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.

Tough weekend but Yamaha kept progressing at WorldSBK Magny-Cours

Sep 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Gardner Battles to Eighth, Up and Down Day for Aegerter Remy Gardner gained eight places in Race 2 at Magny-Cours to finish 8th, while Dominique Aegerter enjoyed a great Superpole Race to take 6th, but […]

Scorching temperatures continued with Magny-Cours summer heatwave

Sep 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Magny-Cours Superpole Race Victory for Razgatlıoğlu with Scintillating Race 2 Second Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu doubled up in spectacular fashion for a second race victory this weekend in the 10-lap Superpole Race at […]

Three-pronged attack on the Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini

Sep 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s three-pronged attack on the Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini resulted in Dani Pedrosa playing another starring role as he steered the KTM RC16 […]

Pole position celebrations combined with mixed feelings at WorldSBK Magny-Cours

Sep 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Magny-Cours. Pole position for the BMW M 1000 RR with new all-time lap record, followed by a great fourth place in the first race. BMW Motorrad factory rider Garrett Gerloff (USA) gave BMW Motorrad Motorsport […]

Results of WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 Nevers Magny-Cours France Races

Sep 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Turkish Yamaha rider takes the Superpole Race but the Ducati rider wins Race 2; Bulega doubles down in WorldSSP and Buis wins WorldSSP300 again Toprak Razgatlioğlu (Yamaha) and Álvaro Bautista (Ducati) divided the spoils of […]

16-corner happy hunting ground circuit San Marino Grand Prix

Sep 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP moved from Barcelona, Catalunya directly to Misano for the Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini and the second Grand Prix event in the space of a week. The […]

Stunning first win for a twin-cylinder adventure bike at TransAnatolia Rally

Sep 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Tarrés & Botturi Complete Historic 1-2 at TransAnatolia The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, continues to rip up the record books, this time after Pol Tarrés secured his maiden […]

Outstanding Test Bench for New Aprilia Tuareg at Transanatolia Rally

Sep 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ANOTHER LEG WIN IN THE TRANSANATOLIA AND THIRD PLACE IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS, AN OUTSTANDING RESULT FOR APRILIA TUAREG’S ABSOLUTE DÉBUT IN BIG INTERNATIONAL RALLIES REGISTERED IN THE GRUELLING TURKISH RACE TO DEVELOP THE BIKE […]

All-new Charlotte SuperMotocross playoff format

Sep 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The all-new SuperMotocross playoff format proved tough for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team at the first of the three-round series. But with a trio of hungry riders, and the opportunity to score big […]

Xavi Forés Clinches The 2023 MotoAmerica Supersport title

Sep 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2023 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship Round 8 –Xavi Forés Clinches The 2023 MotoAmerica Supersport title for Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Austin, Texas, September 10, 2023 – MotoAmerica’s very own Spanish Bull, Xavi Forés, has sealed […]

Inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series opens

Sep 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle has opened the inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series with second position in the 250SMX Class at Charlotte’s zMAX Dragway, as 450SMX Class challenger Aaron Plessinger finished sixth overall. Finding […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Tough weekend but Yamaha kept progressing at WorldSBK Magny-Cours

Scorching temperatures continued with Magny-Cours summer heatwave

Three-pronged attack on the Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini

Pole position celebrations combined with mixed feelings at WorldSBK Magny-Cours

Results of WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 Nevers Magny-Cours France Races

16-corner happy hunting ground circuit San Marino Grand Prix

Stunning first win for a twin-cylinder adventure bike at TransAnatolia Rally

Outstanding Test Bench for New Aprilia Tuareg at Transanatolia Rally

All-new Charlotte SuperMotocross playoff format

Xavi Forés Clinches The 2023 MotoAmerica Supersport title

Inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series opens

Disappointing day especially the Sprint race for Ducati

First racing day for Pirelli French Round ended with splendid podium for Michael Rinaldi

Third place for Francesco Bagnaia in today’s Sprint at Misano in front of home crowd

DOUBLE TOP FIVE MOTOGP SAN MARINO SPRINT SPEED

Three New 2026 Striking Extraordinary BMW Custom Bikes