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.

Balaton Park Circuit (Hungary) 2026 WorldSBK

May 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Superbike World Championship is revving up again, this time at the Balaton Park Circuit in Hungary. The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already hard at work on the Hungarian track, aiming to continue the extraordinary run of results achieved […]

DeMartile Finishes Top-Five at Round Five of NGPC Pala

May 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pala, CA Round Five April 25th, 2026 DeMartile Finishes Top-Five at Round Five of NGPC At Round 5 of the 2026 NGPC Series held at Fox Raceway, Dare DeMartile faced a challenging day in the Pro […]

Strang takes Second at Round Five of US Sprint Enduro High Voltage WV

May 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

High Voltage, WV Round Five April 25th, 2026 Strang takes Second Place at Round Five of the US Sprint Enduro At Round 5 of the 2026 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series held at High […]

Roberts Wins Fourth Consecutive Virginia City Grand Prix

May 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Virginia City, NV 55th Annual Race April 26th, 2026 Roberts Wins Fourth Consecutive Virginia City Grand Prix At the 55th Annual Virginia City Grand Prix, Beta factory rider Zane Roberts delivered a masterclass in patience and precision […]

May is Motorcycle Safety Month

May 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MEDIA RELEASE May 1, 2026 May is Motorcycle Safety Month: A Unified National Campaign Calls on Canadians to “Stay Safe. Respect the Road.” The Canadian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and Moto Canada are proud to recognize […]

The Yamaha Demo Tour Canada is back on the road!

May 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

With over 80 stops across Canada, this is your chance to finally swing a leg over some of Yamaha’s most popular motorcycles including the MT-09, MT-07, Ténéré 700, XSR900, YZF-R7, and the YZF-R3. Let’s ride. […]

Gardner and Manzi Aim to Turn Things Around in Hungary for Round 4

Apr 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returns to action this weekend (1–3 May) at Balaton Park, Hungary, for Round 4 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship. Remy Gardner is eager to get back on […]

TRIUMPH’S DEACON DENNO LOCKS SMX NEXT SEASON & CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY

Apr 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Triumph Factory Racing’s Deacon Denno is crowned the SMX Next Supercross AMA National Champion Riding the TF 250-X, Denno concluded the AMA SMX Next series with three podiums including two wins across the five […]

BRIAR BAUMAN SCORES AFT SUPERTWINS WIN AT VENTURA ABOARD H-D XG750R

Apr 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (April 26, 2026) – Rick Ware Racing/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus Harley-Davidson rider Briar Bauman dominated the Mission AFT SuperTwins field at the Memphis Shades Ventura Short Track presented by 805 Beer, racing a Harley-Davidson XG750R […]

Ducati Lenovo Team: positive feedbacks from Jerez

Apr 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A productive Monday for the Ducati Lenovo Team during the official test at Jerez de la Frontera with Marc Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia. On track with the Desmosedici GP, it was a day of testing with a pressing rhythm […]

Jerez test provides important MotoGP™ gains for Red Bull KTM

Apr 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Spain was followed by a busy, sunny day of testing at the Circuit de Jerez-Angel Nieto and Pedro Acosta stood out as the fastest rider on a Red Bull KTM RC16 […]

Month of May Heats Up for Pata Maxus Yamaha starting with Balaton Park WorldSBK in Hungary

Apr 28, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Positive momentum is the target to take advantage a busy month of racing for Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli, starting this weekend at Balaton Park in Hungary for Round 4 of the […]

Podium results for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Mateo Oliveira and Craig DeLong

Apr 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mateo Oliveira raced to a hard-fought third-place finish at Round 5 of the 2026 National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) at Fox Raceway on Sunday, as teammate Craig DeLong also claimed […]

Mugello will become the meeting point for Ducatisti during the Italian GP

Apr 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

On May 30 and 31, the Ducati Grandstands at Mugello will become the meeting point for Ducatisti during the Italian GP From the iconic Correntaio corner and the Central Bronze Grandstand, fans will be able […]

Pirelli focuses on the SCX rear tyre in return to Balaton

Apr 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Compared with 2025, the year the Hungarian circuit made its WorldSBK debut, the supersoft joins the soft option. The SCQ is confirmed as the Superpole tyre · Hungarian debut for the SCX. The FIM Superbike World Championship returns to Balaton Park for […]