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.

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 […]

Disappointing day especially the Sprint race for Ducati

Sep 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Twentieth Pirro in the San Marino GP Sprint at Misano Michele Pirro finished in 20th position in the San Marino GP Sprint held this afternoon at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. After showing a […]

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

Sep 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Great race by Rinaldi who ends second after leading for 9 laps. Bautista slowed by a technical issue but finishes in the Top 10. Perfect Saturday for Bulega with pole and victory in Supersport The […]

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

Sep 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Third place for Bagnaia in today’s Sprint at Misano in front of his home crowd First Martin (Pramac Racing Team) and second Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing Team) complete an all-Ducati podium Francesco brought his Desmosedici GP […]

DOUBLE TOP FIVE MOTOGP SAN MARINO SPRINT SPEED

Sep 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sun-blasted San Marino saw Dani Pedrosa and Brad Binder also hot for speed on the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP RC16s as the Spaniard and South African thrilled the fans with a close battle […]

Unusually high temperatures and another win for Bulega in WorldSSP with Buis winning in 300

Sep 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With unusually high temperatures, the Turkish Yamaha rider is back on the top step of the podium using standard solutions, SC1 front and SCX rear. Yet another win for Bulega in WorldSSP with Buis winning […]

Sixth 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship Win at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours France

Sep 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Resplendent Race 1 Victory for Razgatlıoğlu and Pata Yamaha Prometeon at Magny-Cours Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took his sixth win of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in France today, with a […]

From bivouac to bivouac TransAnatolia Rally Friday was an amazing day

Sep 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team on the Cusp of History After Day 6 At TransAntolia The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, enjoyed a strong Friday at the TransAnatolia as Pol […]

Scorching Pace in Friday French Free Practice with Razgatlıoğlu and Locatelli in the Fight

Sep 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Scorching Pace in Friday French Free Practice with Razgatlıoğlu and Locatelli in the Fight Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK’s Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli ended Friday Free Practice fourth and fifth overall in the combined timesheets […]

Never been so fast here at Grand Prix of San Marino and the Riviera di Rimini in Misano

Sep 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sixteenth Michele Pirro on Day 1 of Free Practice for the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Riviera di Rimini in Misano Michele Pirro closed with the sixteenth fastest time on the first day […]

Gutsy performance in Friday’s free practice for San Marino and Riviera di Rimini GP

Sep 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia clinches a place in Q2 with seventh quickest time in free practice for the San Marino and Riviera di Rimini GP at Misano Francesco Bagnaia produced a gutsy performance in Friday’s free practice for […]

Trying the French circuit for the first time on Yamaha R1 machines

Sep 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Hot and Heavy Opener for Gardner and Aegerter in Magny-Cours Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter returned to action at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, showing early potential to finish 9th and 16th on combined times. The […]

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team got back to work at WorldSSP Magny-Cours

Sep 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rinaldi starts the Magny-Cours weekend well with P2 in free practice. Bautista works on the setup and finishes sixth. Bulega second in Supersport combined times The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team got back to work at […]