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.

BUY A 2025 KTM EXC AND WIN THE ULTIMATE RED BULL ERZBERGRODEO EXPERIENCE

Apr 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The world’s most extreme enduro event just got even more exclusive. KTM is giving riders across the globe the chance to win the ultimate VIP experience at the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo 2025 — all by […]

WORCS Hometown Win for DeMartile in Marysville

Apr 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Marysville, CA Round Four April 11th, 2025 Hometown Win for DeMartile in Marysville With friends and family in attendance, Dare DeMartile put on a clinic at the WORCS race at E Street MX Park […]

Old Gray GNCC in Tennessee for Round Five

Apr 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Liqui Moly Beta Race team bounced back with a strong round at the Old Gray GNCC. Team manager and XC1 rider Josh Strang rode up close to the front of the pack. Despite not […]

Benny Bloss with a Supercross Top Ten Result in Philadelphia

Apr 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Back for the second race of the historic four-round Northeast swing, Philadelphia—known as the city of brotherly love—hosted Round 13 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. The weather definitely showed no love, despite chilly […]

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 […]