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.

Winning ways continue for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Korie Steede at Burning Rock National Enduro

Sep 20, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Newly-crowned NE Pro Women’s Champion Korie Steede continued her convincing run of results at Round 8 of the American National Enduro Championship (ANEC) in West Virginia over the weekend, with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

Aprilia Racing renews the challenge at the Austrian GP

Sep 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN AND MARCO BEZZECCHI ON THE GRID FOR THE FIFTEENTH GP OF THE SEASON Just a few days after the Misano race, Aprilia Racing is back at the track in Styria for the fifteenth […]

YART Yamaha Set for Bol d’Or Title Decider

Sep 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team heads into the 89th Bol d’Or with a 19-point advantage as it targets a third FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) title in four years and a fourth crown […]

Dates Confirmed for Indian Riders Fest 2027

Sep 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Tickets available to purchase now Indian Motorcycle has confirmed its continued support for the Indian Riders Fest following the event’s most successful edition yet, as event organiser Legendary Productions confirms the dates for Indian Riders […]

BRADLEY SMITH SCORES KING OF THE BAGGERS VICTORY FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON X DYNOJET FACTORY RACE TEAM AT CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS

Sep 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Second Season Win Moves Smith to Second Place in Series Points MILWAUKEE (September 13, 2026) – Harley-Davidson® x DynoJet Factory Race Team rider Bradley Smith won one race and finished second in another […]

Pirelli continues evaluation of new Moto2 soft front tyres in Austria

Sep 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Following its debut in Aragón, the new E1089 front tyre, combining the structure of the SC1 soft range tyre with a new compound, returns for the Moto2™ riders at the Red Bull Ring · Development work […]

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Sep 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

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Fifth place for Aprilia Racing in Misano

Sep 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN FINISHES FIFTH, MARCO BEZZECCHI CRASHES OUT The weekend at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli ended with two RS-GP26 machines in the top six positions. Starting from fifth on the grid, Jorge Martín […]

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team triumphant in Misano

Sep 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Three Ducatis in the top 4: Alex Márquez and Fermín Aldeguer (Gresini Racing MotoGP) are second and fourth, respectively Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team enjoyed the perfect day at the Misano […]

RED BULL KTM SPLASH ORANGE ACROSS ALL THREE PODIUMS AT MISANO MOTOGP™

Sep 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM helped put on a captivating show for more than 184,000 spectators at Misano for the Grand Prix of San Marino as Pedro Acosta captured 3rd position on the KTM RC16. The 14th […]

Grand Prix of China MXGP R18 2026 Race Day

Sep 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Calvin Vlaanderen finishes 4th overall at the MXGP of China • Top 10 finish for Ferruccio Zanchi upon his return to MX2 The Oriental Beauty Valley MXGP of China took place this weekend […]

Spaniard extends Moto2 championship lead while Quiles claims 8th victory with unconventional tyre strategy

Sep 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Fifth victory for Gonzalez.Spaniard Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex) won the Moto2™ race at the 2026 Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera after starting fifth on the grid, finishing ahead of Dutch rider Collin Veijer and Belgian rider Barry Baltus, both […]