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.

Adrian Huertas is immediately at ease with Ducati Panigale of the Aruba.it Racing WSSP team

Sep 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bulega third in free practice at Cremona. Bautista sixth and ‘fit to race’ for the weekend. Huertas is on top form and will start from pole position in WorldSSP Free practice for the Italian Round, […]

Torrential rain add challenge to racing at Misano World Circuit ‘Marco Simoncelli’

Sep 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team in the lead on opening day at Misano. Enea fourth quickest in Practice • Four Ducati machines in the top four: Jorge Martín is second with the Desmosedici […]

Interactive Friday: Motorcycle Movies, Flat Tires and Burt Munro!

Sep 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Another great week asking riders questions, interactive survey’s and polls and asking you about you! Yes, it’s Interactive Friday: Motorcycle Movies, Flat Tires and Burt Munro week #307 over at Total Motorcycle and X @totalmotorcycle. […]

Championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu out of WorldSBK Cremona Italy

Sep 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Cremona. Championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) will not participate in the upcoming FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) race weekend in Cremona, Italy. Recent medical examinations have shown that Razgatlioglu requires more time for his recovery […]

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team ready for the Italian Round at Cremona

Sep 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team ready for the Italian Round at Cremona. Bautista and Bulega regularly on track tomorrow. Huertas wants to defend the leadership in WorldSSP Alvaro Bautista will be on track regularly […]

Extremely dusty and dry GNCC Beckley with filter swap at each gas stop!

Sep 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Beckley, WV Round Eleven Sept 14th, 2024 Walker Gets the Win, Johnson Secures a Podium Round 11 of the GNCC Series was held in Beckley, WV The conditions were extremely dusty and dry. This […]

National Hare and Hound in Nevada desert for fifth round

Sep 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Roberts Takes the Round Five Win in Nevada The National Hare and Hound series was in the Nevada desert for its fifth round. Temperatures for the round were in the mid-80s. Zane Roberts had […]

Custom Bike Show Winners at Italian Bike Week 2024

Sep 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The September round of the IMC awarded the most beautiful “special” bikes of third edition of the Italian Bike Week, which took place from September 12 to 15, 2024 This past weekend in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Udine – […]

Title fight rolls on after steaming hot weekend at Circuit of The Americas in Austin

Sep 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The title fight rolls on to New Jersey after Josh Herrin’s heroic COTA performance Sunnyvale, Calif.,— Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin showed his racing maturity during a steaming hot weekend at Circuit of The Americas […]

Take part in final round of 2024 MXGP World Championship in Spain

Sep 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ducati to take part in the final round of the 2024 MXGP World Championship in Spain with Alessandro Lupino and the Desmo450 MX The Italian rider, current leader of the Italian Prestige MX1 Championship standings, […]

Valentin Perrone joins Red Bull KTM Tech3 Moto3 line-up for 2025

Sep 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Eye-catching Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup race winner Valentin Perrone has been signed to compete alongside Jacob Roulstone for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team next season. Perrone, who will be 17 years old by […]

MotoGP World Championship returns to lucky Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

Sep 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Lenovo Team Back on Track in Misano for the Emilia-Romagna GP The MotoGP World Championship returns to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for the fourteenth round of the 2024 season. After the San […]

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Indian Motorcycle Racing and Troy Herfoss Win at Circuit of the Americas

Sep 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Racing and Troy Herfoss Win at Circuit of the Americas, Now Two Points Back in King of the Baggers Championship Standings Three-Time Australian Superbike Champion Troy Herfoss Goes 1-2 Aboard S&S Indian […]

Heart of Namibia Day 2: BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 Namibia

Sep 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

There’s something magical about waking up in Namibia, even more so when it’s under the roar of lions, ready for battle – or at least, that’s what it felt like listening to the nearly 80 […]

BMW Motorrad USA and Backcountry Discovery Routes present Chattahoochee BDR-X

Sep 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Fourth route collaboration between BMW Motorrad USA and BDR. Virtual Documentary Film Premiere on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Sept. 16, 2024…BMW Motorrad USA and non-profit organization Backcountry Discovery Routes® (BDR®) are proud […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Adrian Huertas is immediately at ease with Ducati Panigale of the Aruba.it Racing WSSP team

Torrential rain add challenge to racing at Misano World Circuit ‘Marco Simoncelli’

Interactive Friday: Motorcycle Movies, Flat Tires and Burt Munro!

Championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu out of WorldSBK Cremona Italy

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team ready for the Italian Round at Cremona

Extremely dusty and dry GNCC Beckley with filter swap at each gas stop!

National Hare and Hound in Nevada desert for fifth round

Custom Bike Show Winners at Italian Bike Week 2024

Title fight rolls on after steaming hot weekend at Circuit of The Americas in Austin

Take part in final round of 2024 MXGP World Championship in Spain

Valentin Perrone joins Red Bull KTM Tech3 Moto3 line-up for 2025

MotoGP World Championship returns to lucky Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

Indian Motorcycle Racing and Troy Herfoss Win at Circuit of the Americas

Heart of Namibia Day 2: BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 Namibia

BMW Motorrad USA and Backcountry Discovery Routes present Chattahoochee BDR-X

Amazing 2026 MV Agusta Brutale Oro & New 240hp 16000 rpm 5-cylinder engine!

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!

Exciting New 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles Celebrate 70th Anniversary

New Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles!