News

[ Dec 19, 2025 ] Ducati presents the Panigale V4 Márquez 2025 World Champion Replica and celebrates its sporting successes with the exciting parade of its riders in Borgo Panigale News
[ Dec 18, 2025 ] Registration is now open for the DRE Academy: a 2026 full of unforgettable experiences News
[ Dec 18, 2025 ] Alessandro Lupino and Tony Cairoli protagonists of the Olympic torch relay News
[ Dec 18, 2025 ] Third consecutive title for UniBo Motorsport, the University of Bologna team supported by Fondazione Ducati News
[ Dec 18, 2025 ] Moose Offroad Partners with Liqui Moly Beta Racing News
[ Dec 15, 2025 ] STRONG RESULTS FOR LETTENBICHLER AND GARCIA AT SUPERENDURO ROUND ONE News
[ Dec 15, 2025 ] Billy Bolt wins SuperEnduro season opener in Poland News
[ Dec 15, 2025 ] Husqvarna Factory Racing and Polisport announce new partnership for 2026 News
[ Dec 15, 2025 ] LETTENBICHLER FIRED UP FOR 2026 SUPERENDURO CAMPAIGN News
[ Dec 15, 2025 ] Amazing 2026 MV Agusta Brutale Oro & New 240hp 16000 rpm 5-cylinder engine! 2026 Motorcycle Models
[ Dec 8, 2025 ] YZ BLU CRU Cup Gains Rapid Momentum with 430 Early Entries for 2026 News
[ Dec 8, 2025 ] KTM celebrates 28 championship titles in 2025 News
[ Dec 8, 2025 ] Latest 2024 to 2026 Motorcycle Recalls: Is Your Bike Listed? News
[ Dec 3, 2025 ] HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVEALS 2026 RACE SEASON CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS News
[ Dec 3, 2025 ] Laengenfelder transitions to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2026 MX2 title defence News

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.

No Picture

Low grip circuit in Catalunya throws up lots of challenges at WorldSBK

Mar 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pata Prometeon Yamaha Bounce Back at Barcelona Test Pata Prometeon Yamaha riders Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli completed a very productive two-day test at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today, ahead of the Catalunya Round of the […]

Inspiration Friday: Altitude Record Smashed by a Motorcycle!

Inspiration Friday: Altitude Record Smashed by a Motorcycle!

Mar 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

If you have rode into the mountains on your motorcycle you know how altitude plays as a roll not only in the air & fuel mixture but also fuel consumption. It’s also much colder and […]

New 2024 Zero Motorcycle Line...Excitement Battery Running Low?

New 2024 Zero Motorcycle Line…Excitement Battery Running Low?

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

8 new Zero Motorcycles for 2024…but is the excitement battery running low? New technology has a big problem, it becomes uninteresting, boring, obsolete and consumers eventually lose interest. Apple is still trying to get you […]

No Picture

Husqvarna Motorcycles gets fast for 2024 MotoGP with strong Qatar Grand Prix opener

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Collin Veijer was the standout racer for dual-class Husqvarna Motorcycles effort as the Dutchman manoeuvred his rapid FR 250 GP around the 5.4km Lusail International Circuit layout and scored 5th position in the Moto3 category. […]

Harley-Davidson scores double victories at opening King of the Baggers in Daytona

Harley-Davidson scores double victories at opening King of the Baggers in Daytona

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY RIDER KYLE WYMAN SNAGS DOUBLE DAYTONA VICTORIES TO OPEN 2024 KING OF THE BAGGERS RACE SEASON Cory West Tops All-Harley Podium in Saturday’s Super Hooligan Race MILWAUKEE (March 9, 2024) – Harley-Davidson® […]

Aprilia's Perfect weekend in Daytona for Gus Rodio at MotoAmerica Twins Cup

Aprilia’s Perfect weekend in Daytona for Gus Rodio at MotoAmerica Twins Cup

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

GUS RODIO RIDES APRILIA RS 660 TO TWO COMMANDING VICTORIES IN MOTOAMERICA TWINS CUP SEASON OPENER AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY APRILIA RIDERS CLAIM FOUR OF THE SIX PODIUM PLACES AVAILABLE IN RACES HELD FRIDAY AND […]

No Picture

Positive race début for Pirelli in Moto2 and Moto3 GP of Qatar

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Alonso Lopez (Sync SpeedUP / Boscoscuro) in Moto2™ and David Alonso (CFMOTO Aspar Team) in Moto3™ win the first Grand Prix of the year The first race winners of the Pirelli control tyre races in […]

No Picture

First-ever Yamaha Desert Challenge over four days in Morocco

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Buller & Stirling Victorious at Inaugural Yamaha Desert Challenge William Buller and his co-driver Alan Stirling mounted a superb fightback in their YXZ1000R to win the first-ever Yamaha Desert Challenge and cap off an extremely […]

No Picture

MotoGP 2024 – Round 01 of 21 Lusail International Circuit Qatar – Race

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Qatar Grand Prix produced yet more extreme performance and faster race times and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were chief protagonists in a tense opening joust of the 2024 campaign. Brad Binder followed up […]

No Picture

The Ducati Lenovo Team comes out victorious in Qatar MotoGP thanks to Francesco Bagnaia

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

#QatarGP: Ducati Lenovo Team triumphs with Bagnaia in the inaugural race of the MotoGP 2024 season at Lusail • Two Ducati on the podium, with Pramac Racing Team’s Jorge Martín third The Ducati Lenovo Team […]

No Picture

SOLID AND STEADY START FOR RED BULL KTM AT 2024 MXGP OPENER IN ARGENTINA

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

World Championship winners and MX2 class defending #1s, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, launched the 2024 MXGP season with Andrea Adamo scoring a top five finish in the dark sandy volcanic soil of Neuquen for […]

No Picture

Kicking off 2024 MX2 World Championship with strong start in Argentina

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Thibault Benistant Places Fourth at MX2 World Championship Season-Opener Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has kicked off the 2024 MX2 World Championship with a strong fourth overall in Argentina. The Frenchman fought […]

No Picture

Timely rebound for defending champion at 2024 Grand National Cross Country GNCC

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A fifth-place finish at The General marked a timely rebound for defending champion Craig DeLong’s 2024 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series campaign this weekend, with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammate Korie Steede racing […]

No Picture

Maxime Renaux makes strong start to 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship MXGP

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MXGP 2024 Kicks Off with a Fighting Fifth for Maxime Renaux Maxime Renaux has made a strong start to his 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship campaign with an impressive fifth overall at the MXGP of […]

No Picture

Raises the bar for 2024 MX2 Season – Taking Win and Red Plate at Season Opener

Mar 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

While it was an MX2-only affair for the Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing Team in Argentina – due to MXGP rider Mattia Guadagnini having to sit out round one due to injuries sustained during pre-season training […]

Copyright © 1999 - 2025 | Total Motorcycle ∙ 15 Billion Hits ∙ 26 Years ∙ 430 million Readers ∙ 1 Great Motorcycling Website!