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.

Boughen takes FIM Flat Track World Championship lead with dynamite debut

May 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Series newcomer Ashton Boughen (Ducati) turned the 2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship on its head on Saturday afternoon, storming to a stunning victory at the opening round at Roden in the Netherlands and sealing […]

Catalan Round for the Ducati Lenovo Team: Where It All Began

May 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Catalan GP has always been one of the most beloved races for all Ducatisti. In Barcelona, in 2003, Loris Capirossi scored Borgo Panigale’s first MotoGP victory. This marked a milestone in Ducati Corse’s history […]

GYTR GRT Yamaha Targets Further Progress at Most

May 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returns to action this weekend, 15–17 May, for Round 5 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic, with riders Remy Gardner […]

Pata Maxus Yamaha Look to Make the Most of Czech Opportunities

May 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Locatelli and Xavi Vierge are back on track again this weekend pushing for strong results for Pata Maxus Yamaha in Round 5 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship at Autodrom Most in the […]

Ducati’s Centenary year brought thousands of Ducatisti together

May 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

On Saturday 9 May, more than 22,000 Ducatisti came together to celebrate Ducati’s Centenary, living together the biggest #WeRideAsOne ever From Bologna to New York, from São Paulo to Bali, all the way to Dubai, Cape Town, […]

Everything is ready for Aprilia Racing in Montmeló

May 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

SIXTH ROUND OF THE SEASON WITH MARCO BEZZECCHI AND JORGE MARTÍN ON HIS HOME TRACK Aprilia Racing returns to the track on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, fresh from the historic Le Mans weekend that ended […]

Suzuki RM-Z450 wins 2026 AMA Supercross Championship with Roczen

May 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki’s RM-Z450 has won the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship at the hands of Ken Roczen and the Pipes Motorsport team. Roczen took five main event wins on his way to the title, which he clinched […]

New 2027 Husqvarna Motocrossers: Completely Updated for ’27!

May 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A lot of riders when they want a new motorcross, cross country, enduro, dual sport or supermoto check out Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha or Kawasaki. I feel kike KTM, Husqvarna is for those in the know, […]

Top five again for Acosta as Red Bull KTM sign-off French MotoGP

May 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Round five of 2026 MotoGP circulated the popular site of Le Mans and in front of another sold-out crowd of more than 112,000 spectators on Sunday and over 300,000 for the Grand Prix. Pedro Acosta […]

Aprilia Racing writes a new page of history with a podium lockout in Le Mans

May 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN WINS HIS FIRST RACE ON THE RS-GP IN A COMEBACK RIDE, MARCO BEZZECCHI SECOND. TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S AI OGURA COMPLETES A HISTORIC ALL-APRILIA PODIUM FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TOP CLASS The weekend […]

Historic hat trick for Aprilia racing in Le Mans

May 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Mon, 11/05/2026 – 08:20 Jorge Martín wins his first race on the RS-GP in a comeback ride, Marco Bezzecchi second. A comeback ride, Marco Bezzecchi second. Trackhouse motogp team’s Ai Ogura completes a historic all-Aprilia […]

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya low grip and long high-speed turns

May 11, 2026 Michael Le Pard

For the sixth round of the season, in addition to the standard SC0 tyre, Moto2™ riders will also have a second soft option available: the F0298 development specification, designed to improve stability and performance consistency […]

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team forced into early retirement due to a crash

May 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the Grand Prix of France at Le Mans. Francesco Bagnaia, after an encouraging performance, crashed out while running in second place. Following a less-than-perfect start from pole position, Bagnaia found […]

Four wins and twelve podiums for Metzeler at North West 200

May 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Metzeler confirms its status as the reference tyre brand in road racing with victories in Superbike, Superstock and Supertwin/Sportbike secured by newcomer Storm Stacey, legend Jeremy McWilliams and Glenn Irwin The Metzeler brand successfully opened the road […]

Photos show the motorcycle suspended above the roadway from an overhead traffic signal pole following the crash.

Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash leaves bike dangling from traffic light

May 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

BREAKING NEWS Photos show the motorcycle suspended above the roadway from an overhead traffic signal pole following the crash. Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash leaves bike dangling from traffic light. Police say a motorcyclist was […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Boughen takes FIM Flat Track World Championship lead with dynamite debut

Catalan Round for the Ducati Lenovo Team: Where It All Began

GYTR GRT Yamaha Targets Further Progress at Most

Pata Maxus Yamaha Look to Make the Most of Czech Opportunities

Ducati’s Centenary year brought thousands of Ducatisti together

Everything is ready for Aprilia Racing in Montmeló

Suzuki RM-Z450 wins 2026 AMA Supercross Championship with Roczen

New 2027 Husqvarna Motocrossers: Completely Updated for ’27!

Top five again for Acosta as Red Bull KTM sign-off French MotoGP

Aprilia Racing writes a new page of history with a podium lockout in Le Mans

Historic hat trick for Aprilia racing in Le Mans

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya low grip and long high-speed turns

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team forced into early retirement due to a crash

Four wins and twelve podiums for Metzeler at North West 200

Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash leaves bike dangling from traffic light

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