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

Christian Craig ruled out of Round 7 of 2024 AMA Supercross Championship in Arlington

Feb 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Christian Craig has been ruled out of Round 7 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship in Arlington after re-aggravating an ongoing elbow injury. The 32-year-old missed much of last […]

No Picture

Billy Bolt has dominated the sixth and penultimate round of FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Bulgaria

Feb 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Putting on a clinic, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has dominated the sixth and penultimate round of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Bulgaria. Racing ahead to secure three wins from three starts, along with […]

No Picture

Nicolò Bulega makes Superbike history with first Pole Position and Winning Race as rookie

Feb 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Perfect Saturday for Bulega with pole position and victory on his WorldSBK debut. Bautista crashes after a great recovery but keeps charging to take one point. At the iconic Phillip Island circuit in Australia, Nicolò […]

No Picture

Pit stop to Podium for Locatelli in WorldSBK Phillip Island Thriller

Feb 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pit stop to Podium for Locatelli in Phillip Island Thriller Andrea Locatelli scored a sensational P2 result for Pata Prometeon Yamaha in Race 1 at Phillip Island during the opening round of the 2024 FIM […]

No Picture

Injured MXGP Mattia Guadagnini will miss opening round of 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship

Feb 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

GUADAGNINI TO MISS MXGP SEASON OPENER IN ARGENTINA FOLLOWING TRAINING INCIDENT #101 GUADAGNINI FORCED TO SIT OUT MXGP ROUND ONE Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team rider and MXGP talent Mattia Guadagnini will not participate in […]

No Picture

WorldSBK Ducati rider takes pole position breaking all the track records

Feb 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Memorable début for Bulega, new records with Pirelli tyres At his début in WorldSBK, the Ducati rider takes pole position and Race 1, also breaking all the track records; in WorldSSP the win goes to […]

No Picture

Results of First WorldSBK race of the season at iconic Phillip Island circuit

Feb 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Grabs Good Points in Phillip Island Race 1, Misfortune Strikes Gardner Dominique Aegerter recovered to sixth in the first WorldSBK race of the season at the iconic Phillip Island circuit, while Remy Gardner’s hopes […]

Inspiration Friday: That's the Pits @WorldSBK!

Inspiration Friday: That’s the Pits @WorldSBK!

Feb 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

WorldSBK starts this weekend and we are pumped for another year of not only covering every motorsports race but the new WorldSBK changes! Mandatory Pit-Stops!! This eleventh-hour curve ball was thrown at teams and riders […]

No Picture

Wind and Rain doesn’t stop Ducati at 2024 WorldSBK Phillip Island

Feb 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Convincing start for Bulega, second on Friday at Phillip Island. Bautista (P12) works to find the best set-up. Huertas debuts with a stunning pole position in WorldSSP The first Friday of free practice of the […]

No Picture

Tricky Friday for everyone at 2024 WorldSBK Phillip Island

Feb 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli Looking Impressive in Friday Free Practice at Phillip Island Pata Prometeon Yamaha rider Andrea Locatelli continued to impress with a super strong showing in Friday’s Free Practice sessions on Day 1 of the opening […]

No Picture

Liam Everts sits out first round of 2024 MXGP series at Neuquen Argentina

Feb 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

EVERTS TO MISS ARGENTINA GRAND PRIX OPENER AFTER SUCCESSFUL HAND SURGERY 2024 MXGP news MX2 Grand Prix winner Liam Everts will sit out the first round of the 2024 MXGP series at Neuquen in Argentina […]

No Picture

First official day of WorldSBK practice of 2024 at iconic Phillip Island circuit today

Feb 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Prepare For Flag-to-Flag Race on Phillip Island Friday Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter completed the first official day of WorldSBK practice of 2024 at the iconic Phillip Island circuit on Friday, showing […]

No Picture

Yamaha R1: Past, Present and Future Race Winning Package

Feb 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha remains fully committed to racing the R1 in the premier production race classes worldwide, including the FIM Superbike and Endurance World Championships. This commitment also extends to supporting teams and customers who race Yamaha’s […]

No Picture

Season opener in South Carolina at Big Buck GNCC

Feb 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Union, SC Round One – Big Buck February 17th, 2024 Holeshot and a Podium for the East Coast Off-Road Team The GNCC season opener was in South Carolina for the Big Buck GNCC. The weekend […]

Triumph returns to Daytona 200 crown back to UK

Triumph returns to Daytona 200 to bring crown back to UK

Feb 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The PHR (Peter Hickman Racing) Performance Team, supported by FreedomRoad Financial, will head to the USA in March this year to tackle the Daytona 200, with racers Peter Hickman and Richard Cooper setting their sights […]

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