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.

JOSEP GARCIA AND ANDREA VERONA LEAD RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING INTO 2026 ENDUROGP SEASON

Apr 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing heads into the 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship with a formidable two-rider line-up of reigning champions, Josep Garcia and Andrea Verona, as the team targets further success at the highest level of enduro […]

FIM R3 BLU CRU World Cup Class of 2026 Ready for Season

Apr 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The 2026 FIM R3 BLU CRU World Cup field took an important step towards the new season as the riders came together at Cremona Circuit in Italy for the official two-day pre-season test on 8-9 […]

Riola Ready! Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX Teams Target Success in the Sand of Sardinia

Apr 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Recharged after a weekend off, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are back on the road and ready for round four of the FIM Motocross World Championship, which will take place […]

TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES 2026 NATIONAL DEMO DAYS FIVE WEEKENDS TO RIDE

Apr 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Five Themed National Demo Weekends Invite Riders to Experience Triumph’s Category Leading Lineup Registered demo riders receive a complementary Triumph branded item while supplies last Riders can find participating dealers and register online at TriumphOnTour.com […]

Just released 2027 KTM Motorcycles: Uncompromising Performance!

Apr 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Built to conquer, rather than to merely traverse terrain, the new 2027 and just released late 2026 KTM motorcycles offer up uncompromising performance! From the new 2027 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally and 2027 KTM […]

Top-five for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder DiFrancesco at St. Louis 250SX Showdown

Apr 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Ryder DiFrancesco and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing achieved a solid fifth-place finish at Round 12 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship in St. Louis on Saturday night, as Daxton Bennick claimed sixth in the […]

JORGE PRADO CLAIMS P4 RESULT WITH RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING IN ST. LOUIS

Apr 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado claimed a well-earned fourth-place result at Round 12 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship in St. Louis, on a night where 450SX teammate Eli Tomac […]

Made in Italy National Day with open house at Ducati Factory and Museum

Apr 3, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 3 April 2026 – On the occasion of Made in Italy National Day, promoted by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Ducati is participating in “Fabbriche Aperte” (Open Factories), an initiative by the Leonardo Committee dedicated […]

Custom flamethrower Triumph motocross bike featured in 007 First Light

Apr 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard

TRIUMPH ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL MOTORCYCLE PARTNER FOR NEW JAMES BOND GAME 007 FIRST LIGHT A custom Triumph motocross bike with a ‘flamethrower’ will feature in the new game 007 First Light The ‘flamethrower’ motorcycle […]

Society Hill Beta Factory Riders all inside Top Ten Overall at Camp Coker

Apr 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Society Hill, SC Round Four March 29th, 2026 Beta Factory Riders all inside Top Ten Overall at Camp Coker At the 2026 Camp Coker Bullet GNCC, riders had to battle slick and dust-heavy conditions […]

Roberts Secures Second Place in Dusty Hare & Hound Race Murphy

Apr 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Murphy, ID Round Three March 28th, 2026 Roberts Secures Second Place in Dusty Hare & Hound Race At the 2026 Rabbit Creek 100, Zane Roberts continued his consistent run in the AMA Hare & Hound National Championship […]

Trofeo Aprilia RS 457 returns to the track: an opportunity for young talent

Apr 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SINGLE-MAKE CHAMPIONSHIP DEDICATED TO THE APRILIA RS 457, KICKING OFF ON MAY 17 AT VALLELUNGA As the racing season hits full swing, the Trofeo Aprilia RS 457 is also […]

Multistrada V4 Voyagers contest in Ducati’s Centenary year

Apr 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Centenary Edition of Ducati’s international contest once again invites all Multistrada riders travelling on V4 models to share their stories and inspire the Borgo Panigale community Six winners will receive an official Ducati travel […]

F.C.C. TSR Honda France on the right track for 2026 EWC season

Apr 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Held on March 31 and April 1 at the Bugatti Circuit, the test took place in cold and tricky track conditions, giving the 13 Honda-powered teams an opportunity to prepare for the opening round of […]

Canepa’s Comments – Round 2: Portimão

Apr 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard

This weekend saw the return of the FIM Superbike World Championship to Europe, following the traditional season opener in Australia. 2min read The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve would play host to the second round of the […]