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.

Top performance through training and teamwork

Apr 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Success is teamwork – this applies to the BMW Group in close collaboration with its external partners as much as it does to successful athletes. Continuous training, constant optimisation and the will to develop are […]

Josh Herrin puts it on the box at Barber Motorsports Park

Apr 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., April 7, 2025 — Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati) relied on his skill and experience to secure a podium finish in race two of the opening round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike […]

Pata Maxus Yamaha Look to Maximise Podium Opportunities in Assen

Apr 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Assen awaits for Andrea Locatelli and Jason O’Halloran as Pata Maxus Yamaha prepare for Round 3 of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship, at the Dutch Round from 11-13 April. The site of his maiden […]

Pirelli returns to racing in Lusail where it made its debut in Moto2 and Moto3

Apr 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pirellireturns to racing in Qatar, at the Lusail International Circuit which, just over a year ago, hosted their debut Grand Prix in Moto2™ and Moto3™ for the Italian tyre company. For this event, Pirelli confirms the allocation chosen for […]

Aprilia Racing heads to Qatar for the fourth round of the season

Apr 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

COMPLETE LINE-UP: JORGE MARTÍN RETURNS TO THE TRACK AFTER HIS INJURY, MARCO BEZZECCHI READY FOR THE FOURTH RACE OF THE YEAR Aprilia Racing is preparing to tackle the fourth race of the season on Lusail […]

The Ducati V21L to start the 2025 MotoE Championship

Apr 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati MotoE, now lighter and with an improved chassis and electronics, is preparing to tweak all the category records The first tests of the 2025 V21L will begin on 11 April, in view of […]

New Pirelli supersoft tire makes its debut in the Cathedral of Speed

Apr 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

For the WorldSBK round in Assen, the Netherlands, a new E0126 specification rear slick will be available and the E0158 development wet front will return · Double supersoft option. For the Dutch Round of the FIM Superbike […]

Coenen earns first MXGP moto win as Adamo takes another MX2 podium in Sardinian sand

Apr 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MXGP encountered its first sandy challenge of the 2025 season with the Grand Prix of Sardinia and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing left the demanding bumps of Riola Sardo with more spoils. Standout performances came […]

De Wolf Wins While Everts Digs Deep: Drama in the Sand in Sardinia

Apr 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In sun-soaked Sardinia, where the Mediterranean laps the edges of Riola Sardo’s brutal sand circuit, Kay de Wolf showed exactly why he’s the reigning MX2 World Champion. The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing star delivered a […]

Mixed Results for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP in Sardinia

Apr 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Jago Geerts has placed 10th overall at the MXGP of Sardegna after posting a consistent 11-10 result at the heavy sand track of Riola Sardo. Calvin Vlaanderen also impressed […]

VICTORY IN PORTUGAL FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT ENDUROGP ROUND ONE

Apr 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has made an impressive start to his 2025 FIM EnduroGP World Championship campaign, claiming EnduroGP victory on day one in Portugal. Securing third place in EnduroGP on day two, Garcia […]

Seventh in the Riola Sardo sand for Elzinga at MXGP round four

Apr 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Rick Elzinga has delivered his best result of the season so far with a strong seventh overall at Riola Sardo in Sardinia. The MX2 star enjoyed a consistent weekend […]

MXGP of Sardegna -Double holeshots for Jeremy Seewer and the Desmo450 MX at Riola

Apr 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The first laps led by Ducati in MXGP World Championship history The Aruba.it- Ducati Factory MX Team rider in the top 10 of race two The Riola Sardo track, one of the most demanding […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing pushes through chaotic Foxborough Supercross

Apr 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Malcolm Stewart and RJ Hampshire endured a challenging night of competition in Round 12 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship at Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium, with both riders collecting valuable points despite the ultra-tough […]

AARON PLESSINGER WINS FIRST 450SX MAIN EVENT OF 2025 IN RAIN-SOAKED FOXBOROUGH

Apr 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger has captured an emphatic first 450SX Main Event victory of season 2025 at Round 12 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Foxborough, overcoming treacherous conditions to clinch […]