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.

RED BULL KTM’S TOM VIALLE RECLAIMS 250SX EAST RED PLATE IN INDIANAPOLIS

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s defending Eastern Division Champion Tom Vialle reclaimed the series red plate via a second-place finish at the first 250SX East/West Showdown race of season 2025 in Indianapolis. In 450SX, […]

GET READY TO RACE THE 2025 JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES AS REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

Mar 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Junior e-Motocross series returns for 2025 and today, registrations have officially opened for youngsters who race a KTM SX-E 5 to secure one of the highly sought after 40 spots on the start line. With […]

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing get clear with WRS for better vision at full MotoGP speed

Mar 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The path to 2025 MotoGP honors is now more transparent for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and their riders Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder thanks to a partnership with specialists WRS for the screens of […]

Consistency paying off as Korie Steede continues podium run at Wild Boar GNCC

Mar 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede has scored a second-consecutive third-place finish in WXC Class competition at Round 2 of the 2025 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series following the Wild Boar GNCC in Palatka, Florida. Wild […]

2025 Slingshot: Head-Turning Fresh New Style!

Mar 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

2025 Slingshot: Looking for something that is one-of-a-kind with head-turning style and offers up open-air, adventurous driving experiences unlike anything else on the road? 10 years ago (where does time go?) Polaris introduced us to […]

De Wolf Wins in Argentina While Everts Scores Points At 2025 MX2 Season Opener

Mar 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing made a sensational start to the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship at the MXGP of Argentina, with reigning MX2 champion Kay de Wolf taking the overall victory and new signing Liam […]

MXGP of Argentina – Ducati’s 2025 MXGP season gets off to a good start

Mar 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Guadagnini and Seewer’s Desmo450 MX machines both take holeshots at the MXGP of Argentina • A strong first championship performance for the Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team, with Guadagnini narrowly missing the podium, finishing in […]

Maxime Renaux wins MXGP of Argentina and leads MXGP World Championship

Mar 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux has kicked off the 2025 MXGP World Championship in the best way possible with a stunning overall victory at the MXGP of Argentina. One day on from winning […]

2025 MXGP blasts into life for Red Bull KTM in Argentina with MX2 podium double

Mar 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing ripped out of a Grand Prix start gate for the first time this year and Sacha Coenen produced the goods with his KTM 250 SX-F to score 2nd place in […]

Karlis Reisulis kicks off 2025 MX2 World Championship with Eighth Overall

Mar 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Karlis Reisulis has started the 2025 MX2 World Championship with eighth overall at the MXGP of Argentina. Showing impressive speed across the two Grand Prix races, Reisulis improved upon […]

Billy Bolt wins 2025 SuperEnduro World Championship

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has won the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Delivering a dominant performance at round six, much to the delight of the packed Utilita Arena in Newcastle, United Kingdom, Bolt went […]

RJ Hampshire and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing take Daytona Supercross 250SX victory

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire claimed an emphatic 250SX East Class victory in Round 8 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship at Daytona International Speedway tonight, with teammate Malcolm Stewart racing to sixth […]

Alex Márquez quickest MotoGP rider on Friday aboard Gresini Racing Team’s Ducati machine

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team has completed the opening day of action for the 2025 MotoGP World Championship at the Buriram International Circuit in Thailand. Marc Márquez was second in today’s Practice, while Francesco Bagnaia finished […]

Soft Pirelli tires lead in Thai heat Gonzalez wins in Moto2 and Rueda in Moto3

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The soft compounds were the most used over the weekend in both classes; new best race laps in Moto2™ and Moto3™ · Starting from pole, Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex) won the Moto2™ race of the Grand Prix of Thailand, ahead of Aron Canet […]

TOM VIALLE AND AARON PLESSINGER CAPTURE DAYTONA SUPERCROSS PODIUMS

Mar 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA, Fla. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle claimed second position in the 250SX East Main Event at Daytona International Speedway tonight, as teammate Aaron Plessinger made it a podium double in racing to his first 450SX top-three result of the 2025 AMA Supercross […]