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.

TRIUMPH ADDS SUPERSPORT RACE ENGINE BUILDERS & NEW MOTOAMERICA CONTINGENCY FUNDS

Jun 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Boulder Motor Sports and Yoshimura R&D of America announced as official Triumph Supersport engine builders, giving racers more choice than ever before. Triumph Racing Contingency is now offered for the MotoAmerica Supersport and Super Hooligan […]

Alex Márquez makes it an all-Ducati podium at Mugello

Jun 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Alex Márquez makes it an all-Ducati podium in second place with the Desmosedici GP of the Gresini Racing Team The Ducati Lenovo Team has come out victorious with Marc Márquez in the Sprint of the […]

Maxime Renaux Withdraws from MXGP of Great Britain

Jun 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux has withdrawn from the 12th round of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship in Matterley Basin, England, following ongoing complications from a hip injury sustained at the […]

Top six for Aprilia Racing in the Mugello sprint race

Jun 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI SIXTH AFTER A COMEBACK RIDE, LORENZO SAVADORI SEVENTEENTH. TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S FERNÁNDEZ WITH THE SECOND APRILIA IN THE TOP TEN Aprilia Racing finished the sprint race on the Mugello Circuit with a solid […]

Viñales 4th in Italy and half a second from Mugello MotoGP Sprint podium

Jun 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP sliced through the green hillsides and monument to speed that is the ‘Autodromo Mugello’ for the opening actions of the Italian Grand Prix. Saturday was marked by Maverick Viñales’ competitiveness to head sessions, qualify […]

Ducati Lenovo Team’s Bagnaia and Márquez second and third in Brembo Grand Prix of Italy

Jun 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team enjoyed a solid start to the weekend at the ‘Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello’, which is hosting the ninth event of the season: the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy. Francesco Bagnaia ended […]

Pirelli SCX and it’s a record for Moreira in Moto2™, Carpe on pole for Moto3

Jun 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

With the supersoft rear compound, Moreira set the new all-time lap record despite very high track temperatures · Diogo Moreira (Kalex) took pole for the Moto2™ race by also setting a new all-time lap record in 1’49.745, improving on the […]

Indian Motorcycle donates Sport Chief RT for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath event

Jun 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, has announced the donation of a one-of-a-kind, customised Sport Chief RT for a high-profile charity auction set to coincide with the upcoming ‘Back to the Beginning’ show — the […]

Pirelli remains Sole Tyre Supplier to the British Superbike Championship until 2030

Jun 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli confirmed as Presenting Sponsor and Sole Tyre Supplier for 2026-2030 in what will become a 23-year partnership, one of the longest-running in motorsport Pirelli will remain the Presenting Sponsor and Sole Tyre Supplier of the British Superbike Championship up to […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

TRIUMPH ADDS SUPERSPORT RACE ENGINE BUILDERS & NEW MOTOAMERICA CONTINGENCY FUNDS

Alex Márquez makes it an all-Ducati podium at Mugello

Maxime Renaux Withdraws from MXGP of Great Britain

Top six for Aprilia Racing in the Mugello sprint race

Viñales 4th in Italy and half a second from Mugello MotoGP Sprint podium

Ducati Lenovo Team’s Bagnaia and Márquez second and third in Brembo Grand Prix of Italy

Pirelli SCX and it’s a record for Moreira in Moto2™, Carpe on pole for Moto3

Indian Motorcycle donates Sport Chief RT for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath event

Pirelli remains Sole Tyre Supplier to the British Superbike Championship until 2030

Yamaha Racing Team & YART Yamaha Enjoy Productive Suzuka Test

Mattia Guadagnini to miss the MXGP of Great Britain

Positive Friday for Aprilia Racing at Mugello

The Pirelli SCX rear is back in the spotlight in Moto2 at Mugello

Korie Steede and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing crowned in U.S. Sprint Enduro

Home race for Aprilia Racing and their riders in Mugello

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?