News

[ May 6, 2026 ] Just around the corner for Ducati Lenovo Team at Le Mans News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Ducati makes FIM Flat Track World Championship debut with two-rider team. News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Aprilia shines in the BSB, with the RS 660 winning both races in the Sportbike class News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Update: Injury layoff for Miguel Oliveira – Michael van der Mark to race in Most. News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Canepa’s Comments: Round 4 – Balaton Park News
[ May 6, 2026 ] Royal Enfield recognised as World’s third strongest auto brand News
[ May 5, 2026 ] Louise Forsley & Beta USA Extend Contract for her to Remain a Beta Brand Ambassador News
[ May 5, 2026 ] You can now vote for your favorite CB750 Hornet customization in the Honda Garage Dreams Contest! News
[ May 5, 2026 ] Garage Contest: Ducati celebrates the best specials at the Centenary edition of World Ducati Week News
[ May 5, 2026 ] Aprilia Racing in Le Mans for the fifth GP of the season News
[ May 5, 2026 ] Honda Opens New Motorcycle Production Factory in Turkey News
[ May 4, 2026 ] Jonas Folger to substitute Maverick Viñales at MotoGP French Grand Prix News
[ May 4, 2026 ] Le Mans circuit is characterised by particularly low levels of abrasiveness and mechanical stress News
[ May 4, 2026 ] Podium form continues for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing in GNCC and U.S. Hard Enduro News
[ May 4, 2026 ] BRIAR BAUMAN LEADS A HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750R SWEEP IN AFT SUPERTWINS AT SILVER DOLLAR SPEEDWAY 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

Top-five streak alive in 2022 AMA National Grand Prix Championship Delta Utah

May 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton kept his top-five streak alive in the 2022 AMA National Grand Prix Championship with a solid fourth at Round 6 in Delta, Utah. Coming off a season-best runner-up […]

New 2023 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Architecture

New 2023 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Architecture

May 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Brand New 2023 Harley-Davidson LiveWire Architecture announced with the launch of the new 2023 LiveWire S2 Del Mar LE. LiveWire is now a sub-brand of Harley-Davidson focusing on electric only eBikes. Now LiveWire has it’s […]

No Picture

Lead Belt National Enduro Results

May 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Round three of the AMA National Enduro Series delivered some challenging conditions but Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong remained steady all day to narrowly miss the podium with a hard-fought fourth overall. Additionally, […]

No Picture

Toughest Grands Prix of the season Grand Prix of Sardegna MXGP

May 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Sardegna is considered one of the toughest Grands Prix of the season, yet the Husqvarna Factory Racing pilots excelled in the rugged conditions and posted noteworthy results aboard their steeds. Standing […]

No Picture

Best FIM EnduroGP World Championship performances this season

May 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Mikael Persson has delivered his best FIM EnduroGP World Championship performances this season, claiming a pair of Enduro3 class podium finishes at the GP of Portugal. Enjoying the tough conditions on Saturday, Persson took his […]

No Picture

Narrowly missed rostrum in Le Mans MotoGP

May 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo had his home crowd on the edge of their seats as he chased a podium finish in the French Grand Prix at the Le Mans Bugatti circuit. The home […]

No Picture

EnduroGP of Portugal delivered true test to all riders

May 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The EnduroGP of Portugal delivered a true test to all riders, serving up a challenging combination of long, dry, and tough special tests together with hot, energy-sapping weather. Opening with the short Akrapovic Super Test […]

No Picture

MXGP of Sardinia the ultimate test of man and machine

May 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Gebben van Venrooy Yamaha’s Calvin Vlaanderen made history today at the eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Riola-Sardo, Sardinia, dominating every session on track to celebrate his and the teams’ first-ever race […]

No Picture

Stifling heat and a brutal surface marked MXGP Sardinia

May 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

2022 MXGP neared the halfway stage with the Grand Prix of Sardegna in the deep sand of Riola Sardo. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle guided his works KTM 250 SX-F to 1st position […]

No Picture

Crash ends Ducati’s MotoGP Le Mans race

May 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Enea Bastianini takes his third win of the season with the Desmosedici GP of the Gresini Racing team Jack Miller takes his second podium finish of the season at the French GP, held this afternoon […]

No Picture

Terrifying crash leads to premature and disappointing end to MotoGP Le Mans

May 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 15. Joan Mir: DNF Alex Rins: DNF Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders both suffered premature and disappointing ends to the French GP when Alex Rins had a terrifying crash on […]

No Picture

KTM GP ACADEMY ROARS TO MOTO3 AND MOTO2 FRENCH SUCCESS

May 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The crowds packed into one of the most famous motorsport facilities in the world – Le Mans – for the SHARK Grand Prix de France and round seven of the MotoGP™ season. Red Bull KTM […]

No Picture

Bright and packed Le Mans was the unpredictable MotoGP scene

May 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The SHARK Grand Prix de France moved the 2022 MotoGP season up to round seven of 21 and a bright and packed Le Mans was the scene of another top ten finish for Red Bull […]

No Picture

Crazy here at Le Mans so Suzuki needs to be ready for everything

May 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 14. Joan Mir: 7th – 1’30.943 (+ 0.493) Alex Rins: 8th – 1’30.977 (+ 0.527) The focus will be on the front group for Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir […]

No Picture

Bugatti circuit at Le Mans mixes history and notorious changing weather conditions

May 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Oliveira lies 17th and a second from the Pole Position time Raul Fernandez back on track after missing Portuguese and Spanish rounds with hand problem. Jaume Masia takes 3rd place and front row slot in […]

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