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.

WorldSBK & WorldSSP emotions dominate Ducati racers in Barcelona

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista triumphs at Barcelona. A contact with Bassani ruins Rinaldi’s race while fighting for second place. Bulega takes fantastic P1 in WorldSSP On one hand, the dominant race of Alvaro Bautista, who took his ninth […]

Emphatic race win in fine form at MXGP of Spain

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bonacorsi Continues Podium Streak & Extends EMX250 Championship Lead in Spain Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Andrea Bonacorsi continued his fine form at the MXGP of Spain, claiming an emphatic race win and a sixth-place […]

NEVER GIVE UP ATTITUDE RESULTS IN WIN AT DENVER SUPERCROSS

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The last time we saw RJ Hampshire in action, he was coated in mud from head to toe after a last-ditch effort to make a final corner pass in New Jersey. Heading into the penultimate […]

MXGP’s Maxime Renaux has withdrawn from MXGP of Spain

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Renaux Withdraws from Spanish Grand Prix Currently fourth in the MXGP Championship Standings, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux has withdrawn from the MXGP of Spain, round six of the FIM Motocross World Championship […]

Round 16 Denver – AMA Supercross Championship Results

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

DENVER, Colo. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing was solely represented by Maximus Vohland in round 16 of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship, where the 250SX West contender rode to sixth position at the conclusion of […]

Red flags disrupted FIM Superbike World Championship in Spain

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona Race 1 Fightback sees Razgatlıoğlu Second, Locatelli Fourth Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli turned their fortunes around with a superb second-place podium and fine fourth place respectively in Race […]

Honour of ‘Top Independent Rider’ at FIM Superbike World Championship in Spain

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Finishes Fifth in Race 1 After Superb Superpole in Barcelona Dominique Aegerter enjoyed a great Saturday in Barcelona, snatching second in the Tissot Superpole and finishing fifth in Race 1, once again taking […]

Winning ways in WorldSSP300 & WorldSSP with Pirelli

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pole position and the win for the Spanish Ducati rider in Barcelona gambling on the SCX B0800 rear and SC1 front; yet another win for Bulega in WorldSSP with Jeffrey Buis back to his winning […]

Danilo Petrucci to replace Enea Bastianini at the French GP in Le Mans

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci to replace Enea Bastianini at the French GP in Le Mans Enea Bastianini will not participate in the French GP, which will be held in Le Mans next weekend. After suffering a right […]

Opening day at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Put to Work in Friday Free Practice Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli completed a productive opening day at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, at the fourth round of the 2023 FIM Superbike World […]

Beta USA Breaks Ground on Paso Robles New Headquarters

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Beta USA starts construction on their new USA distribution center and business offices in Paso Robles, CA. This new facility will include all departments under one roof including spare parts, motorcycle warehousing, an office complex, […]

Tough to manage Barcelona WorldSBK for Yamaha

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter and Gardner Focusing on Race Pace on Day 1 in Barcelona Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner returned to action on May 5th at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, finishing 7th and 12th on combined times. […]

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team announce 2024 WorldSBK contract extension

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista to continue aboard the factory Panigale V4R of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team in the 2024 WorldSBK season The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is pleased to announce the contract extension of Alvaro Bautista who […]

Coronation of King Charles III in London from the sidecar POV

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

King Charles III Coronation: Sidecar Seating Reserved French TF1 secured a couple of Urals to cover the Coronation of King Charles III in London from the sidecar POV! We will be posting updates of Urals […]

WorldSSP & WorldSBK Barcelona Practice Results

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Solid start to the weekend for Bautista (P1) and Rinaldi (P2) in free practice at Barcelona. Bulega (p1) dominates in WorldSSP The free practice for the Catalunya Round, fourth weekend of the 2023 WorldSBK season, ended with the Aruba.it […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

WorldSBK & WorldSSP emotions dominate Ducati racers in Barcelona

Emphatic race win in fine form at MXGP of Spain

NEVER GIVE UP ATTITUDE RESULTS IN WIN AT DENVER SUPERCROSS

MXGP’s Maxime Renaux has withdrawn from MXGP of Spain

Round 16 Denver – AMA Supercross Championship Results

Red flags disrupted FIM Superbike World Championship in Spain

Honour of ‘Top Independent Rider’ at FIM Superbike World Championship in Spain

Winning ways in WorldSSP300 & WorldSSP with Pirelli

Danilo Petrucci to replace Enea Bastianini at the French GP in Le Mans

Opening day at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship

Beta USA Breaks Ground on Paso Robles New Headquarters

Tough to manage Barcelona WorldSBK for Yamaha

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team announce 2024 WorldSBK contract extension

Coronation of King Charles III in London from the sidecar POV

WorldSSP & WorldSBK Barcelona Practice Results

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 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes & TMW UX Site Upgrade!