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.

MXGP & MX2 Take Flight for Season Finale: Races Across Turkey, China & Australia

Sep 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard

After a brief weekend off, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are staring down a demanding triple-header to close out the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship. The gruelling run of three […]

ELI TOMAC TO RETIRE AT THE CONCLUSION OF 2026 SMX POST-SEASON

Sep 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – American motocross and supercross legend Eli Tomac has announced that he will retire from professional competition following the 2026 SMX World Championship post-season, bringing a close to one of the most decorated careers […]

Going soft in France. The FIM Superbike World Championship

Sep 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Extrasoft SCQ and supersoft SCX confirmed for the French Round as the World Championship resumes after the summer break · Going soft in France. The FIM Superbike World Championship returns to action after its traditional summer break for the French […]

Billy Bolt secures third overall at Red Bull Tennessee Knockout

Sep 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has claimed a hard-fought third-place finish at the Red Bull Tennessee Knockout in Nashville, Tennessee, delivering a strong performance across the weekend aboard his TE 300. Advancing through each of […]

MANI LETTENBICHLER CLAIMS FOURTH RED BULL TKO WIN WITH PERFECT WEEKEND

Sep 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has claimed his fourth Red Bull Tennessee Knockout victory after delivering a perfect weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. The German won every stage of Pro Class competition aboard his KTM 300 […]

Ryder LeBlond secures podium result in 2026 National Hard Enduro Championship

Sep 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond raced to a top-10 finish at this weekend’s Tennessee Knockout, which secured him third overall in the 2026 AMA National Hard Enduro Championship. In addition, Mateo Oliveira also […]

Pata Maxus Yamaha Recharged and Ready for Magny-Cours

Sep 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

After summer break away from racing, Pata Maxus Yamaha and the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship head to the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours for Round 9 of the season, from 4-6 September. It’s a circuit […]

IANNONE SWEEPS ARAGÓN AS MCDONALD TAKES THE LEAD IN THE PROVISIONAL STANDINGS

Sep 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Iannone claims the first weekend sweep in FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup history as four riders remain in title contention. ARAGÓN, Spain (August 30, 2026) – Andrea Iannone (Niti Racing) delivered a perfect weekend […]

Beta USA excited to announce revolutionary new trial competition: the Divisional Trial

Sep 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Beta USA is excited to announce a revolutionary new trial competition, the Divisional Trial, taking place on Sunday, October 18th, 2026, at the historic Donner Ski Ranch in Norden, California. Breaking away from traditional formats, […]

Gardner and Manzi Return to Action in France After Summer Break

Sep 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team is set to return to action this weekend, 4-6 September, as the FIM Superbike World Championship resumes at Magny-Cours, France, for the ninth round of the 2026 season, with […]

2027 Honda John McGuinness CBR1000RRR & Lake Ontario Riding

Aug 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Let’s get this silliness out of the way, Lake Ontario will never be referred to as “lake america”, it’s been mapped Lake Ontario since the 16th Century before the USA existed. I was born a […]

Podium for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi in the MotorLand Aragón sprint race

Aug 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

POLE POSITION AND THIRD PLACE IN THE SPRINT RACE FOR THE ITALIAN RIDER, JORGE MARTÍN FIFTH Aprilia Racing’s sprint race at MotorLand Aragón ended with both factory riders in the top five. Marco Bezzecchi was […]

Pedro Acosta earns 4th place after searingly fast Aragon MotoGP™ Sprint performance

Aug 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM rushed around the kinks and curves of a hot MotorLand circuit for the Grand Prix of Aragon and watched Pedro Acosta seize 4th place – just half a second from the podium […]

DOUBLE VICTORY FOR RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AT IRONMAN NATIONAL

Aug 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing earned a double victory across 450MX and 250MX at the Ironman National on Saturday, with Jorge Prado and Julien Beaumer each claiming the overall wins at this […]

RJ Hampshire and Ryder DiFrancesco finish Pro Motocross season on the podium

Aug 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates RJ Hampshire and Ryder DiFrancesco both delivered podium results with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship season finale on Saturday, with Hampshire finishing second […]