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.

Complicated Friday for Aprilia Racing in the USA

Mar 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI, SUBBING FOR JORGE MARTÍN, FORCED TO GO THROUGH Q1. JORGE MARTÍN RETURNS TO THE APRILIA RACING BOX FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER THE INJURY The first day of practice on […]

Cole Cullins – Beta Trials Ambassador

Mar 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Beta Motorcycles would like to announce the appointment of Cole Cullins as the Beta Trials Ambassador. Cole Cullins has a deep passion and enthusiasm for the sport of trials. He is an accomplished rider himself, […]

Aprilia Racing busy in the USA for the third round of the season

Mar 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI, SUBBING FOR JORGE MARTÍN, HEAD TO TEXAS Aprilia Racing is ready to get back into action on the Circuit Of The Americas for the third round of the season. This […]

Liqui Moly Beta Trials team is ready to start its 2025 campaign

Mar 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The 2025 Moto Trials Team The Liqui Moly Beta Trials team is ready to start its 2025 campaign. The team returns three riders from 2024 and welcomes four newcomers to the team. In the Pro […]

RED BULL KTM CELEBRATES TRIPLE PODIUM RESULTS IN BIRMINGHAM SUPERCROSS

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton raced to his third victory of the season at Round 10 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship, posting a convincing scorecard of results across the three-race Triple […]

Malcolm Stewart and RJ Hampshire race to Birmingham Triple Crown podiums

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart claimed a hard-fought second-place finish at Round 10 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in the Birmingham Triple Crown, with 250SX East Class contender RJ Hampshire also sealing P2 […]

Brilliant Benistant third overall at MXGP of Europe

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has picked up his first overall podium result of the season with a fantastic third overall at the MXGP of Europe. Competing on home soil at the […]

MXGP of Europe: Everts Grabs The Red Plate Through The French Mud

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The historic St. Jean d’Angely circuit on France’s stunning west coast set the stage for round three of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship, hosting its 19th MXGP since 1984. The 1610-metre, 15-turn layout welcomed […]

Grand Prix of Europe thriller as Lucas Coenen earns first MXGP podium result

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing came through the third round of the 2025 MXGP season with three podium finishes including a 1-2 in the MX2 class for Andrea Adamo and Simon Laengenfelder and Lucas Coenen […]

Seventh for Renaux at MXGP France at the Saint Jean d’Angely circuit

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Maxime Renaux has placed seventh overall at the third round of the 2025 MXGP World Championship. Taking place in France at the Saint Jean d’Angely circuit, the MXGP of […]

Ryder LeBlond charges to U.S. Hard Enduro victory at the Grinding Stone

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond claimed a breakout overall victory during Round 3 of the 2025 U.S. Hard Enduro Series at the Grinding Stone in Page, Arizona, this weekend, as Korie Steede and Craig […]

The Circuit of the Americas in Austin Texas with Pirelli

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

For the GP of the Americas, Pirelli confirms the same tyre allocation as Argentina For Austin, which has been partially resurfaced, the Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders will have the same standard compounds, and the same […]

MXGP of Europe: Guadagnini 4th at the European Grand Prix with the Desmo450 MX

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Mattia Guadagnini emerges with grit from the mud of St.Jean d’Angely and closes next to the podium of the European Grand Prix • Both Desmo450 MX of the Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team […]

Injury Update on Maxime Renaux

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux has confirmed that he is currently recovering from a broken right hand sustained during a training session prior to the second round of the FIM Motocross World Championship […]

Beautifully Expensive 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Limited Edition, special…a blend of design, engineering excellence and technology. The beautifully expensive 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia, autographed by Francesco Bagnaia and launched at the cherry blossom price of $85,000 to $95,000. How […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Complicated Friday for Aprilia Racing in the USA

Cole Cullins – Beta Trials Ambassador

Aprilia Racing busy in the USA for the third round of the season

Liqui Moly Beta Trials team is ready to start its 2025 campaign

RED BULL KTM CELEBRATES TRIPLE PODIUM RESULTS IN BIRMINGHAM SUPERCROSS

Malcolm Stewart and RJ Hampshire race to Birmingham Triple Crown podiums

Brilliant Benistant third overall at MXGP of Europe

MXGP of Europe: Everts Grabs The Red Plate Through The French Mud

Grand Prix of Europe thriller as Lucas Coenen earns first MXGP podium result

Seventh for Renaux at MXGP France at the Saint Jean d’Angely circuit

Ryder LeBlond charges to U.S. Hard Enduro victory at the Grinding Stone

The Circuit of the Americas in Austin Texas with Pirelli

MXGP of Europe: Guadagnini 4th at the European Grand Prix with the Desmo450 MX

Injury Update on Maxime Renaux

Beautifully Expensive 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia

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

New Retro Redux: 2026 Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT motorcycles!