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.

Home Grand Prix for Aprilia Racing in Misano

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN AND MARCO BEZZECCHI RENEW THE CHALLENGE AT THE GP OF SAN MARINO AND THE RIMINI RIVIERA Aprilia Racing makes another stop in Italy, this time at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, for […]

Bou clinches twentieth TrialGP title as Skelton takes Trial3 Junior crown

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Sublime Spaniard Toni Bou (Montesa) rewrote the record books yet again when he clinched an unprecedented twentieth consecutive premier class title on day two of the TrialGP of the Netherlands – the sixth and penultimate […]

Pirelli brings a new Moto2 front tyre to Misano

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli continues its front tyre development work by introducing the F0749 specification at the San Marino and the Rimini Riviera GP, combining a new structure with the soft compound of the standard SC1 · Focus on […]

LETTENBICHLER SWEEPS ABESTONE HARD ENDURO TO STRENGTHEN HEWC TITLE CHARGE

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has extended his lead in the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship with a dominant victory at round five, Abestone Hard Enduro. Delivering a commanding performance aboard his KTM 300 […]

MXGP of Türkiye: Everts claims third consecutive podium at Afyon

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Round 17 of the FIM Motocross World Championship marked the start of the season’s final three-race run, with the 1,725-metre hard-pack Afyon circuit hosting the first of three consecutive rounds in Türkiye, China and Australia. […]

ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team falls short of its own expectations

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Magny-Cours. The summer break in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is over. The ninth race weekend at Magny-Cours (FRA) marked the start of the final third of the season. Following a promising test […]

Pirelli secures its 84th Motocross World Championship title with 2026 MXGP World Champion

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Dutch rider seals the world title in Race 1 at the Turkish Grand Prix with two rounds to spare, supported by the performance of Pirelli SCORPION™ MX32™ tyres Jeffrey Herlings (Honda HRC PETRONAS) was crowned 2026 […]

Billy Bolt overcomes challenging weekend at Abestone Hard Enduro

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has battled through a difficult weekend at round five of the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, finishing 12th overall at the Abestone Hard Enduro in Italy. Continuing his return […]

Jack Miller to Join Yamaha’s WorldSBK Programme for 2027 and 2028 Seasons

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Jack Miller will join the official Yamaha team in the FIM Superbike World Championship for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. The 31-year-old brings a wealth of […]

Yamaha Motor Europe to Conclude Partnership at End of 2026 WorldSBK Season

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe would like to extend its thanks to Xavi Vierge as it confirms that the Spaniard’s partnership with Yamaha’s Official WorldSBK team will conclude at the end of the 2026 season. Vierge […]

Supercross Championship-winning RM-Z450 available with £1,000 off

Sep 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki is offering a £1,000 dealer deposit contribution on both its RM-Z250 and RM-Z450 motocross machines, as well as an extended parts warranty, increasing from six months to one year. With the discount, the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship-winning […]