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.

Ride on Track with WorldSBK Stars as Yamaha Racing Experience Returns!

Sep 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is proud to announce the return of the Yamaha Racing Experience (YRE) for 2025, set-to take place between 25-26 October at the all-new Circuit de Sevilla in Spain. This highly anticipated […]

Acosta at MotoGP Misano tests solutions and ideas bring progress

Sep 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Less than 24 hours after the San Marino and the Rimini Riviera Grand Prix closed the sixteenth round of 2025 MotoGP, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 were back laying rubber […]

2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Circuit of The Americas in Austin

Sep 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati and Josh Herrin Battle into Championship Contention After Texas Round Sunnyvale, Calif., September 14, 2025 — Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin put on a champion’s weekend at round eight of […]

Riders Set for the Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale at the Bol d’Or

Sep 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale returns for its fourth edition at the legendary Bol d’Or, bringing together 29 riders from the national R7 Cups and Challenges across the globe to compete for the […]

New 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes & TMW Performance Updates!

New 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes & TMW UX Site Upgrade!

Sep 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

I’m excited to announce two big performance boots today with new 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes that were just launched and our very own TMW Performance Updates as well for the Total Motorcycle website. Let’s talk […]

JOSEP GARCIA WINS DAY ONE AND MAINTAINS ENDUROGP LEAD IN PORTUGAL

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia returned to FIM EnduroGP World Championship action in style at the GP of Portugal for round five of the 2025 series. Racing in Vila de Rei, the Spaniard claimed the […]

Podium for Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing at Misano

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

AFTER SATURDAY’S SPRINT WIN, SECOND PLACE FOR BEZZECCHI MARKS HIS NINTH PODIUM OF THE SEASON – JORGE MARTÍN IN THIRTEENTH Sunday at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli saw another positive result for Aprilia Racing. […]

Top ten for Binder at San Marino MotoGP

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder won considerable ground to finish 10th in the sixteenth round of 2025 MotoGP at Misano and bank points for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. The South African started P16 on the grid to […]

First tests on MotoGP tyres of the future

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In both classes, races are significantly faster than in 2024 and new best race laps were set; on Tuesday, the manufacturers’ Test Teams will be able to test the first prototypes of the Pirelli tyres to […]

Scorching Shanghai: de Wolf fights on as Everts claims crucial points

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing faced uncharted territory at round nineteen of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship, as the series touched down at the all-new Shanghai International Off-Road Circuit. It marked only the third visit […]

RJ Hampshire takes P6 overall in St. Louis to complete second SMX Playoff round

Sep 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire raced to a well-earned sixth-place result at the second SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Playoff round in St. Louis, Missouri, racing forward throughout both 450SMX motos tonight. Equipped […]