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.

Motocross of the Nations 2026

Oct 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Ferruccio Zanchi and Italy finish fourth in the 2026 Motocross of Nations qualifying race The 79th FIM Motocross of Nations is taking place this weekend at the Raymond Demy circuit in Ernée. Spanning […]

EDGAR CANET WINS 2026 RALLYE DU MAROC

Oct 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rnd 4, FIM World Rally-Raid Championship 2026 – Rallye du Maroc Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Edgar Canet has won the Rallye du Maroc – round four of the 2026 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship. In […]

Podium for Aprilia Racing in Motegi sprint

Oct 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN FINISHES THIRD, MARCO BEZZECCHI SIXTH. OGURA FIFTH AND FERNÁNDEZ EIGHTH FOR SUPERFILE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM Aprilia Racing closed out Saturday at Mobility Resort Motegi with a podium and four RS-GPs in the top […]

Marc Márquez puts together the perfect Sprint at Motegi

Oct 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team took victory in the Motegi Sprint with Marc Márquez, who claimed his twenty-second win in the Saturday race. Francesco Bagnaia was forced to retire with one lap remaining. Márquez had an […]

Podium finish within grasp for Bastianini in Japanese MotoGP™ Sprint

Oct 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM continued to set the pace in 2026 MotoGP thanks to Enea Bastianini’s chase for the podium today at a sunny Motegi Mobility Resort for the sixteenth Sprint of the season. The Italian […]

Record-breaking poles for Guevara in Moto2

Oct 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The new asphalt and Pirelli tyres’ performance delivered a significant improvement in lap times, with new all-time lap records set in both classes · Guevara’s fourth pole. Izan Guevara (Boscoscuro) will start the Moto2™ race […]

Special-Edition Honda HRC Progressive Bodywork Up for Auction

Oct 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard

October 2, 2026 — CARSON, Calif. Bidding is open for plastic components from SuperMotocross round 2 Parts signed by Hunter and Jett Lawrence, Jo Shimoda and Chance Hymas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation to benefit from […]

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team third quickest in Motegi Friday

Oct 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Alex Márquez tops the timesheets with the Ducati of Gresini Racing MotoGP while setting a new outright lap record of the track (1’42.811) The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the opening day of the Grand […]

Solid Friday for Aprilia Racing at Motegi

Oct 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard

BOTH FACTORY RIDERS STRAIGHT THROUGH TO Q2: MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTH, JORGE MARTÍN EIGHTH Aprilia Racing ended the opening day of practice at Mobility Resort Motegi with a positive result. Marco Bezzecchi finished FP1 in third […]

BMW Motorrad reports record September and -11.5% YoY Sales Drop

Oct 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad. Retailers across Canada welcomed lovers of two-wheeled life to their showrooms during the BMW Motorrad Open Haus events in September. The riding community came together to share stories and experiences while enjoying refreshments, […]

Asia combines youth with experience at 2026 FIM Intercontinental Games

Oct 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Asia combines youth with experience at 2026 FIM Intercontinental Games The biennial FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG) returns to the calendar this season for its second edition – scheduled to run from 11-13 December at the […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AND JACK DANIEL’S® REUNITE FOR MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP

Oct 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Two Legendary American Brands Restore Iconic Collaboration, Celebrate American Craftsmanship with Limited-Edition Motorcycles & Expanded Merchandise Collection GOLDEN VALLEY, MN — OCTOBER 1, 2026 – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, and Jack Daniel’s […]