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.

BRIAR BAUMAN RACES HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750R TO FIFTH MISSION AFT SUPERTWINS SEASON VICTORY

Jul 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (July 21, 2025) – Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus/Latus Motors rider Briar Bauman rode a Harley-Davidson® XG750R motorcycle to his fifth Mission AFT SuperTwins win of the season at the inaugural Short Track at Lucas […]

See the 25 New 2026 BMW Motorcycles Just Unveiled at TMW!

Jul 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Are you a BMW Motorrad Motorcyclist? Maybe you are looking for your next luxury BMW and want to swap 4 wheels for 2 sportier ones that will draw admiration? Well, Total Motorcycle has what you […]

CHASE SEXTON AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING CLAIM WASHOUGAL 450MX VICTORY

Jul 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

WASHOUGAL, Wash. – Reigning 450MX Champion Chase Sexton returned to the winner’s circle in Round 8 of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship at the Washougal National on Saturday, claiming a 1-2 moto scorecard for a convincing first overall victory of the […]

P5 finish at the Washougal National for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s RJ Hampshire

Jul 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Washougal National marked another strong outing for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s premier class newcomer RJ Hampshire, who claimed his third-consecutive 450MX top-five finish, while teammate Malcolm Stewart took 12th overall at Round 8 of the 2025 […]

Total domination by Aprilia Tuareg Racing at the Ro Rally Marathon

Jul 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI TAKES A TWIN-CYLINDER BIKE TO THE TOP STEP OF THE OVERALL PODIUM IN ROMANIA, MENICHINI SECOND. CLASS HAT-TRICK FOR CERUTTI, MENICHINI AND MONTANARI Jacopo Cerutti and the Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team delivered […]

Acosta doubles-up the silverware in Czechia with first 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix podium

Jul 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Brilliant Brno. Red Bull KTM had cause to plant another MotoGP milestone at the Grand Prix of Czechia with Pedro Acosta racing to 3rd place in front of 95,700 fans wedged into the famous Automotodrom. […]

Roberts and Rueda win the very fast Moto2 and Moto3 races at Brno

Jul 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In both classes, the winners also set new best laps and improved the pace by about 4 seconds; the new soft rear E0125 was the unanimous choice in Moto2™ · In the Grand Prix of Czechia, Joe Roberts […]

Podium for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi in the Brno race

Jul 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

THREE APRILIA RS-GP25 IN THE TOP SEVEN: BEZZECCHI SECOND AND JORGE MARTÍN SEVENTH. FERNÁNDEZ FIFTH WITH TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM The weekend at the Brno Circuit ends with Aprilia Racing as protagonist. Marco Bezzecchi rode a […]

Brno rewrites a piece of Ducati history becoming the first rider

Jul 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez has written a new chapter in Ducati’s history at the Automotodrom Brno by becoming – aboard the Ducati Lenovo Team’s Desmosedici GP – the first rider of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer to claim […]

Marco Bezzecchi with just a few minutes from the end crashes at Brno

Jul 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia Racing close to the podium in the Brno sprint race MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTH AND JORGE MARTÍN ELEVENTH. FERNÁNDEZ SIXTH WITH TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM: THE SECOND APRILIA RS-GP25 IN THE POINTS The sprint race at […]

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team take the Sprint win at Brno

Jul 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team claimed their eleventh Saturday win of the season in the 10-lap Sprint at the Automotodrom Brno in Czechia. Francesco Bagnaia crossed the line in seventh place. Márquez had […]

MotoGP Sprint breakthrough: Acosta and Bastianini on the podium in Czechia

Jul 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Automotodrom Brno was once again a happy hunting ground for Red Bull KTM as Pedro Acosta and Enea Bastianini bagged the manufacturer’s first 2025 podium silverware with 2nd and 3rd positions after an exciting […]

Promising start for Aprilia Racing in Brno

Jul 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

TWO APRILIA RS-GP25 BIKES STRAIGHT THROUGH TO Q2: MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTH AND JORGE MARTÍN FIFTH UPON RETURNING FROM HIS INJURY The first day of practice on the Brno Circuit ended with encouraging signs for Aprilia […]

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team have enjoyed an excellent start to the Grand Prix of Czechia

Jul 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Márquez interpreted the constantly evolving track conditions to perfection following the downpour that led to a delay of the Practice session. With 22 minutes left, Marc logged a 2’03.935 lap-time, which remained unbeaten until the […]

Dates Announced for 2026 H-D Homecoming Festival

Jul 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (July 15, 2025) – The four-day 2025 Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival immersed the Milwaukee region in music and moto-culture July 10-13, drawing thousands of enthusiasts to Veterans Park, the Harley-Davidson Museum, Harley-Davidson Headquarters and Davidson […]