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.

New successes for Bulega with Pirelli’s softest rear tyres in the range

Jun 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

At Misano, the Ducati rider set a new lap record in qualifying using the SCQ extrasoft and extended his winning streak by claiming Race 1 on the SCX supersoft. In WorldSSP, Debise and ZXMOTO secured another […]

Arenas Continues Podium Streak with Second in Misano

Jun 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

FIM Supersport World Championship leader Albert Arenas continued his streak of finishing on the podium at least once in every round of the 2026 season to date as he narrowly missed out on victory […]

Strong Saturday in the Sun with Seventh in Misano Race 1 for Locatelli and Pata Maxus Yamaha

Jun 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Locatelli enjoyed a strong Saturday performance “at home” in front of his enthusiastic fan club with a seventh-place finish in Race 1 at Misano World Circuit, for Round 7 of the FIM Superbike World […]

World Ducati Week programme: 100 years of history, three days of celebration, one great passion

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The World Ducati Week 2026 program has been unveiled. The event, taking place from July 3 to 5, will celebrate 100 years of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer Anticipation is high for the Lenovo Race of […]

ROYAL ENFIELD CELEBRATES ON AND OFF TRACK MILESTONE SUCCESS AT ROAD AMERICA

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

ROYAL ENFIELD CELEBRATES ON AND OFF TRACK MILESTONE SUCCESS AT ROAD AMERICA PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN. (12 June 2026) — Royal Enfield celebrated multiple milestones at Road America, revelling in motorsport success, custom competition winners, and 125 […]

FIM Trial World Championship heads to Andorra for round two

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

After a four-week break in the schedule, the 2026 Hertz FIM Trial World Championship fires back into life this coming weekend (12-14 June) with the TrialGP of Andorra and following recent rule adjustments and with Trial3 […]

KTM FACTORY RACING AND MOTO-MASTER CONTINUE SUCCESSFUL OFFROAD PARTNERSHIP

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

KTM Factory Racing is proud to continue its successful partnership with Moto-Master. The company’s high-performance brake and drive products are trusted by multiple KTM factory and supported teams competing across the world’s toughest offroad disciplines […]

Roberts Scores Podium Spot at Round Five WHS Orifino

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Orifino, ID Round Five June 6th, 2026 Roberts Scores Podium Spot at Round Five WHS At Round 5 of the 2026 AMA West Hare Scrambles in Orofino, Idaho, Liqui Moly Beta factory rider Zane Roberts tackled […]

Strang & Walker with Top Ten Finishes at Watkins Glen GNCC

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Watkins Glen, NY Round Eight June 6th, 2026 Strang & Walker with Top Ten Finishes at Watkins Glen GNCC The Liqui Moly Beta team delivered a strong double top-10 overall finish at an unpredictable […]

Bloss & Oldenburg Improving Early in the MX Season at Rancho Cordova

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rancho Cordova, CA Round Two June 6th, 2026 Bloss & Oldenburg Improving Early in the MX Season The Liqui Moly Beta Factory Racing Team headed to the iconic Prairie City SVRA this past Saturday […]

Gearing up for another hard-fought WorldSBK battle at the Misano World Circuit

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already hard at work at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, where the first free practice sessions will get underway tomorrow. Nicolò Bulega arrives at Misano firmly […]

Gardner and Manzi Focus on Race Pace During Productive Opening Day at Misano

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team completed the opening day of action at the Misano World Circuit for Round 7 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship, with Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi focusing on […]

Summer Sun and Italian Fans Welcome Pata Maxus Yamaha as WorldSBK Action Starts in Misano

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha, Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli began work in earnest for Round 7 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship at Misano World Circuit in Italy today, welcomed by sunny, summer weather on […]

Öncü Bounces Back to lead R9 1-2 with Pole Position in Misano

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Can Öncü returned to the top of the times to secure pole position for the seventh round of the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. Bouncing back from a […]

Home Round Awaits GYTR GRT Yamaha at Misano

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returns to action this weekend (12–14 June) for its home round at the Misano World Circuit in Italy, as the seventh round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship […]