Articles by Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI, ELEVENTH, AND LORENZO SAVADORI, NINETEENTH, TO GO THROUGH Q1 The first day of practice at the MotorLand Aragón Circuit proved to be a demanding one for Aprilia Racing. Both Marco Bezzecchi and Lorenzo […]

POLE POSITION AND LAP RECORD FOR YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL AT SPA

POLE POSITION AND LAP RECORD FOR YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL AT SPA Yoshimura SERT Motul was in brilliant form today, Friday the 6th of June, for both qualifying sessions of the 2025 FIM Endurance World […]

F.C.C. TSR Honda France to start fourth for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Under dry conditions, F.C.C. TSR Honda France secured the fourth fastest time aboard the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP ahead of tomorrow’s 8-hour race. During Thursday’s private practice, French rider Corentin Perolari set the fastest lap of […]

Marc Márquez and Ducati Lenovo Team dominate MotorLand Aragón

Alex Márquez is second aboard the Desmosedici GP machine of the Gresini Racing Team The Ducati Lenovo Team wrapped up the opening day of action at MotorLand Aragón — the venue for the eighth Grand […]

YART Yamaha Qualify in Second for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

YART Yamaha Qualify in Second for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika, and Jason O’Halloran just missed out on their fourth consecutive […]

Big Upgrades and Updates at Total Motorcycle Website!

Like Vegas, we love to give our visitors, supporters and members the big jackpot! Not only does Total Motorcycle offer up a million pages of motorcycle information, reviews, news (and more) but we are 100% […]

MXGP Germany: De Wolf back on the podium at season halfway mark

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing returned to form at the halfway point of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship, with Kay de Wolf landing on the podium at the MXGP of Germany. Held at the historic […]

MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS THE 2025 RED BULL ERZBERGRODEO

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 2025 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. Taking the lead at the 40-minute mark, the KTM 300 EXC CHAMPION EDITION rider delivered a near-flawless ride to claim his fourth-consecutive victory […]

Runner-up result for Billy Bolt at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo 2025

Putting in a solid performance, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has conquered Austria’s Iron Giant to finish a determined runner-up in this year’s Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. Missing the 2024 running of the world’s toughest […]

MXGP supremacy for Red Bull KTM in Teutschenthal Germany

The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MXGP line-up continued their assault on the MXGP and MX2 FIM Motocross World Championships with victory in both classes at a busy, warm and changeable Teutschenthal for the Grand […]

Korie Steede races to third WXC victory at Mason-Dixon GNCC

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Korie Steede raced to a third season WXC Class victory of the year in Round 8 of the 2025 Grand National Cross Country Series at the Mason-Dixon GNCC in Pennsylvania, where […]

Returns to track at Aragón after convincing debut at Silverstone

In the Aragón GP, the Moto2™ riders will continue the comparison between the soft rear solutions, the standard tyre and the development E0125, successfully introduced in the British GP · On the occasion of the Aragón Grand […]

Hat-trick Aprilia Tuareg Racing makes history 2025 Hellas Rally Raid

JACOPO CERUTTI TAKES A TWIN-CYLINDER BIKE TO THE TOP STEP OF THE OVERALL PODIUM. A HAT-TRICK IN THE M5 CLASS WITH CERUTTI, MENICHINI AND MONTANARI Jacopo Cerutti and the Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team delivered […]

Josh Herrin picture perfect with two wins on Ducati Panigale V4 R to celebrate a new start in life

Sunnyvale, Calif., June 1, 2025 — It’s not every week that your wife delivers two healthy twin daughters, and you bring home two healthy MotoAmerica Superbike race wins, but that’s exactly what happened to Josh […]

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

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

• 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

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

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

• 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. […]

Gardner On The Pace As GYTR GRT Yamaha Complete Successful Misano Test

Gardner On The Pace As GYTR GRT Yamaha Complete Successful Misano Test Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” for a crucial two-day test (27th–28th May), […]

Top-five finish as Ryder LeBlond completes Keystone Challenge weekend

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Ryder LeBlond finished in fifth position at Round 8 of the 2025 U.S. Hard Enduro Series at the Locked & Loaded Hard Scramble in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, on Monday, posting a pair of […]

Pata Maxus Yamaha Complete Productive Pre-Event Misano Test

Pata Maxus Yamaha Complete Productive Pre-Event Misano Test Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli clocked up more than 300 cumulative laps during two days of testing at the Misano World Circuit, which concluded in Italy […]

Andrea Locatelli to Remain with Yamaha Motor Europe for 2026 and 2027 WorldSBK Seasons

Andrea Locatelli and Yamaha Motor Europe have reached an agreement for the Italian to continue with Yamaha’s official team in the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2026 and 2027. The agreement will see Locatelli become […]

US Hard Enduro Series at the Tough Like RORR event in Pennsylvania

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond took fourth place in Round 7 of the 2025 U.S. Hard Enduro Series at the Tough Like RORR event in Pennsylvania this weekend, with riders now set to contest the second leg of […]

A triumph which deservedly goes down in Aprilia Racing history

God save the Bez MARCO BEZZECCHI AND APRILIA RACING TAKE VICTORY IN THE SILVERSTONE RACE It is a triumph which deservedly goes down in Aprilia Racing history. Marco Bezzecchi took victory in the Silverstone race, […]

French MX2 Grand Prix victory and podium lockout at packed Ernee

Vive KTM! The Grand Prix of France permitted more MXGP spoils for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing crew at Ernee today as Lucas Coenen won another moto and finished runner-up in the premier class […]

Sudden burst of wind crashes Ducati at Silverstone

Ducati fourth and fifth with Franco Morbidelli (VR46 Racing Team) and Alex Márquez (Gresini Racing Team) The Ducati Lenovo Team wrapped up the 19-lap race at the Grand Prix of the United Kingdom with a […]

MXGP France: Testing times at Ernée for De Wolf and Everts

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing endured a challenging ninth round of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship at Ernée’s iconic Circuit Raymond Demy. Set against the steep hillsides of north-western France, the weekend delivered its share […]

Windy UK MotoGP as Rueda wins in Moto3 again against the odds

The UKGP ended on a feeling of resurgence for Red Bull KTM teams as Pedro Acosta gunned his KTM RC16 to 6th position at a windy, cool and changeable Silverstone for the seventh round of […]

Weekend at Silverstone with very exciting Moto2 and Moto3 races

New Pirelli rear for Agius’ first victory in Moto2™, Rueda from last to first in Moto3™ The new E0125 development rear tyre was the protagonist throughout the weekend in Moto2™, while the Spaniard Rueda won […]

GARCIA CHARGES TO SUNDAY WIN IN SWEDEN TO EXTEND ENDUROGP CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has delivered an impressive performance at round three of the 2025 FIM EnduroGP World Championship, securing a hard-fought runner-up EnduroGP result on Saturday before racing to victory on Sunday. The […]

MXGP Grand Prix of France at the Ernée track

• In the MXGP of France Jeremy Seewer brings the Desmo450 MX back to the podium • The Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team rider gains a position in the premier class World Championship standings The ninth […]

Consistency Rewards Calvin Vlaanderen with Seventh Overall at MXGP Round Nine

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Calvin Vlaanderen has placed seventh overall after delivering a consistent 8-7 result at the MXGP of France, with teammate Maxime Renaux close behind in ninth. Jago Geerts finished the […]

Strong Sixth for Thibault Benistant at MXGP of France

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has finished sixth overall at his home Grand Prix in Ernee, France. Competing at the ninth round of the 2025 MX2 World Championship, Benistant overcame a fall […]

New 2026 BMW Motorrad Concept RR: Unleash the Beast!

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

• 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

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

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

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

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: […]

Positive Friday for Aprilia Racing at Silverstone

MARCO BEZZECCHI FIFTH AND STRAIGHT INTO Q2, LORENZO SAVADORI CONTINUES DEVELOPMENT WORK ON RS-GP25 The opening day of practice at the Silverstone Circuit concluded with encouraging signs for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi, who secured […]

BREAKING NEWS: KTM SECURES INVESTOR BAJAJ WITH 600 MILLION EURO INVESTMENT

KTM is proud to announce a major milestone: after months of dedicated effort and strategic planning, the KTM AG was able to expand its relationship with its long-standing partner Bajaj and secure them as a […]

Roberts Grabs another Podium at Hare & Hound Round

Jericho, UT Round Six May 18th, 2025 Roberts Grabs another Podium at Hare & Hound Round The Devotional National Hare and Hare was the sixth round of the season. Though Zane had a decent […]

Top Five & Top Ten Finish at the Hoosier GNCC

Crawfordville, IN Round Seven May 18th, 2025 A Top Five & Top Ten Finish at the Hoosier GNCC The seventh round of the GNCC series was in Indiana for the Hoosier GNCC. The course […]

Pro Motocross calling for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will enter the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship with Malcolm Stewart and RJ Hampshire equipped with the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition, aiming to make their mark in the 450MX […]

Contract between Aprilia Racing and Jorge Martín is Valid Aprilia States

Press release Aprilia Racing The contract between Aprilia Racing and Jorge Martín is valid and in effect, and as such, it must be respected by both parties until its expiration (end of 2026). Aprilia Racing […]

Honda reaches 500 million unit milestone in cumulative global motorcycle production

First motorcycle model was produced in 1949 Activa follows Super Cub (100 millionth) and Gold Wing (300 millionth) as latest motorcycle produced to hit major milestone First motorcycle factory outside of Japan opened in Belgium […]

ROYAL ENFIELD AND THE GREAT FROG LONDON UNVEIL ONE-OF-A-KIND COLLABORATION