News

[ Aug 26, 2026 ] 50% tariff on US origin motorcycles with engines larger than 800cc News
[ Aug 24, 2026 ] Can the new 2027 Kawasaki Ninja e-1 eBike Escape Death Valley? News
[ Aug 24, 2026 ] Rockstar Energy Husqvarna and Korie Steede claim seventh American National Enduro win in a row News
[ Aug 24, 2026 ] MXGP of the Netherlands: Double podium for de Wolf and Everts at Arnhem News
[ Aug 24, 2026 ] Sacha Coenen almost grabs MX2 podium finish at Dutch Grand Prix News
[ Aug 24, 2026 ] Grand Prix of the Netherlands MXGP R16 2026 Race Day News
[ Aug 24, 2026 ] Pirelli brings a new front tyre and SCX rear for Moto2™ at Aragón News
[ Aug 24, 2026 ] Karlis Reisulis Charges to Fifth Overall in the Dutch Sand of Arnhem News
[ Aug 24, 2026 ] Heroic Effort from Tim Gajser Rewards Him with Fourth Overall in The Netherlands 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

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

The Ducati Lenovo Team wins the MotoGP 2022 team title

Oct 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team wins the MotoGP 2022 team title thanks to another stunning victory by Pecco Bagnaia, first across the finish line in Sepang ahead of Enea Bastianini. Sixth Jack Miller Francesco Bagnaia confirms […]

No Picture

Fantastic win for Ducati at WorldSSP Argentinean Round San Juan circuit

Oct 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Fantastic win for Bautista in Race 1 of the Argentinean Round at the San Juan circuit. Rinaldi starts well and finishes fifth. Difficult WSSP race for Bulega with P11. Starting from P3, Bautista took the lead […]

No Picture

Enthusiastic fans turned out in their thousands for MotoGP’s return

Oct 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 23 Alex Rins: 5th (+ 11.923) Joan Mir: 19th (+ 41.838) The enthusiastic fans turned out in their thousands for MotoGP’s return to action at Sepang, and the first […]

No Picture

TOP EIGHT FOR RESILIENT KTM AT MALAYSIAN MOTOGP

Oct 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The penultimate Grand Prix of the season drew MotoGP to the sweltering climes of the Sepang International Circuit and under cloudy skies Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder scored another top ten result to […]

No Picture

MotoGP brought the world back to hot Sepang International Circuit

Oct 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The nineteenth and penultimate round of 2022 MotoGP brought the world championship back to the hot and difficult conditions of the Sepang International Circuit. Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Augusto Fernandez raced to 4th in Moto2™ […]

No Picture

STIFLING HUMIDITY OF MOTOGP SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

Oct 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The nineteenth and second-to-last Grand Prix of the 2022 MotoGP world championship campaign brought the eastern global stint of the series to an end as Malaysia and the Sepang International Circuit made a popular and […]

No Picture

Stage 5 from Remz El Quebir to Dakhla Andalucia Rally 2022

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré World Raid Team Power Through Stage 5 in Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team finished the Moroccan section of the Africa Eco Race on Saturday by claiming another strong result. Alessandro […]

No Picture

Andalucia Rally 2022 – toughest Stage 3

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has topped the timesheets on day three of the 2022 Andalucia Rally. Racing skillfully through what the organizers described as the toughest stage of the event, the KTM […]

No Picture

WorldSBK Team Produce Late Charge in San Juan Race 1

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Produce Late Charge in San Juan Race 1 In the Argentinian round of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship at San Juan, Garrett Gerloff finished Race 1 in 13th, with […]

No Picture

No other rider could match the defending champion WorldSBK pace

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Immediately Sets the Pace in Argentina Free Practice Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu once again topped Friday’s Free Practice with an impressive lap time of 1’37.511, as the tenth round of […]

No Picture

Sepang International Circuit shone fondly on MotoGP field

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 22 Alex Rins: 5th – 1’58.575 (+ 0.785) Joan Mir: 11th – 1’59.145 (+ 1.355) The Sepang International Circuit shone fondly on the MotoGP field on Saturday, with leaden […]

No Picture

Battles Back to Podium during Stage 4 Africa Eco Race

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Botturi Battles Back to the Podium during Stage 4 of the Africa Eco Race The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team’s Alessandro Botturi bounced back after a technical issue on Thursday, followed by a penalty, to […]

No Picture

Rather difficult day for Ducati at WorldSBK Argentina

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Top 3 for Bautista after Friday free practices at San Juan. Rinaldi finishes 12th. Good debut for Bulega (P9) in Argentina Free practice for the WorldSBK Argentinean round ended with Alvaro Bautista and Michael Rinaldi […]

No Picture

Penultimate round of 2022 MotoGP season Sepang International Circuit

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Malaysian GP: Bagnaia ends the first day of free practice at Sepang in 11th position after going second in FP2 in mixed track conditions. Miller 14th Francesco Bagnaia finished with the 11th fastest time overall […]

No Picture

Consistency on Opening Day at Argentina WorldSBK

Oct 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Show Consistency on Opening Day at Argentina The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action today at Circuit San Juan Villicum, Argentina, with Garrett Gerloff going tenth fastest in […]

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