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.

Champion Roczen to visit ABR Festival

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The newly crowned AMA Supercross champion and fan-favourite Ken Roczen will attend this year’s ABR Festival, fresh after winning arguably the world’s biggest prize in off-road motorcycle racing. Roczen, riding for the Progressive Insurance […]

RED BULL KTM MXGP TITLE CHARGES CONTINUE TO BE POWERED BY ETS RACING FUELS

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM’s strong results and performances in the 2026 FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship has been possible thanks to the beneficial partnership with ETS Racing Fuels and the association between both racing experts rolls […]

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing extends ETS Racing Fuels partnership

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing is pleased to confirm the continuation of its long-standing partnership with ETS Racing Fuels through the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship season. ETS Racing Fuels first became involved with the […]

Team REVO-M2 and the Aprilia RSV4 1100 win the 8 hours of Spa-Francorchamps in the EWC

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

VICTORY IN THE SUPERSTOCK CLASS AND SIXTH OVERALL FOR THE TEAM AND THE ITALIAN BIKE IN THE BELGIAN ROUND The Aprilia RSV4 1100 secured the victory in the Superstock class at the 8 Hours of […]

Comeback in WorldSBK: Miguel Oliveira ready for Misano

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Miguel Oliveira (POR) is ready to return aboard the #88 BMW M 1000 RR of the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. After missing the race weekends at Most (CZE) and at MotorLand Aragón (ESP) […]

Podium result for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Korie Steede at Watkins Glen GNCC

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Defending WXC Class Champion Korie Steede took a third-place finish in Round 8 of the 2026 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series at Watkins Glen this weekend, as Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammate Mateo […]

MXGP of Latvia R8 2026 Race Day

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Top 10 in MXGP for Calvin Vlaanderen in race one at Kegums • Ferruccio Zanchi finishes 8th in MX2 heat two The eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the MXGP of […]

MANI LETTENBICHLER MAKES HISTORY WITH FIFTH CONSECUTIVE ERZBERGRODEO VICTORY

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has claimed a record-equalling fifth consecutive victory at the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, delivering another dominant performance aboard his KTM 300 EXC. Joined on the podium by FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan […]

Impressive Erzbergrodeo Finish for Ryder LeBlond

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond has delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, securing a 15th place finish aboard his TE 300. Securing his first finish at the Iron Giant, […]

F.C.C. TSR Honda France shows strong pace and podium potential before early retirement at 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France delivered a strong performance at the 8 Hours of Spa Motos, showing race-winning pace and fighting at the front throughout the first half of the race before technical issues forced the […]

FOUR WINS IN A ROW FOR BAUMAN AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750R WITH AFT SUPERTWINS VICTORY AT NASHVILLE SHORT TRACK

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Kopp Takes Second on Harley-Davidson XG750R and Holds Slim Series Points Lead Rick Ware Racing/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus rider Briar Bauman raced a Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycle to his fourth consecutive Mission AFT SuperTwins victory, […]

Pata Maxus Yamaha Look to Beat the Heat in Misano Adriatico for the Emilia-Romagna Round

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

It’s Andrea Locatelli’s turn to enjoy a home race weekend as Pata Maxus Yamaha and the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship travel to Misano World Circuit this weekend, from 12-14 July. A podium in the […]

2027 Kawasaki Kraziness! 22 New Motorbikes Reviewed at TMW!

Jun 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Folks, we are witnessing the return of the legendary LTD moniker since the 1990 Kawasaki 454LTD (EN450) was sold (spoiler, it wasn’t a good engine). Also unbelievably, we have Kawasaki’s first new 2-stroke model over […]

CAREER-FIRST 250MX PODIUM FOR RED BULL KTM’S JULIEN BEAUMER AT HANGTOWN

Jun 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer earned the first AMA Pro Motocross Championship podium of his career at the Hangtown National on Saturday, combining 4-3 moto finishes to secure second overall […]

DANIEL SANDERS COMMITS FUTURE TO RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING

Jun 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from victories at Rally-Raid Portugal and the Desafío Ruta 40, and currently leading the 2026 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, Daniel Sanders has signed a new multi-year contract extension with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, reaffirming his […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Champion Roczen to visit ABR Festival

RED BULL KTM MXGP TITLE CHARGES CONTINUE TO BE POWERED BY ETS RACING FUELS

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing extends ETS Racing Fuels partnership

Team REVO-M2 and the Aprilia RSV4 1100 win the 8 hours of Spa-Francorchamps in the EWC

Comeback in WorldSBK: Miguel Oliveira ready for Misano

Podium result for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Korie Steede at Watkins Glen GNCC

MXGP of Latvia R8 2026 Race Day

MANI LETTENBICHLER MAKES HISTORY WITH FIFTH CONSECUTIVE ERZBERGRODEO VICTORY

Impressive Erzbergrodeo Finish for Ryder LeBlond

F.C.C. TSR Honda France shows strong pace and podium potential before early retirement at 8 Hours of Spa Motos

FOUR WINS IN A ROW FOR BAUMAN AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750R WITH AFT SUPERTWINS VICTORY AT NASHVILLE SHORT TRACK

Pata Maxus Yamaha Look to Beat the Heat in Misano Adriatico for the Emilia-Romagna Round

2027 Kawasaki Kraziness! 22 New Motorbikes Reviewed at TMW!

CAREER-FIRST 250MX PODIUM FOR RED BULL KTM’S JULIEN BEAUMER AT HANGTOWN

DANIEL SANDERS COMMITS FUTURE TO RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING

2027 Ducati Classics are Back! 10 liveries & 100 numbered bikes

Retro Rules! New 2027 Reload 650 RSD shifts up to inspire riders!

Stunner 6-cylinder 2027 BMW Vision K18: We Are Ready For Blastoff!

New 2027 Husqvarna Motocrossers: Completely Updated for ’27!

2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness