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.

Main Partner of 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations for the Next Three Editions

May 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MOTOREX Confirmed as Main Partner of 6DAYS® FIM Enduro of Nations for the Next Three Editions The FIM is delighted to announce that Swiss lubrication specialist MOTOREX has signed on as a Main Partner of […]

5th round of 2025 WorldSBK season at the Most circuit (Czech Republic)

May 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Just ten days after the Cremona weekend, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already at work at the Most circuit (Czech Republic), where the fifth round of the 2025 WorldSBK season will be staged. […]

Liqui Moly Beta’s Roberts Earns the Podium at Round 5

May 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The fifth round of the AMA National Hare and Hound Championship brought the series to Winnemucca, Nevada, for the inaugural Blazing Saddles 100 National hosted by Whatever Motorcycle Club. Set in the heart of Northern […]

Beta Factory Racing Wraps Up Supercross Season in the Olympic City

May 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross wrapped up its final round under sunny skies at Salt Lake City’s iconic Eccles Stadium. The hot, dry conditions made for a challenging race day, with a dusty, hard-packed […]

New 2025 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Gray Ghost Dipped in Chrome and Style!

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

It’s hard to think about the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and not have the Terminator 2: Judgment Day theme in your head. Lots of new features, but really the showstopper is the new first time ever […]

Victories on Pirelli slicks for Gonzalez and Rueda on Le Mans’ damp asphalt

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The two Spanish riders triumphed in Moto2™ and Moto3™ respectively; Baltus and Carpe set the new best race laps of their respective races. · Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex) won the 2025 French Grand Prix in the Moto2™ class from pole position, after […]

TOM VIALLE AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING DEFEND 250 EAST SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Tom Vialle has successfully defended his 250SX East title in the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship following tonight’s title-deciding final round of the season, on a night where […]

P2 podium celebrations for Malcolm Stewart at Salt Lake City Supercross finale

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing and Malcolm Stewart celebrated a well-earned second-place result at the final round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in Salt Lake City tonight, with a consistently strong series resulting in him claiming […]

Top five spoils for Acosta and Viñales in tricky and tremendous French MotoGP

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The 2025 MotoGP season continues to bloom for KTM’s factory effort at the highest level of FIM world championship competition. A record-breaking 311,000 fans loaded the spectator areas at Le Mans for a chaotic wet […]

MANUEL LETTENBICHLER DOMINATES OPENING FIM HEWC ROUND AT UK’S VALLEYS HARD ENDURO

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler made the best start possible to the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship by winning the Valley’s Hard Enduro in dominant fashion. The defending world champion won the feature race […]

Top nine for Aprilia Racing at Le Mans in a chaotic race

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

FOUR RS-GP25 BIKES IN THE POINTS: SAVADORI NINTH, BEZZECCHI FOURTEENTH. TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S, FERNÁNDEZ SEVENTH AND OGURA TENTH Aprilia Racing finished the long race on the Les Mans Bugatti Circuit with three bikes in the […]

MXGP Spain: De Wolf Wins As Everts Shines At Lugo Mudfest

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing emerged from the mud and mayhem of Lugo, Spain, with another MX2 overall victory in hand, as Kay de Wolf delivered a champion’s ride to extend his title lead to fifteen […]

Red Bull KTM keep up MXGP podium presence with trophies for the Coenen brothers and Adamo at Spanish Grand Prix

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Spain provided Red Bull KTM Factory Racing with another muddy episode to gather trophies in the 2025 MXGP series. Lucas Coenen finished as runner-up in Lugo, Galicia for the eighth round […]

Billy Bolt begins FIM HEWC campaign with strong runner-up ride at Valleys Hard Enduro

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Returning to hard enduro action, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered a solid second-place result at the Valleys Hard Enduro in Wales for the opening round of the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. […]

Ryder LeBlond races to River Monster Hard Enduro victory

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond claimed a hard-fought victory in Round 6 of the 2025 U.S. Hard Enduro Series at the River Monster Hard Enduro event in Glen Lyn, West Virginia, this weekend, […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Main Partner of 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations for the Next Three Editions

5th round of 2025 WorldSBK season at the Most circuit (Czech Republic)

Liqui Moly Beta’s Roberts Earns the Podium at Round 5

Beta Factory Racing Wraps Up Supercross Season in the Olympic City

New 2025 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Gray Ghost Dipped in Chrome and Style!

Victories on Pirelli slicks for Gonzalez and Rueda on Le Mans’ damp asphalt

TOM VIALLE AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING DEFEND 250 EAST SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

P2 podium celebrations for Malcolm Stewart at Salt Lake City Supercross finale

Top five spoils for Acosta and Viñales in tricky and tremendous French MotoGP

MANUEL LETTENBICHLER DOMINATES OPENING FIM HEWC ROUND AT UK’S VALLEYS HARD ENDURO

Top nine for Aprilia Racing at Le Mans in a chaotic race

MXGP Spain: De Wolf Wins As Everts Shines At Lugo Mudfest

Red Bull KTM keep up MXGP podium presence with trophies for the Coenen brothers and Adamo at Spanish Grand Prix

Billy Bolt begins FIM HEWC campaign with strong runner-up ride at Valleys Hard Enduro

Ryder LeBlond races to River Monster Hard Enduro victory

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