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.

Worked for this moment for his whole life and now it’s a dream come true at Aragon

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Germany’s Valentin Folger Becomes the 2023 R7 SuperFinale Winner in Aragon After a podium in Race 1 and a win after a fantastic scrap in Race 2, Germany’s Valentin Folger has earned the title of […]

FULL INDIAN MOTOGP GROOVE AS BINDER DANCES TO 4TH POSITION AT BUDDH

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The first ever Indian Grand Prix will sit easily in the memory for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and their growing legion of fans in the country as Brad Binder helped put on a gripping […]

Tissot Aragon Round ends with exciting Sunday for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A dream Sunday at Aragon. Bautista wins the SPR and dominates Race 2 with Rinaldi on the podium (P3). Bulega uncatchable in WorldSSP The Tissot Aragon Round ends with an exciting Sunday for the Aruba.it […]

Protagonists of WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 races today were standard Pirelli solutions

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With the SCX rear and SC1 front, the Ducati rider wins both the Superpole Race and Race 2 and widens the gap in the championship standings once again, double win for Bulega with the WorldSSP […]

Positive weekend but also frustrating for Yamaha at Aragon WorldSBK

Sep 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Earn Points in Aragon Race 2 Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter scored more points on Sunday in Aragon, finishing in ninth and 12th in the final feature race of the weekend. The […]

Another thrilling Race today as Toprak Razgatlıoğlu wins 26th podium of 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sensational Second for Razgatlıoğlu after Victory Battle, with Locatelli P4 for Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Having treated fans to another thrilling Race 1 today, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu chalked up his 26th podium of the 2023 FIM […]

Alvaro Bautista crashes on lap 6 while dominating WorldSSP Aragon

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Everything happens at Motorland Aragon in a Saturday with a bittersweet taste for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati with Rinaldi in triumph and Bautista crashing when he was in the lead. Starting from second position, Alvaro […]

Bike hit walls and destroyed during WorldSBK Aragon

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A Strong First Race in Aragon Earns Remy Gardner Seventh Remy Gardner enjoyed a consistent and determined ride in Race 1 at Motorland Aragon to earn seventh place, while Dominique Aegerter endured a challenging Saturday, […]

All-electric 4hp BMW motorcycles are a joy to ride and help 2023 BMW BERLIN MARATHON run smoothly

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

+++ BMW CE 04 eScooter and BMW CE 02 eParkourer complete 42 zero-emission kilometres in their home city +++ BMW BERLIN MARATHON for inline skaters: Jason Suttles (BEL) and Gabriela Rueda (COL) triumph +++ 47,000 […]

Hotly contested 2023 EMX125 title with an impressive victory

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Janis Reisulis Crowned EMX125 Champion in Great Britain MJC Yamaha Official EMX125’s Janis Reisulis locked up the hotly contested 2023 EMX125 title with an impressive victory in the penultimate race of the season, at Matterley […]

MotoGP 2023 Buddh International Circuit – Qualification and Sprint

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP received a hot, humid and damp taste of India for the first time as round thirteen of the 2023 series made an inaugural visit to New Delhi. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rounded the […]

Second crash on final lap ends Ducati rider’s WorldSBK race

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rinaldi wins Race 1 with standard Pirelli tyres; Razgatlioğlu closes the gap At MotorLand Aragón, the Ducati rider contains the damage for Bautista’s DNF but the Turkish Yamaha rider gets closer in the overall standings; […]

From completely dry to torrential rainfall that’s MotoGP Buddh International Circuit India

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Indian GP: Bagnaia settles for the runner-up slot behind Martin in the Sprint. Pirro 14th Francesco Bagnaia settled for second place behind winner and fellow Ducati rider Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) on an almost dry […]

Monster Energy Supercross and Pro Motocross 2024 Schedules

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A New Supercross Venue Enters as Fan-Favorite Cities Return Most Storied Venues in American Motocross Set for 53rd Pro Motocross Season LOS ANGELES (September 22, 2023) – Feld Motor Sports, Inc. and MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc. […]

Bridgestone Motorcycle Has Record First Year at Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship Series (CSBK)

Sep 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 22, 2023) – Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced today a record-setting first year as the exclusive tire supplier for the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship Series (CSBK). This season saw the most lap records […]