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.

Head-to-head battle at Balaton for Ducati

May 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Iker Lecuona and Nicolò Bulega are the stars of free practice at the Hungarian Round. The two Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders battled it out with a series of fast laps in both FP1 and FP2. At the Balaton Park circuit, Lecuona […]

WorldSBK Team returned to action on Friday at Balaton Park Hungary

May 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action on Friday at Balaton Park, Hungary, for Round 4 of the 2026 FIM World Superbike Championship. Stefano Manzi and Remy Gardner completed valuable laps while evaluating […]

2026 FIM Superbike World Championship gets underway at Balaton Park in Hungary

May 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard

With a clear focus on long-run pace, Andrea Locatelli enjoyed a positive Friday Free Practice on his Pata Maxus Yamaha R1 WorldSBK, as Round 4 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship got underway at […]

Maiden Pole for Arenas in R9 1-2 at Balaton Park WorldSSP

May 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Albert Arenas secured a career first pole position as Round 4 of the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship got underway at Balaton Park, Hungary – leading an R9 1-2 with Can Öncü set to start […]

MV AGUSTA AND ABT ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC COLLABORATION

May 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta announces a new strategic collaboration with ABT, bringing together two companies united by a shared vision: a continuous pursuit of innovation, uncompromising craftsmanship, and the ambition to translate engineering excellence into a distinctive […]

Calling all Adventurers: Royal Enfield Himalayan Base Camp Ladakh Edition

May 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A three-day gathering in Leh, Ladakh from September 4–6, 2026 High-altitude Expeditions, Workshops and more Registrations open May 1, 2026 Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment, announces the inaugural Himalayan Base […]

Ducatisti, the moment to experience #WeRideAsOne is getting closer!

May 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

In the year of Ducati’s Centenary, on Saturday 9 May #WeRideAsOne brings together the community of enthusiasts to warm up their engines ahead of July’s World Ducati Week One great global parade, capable of […]

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 […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Head-to-head battle at Balaton for Ducati

WorldSBK Team returned to action on Friday at Balaton Park Hungary

2026 FIM Superbike World Championship gets underway at Balaton Park in Hungary

Maiden Pole for Arenas in R9 1-2 at Balaton Park WorldSSP

MV AGUSTA AND ABT ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC COLLABORATION

Calling all Adventurers: Royal Enfield Himalayan Base Camp Ladakh Edition

Ducatisti, the moment to experience #WeRideAsOne is getting closer!

Balaton Park Circuit (Hungary) 2026 WorldSBK

DeMartile Finishes Top-Five at Round Five of NGPC Pala

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

Roberts Wins Fourth Consecutive Virginia City Grand Prix

May is Motorcycle Safety Month

The Yamaha Demo Tour Canada is back on the road!

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

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

It’s Time to Ride: TMW 2027 Motorcycle Review Guides are Live!

Just released 2027 KTM Motorcycles: Uncompromising Performance!

Good Luck, Have Fun & Don’t Die: TMW Game Arcade Returns!

KTM is Back Again With Huge 2026 Motorcycle Model Release!