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.

Historic debut in 20 years of Pirelli in Superbike WorldSBK

May 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

02 May 2023 A FRONT PIRELLI SC0 MAKES ITS RACE DEBUT In Barcelona, the WorldSBK riders will have a soft SC0 solution available for the front for the first time in history The Circuit […]

2023 AMA Supercross Championship title challenge ends with crash

May 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – Two-time 450SX champion Cooper Webb’s 2023 AMA Supercross Championship title challenge has come to an early ending following his crash at Nashville on Saturday, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider now taking […]

Thrilling success at Spanish MotoGP for Ducati

May 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team wraps up positive post-race official test day at Jerez de la Frontera After securing a thrilling success at the Spanish GP, Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team went straight back […]

2023 Aprilia: Rare Affordable Performance & Luxury

May 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

You’ve heard of luxury car brands like Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Porsche, Cadillac… But what’s the equivalent in the motorcycle world? One is Aprilia. Premium features and finishes, greater comfort, style, and performance. This week Total Motorcycle […]

Double Joy Joy for Husqvarna at 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda Portugal

May 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing team has just completed another round of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda, Portugal, with success. Both Kay de Wolf and Roan van de Moosdijk leapt onto the […]

Fueling issue challenged Husqvarna at 2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) at Primm

May 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton has continued his run of form in the 2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) round at Primm, notching another top-five result with his fourth-place ride in Nevada. […]

Another extraordinary victory in MotoGP Spanish MotoGP

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pecco Bagnaia notches up extraordinary victory in Spanish GP at Jerez de la Frontera Pecco Bagnaia took another extraordinary victory in the MotoGP Spanish GP, held this afternoon at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel […]

MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda Portugal

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Geerts Extends Championship Lead with Inch Perfect Performance in Portugal Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Jago Geerts powered his YZ250FM to a perfect double-race win at the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship […]

Impressive 2023 MXGP EMX250 title charge in Portugal

Apr 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bonacorsi and Reisulis Extend Their EMX250 and EMX125 Championship Leads with Stellar Victories in Portugal Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Andrea Bonacorsi and MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Reisulis both extended their European Championship leads […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Historic debut in 20 years of Pirelli in Superbike WorldSBK

2023 AMA Supercross Championship title challenge ends with crash

Thrilling success at Spanish MotoGP for Ducati

2023 Aprilia: Rare Affordable Performance & Luxury

Double Joy Joy for Husqvarna at 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda Portugal

Fueling issue challenged Husqvarna at 2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) at Primm

Another extraordinary victory in MotoGP Spanish MotoGP

MXGP FIM Motocross World Championship in Agueda Portugal

Impressive 2023 MXGP EMX250 title charge in Portugal

Focuing on the positives following Yamaha’s MXGP Portugal finish

His 101st career Grand Prix at sunny Agueda

Dominant display Morocco Desert Challenge 2023 in the history books

MILESTONE MOTOGP WEEKEND IN SPAIN WITH DOUBLE PODIUM

NEWS FLASH: 2023 AMA 250SX East Region Championship Winner

Very sketchy 2023 AMA Supercross Championship in Nashville

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

KTM is Back Again With Huge 2026 Motorcycle Model Release!