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.

300 wins for Aprilia Racing: the most successful European Manufacturer in FIM Grand Prix World Championship history

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Australian Grand Prix will forever be remembered in the history of the Noale-based Manufacturer, with the triumph of Raúl Fernández on his Aprilia RS-GP25 marking a historic milestone: its 300th victory in the […]

Historic race for Aprilia Racing at Phillip Island

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI THIRD AFTER A WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF MATURITY APRILIA RACING CONFIRMS STATUS AS MOST SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN MANUFACTURER OF ALL TIME: RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ OF TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM CLAIMS WIN NUMBER 300 Sunday’s race at […]

3rd place for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder LeBlond at AMA EnduroCross opener

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Round 1 of the 2025 AMA EnduroCross Series on Saturday night marked a strong season-opener for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond, with consistent 2-5-2 scores over the three EX Pro Class races resulting in P3 overall in Prescott Valley, […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team wraps up the Grand Prix of Australia: a late crash for Francesco Bagnaia

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Di Giannantonio is second with the Ducati machine of the VR46 Racing Team The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the nineteenth event of the 2025 MotoGP season at Phillip Island. Francesco Bagnaia – after an […]

Penultimate race day of 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha and Locatelli Salvage Seventh Place in Challenging Jerez Race 1 The penultimate race day of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship was not without its challenges, as Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan […]

Marvellous Manzi Takes 11th Win of the Season from 11th on the Grid in Jerez

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Stefano Manzi secured yet another stunning race victory in the opening FIM Supersport World Championship race of the weekend at the Circuito de Jerez, taking the win with a last lap, last corner over-take […]

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team celebrated a double podium finish at Angel Nieto Circuit in Jerez de la Frontera

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bulega produces a brilliant performance in Race 1 to take the win and keep the title fight open. Bautista makes a great comeback to finish on the podium. Just like last Sunday at Estoril, the […]

Bulega winsin Jerez and keeps fight for the title alive

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati rider bet on a hard front tyre, paired with the supersoft development rear. Manzi triumphs in WorldSSP. • Nicolò Bulega (Ducati) was the fastest rider in all practice sessions held at Jerez de la Frontera […]

Bittersweet Saturday for Gardner and Delbianco in Jerez

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team was back in action today at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, securing valuable results on Spanish soil. Remy Gardner crossed the line in eighth place, while Alessandro […]

Aprilia Racing dominates sprint at Phillip Island with a spectacular one-two finish

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

VICTORY FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI, RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ SECOND WITH TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM Aprilia Racing enjoyed an exciting Saturday at Australia’s Phillip Island circuit, with two RS-GP25s on the podium. Marco Bezzecchi built on the speed he […]

Another podium for Acosta in sunny Phillip Island MotoGP Sprint

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pedro Acosta laid rubber around the narrow, swooping 12 turns of the fabulous Phillip Island circuit as the Spaniard achieved a 3rd place finish in the nineteenth Sprint of the 2025 MotoGP season. Acosta battled […]

Ducati Lenovo Team completes Sprint of the season at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Australia

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the nineteenth Sprint of the season at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia. Francesco Bagnaia, starting from eleventh position on the grid, lost ground in the early stages […]

Pole and records for Moreira in Moto2 and Kelso in Moto3 at Phillip Island

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli tyres’ convincing performance contribute to new all-time lap records in both classes, improving previous ones by at least one second · In Moto2™ qualifying, all riders used soft SC1 compound front tyres and medium D0922 development rear tyres. […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

Oct 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In 2005, Harley‑Davidson was at the height of its powers, and no bike captured that golden era better than the Heritage Softail Classic. Chrome‑laden, leather‑studded, and endlessly nostalgic, it became the brand’s best‑selling model and […]

DANIEL SANDERS FINISHES AS RUNNER-UP AT RALLYE DU MAROC AS EDGAR CANET WINS RALLY2 WORLD CUP

Oct 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has brought home second overall at the final round of the 2025 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship in Morocco, wrapping up his world title-winning season on a high. Teammate Edgar Canet […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

300 wins for Aprilia Racing: the most successful European Manufacturer in FIM Grand Prix World Championship history

Historic race for Aprilia Racing at Phillip Island

3rd place for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder LeBlond at AMA EnduroCross opener

The Ducati Lenovo Team wraps up the Grand Prix of Australia: a late crash for Francesco Bagnaia

Penultimate race day of 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship

Marvellous Manzi Takes 11th Win of the Season from 11th on the Grid in Jerez

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team celebrated a double podium finish at Angel Nieto Circuit in Jerez de la Frontera

Bulega winsin Jerez and keeps fight for the title alive

Bittersweet Saturday for Gardner and Delbianco in Jerez

Aprilia Racing dominates sprint at Phillip Island with a spectacular one-two finish

Another podium for Acosta in sunny Phillip Island MotoGP Sprint

Ducati Lenovo Team completes Sprint of the season at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Australia

Pole and records for Moreira in Moto2 and Kelso in Moto3 at Phillip Island

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

DANIEL SANDERS FINISHES AS RUNNER-UP AT RALLYE DU MAROC AS EDGAR CANET WINS RALLY2 WORLD CUP

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