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.

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 […]

Längenfelder posts MX2 top four finish at eye-catching Chinese Grand Prix

Sep 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM inched closer to the finale of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship with a decent catch of results at the Grand Prix of China and the penultimate round of the series. Simon […]

MXGP of China: Everts extends podium streak with P3 in Shanghai

Sep 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Liam Everts continued his impressive late-season form at the MXGP of China, taking third overall with a pair of third-place finishes to secure a fourth consecutive Grand Prix podium for Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing. […]

Aprilia Racing celebrates 80 years of Vespa with the “Perla Bianca” livery in Misano

Sep 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A LIVERY INSPIRED BY THE RACING SUIT GILLES VILLENEUVE WORE IN 1981, WITH THE PIAGGIO VESPA LOGO ON THE SLEEVE On the occasion of the GP of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera, Aprilia Racing […]

Daxton Bennick and Ryder DiFrancesco score double podium in SMX Playoff 1

Sep 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A double podium in 250SMX marked a strong start to the 2026 SMX World Championship post-season for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Daxton Bennick and Ryder DiFrancesco, with the pair delivering impressive results – including […]

JORGE PRADO LEADS 450SMX STANDINGS AFTER COLUMBUS PLAYOFF PODIUM

Sep 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

COLUMBUS, Ohio. – A weather-affected opening race of the 2026 SMX World Championship Playoffs at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado earn a hard-fought third position on the overall […]

Double podium for Aprilia Racing in the Misano sprint race

Sep 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

SECOND PLACE FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI, JORGE MARTÍN THIRD Aprilia Racing’s sprint race on the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli ended with both riders on the podium. Marco Bezzecchi was the protagonist of the qualifiers, taking […]

P6 and Misano MotoGP™ Sprint points for Pedro Acosta

Sep 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pedro Acosta delivered Saturday points for Red Bull KTM with 6th position at a sunny Misano in the San Marino Grand Prix Sprint. The Spaniard earned the result after making 7th in qualification for the […]

Record-breaking Moto2™ pole for Agius; sixth Moto3™ pole for Almansa

Sep 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Australian topped the grid after lowering the circuit lap record by almost half a second, while Almansa claimed his sixth pole of the season · Australian pole. Australian rider Senna Agius (Kalex) secured pole position for the 2026 Grand […]