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.

WorldSBK France: Fourth consecutive hat-trick for championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Magny-Cours. On Sunday evening at Magny-Cours (FRA), all members of BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team had one thing in common, a beaming smile. At the ninth round of the 2025 FIM […]

MXGP victory for Herlings in Turkey as Red Bull KTM win both classes once more

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MXGP entered the final three weeks and last three fixtures of the 2025 season with a trip to the flat, hardpacked Afyon circuit hosting the Grand Prix of Turkey. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey […]

Top-five score for RJ Hampshire in Charlotte SMX Playoff opener

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire raced to a solid top-five score at the opening 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Playoff event in Concord, North Carolina, on Saturday, with a hard-fought fifth position in the first […]

CHASE SEXTON AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING EARN CHARLOTTE SMX PLAYOFF PODIUM

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

CONCORD, N. C. – A weather-affected commencement to the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Playoffs at Charlotte’s zMAX Dragway saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton earn second overall as a result of his Moto 1 score this afternoon, with […]

Second place for Bulega in the Superpole Race and Race 2 at Magny-Cours.

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Great race by Bautista (P4) who makes up 10 positions and comes close to the podium. The Sunday of the French Round of WorldSBK ended with Nicolò Bulega in second place and Alvaro Bautista in […]

MXGP of Turkiye Top 10 for Mattia Guadagnini in Race One

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Turkish Grand Prix, the eighteenth round of the 2025 MXGP season, kicked off this year’s final triple-header that will take the Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team riders from Afyon, China, and then […]

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team second at the flag in Montmeló

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Alex Márquez takes the race win aboard Gresini Racing Team’s Desmosedici machine, making it a Ducati one-two Ducati mathematically seals the World Championship title: the only three riders still in the title race – […]

Manzi Hunts Down Öncü to Extend Series Lead with Double Victory in Magny-Cours

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Stefano Manzi hunted down title rival Can Öncü to complete a remarkable double victory at the Circuit de Nevers, Magny-Cours on Sunday, overcoming more than a three-second deficit to increase his championship lead to […]

Rea Returns to Podium Fight for Pata Maxus Yamaha as Locatelli Makes Strong Sunday Comeback

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rea Returns to the Podium Fight for Pata Maxus Yamaha, as Locatelli Makes Strong Sunday Comeback Jonathan Rea led the charge at Magny-Cours for Pata Maxus Yamaha today with a fight for the […]

Sixth for Renaux and Seventh for Vlaanderen at Tough Turkish Grand Prix

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Maxime Renaux has placed sixth overall at round 18 of the 2025 MXGP World Championship, with Calvin Vlaanderen close behind in seventh. Jago Geerts was also in action […]

Thibault Benistant Charges to Eighth Overall at MXGP of Turkiye

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has finished eighth overall at a fast and furious 18th round of the MX2 World Championship. Competing at the MXGP of Turkiye, the Frenchman delivered improving […]

Consistent Sunday for Gardner and Aegerter at Magny-Cours

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team wrapped up the weekend at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, France, with Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter securing more valuable points on the final day of racing. After a […]

Yamaha Crowned World Supersport Manufacturers’ Champions in Debut Season with R9

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

History was made in Magny-Cours on Sunday as Yamaha were crowned Manufacturers’ Champions in the FIM Supersport World Championship for a record 11th time, with the all-new R9 storming to the title in its […]

Janis Reisulis Signs Off Championship-Winning Season with Second Overall in Turkiye

Sep 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

VHR VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Janis Reisulis has finished as runner-up at the final round of the 2025 EMX250 Championship in Turkiye. The newly crowned champion lined up for the last race of […]

Unlucky sprint race for Aprilia Racing in Montmeló

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI, JORGE MARTÍN, AND LORENZO SAVADORI OUT The sprint race on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya proved to be a difficult one for Aprilia Racing, with all three riders forced to retire. Two episodes in […]