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.

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING CLAIM 2026 KING OF THE BAGGERS CHAMPIONSHIP AT CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS

Sep 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Golden Valley, MN (September 15, 2026) — This past weekend at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, Hayden Gillim and Indian Motorcycle Racing capped off their dominant run through the 2026 King […]

10 years ago the journey that changed the history of the Desmosedici GP

Sep 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP paddock heads to Styria for the 15th round of the 2026 season. A track rich in history and unforgettable memories, where it all began 10 years ago: in 2016, it was indeed […]

5th Time Aprilia Tuareg Racing claims title in 2026 Italian Motorally Championship

Sep 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA TUAREG RALLY CHAMPION FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE TIME IN THE ITALIAN MOTORALLY CHAMPIONSHIP WITH THOMAS MARINI MARINI TAKES THE TITLE IN THE G-1000 CLASS ON HIS DEBUT WITH THE APRILIA TUAREG RACING TEAM’S TWIN-CYLINDER. […]

Penultimate MotoAmerica Superbike Round

Sep 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Sean Dylan Kelly extends his championship lead to 26 points. Jayson Uribe finishes 6th and 7th to remain sixth in the championship standings. Triple-header finale at NJMP on Sept. 25-27 to decide champion. Woodcliff […]

Carpathian Calling: The BMW Motorrad Int. GS Trophy 2026 Romania begins.

Sep 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Colțești, Romania . The tenth BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy got underway yesterday. Camped on the edge of the village of Coltesti, overlooked by a 13th century clifftop fortress, deep in the Transylvanian region, the competitors are surrounded […]

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 […]