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.

Sixth overall at Southwick another step forward for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s RJ Hampshire

Jun 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A sixth-place finish overall signaled another step forward for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire during Round 5 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Southwick, with 450MX teammate Malcom Stewart ultimately salvaging 10th […]

Third place for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi in Assen sprint

Jun 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team has finished the Grand Prix of the Netherlands Sprint at the TT Circuit on the top step of the podium, as Marc Márquez took win number nine of the season in […]

Viñales & Acosta secure MotoGP Dutch TT Sprint points

Jun 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team win the Sprint at Assen, Francesco Bagnaia finishes fifth • Alex Márquez is second with the Ducati machine of the Gresini Racing Team, Fabio Di Giannantonio is fourth […]

Alessandro Lupino to race in the French Elite MX2 Motocross Championship

Jun 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Alessandro Lupino to race in the French Elite MX2 Motocross Championship with the Desmo250 MX First trip outside of Italy for the Desmo250 MX which will be racing in the final round of the […]

Aprilia Racing and Jacopo Cerutti together until 2027

Jun 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia Racing and Jacopo Cerutti announce renewal of their contract until 2027. The duo was formed in 2023 and rapidly achieved numerous victories, gaining status as one of the protagonists on the international off-road scene. […]

Aprilia Racing flies to the Netherlands for the tenth GP of the season

Jun 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI ON TRACK AT THE HISTORIC DUTCH CIRCUIT Following the recent home Grand Prix at Mugello, Aprilia Racing returns to the track at the TT Circuit Assen with the goal of […]

Strang Finishes in Top Five at Snowshoe GNCC

Jun 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GNCC Series made its annual pilgrimage to Snowshoe, West Virginia. This is the most unique and demanding race on the calendar. Deep mud bogs, massive tree roots, and hills going both up and down are […]

New 2026 Yamaha’s Delivers Championship Racing DNA to Riders!

Jun 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

25 new 2026 Yamaha Motocross, Off-road, Competition, Cross Country and Recreation motorcycle models including special 70th Anniversary Edition’s await eager motorcyclists this year here at Total Motorcycle! Yamaha’s Delivers Championship Racing DNA to Riders with […]

Everts scores third podium of the season as de Wolf fights through at MXGP of GB

Jun 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing put in an edge of the seat performance as the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship completed round 12 of 21 at Matterley Basin, where Liam Everts raced to a well-earned second […]

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team make the difference at Mugello

Jun 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Alex Márquez finishes second aboard the Desmosedici GP machine of the Gresini Racing Team, with Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Racing Team) third. An all-Ducati top four The Ducati Lenovo Team starred in a spectacular Brembo […]

Three Aprilias in the top ten for the Mugello race

Jun 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI FIFTH, SAVADORI SEVENTEENTH. FERNÁNDEZ SEVENTH AND OGURA TENTH FOR TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM Aprilia Racing finished the long race at the Mugello Circuit with three RS-GP25 machines in the top ten. Marco Bezzecchi finished […]

MXGP of Great Britain Results

Jun 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Both Desmo450 MX machines in the top 10 at the British Grand Prix • Tony Cairoli’s return ignites the Matterley Basin crowd The British Grand Prix, round 12 of the FIM Motocross World Championship, took […]

González and Quiles share the Italian spoils of Moto2™ and Moto3

Jun 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In the Italian GP the two Spanish riders won the races of their respective classes on a weekend of very high temperatures · Manuel González (Kalex) won the Moto2™ race from eighth on the grid, also setting the fastest […]

Double top ten slots for Red Bull KTM after dramatic Italian MotoGP™ Grand Prix

Jun 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The high-speed Autodromo Mugello is not for the faint-hearted but Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder twisted the throttles hard of the Red Bull KTM RC16s to score 8th and 9th places at the ninth round […]

The Renaissance and Florence Ducati and the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello

Jun 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

At Mugello with a livery inspired by the Renaissance: Ducati speaks of Italian excellence made of art and ingenuity • For the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, Ducati dresses the Ducati Lenovo Team with a […]