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.

Bulega triumphant on Saturday at Aragón on 2026 Pirelli standard tyres

May 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati rider beat the previous lap record by half a second in Superpole using the SCX supersoft, before going on to win Race 1 with the SC0 soft rear. Both are newly updated standard-specification […]

Grand Prix of Germany – Round 7 MXGP 2026

May 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Top 10 Finish for Andrea Bonacorsi in the Qualifying Race of the Grand Prix of Germany • Eighth place for Simone Mancini in the first heat of the EMX250 The second of three […]

Podium for Aprilia Racing in Mugello sprint

May 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN FINISHES SECOND, MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTH. VICTORY FOR APRILIA WITH RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ AND THE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM Jorge Martín claimed second place for Aprilia Racing in the Mugello sprint. Starting from the front row […]

Disappointment in Aragon Race 1 for Pata Maxus Yamaha as Extreme Heat Continues

May 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha’s home race hero Xavi Vierge persevered in punishing hot conditions to finish in the points in Race 1 at MotorLand Aragon today, Round 6 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship, as […]

Arenas Extends Championship Lead with Second at Home in Aragon

May 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Albert Arenas extended his lead in the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship with second place in Race 1 at MotorLand Aragón, narrowly missing out on a home victory on the last lap. Starting from […]

Strong Recovery for Manzi in Challenging Aragón Race 1

May 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Stefano Manzi delivered a good comeback in Race 1 at MotorLand Aragón, securing valuable points after a difficult qualifying session. Meanwhile, Remy Gardner showed competitive pace throughout the race but was unfortunate to miss out […]

DANIEL SANDERS TAKES WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD WITH 2026 DESAFÍO RUTA 40 VICTORY

May 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has delivered a commanding performance in Argentina to claim overall victory at the Desafío Ruta 40, round three of the 2026 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship. Backed by strong rides from Luciano […]

New all-time lap record at Italian Grand Prix

May 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Using the supersoft rear tyre that Pirelli updated for the 2026 season, Gonzalez claimed pole by improving the previous Moto2™ all-time lap record by more than 1.2 seconds · Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex) took pole position for the […]

2026 NATC Rounds 3 & 4 Recap

May 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

San Ysidro, NM Rounds three and four of the 2026 AMA NATC National MotoTrials Championship Series brought the paddock to the grueling, high-altitude terrain of San Ysidro, New Mexico, testing riders with baking heat and […]

Between an “Amarcord” Atmosphere and 100 Years to Celebrate

May 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Adrenaline, passion, and the embrace of all Ducatisti for the Italian GP, which was held for the first time at Mugello 50 years ago (1976). A special weekend with the confirmation that Marc Márquez […]

Motorland circuit of Aragon for the sixth round of the 2026 WorldSBK season

May 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The 2026 WorldSBK season is approaching the halfway point. The sixth of the twelve rounds on the calendar will get underway tomorrow at 10.35 am with the first free practice session of the Aragon Round in Spain. Nicolò […]

Scorching hot Friday at MotorLand Aragon

May 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Free practice for the Aragon Round, the sixth weekend of the 2026 WorldSBK season, put the riders to the test amid sweltering temperatures of nearly 40°C in the air, with peak track temperatures of 60°C recorded. Nicolò […]

Mugello: Francesco Bagnaia second, Marc Márquez sixth

May 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Di Giannantonio tops the Friday timesheets with the Ducati of the VR46 Racing Team The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the opening day of action at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, host of the seventh […]

Solid Friday for Aprilia Racing in Mugello

May 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

BOTH FACTORY RIDERS STRAIGHT THROUGH TO Q2: MARCO BEZZECCHI SEVENTH AND JORGE MARTÍN EIGHTH Aprilia Racing closed out the first day of practice on the Mugello Circuit with positive results. Marco Bezzecchi finished FP1 fourteenth […]

Piaggio Group: Aprilia Racing and Monster Energy sign a multi-year sponsorship agreement

May 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Fri, 29/05/2026 – 11:47 The agreement, announced during the Grand Prix of Italy, launches the partnership from 2026 Milan, 29 May 2026 – Aprilia Racing, the Piaggio Group’s (PIA.MI) team, and Monster Energy announce a new, multi-year partnership which, beginning from the […]