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.

Canepa’s Comments: Round 7 – Misano

Jun 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The second half of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship took place in the scorching heat of the Adriatic Coast this weekend as the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli played host to the seventh round […]

Bikers Dictionary: Taste the Freedom. Feel the Ride. Learn the Language.

Jun 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

What has 25,000 motorcycle words? The 26th TMW Bikers Dictionary! Not only is the Total Motorcycle Dictionary the original defining motorbike reference on the web, but it’s now bigger than ever (that’s what SHE SAID, […]

YRHC to Bring History to Life at the Yamaha Racing Experience

Jun 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club will return to the Yamaha Racing Experience at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli from June 18-19, with Giacomo Agostini, Carlos Lavado and Luca Cadalora joining a special lineup of […]

Husqvarna Factory Racing and FMF Racing powering ahead together

Jun 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing and American exhaust manufacturer FMF Racing have extended their longstanding collaboration, continuing a successful international partnership that spans multiple championships and disciplines. Already this season, the partnership has delivered significant results […]

Pirelli confirms for Brno the winning allocation from last season

Jun 15, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Moto2™ riders will have the standard SC0 as their softer rear option, which was used at the circuit last year as the development specification E0125 · Allocation confirmed. For the Grand Prix of Czechia, scheduled for this weekend […]

GARCIA TAKES DAY ONE ENDUROGP VICTORY IN PORTUGAL TO EXTEND CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

Jun 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia and Andrea Verona continued their impressive 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship campaigns at round four in Fafe, Portugal. Garcia delivered another standout weekend aboard his KTM 250 EXC-F with victory on Saturday […]

Major challenges masterfully overcome: Pure fighting spirit at Misano!

Jun 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Misano. The seventh round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Misano (ITA) proved to be a challenge – one that BMW Motorrad Motorsport, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, and its riders mastered […]

otal triumph at Misano for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati. Triple success

Jun 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nicolò Bulega and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team’s Panigale V4R have written another chapter in Superbike history by securing a hat-trick that will be remembered for a long time to come. The Italian rider […]

Bulega beats records as the new Pirelli SCQ shines in the Superpole Race

Jun 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati rider extends his winning streak to 25 consecutive victories by securing another hat-trick at Misano and setting a new race lap record on the standard extrasoft rear tyre. Arenas claims WorldSSP Race 2 […]

Italian Pro Prestige Motocross Championship, Round 4, Arco di Trento

Jun 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Second place overall for Alessandro Lupino in Arco di Trento Two months after the round of the FIM Motocross World Championship held in Trentino, the Beddini Racing Ducati Team returns to the Pietramurata […]

Arenas Dominates for Race 2 Win as Mahendra Takes Third for AS BLU CRU Racing Double Podium in Misano

Jun 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Albert Arenas returned to the top step of the podium in dominant fashion with victory in the second FIM Supersport World Championship race of the weekend at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simocnelli on […]

Gardner Ends Misano Weekend with Positive Eighth in Race 2

Jun 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team concluded the Misano weekend on a positive note, with Remy Gardner finishing eighth in Race 2 at the Misano World Circuit, while teammate Stefano Manzi scored a top-ten result […]

Locatelli Closes Out “Home Race” with Solid Seventh in Race 2 in Misano for Pata Maxus Yamaha

Jun 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Andrea Locatelli fought hard to enjoy and make the most of Sunday’s two races in Round 7 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship in front of his home crowd at Misano […]

Ryder DiFrancesco races to a solid fifth overall in 250MX at Thunder Valley

Jun 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco raced to a solid fifth-place finish overall in Round 3 of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Thunder Valley, piecing together a 9-3 moto scorecard in […]

LUCAS COENEN EARNS SECOND OVERALL IN THUNDER VALLEY PRO MOTOCROSS DEBUT

Jun 14, 2026 Michael Le Pard

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Round 3 of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship proved to be a successful outing for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at Thunder Valley, with Lucas Coenen claiming second overall on debut in […]