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.

Rider Jorge Martín suffered a hemopneumothorax

Apr 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Following the incident during the recent Qatar GP, rider Jorge Martín suffered a hemopneumothorax associated with multiple rib fractures. The rider’s clinical condition is showing a slow but steady improvement following medical examinations at the […]

2025 NATC Rounds 3 & 4 Recap Anza

Apr 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Beta Trials team was out in California for their third and fourth rounds of the AMA MotoTrials USA National Championship. The event was hosted by Motoventures just outside of Temecula wine country. […]

MXGP Gears Up for Holiday Monday Showdown in Switzerland

Apr 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for an exciting weekend as the FIM Motocross World Championship hits Frauenfeld, Switzerland, for round six. This year, the schedule for the Swiss […]

Botturi Starts Fightback on Stage 3 of Carta Rallye

Apr 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), produced a strong performance during the third stage of the Carta Rallye in Morocco. Alessandro Botturi began his […]

Botturi back on the Podium on Stage 4 at the Carta Rallye

Apr 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), enjoyed a strong fourth stage at the Carta Rallye in Morocco. Alessandro Botturi continued his impressive fightback by […]

The Moto Guzzi Open House event returns with Motoraduno Internazionale Città della Moto Guzzi

Apr 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

11 TO 14 SEPTEMBER, IN MANDELLO DEL LARIO: THESE ARE THE DATES OF THE MOST EAGERLY-ANTICIPATED EVENT FOR MOTO GUZZI FANS ALL OVER THE WORLD, AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR LOVE FOR THIS UNIQUE BRAND THE […]

Strong Start for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team at Carta Rallye

Apr 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), kicked off the Carte Rallye in Morocco in some style on Stage 1, with Alessandro Botturi finishing third […]

Niccolò Canepa Comments: Round 3 – Assen WorldSBK

Apr 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

It was a big weekend for Yamaha in the third round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship with strong results in WorldSSP300, the R9 continuing to impress in Supersport, the return of the WorldWCR […]

Korie Steede claims second WXC Class victory of the season at The Old Gray GNCC

Apr 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede raced to a second GNCC victory of 2025 at Round 5 of the Grand National Cross Country Series in Tennessee, and moved into the WXC Class points lead as a result. […]

Krämer Motorcycles USA Partners with LV8 for Trackside Workbenches

Apr 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA – April 14, 2025 – Krämer Motorcycles is excited to start the 2025 racing season with LV8 workbenches and tool storage units. A premium workshop brand, LV8 built for Krämer bespoke workbenches and […]

Paulin Takes the Overall Lead of Carta Rallye After Stage 2

Apr 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), suffered from mixed fortunes in the treacherous conditions on Stage 2 at the Carta Rallye in Morocco. It […]

New Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles!

Apr 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Road-Legal with Race-Ready Potential the New Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles have arrived at Total Motorcycle! Both the 2026 Triumph TF 250-E and 2026 Triumph TF 450-E are completely new for 2026 and a new […]

Viñales close to first Red Bull KTM MotoGP™ Sprint points in Qatar

Apr 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Maverick Viñales persevered with a soft tire choice and almost grabbed his first ‘Saturday’ points in the fourth MotoGP Sprint of the season. The Grand Prix of Qatar takes place at […]

Two Aprilias in the top nine in the Qatar sprint race

Apr 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI RECOVERS FROM BEHIND TO FINISH NINTH, POSITIVE RETURN TO THE TRACK FOR JORGE MARTÍN WHO FINISHES SIXTEENTH. TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S OGURA IS THE FIRST APRILIA ACROSS THE LINE, FINISHING SEVENTH The sprint race […]

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND CHASE SEXTON BACK ON TOP IN PHILADELPHIA

Apr 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton earned a pivotal victory at Round 13 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in Philadelphia, gaining valuable points toward his 450SX title prospects with just four rounds remaining. Sexton recorded […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Rider Jorge Martín suffered a hemopneumothorax

2025 NATC Rounds 3 & 4 Recap Anza

MXGP Gears Up for Holiday Monday Showdown in Switzerland

Botturi Starts Fightback on Stage 3 of Carta Rallye

Botturi back on the Podium on Stage 4 at the Carta Rallye

The Moto Guzzi Open House event returns with Motoraduno Internazionale Città della Moto Guzzi

Strong Start for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team at Carta Rallye

Niccolò Canepa Comments: Round 3 – Assen WorldSBK

Korie Steede claims second WXC Class victory of the season at The Old Gray GNCC

Krämer Motorcycles USA Partners with LV8 for Trackside Workbenches

Paulin Takes the Overall Lead of Carta Rallye After Stage 2

New Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles!

Viñales close to first Red Bull KTM MotoGP™ Sprint points in Qatar

Two Aprilias in the top nine in the Qatar sprint race

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND CHASE SEXTON BACK ON TOP IN PHILADELPHIA

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

2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness