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.

JACOPO CERUTTI INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT AT THE RO RALLY MARATHON IN ROMANIA

Jul 18, 2026 Michael Le Pard

FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH A CAR ALONG THE SPECIAL STAGE, CERUTTI, WHO WAS NOT AT FAULT, SUSTAINED FRACTURES TO THE TIBIA AND FIBULA OF HIS RIGHT LEG AND TO HIS LEFT PATELLA Milan, 17 […]

Ducati takes centre stage at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Jul 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Ducati among the leading protagonists of “Moto d’Italia – Culture Beyond the Track” at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the event dedicated to the motorcycle industry and motorsport as expressions […]

DEDICATED EXPERIENCE FOR APRILIA FANS TO ENJOY

Jul 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Tickets are available for the Aprilia Grandstand at the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera, the fourteenth round of the MotoGP World Championship and Aprilia’s home race. On Saturday 12 and […]

Gottsch Crowned 2026 Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. Flat Track Champion as Season Concludes

Jul 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Mechanicsburg, PA – July 14, 2026 – Royal Enfield celebrated another successful season of its Build.Train.Race. Flat Track program, as Madicela Rodriguez brought a close to the 2026 campaign with a commanding Main Event victory in […]

Beta Rippers support program for 2027

Jul 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Building on the massive success of last year, we are thrilled to announce the return of the Beta Rippers support program for 2027! Designed specifically to help local riders succeed while being a part of […]

Successful surgery for Francesco Bagnaia

Jul 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

This afternoon, Francesco Bagnaia underwent successful endoscopic fasciotomy surgery on his right forearm. The operation, performed by the medical team led by Professor Luigi Tarallo at the Orthopaedic Clinic of the Policlinico di Modena, […]

Liqui Moly Beta Racing Results from the Southwick National

Jul 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Southwick, MA Round Six July 11th, 2026 Liqui Moly Beta Racing Results from the Southwick National At Round 6 of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship at The Wick 338 in Southwick, Massachusetts, Liqui Moly […]

Walker Makes National Enduro History with Overall Win

Jul 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pine City, NY Round Six July 11th, 2026 Walker Makes National Enduro History with Overall Win At Round 6 of the 2026 American National Enduro Championship in Pine City, New York, Liqui Moly Beta’s Jhak Walker […]

World Ducati Week: a record-breaking event driven by sustainability

Jul 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Centenary World Ducati Week made history as the most attended and international edition ever, with 118,036 attendees from 94 countries over the three-day event For the fifth consecutive edition, the WDW achieved UNI […]

Canepa’s Comments: Round 8 – Donington Park

Jul 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Donington Park hosted the eight round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend, with scorching temperatures and blue skies welcoming the paddock as they arrived to the UK venue ahead of the […]

BRADLEY SMITH AND KYLE WYMAN EACH WIN FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON X DYNOJET FACTORY RACE TEAM IN KING OF THE BAGGERS DOUBLE-HEADER AT LAGUNA SECA

Jul 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Briar Bauman Races Harley-Davidson XG750R to Win Williams Grove Half Mile; Kody Kopp Holds SuperTwins Points Lead MILWAUKEE (July 17, 2026) – Harley-Davidson® x DynoJet Factory Race Team riders Bradley Smith and Kyle Wyman […]

Foxhills Awaits the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX Teams as the MXGP of Great Britain Kicks Off Another Triple Header

Jul 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

After a brief weekend off, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are straight back into action as they arrive at the iconic Foxhills motocross track in Swindon, England, to begin another […]

What’s your Dream Ride at MCL26?

Jul 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MCL26, sponsored by Bikesure, is working hard behind the scenes to make this year’s show the biggest and best to date. Doors open at the NEC, Birmingham, from 21–29 November, and we’re bringing you some fantastic […]

YRHC Connects Yamaha Racing Generations at Misano

Jul 17, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club (YRHC) brought 15-time World Champion Giacomo Agostini, two-time FIM 250cc World Champion Carlos Lavado and three-time World Champion Luca Cadalora together with Yamaha’s current FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) and […]

Are the new 2027 BMW’s the Best Lineup to Date?

Jul 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Are the new 2027 BMW’s the Best Lineup to Date? With over 26 new BMW’s it’s hard to pick which is a readers favorite. Could it be the 2027 BMW M1000RR Limited Edition Isle of […]