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.

Record-breaking pole for Daniel Holgado in Moto2 Grand Prix of Malaysia 2025

Oct 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The new supersoft E0126 development rear model, on its third appearance this year, improved the all-time lap record by more than 1.5 seconds · To compete in the Moto2™ qualifying for the Grand Prix of Malaysia 2025, all riders […]

Successful 130000 euros auction of BMW R18 Transcontinental signed by Pope Leo XIV

Oct 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Munich. On September 3, 2025, during a ceremonial event at the Vatican, a specially customized BMW R 18 Transcontinental was presented to Pope Leo XIV. for blessing and signing on the motorcycle. This uniquely customized R […]

2025 BLU CRU SuperFinale is in the books

Oct 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nine amateur BLU CRU racers landed at Ironman Raceway in Indiana, USA to represent Canada at the YZ SuperFinale and showed their true Canadian grit with several impressive rides. We sent along a videographer to […]

Yamaha Motor Europe’s Road Racing Sporting Manager Niccolò Canepa Comments – Round 12 – Jerez

Oct 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

This past weekend saw the final round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship take place at Circuito de Jerez in the south of Spain, ending what has been a challenging and rewarding season for […]

Challenging Friday for Aprilia Racing at Sepang

Oct 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI, STANDING IN FOR JORGE MARTÍN, TO GO THROUGH Q1 The opening day of practice at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit proved challenging for Aprilia Racing. The particular track conditions and […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the opening day of action at the Sepang International Circuit

Oct 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Challenging Practice at Sepang for the Ducati Lenovo Team: Bagnaia twelfth, Pirro twenty-second and both in Q1 The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the opening day of action at the Sepang International Circuit, venue of the […]

2025 MotoGP season over for Ducati’s completely immobilized Marc Márquez

Oct 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez underwent a further medical check at Ruber International Hospital (Madrid) where the Doctors Raúl Barco, Samuel Antuña and Ignacio Roger confirmed that the Spanish rider will be unable to return to the track […]

Bagnaia-Pirro duo final oversea 2025 season at Sepang International Circuit

Oct 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team’s final oversea round of the 2025 season will be at the Sepang International Circuit, once again featuring the Bagnaia-Pirro duo. As announced, Marc Márquez, the current World Champion, is continuing his […]

VERTEX PISTONS MXGP CHAMPIONS 2025

Oct 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

At the end of a fantastic season decided in the last round held in Australia, the Vertex GP Racers Choice pistons won the MXGP world title alongside the factory Kawasaki KRT rider Romain Febvre. […]

Gerston Fights Back for Top Five Finish in Series Opener

Oct 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

the three motos at the opening round of the 2025 AMA EnduroCross Series in front of a hometown crowd. In the first moto, Gerston made some mistakes that dropped him back to finishing in eleventh. […]

Roberts Finishes NHHA Series Winning Five out of Nine Races

Oct 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Zane Roberts executed a near-perfect race at the last National Hare & Hound race of the year. He led wire-to-wire from the bomb run to the checkered flag to secure the victory. Coming into the […]

Beta Motorcycles Launches Fantasy Fundraiser at Ironman GNCC

Oct 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Beta Motorcycles USA is excited to announce a special fan-engagement and charitable initiative: a Fantasy GNCC Fundraiser taking place at the season-ending Ironman GNCC in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on October 26th. The unique fantasy competition will […]