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.

Barnes Becomes First Repeat Winner of 2026 at Olde Mill Farms Charlotte Hall

Apr 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Liqui Moly Beta’s Cody Barnes became the first repeat winner of the 2026 season after a spectacular performance at the Olde Mill Farm Sprint Enduro in Maryland. Barnes opened the weekend with an early lead […]

Honda UK Motorcycles and Rapid Training form partnership to provide Advanced Rider Coaching

Apr 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard

RAPID Training to offer road and track based courses with the goals of improving rider skill and safety The coaches will use the NT1100 on the road and CBR1000RR-R Fireblade […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Teams Aim to Bounce Back in Trentino

Apr 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Boosted by pleasant memories of previous success in Trentino, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are determined to bounce back at the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship that […]

CARMICHAEL CROWNED THE HOLESHOT KING ON BROADWAY STREET IN NASHVILLE

Apr 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Supercross GOAT, Ricky Carmichael, delivered an unforgettable moment in the heart of downtown Nashville on Friday, April 10th, as the victor of Jeremy McGrath’s Holeshot King Challenge, which shut down historic Broadway and brought […]

Billy Bolt leads Husqvarna Factory Racing into 2026 Hard Enduro season

Apr 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing is all set to take on the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro season with Billy Bolt leading the charge. Entering his ninth season with the team, the seven-time world champion will contest the […]

Trofeo Aprilia RS 660 returns with an increasingly international flair

Apr 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

THE SIXTH EDITION OF THE SINGLE-MAKE TROPHY DEDICATED TO THE APRILIA RS 660 KICKS OFF ON APRIL 24 AT MISANO Everything is ready for the Trofeo Aprilia RS 660’s seasonal debut. Organised by BK Corse, […]

LETTENBICHLER TARGETS FIFTH STRAIGHT TITLE IN 2026 HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Apr 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing heads into the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship with reigning champion Manuel Lettenbichler, as the German looks to extend his dominance across the nine-round series. Alongside his championship campaign, Lettenbichler […]

Korie Steede races to third-straight victory at Farm 14 National Enduro

Apr 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

It was a successful weekend for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede, who claimed her third-consecutive victory in the NE Pro Women’s Class at the Farm 14 National Enduro in Mississippi. American National […]

Pirelli Dutch Round FIM Superbike World Championship at iconic TT Circuit Assen

Apr 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A new Pirelli soft rear tyre debuts at Assen The development specification F0298, designed to improve stability and performance consistency, joins the SCX, SC0 and SC1 rear range for the Pirelli Dutch Round · New development […]

YART Yamaha Ready to Kick Off EWC Title Defence at 24 Heures Motos

Apr 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika, and Leandro Mercado are ready to begin the defence of their FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) title as they aim to secure back-to-back […]

Head to Assen with High Hopes for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team

Apr 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returns to action at the legendary TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands for Round 3 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship, taking place from April 17–19. Remy Gardner […]

Pata Maxus Yamaha Previews its Ambitions Dutch WorldSBK Round at TT Circuit Assen

Apr 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha and the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship head towards Round 3 in the Netherlands, at TT Circuit Assen from 17-19 April, with the team’s highly motivated riders Andrea Locatelli and Xavi Vierge […]

It's Time to Ride: 2027 Motorcycle Model Review Guides are Live!

It’s Time to Ride: TMW 2027 Motorcycle Review Guides are Live!

Apr 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Spring is here, riding season is here, now the new 2027 motorcycle models are here! Out with the old 2026’ers, in with the new 27’s! It’s Time to Ride: TMW 2027 Motorcycle Review Guides are […]

No room for rivalry as Red Bull KTM sweeps MXGP of Sardinia

Apr 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Lucas Coenen and Simon Laengenfelder ran out winners at the Grand Prix of Sardinia: round four of 2026 and the latest episode of back-to-back events in the current campaign. Red Bull KTM owned both MXGP […]

MXGP Sardegna: De Wolf and Everts Double Podium at Riola Sardo

Apr 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing delivered an outstanding performance at round four of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship, as the MXGP of Sardegna provided a spectacular and punishing test in the deep sands of Riola […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Barnes Becomes First Repeat Winner of 2026 at Olde Mill Farms Charlotte Hall

Honda UK Motorcycles and Rapid Training form partnership to provide Advanced Rider Coaching

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Teams Aim to Bounce Back in Trentino

CARMICHAEL CROWNED THE HOLESHOT KING ON BROADWAY STREET IN NASHVILLE

Billy Bolt leads Husqvarna Factory Racing into 2026 Hard Enduro season

Trofeo Aprilia RS 660 returns with an increasingly international flair

LETTENBICHLER TARGETS FIFTH STRAIGHT TITLE IN 2026 HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Korie Steede races to third-straight victory at Farm 14 National Enduro

Pirelli Dutch Round FIM Superbike World Championship at iconic TT Circuit Assen

YART Yamaha Ready to Kick Off EWC Title Defence at 24 Heures Motos

Head to Assen with High Hopes for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team

Pata Maxus Yamaha Previews its Ambitions Dutch WorldSBK Round at TT Circuit Assen

It’s Time to Ride: TMW 2027 Motorcycle Review Guides are Live!

No room for rivalry as Red Bull KTM sweeps MXGP of Sardinia

MXGP Sardegna: De Wolf and Everts Double Podium at Riola Sardo

New 2027 MV Agusta Rush Titanio: May the 4th be With You!

It’s Time to Ride: TMW 2027 Motorcycle Review Guides are Live!

Just released 2027 KTM Motorcycles: Uncompromising Performance!

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