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.

Thibault Benistant Close to the Podium in Spain with Fifth Overall

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 team’s Thibault Benistant has placed fifth at the MXGP of Spain in Lugo. Fast and consistent all weekend, Benistant narrowly missed out on climbing onto the overall podium by a […]

Crash on opening lap for Ducati Lenovo Team under pouring rain in Le Mans

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Fermín Aldeguer, third with the Ducati machine of the Gresini Racing Team, claims his maiden MotoGP Sunday race podium finish Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team secured a second-place finish in the Michelin Grand […]

Fourth and Fifth for Renaux and Vlaanderen at MXGP of Spain

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team’s Maxime Renaux and Calvin Vlaanderen have maintained their strong mid-season form, with Renaux finishing fourth and Vlaanderen fifth at MXGP round eight in Spain. Meanwhile, Jago Geerts, who […]

Best MotoGP™ Sprint result of the season for Viñales after close Acosta duel at Le Mans

May 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Northern France echoed to the sounds of MotoGP engines and the vast roars of a capacity crowd at Le Mans as round six of the 2025 series got fast. Maverick Viñales added to the entertainment […]

Difficult Saturday for Aprilia Racing in Le Mans

May 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI SEVENTEENTH AFTER AN OFF-TRACK EXCURSION, LORENZO SAVADORI EIGHTEENTH The sprint race at the Le Mans Bugatti Circuit ended with Marco Bezzecchi in seventeenth place after running long on turn 8, whereas Lorenzo Savadori, […]

MXGP of Spain Qualifying Race Lugo

May 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The FIM Motocross World Championship, for the eighth round of the season, visits Galicia and the municipal track of Lugo, a city located in the north-east of the Iberian Peninsula. The track, consisting of a […]

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team dominate the Sprint in the Michelin Grand Prix of France

May 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Marc takes his sixth consecutive win in the Saturday race. He is the first rider in the Sprint era to achieve this goal Alex Márquez and Fermín Aldeguer (Gresini Racing Team) complete an all-Ducati podium […]

Pirelli SCX record-breaking pole for Gonzalez in Moto2 and Quiles fastest in Moto3

May 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Gonzalez improved the all-time lap record by more than half a second, also thanks to the new supersoft rear compound; Kelso sets new Moto3™ lap benchmark · Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex), current leader of the World Championship, made […]

Positive start for Aprilia Racing in Le Mans

May 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI STRAIGHT THROUGH TO Q2 WITH TENTH PLACE, LORENZO SAVADORI, SUBBING FOR JORGE MARTÍN, TO GO THROUGH Q1 The first day of practice on the Le Mans Bugatti Circuit was decidedly positive for Aprilia […]

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Zach Osborne Joins Beta USA as MX Brand Ambassador

May 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Beta USA is proud to welcome Zach Osborne as the company’s newest Brand Ambassador. In his new role, Osborne will contribute to the brand’s growth by assisting with bike testing, working closely with Beta’s riders, […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND MOTOGP ANNOUNCE NEW GLOBAL RACING SERIES LAUNCHING IN 2026

May 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON® AND MOTOGP™ ANNOUNCE NEW GLOBAL RACING SERIES LAUNCHING IN 2026 New Harley-Davidson championship series will race at six MotoGP weekends, pairing one of the world’s most iconic brands with the most exciting sport on […]

Q1 2025 Piaggio Group Motorcycle North American market share reached 29.9%

May 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Piaggio Group: First Quarter 2025 Fri, 09/05/2025 – 13:01 Piaggio Group CEO Michele Colaninno: “The beginning of the year was once again a time of international markets looking for stability and on-going macroeconomic and geopolitical complexity, which […]

39th Biker Fest International – Ride the Latest Models with the Most Prestigious Motorcycle Brands

May 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Biker Fest International confirms itself as a premier hub for test-riding new two and four-wheel models, with the presence of the most important manufacturers The Demo Ride Area is one of the most anticipated attractions at […]

AARON PLESSINGER AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TO RACE-ON TOGETHER IN 2026

May 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has re-signed Aaron Plessinger for the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), inclusive of the AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship. This latest contract extension between the pair […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team starred on opening day of action at French Grand Prix

May 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team starred on the opening day of action for the French Grand Prix. At Le Mans, Marc Márquez topped the Practice timesheets, with Francesco Bagnaia finishing close behind in third. Márquez, who […]