News

[ Aug 23, 2026 ] Billy Bolt battles to fifth at Forza Orza News
[ Aug 23, 2026 ] MANI LETTENBICHLER WINS FORZA ORZA TO STRENGTHEN HARD ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD News
[ Aug 23, 2026 ] SECOND OVERALL FOR RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S JORGE PRADO AT BUDDS CREEK NATIONAL News
[ Aug 23, 2026 ] Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing endures a mixed Budds Creek National News
[ Aug 23, 2026 ] Lotte van Drunen Dominates Home Grand Prix in The Netherlands with a Perfect 1-1 Result News
[ Aug 22, 2026 ] Ice-cool Canales lines up Trial2 News
[ Aug 22, 2026 ] 2026 MXGP Grand Prix of The Netherlands Round 16 News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] Husqvarna Mobility recalls 2022-2024 offroad motorcycles with Braktec brake systems News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] Team Husqvarna shines at the 2026 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] BETA USA AND BENNY BLOSS AGREE TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] Aprilia crowned 2026 MotoAmerica Champion News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] BMW Motorrad Motorsport, OrangeCat Racing, SDK and Jayson Uribe combine three podium finishes MotoAmerica News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] JULIEN BEAUMER AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING CONTINUE INTO THE FUTURE News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 Teams Ready to Duke it Out at the Dutch Grand Prix News
[ Aug 21, 2026 ] Cardo’s New ‘Mesh Boost’ Expands Communication to 31 Riders and adds new Public Mesh and Remote Grouping Features News

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.

No Picture

Red flags disrupted FIM Superbike World Championship in Spain

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona Race 1 Fightback sees Razgatlıoğlu Second, Locatelli Fourth Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli turned their fortunes around with a superb second-place podium and fine fourth place respectively in Race […]

No Picture

Honour of ‘Top Independent Rider’ at FIM Superbike World Championship in Spain

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Finishes Fifth in Race 1 After Superb Superpole in Barcelona Dominique Aegerter enjoyed a great Saturday in Barcelona, snatching second in the Tissot Superpole and finishing fifth in Race 1, once again taking […]

No Picture

Winning ways in WorldSSP300 & WorldSSP with Pirelli

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pole position and the win for the Spanish Ducati rider in Barcelona gambling on the SCX B0800 rear and SC1 front; yet another win for Bulega in WorldSSP with Jeffrey Buis back to his winning […]

No Picture

Danilo Petrucci to replace Enea Bastianini at the French GP in Le Mans

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci to replace Enea Bastianini at the French GP in Le Mans Enea Bastianini will not participate in the French GP, which will be held in Le Mans next weekend. After suffering a right […]

No Picture

Opening day at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Put to Work in Friday Free Practice Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli completed a productive opening day at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, at the fourth round of the 2023 FIM Superbike World […]

No Picture

Beta USA Breaks Ground on Paso Robles New Headquarters

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Beta USA starts construction on their new USA distribution center and business offices in Paso Robles, CA. This new facility will include all departments under one roof including spare parts, motorcycle warehousing, an office complex, […]

No Picture

Tough to manage Barcelona WorldSBK for Yamaha

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter and Gardner Focusing on Race Pace on Day 1 in Barcelona Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner returned to action on May 5th at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, finishing 7th and 12th on combined times. […]

No Picture

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team announce 2024 WorldSBK contract extension

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista to continue aboard the factory Panigale V4R of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team in the 2024 WorldSBK season The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is pleased to announce the contract extension of Alvaro Bautista who […]

Coronation of King Charles III

Coronation of King Charles III in London from the sidecar POV

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

King Charles III Coronation: Sidecar Seating Reserved French TF1 secured a couple of Urals to cover the Coronation of King Charles III in London from the sidecar POV! We will be posting updates of Urals […]

No Picture

WorldSSP & WorldSBK Barcelona Practice Results

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Solid start to the weekend for Bautista (P1) and Rinaldi (P2) in free practice at Barcelona. Bulega (p1) dominates in WorldSSP The free practice for the Catalunya Round, fourth weekend of the 2023 WorldSBK season, ended with the Aruba.it […]

Inspiration Friday: Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2023

Inspiration Friday: Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2023

May 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

On May 21st 2023, thousands will ride their classic and vintage style motorcycles in suits to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research in 121 countries. Be Part of It […]

No Picture

FMF Racing Celebrates 50 Years and “Power of Fun”

May 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 3, 2023) – With the countdown to the start of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, well underway MX Sports Pro Racing has announced the return of FMF Racing as the “Official […]

No Picture

Sole Supplier to FIM Superbike World Championship until 2026

May 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli is confirmed Sole Supplier to the FIM Superbike World Championship until 2026 A unique collaboration, in terms of duration, within international motorsports, as the partnership celebrates its 20 year milestone WorldSBK is confirmed as […]

No Picture

EXTRA SPECIAL APRILIA PRO EXPERIENCE GOES ON TRACK AFTER APRILIA ALL STARS 2023

May 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA PRO EXPERIENCE, SUNDAY 28 MAY IN MISANO AN EXTRA SPECIAL APRILIA PRO EXPERIENCE GOES ON TRACK AFTER THE APRILIA ALL STARS 2023 A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR A LIMITED NUMBER OF FANS, WHO WILL […]

No Picture

2-Wheelers revenue upsurge to all-time highs Q1 2023

May 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Piaggio Group Chairman and CEO Roberto Colaninno: “The Piaggio Group has closed another record-breaking quarter with the best results to date, the sixth consecutive quarter to report growth1. Net sales rose by 20%, to more than 500 million […]

Copyright © 1999 - 2026 | Total Motorcycle ∙ 17 Billion Hits ∙ 27 Years ∙ 435 million Readers ∙ 1 Great Motorcycling Website!