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.

French MX2 Grand Prix victory and podium lockout at packed Ernee

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

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

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

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

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

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

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

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

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

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

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

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

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• 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

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

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

May 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

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!

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 […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

French MX2 Grand Prix victory and podium lockout at packed Ernee

Sudden burst of wind crashes Ducati at Silverstone

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

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

Weekend at Silverstone with very exciting Moto2 and Moto3 races

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

MXGP Grand Prix of France at the Ernée track

Consistency Rewards Calvin Vlaanderen with Seventh Overall at MXGP Round Nine

Strong Sixth for Thibault Benistant at MXGP of France

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

New 2026 Triumph Daytona 660: Sports Excitement Every Day!

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BMW Goes Super Hooligan: New 2026 BMW R1300R Roadster!

New 2026 Honda Motorcycles: E-clutch End of Manual Shifting?!?

2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness