for the seventh MotoGP Sprint of the year at a blustery and chilly Silverstone after setting off from 14th on the grid. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider […]

Exciting sprint race at Silverstone Circuit with Aprilia Racing as protagonist

May 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTH AFTER A SPECTACULAR COMEBACK RIDE, LORENZO SAVADORI EIGHTEENTH It was an exciting sprint race at the Silverstone Circuit, with Aprilia Racing as protagonist thanks to a high-brow performance by Marco Bezzecchi, who […]

Record debut for the new Pirelli rear tyre in Moto2

May 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In Moto2™, with the E0125 development soft tyre, Gonzalez improved the all-time lap record by more than 8 tenths and Canet took pole. In Moto3™ pole for Rueda and record lap for Carpe · Aron Canet […]

MXGP of France Qualifying Race

May 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team on track at Ernée for the ninth round of the season • Jeremy Seewer seventh in qualifying for the MXGP of France Round number nine of the FIM Motocross World […]

Rick Elzinga Ruled Out of French Grand Prix after Qualifying Race Fall

May 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga has been ruled out of the French Grand Prix in Ernée, round nine of the FIM Motocross World Championship, after fracturing his left clavicle in a fall […]

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders wins 2025 South African Safari Rally

May 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has won the South African Safari Rally, securing his third consecutive victory in the 2025 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship. Teammate Luciano Benavides delivered a standout performance of his own, bringing his KTM […]

Silverstone new outright lap record of the British track

May 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Fourth place for Marc Márquez in Silverstone Practice. A direct seed to Q2 also for Francesco Bagnaia, seventh • Alex Márquez tops the timesheets with the Ducati machine of the Gresini Racing Team, setting the […]

APRILIA OPENS ITS DOORS TO MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS

May 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA OPENS ITS DOORS TO MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS, PLUS FAMILIES AND GROUPS OF FRIENDS, FOR A COMPLETELY FREE CELEBRATION – PACKED WITH ON-TRACK THRILLS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FROM THE BIG RADIO DEEJAY STAGE TAKING CENTRE STAGE: […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

New 2026 BMW Motorrad Concept RR: Unleash the Beast!

TOM VIALLE AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING LAND FOX RACEWAY NATIONAL PODIUM

Ninth on debut at Fox Raceway National for RJ Hampshire in 450MX Class

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team take second place in the Silverstone Sprint

Jack Miller Joins Factory ‘Yamaha Racing Team’ Line-Up for 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours

Janis Reisulis Third in France with Ivano van Erp Close Behind in Fourth

2025 Memorial Day Weekend and May Motorcycle Events List

Acosta leads a fightback at MotoGP UK Grand Prix

Exciting sprint race at Silverstone Circuit with Aprilia Racing as protagonist

Record debut for the new Pirelli rear tyre in Moto2

MXGP of France Qualifying Race

Rick Elzinga Ruled Out of French Grand Prix after Qualifying Race Fall

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders wins 2025 South African Safari Rally

Silverstone new outright lap record of the British track

APRILIA OPENS ITS DOORS TO MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

Three New 2026 Striking Extraordinary BMW Custom Bikes