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.

World Ducati Week programme: 100 years of history, three days of celebration, one great passion

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The World Ducati Week 2026 program has been unveiled. The event, taking place from July 3 to 5, will celebrate 100 years of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer Anticipation is high for the Lenovo Race of […]

ROYAL ENFIELD CELEBRATES ON AND OFF TRACK MILESTONE SUCCESS AT ROAD AMERICA

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

ROYAL ENFIELD CELEBRATES ON AND OFF TRACK MILESTONE SUCCESS AT ROAD AMERICA PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN. (12 June 2026) — Royal Enfield celebrated multiple milestones at Road America, revelling in motorsport success, custom competition winners, and 125 […]

FIM Trial World Championship heads to Andorra for round two

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

After a four-week break in the schedule, the 2026 Hertz FIM Trial World Championship fires back into life this coming weekend (12-14 June) with the TrialGP of Andorra and following recent rule adjustments and with Trial3 […]

KTM FACTORY RACING AND MOTO-MASTER CONTINUE SUCCESSFUL OFFROAD PARTNERSHIP

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

KTM Factory Racing is proud to continue its successful partnership with Moto-Master. The company’s high-performance brake and drive products are trusted by multiple KTM factory and supported teams competing across the world’s toughest offroad disciplines […]

Roberts Scores Podium Spot at Round Five WHS Orifino

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Orifino, ID Round Five June 6th, 2026 Roberts Scores Podium Spot at Round Five WHS At Round 5 of the 2026 AMA West Hare Scrambles in Orofino, Idaho, Liqui Moly Beta factory rider Zane Roberts tackled […]

Strang & Walker with Top Ten Finishes at Watkins Glen GNCC

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Watkins Glen, NY Round Eight June 6th, 2026 Strang & Walker with Top Ten Finishes at Watkins Glen GNCC The Liqui Moly Beta team delivered a strong double top-10 overall finish at an unpredictable […]

Bloss & Oldenburg Improving Early in the MX Season at Rancho Cordova

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rancho Cordova, CA Round Two June 6th, 2026 Bloss & Oldenburg Improving Early in the MX Season The Liqui Moly Beta Factory Racing Team headed to the iconic Prairie City SVRA this past Saturday […]

Gearing up for another hard-fought WorldSBK battle at the Misano World Circuit

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already hard at work at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, where the first free practice sessions will get underway tomorrow. Nicolò Bulega arrives at Misano firmly […]

Gardner and Manzi Focus on Race Pace During Productive Opening Day at Misano

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team completed the opening day of action at the Misano World Circuit for Round 7 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship, with Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi focusing on […]

Summer Sun and Italian Fans Welcome Pata Maxus Yamaha as WorldSBK Action Starts in Misano

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha, Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli began work in earnest for Round 7 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship at Misano World Circuit in Italy today, welcomed by sunny, summer weather on […]

Öncü Bounces Back to lead R9 1-2 with Pole Position in Misano

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Can Öncü returned to the top of the times to secure pole position for the seventh round of the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. Bouncing back from a […]

Home Round Awaits GYTR GRT Yamaha at Misano

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returns to action this weekend (12–14 June) for its home round at the Misano World Circuit in Italy, as the seventh round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES RETURN OF REVOLUTION MAX PRODUCTION TO U.S. FACILITIES

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Move supports Back to the Bricks strategy and leans into Company’s American manufacturing footprint MILWAUKEE (June 9, 2026) – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (“Harley-Davidson” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HOG) today announced that it is bringing production […]

Hicky is back: Two podium finishes with the BMW M 1000 RR at the Isle of Man TT

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Isle of Man. Peter Hickman (GBR) has already celebrated eleven victories with BMW Motorrad Motorsport at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. However, a serious injury temporarily halted his progress and forced him to miss […]

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 […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

World Ducati Week programme: 100 years of history, three days of celebration, one great passion

ROYAL ENFIELD CELEBRATES ON AND OFF TRACK MILESTONE SUCCESS AT ROAD AMERICA

FIM Trial World Championship heads to Andorra for round two

KTM FACTORY RACING AND MOTO-MASTER CONTINUE SUCCESSFUL OFFROAD PARTNERSHIP

Roberts Scores Podium Spot at Round Five WHS Orifino

Strang & Walker with Top Ten Finishes at Watkins Glen GNCC

Bloss & Oldenburg Improving Early in the MX Season at Rancho Cordova

Gearing up for another hard-fought WorldSBK battle at the Misano World Circuit

Gardner and Manzi Focus on Race Pace During Productive Opening Day at Misano

Summer Sun and Italian Fans Welcome Pata Maxus Yamaha as WorldSBK Action Starts in Misano

Öncü Bounces Back to lead R9 1-2 with Pole Position in Misano

Home Round Awaits GYTR GRT Yamaha at Misano

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES RETURN OF REVOLUTION MAX PRODUCTION TO U.S. FACILITIES

Hicky is back: Two podium finishes with the BMW M 1000 RR at the Isle of Man TT

Champion Roczen to visit ABR Festival

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!

New 2026 Can-Am Motorcycles: Get Charged Up!