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.

A Legendary Ride: TMW Forums Park but the Spirit Never Stops!

Aug 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

With over 334,667 posts, 46,400 topics and 20,598 members our TMW Motorcycle Community Forums are set to go into park, but the Total Motorcycle Spirit Never Stops. Started back in 2002 before Social Media and […]

Eighth for Maxime Renaux at MXGP Round 17 in the Netherlands

Aug 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Maxime Renaux has finished eighth overall at the 17th round of the 2025 MXGP World Championship. Competing at the sand track of Arnhem in the Netherlands, Renaux was joined […]

Iker Lecuona to ride the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R for the 2026 WorldSBK season

Aug 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Iker Lecuona will be an official rider for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team in the 2026 Superbike World Championship, riding the new Ducati Panigale V4R. The Spaniard, born in 2000, joins Ducati’s flagship WorldSBK […]

Six-time World Champion Jonathan Rea to Retire from Full Time Racing at the End of 2025

Aug 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Six-time FIM Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea has announced that he will retire from full-time competition when his agreement with Yamaha Motor Europe comes to an end at the close of the 2025 season. Rea’s […]

MXGP Dutch dominance by Herlings as Red Bull KTM go 1-2 at Arnhem

Aug 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of The Netherlands closed the western European chapter of 2025 MXGP. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing departed the rough sand in Arnhem with more acclaim thanks to Jeffrey Herlings sweeping the board […]

Dutch Masterclass at Arnhem: De Wolf Victorious while Everts bags valuable points

Aug 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing lit up round seventeen of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship at Arnhem, with Kay de Wolf storming to a flawless 1-1 on home sand; to close the MX2 title chase […]

Third place for Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing in Balaton Park race

Aug 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

TWO RS-GP25 MACHINES IN THE TOP FOUR: MARCO BEZZECCHI THIRD AND JORGE MARTÍN COMES BACK FROM BEHIND FOR FOURTH Race day at Balaton Park ended with an extremely positive balance for Aprilia Racing. Marco Bezzecchi […]

Runner-up and season-best for Acosta as MotoGP returns to Hungary

Aug 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta charged to 2nd place at the fourteenth round of 2025 MotoGP as the series made a sun-kissed return to Hungary. The second Grand Prix in successive weekends saw […]

P4 for RJ Hampshire at Budds Creek completes successful first 450MX season

Aug 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire concluded a highly-impressive first 450MX season with a fourth-place result in Round 11 of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship, with teammate Malcom Stewart equaling his best finish of the year in […]