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.

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Second in 2025 MotoAmerica Championship

Sep 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., September 28, 2025 — Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati rider Josh Herrin wrapped up the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship in second place overall after a resilient performance in the season finale at New Jersey […]

New 2026 Triumph's Tackle the Toughest Terrain!

New 2026 Triumph Motorcycles Tackle the Toughest Terrain!

Sep 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Triumph is on a roll with their new line of motorcycles and these new 2026 Triumph motorcycles tackle the toughest terrain! Please a huge update in our Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling too! First, check out […]

Italian Championship MX Round 6 Arco di Trento

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Pole position and victory for Lupino in Arco di Trento • First victory in the Italian Pro Prestige Championship for the Desmo250 MX The sixth and final round of the Italian Pro Prestige MX2 […]

JOSEP GARCIA CLAIMS ENDURO1 WORLD TITLE AT ENDUROGP OF ITALY

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has secured the 2025 FIM Enduro1 World Championship with a commanding performance at the EnduroGP of Italy. Despite a challenging Sunday in Darfo Boario Terme, where Garcia battled through the […]

What a Sunday for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati!

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team made a significant impact at the MotorLand circuit in Aragon. It was an extraordinary Sunday for Nicolò Bulega, who achieved a remarkable double victory. Álvaro Bautista, after experiencing disappointment […]

13th consecutive win: Toprak Razgatlioglu ties own WorldSBK record

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. The tenth race weekend of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at MotorLand Aragón (ESP) was all about thrilling battles between championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) and runner-up Nicolò Bulega (ITA / Ducati). Starting from […]

Resurgent Rea Fights to Fifth in Race 2 at Aragon for Pata Maxus Yamaha

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Jonathan Rea took a massive step forward on Sunday, fighting hard in the top group close to the podium in Race 2 at Aragon, as Round 10 of the 2025 FIM Superbike […]

Demanding Sunday for Gardner and Aegerter in Aragon

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team wrapped up the final day of action at MotorLand Aragon, Spain, for Round 10 of the FIM Superbike World Championship. Both Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter secured points in […]

Bulega doubles up at Aragón with Pirelli development soft

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Victory in the Superpole Race and Race2 for the Ducati rider using the E0125 rear soft, paired with SC1 and SC2 fronts respectively. Oncu takes a narrow win in WorldSSP · It was a Sunday double […]

DANIEL SANDERS CROWNED 2025 WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPION WITH VICTORY IN PORTUGAL

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has secured the 2025 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship with a dominant win at round four, Rally Raid Portugal. Continuing his unbeaten record this season, ‘Chucky’ topped the timesheets in the […]

Bastianini at Japanese MotoGP as Acosta shows podium potential

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Another hot and demanding round of 2025 MotoGP with the visit to Japan. Enea Bastianini was highest ranked in 11th place with Brad Binder in 12th and Pedro Acosta had run in the podium positions […]

Strong race for Aprilia Racing at Motegi

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

TWO RS-GP25 IN THE POINTS: MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTH AFTER FIGHTBACK, RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ OF TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM SEVENTH. JORGE MARTÍN ABSENT THROUGH INJURY Aprilia Racing concluded the race weekend at the Mobility Resort Motegi circuit with […]

Holgado and Muñoz win at Motegi with standard Pirelli tyres

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The two Spanish riders triumph respectively in Moto2™ and Moto3™ using Pirelli DIABLO Superbike slick tyres that all motorcyclists can buy · In the Moto2™ race, won by Daniel Holgado (Kalex) from second on the grid, the tyre choice was […]

Alessandro Di Persio Crowned 2025 FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup Champion

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Italy’s Alessandro Di Persio was crowned 2025 FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup Champion in style with a double victory at Motorland Aragon this weekend. A sixth victory of the 2025 season on […]

Perfect Sunday for Ducati: Marc Márquez MotoGP World Champion

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Aboard the Desmosedici GP, an unstoppable ride made of success, six years from his previous Premier Class title A title that celebrates hard work, passion, effort and resilience by a Champion capable of going beyond […]