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.

Victory for Laengenfelder and an MXGP podium return for Herlings at Swedish Grand Prix

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Simon Laengenfelder extended his MX2 world championship lead thanks to his fifth overall win this season and was joined on the podium at a sunny Uddevalla by teammate and title […]

First podium in the Grand Prix of Austria for Aprilia Racing

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

THIRD PLACE IN THE RACE FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI FROM POLE POSITION, JORGE MARTÍN CRASHES OUT The long race in the Grand Prix of Austria ended with ups and downs for Aprilia Racing. On one hand, […]

Acosta 4th in Austrian MotoGP as Red Bull KTM hit the top seven on home turf

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Austrian Grand Prix proved to be another strong home event for Red Bull KTM as three KTM RC16s fill positions in the top seven: more than any other manufacturer. Pedro Acosta raced to 4th […]

Moreira wins in Moto2 with Pirelli as Piqueras takes first place in Moto3

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Brazilian rider chooses the development E0126 rear and achieves his second success of the season in the intermediate class. Piqueras wins in Moto3™ · Diogo Moreira (Kalex) won the Moto2™ race of the Austrian Grand Prix. The Brazilian rider started […]

Solid results continue for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at Unadilla National

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

RJ Hampshire took another top-five finish in Round 10 round of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship at Unadilla, with his fourth position complemented by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing 450MX teammate Malcom Stewart’s seventh overall. Equipped with the Husqvarna […]

UNADILLA PRO MOTOCROSS PODIUM FOR TOM VIALLE AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

NEW BERLIN, N.Y. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle raced to his fifth podium of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship at the Unadilla National on Saturday, recording a 4-2 moto scorecard for third overall at the famed New […]

Stock and Coppins Victorious as 2025 YZ BLU CRU SuperFinale Concludes in Uddevalla

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Stock and Coppins Victorious as 2025 YZ BLU CRU SuperFinale Concludes in Uddevalla The 2025 Yamaha YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale concluded in Uddevalla, Sweden, on Sunday with a thrilling finale […]

Solid Third Overall for Janis Reisulis at EMX250 Round 11 in Sweden

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

VHR VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Janis Reisulis has finished third overall at the 11th round of the 2025 EMX250 Championship in Sweden. Placing second in both races underlined the series leader’s speed and […]

Strong Weekend in Sweden Rewards Thibault Benistant Fifth Overall

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has enjoyed a positive weekend of racing at the Swedish Grand Prix to secure fifth overall. Rick Elzinga claimed 10th following two consistent race results, with Karlis […]

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team win the perfect race at Spielberg

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Maiden career win for Marc at the Austrian venue Second place for Fermín Aldeguer with the Desmosedici GP of the Gresini Racing Team, after a sensational comeback The Ducati Lenovo Team has continued its […]

Calvin Vlaanderen Third and Maxime Renaux Fourth at Epic Swedish Grand Prix

Aug 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Calvin Vlaanderen has claimed third overall at the MXGP of Sweden, with Maxime Renaux right behind in fourth. The teammates impressed around the rugged Uddevalla circuit, with both riders […]

Acosta grasps home MotoGP Sprint podium as Binder hits top five in Austria

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP resumed 2025 action in the picturesque surrounds of Spielberg, Styria and the 4.3km layout of the Red Bull Ring. Red Bull KTM’s home Grand Prix was brightened by unrelenting summer temperatures and was extra […]

Positive Saturday for Aprilia Racing in Austria

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

FIRST POLE POSITION FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI WITH APRILIA RACING AND FOURTH IN THE SPRINT RACE, JORGE MARTÍN TENTH AFTER A COMEBACK RIDE The sprint race of the Grand Prix of Austria ended with positive results […]

Andrzejewski wins YZ65 BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale in Sweden

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Tymon Andrzejewski of Poland fought back from a first lap crash to take victory in the 2025 Yamaha YZ65 BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale in front of a packed crowd at the MXGP of […]

Spielberg Sprint goes to Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team

Aug 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

After twelve Grands Prix completed and the Austrian Sprint, Marc already has one more point than his total from the whole 2024 season Alex Márquez is second with the Desmosedici GP machine of the […]