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.

Gardner and Manzi Focus on Race Pace During Productive Opening Day at Misano

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team completed the opening day of action at the Misano World Circuit for Round 7 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship, with Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi focusing on […]

Summer Sun and Italian Fans Welcome Pata Maxus Yamaha as WorldSBK Action Starts in Misano

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha, Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli began work in earnest for Round 7 of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship at Misano World Circuit in Italy today, welcomed by sunny, summer weather on […]

Öncü Bounces Back to lead R9 1-2 with Pole Position in Misano

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Can Öncü returned to the top of the times to secure pole position for the seventh round of the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. Bouncing back from a […]

Home Round Awaits GYTR GRT Yamaha at Misano

Jun 13, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returns to action this weekend (12–14 June) for its home round at the Misano World Circuit in Italy, as the seventh round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES RETURN OF REVOLUTION MAX PRODUCTION TO U.S. FACILITIES

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Move supports Back to the Bricks strategy and leans into Company’s American manufacturing footprint MILWAUKEE (June 9, 2026) – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (“Harley-Davidson” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HOG) today announced that it is bringing production […]

Hicky is back: Two podium finishes with the BMW M 1000 RR at the Isle of Man TT

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Isle of Man. Peter Hickman (GBR) has already celebrated eleven victories with BMW Motorrad Motorsport at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. However, a serious injury temporarily halted his progress and forced him to miss […]

Champion Roczen to visit ABR Festival

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The newly crowned AMA Supercross champion and fan-favourite Ken Roczen will attend this year’s ABR Festival, fresh after winning arguably the world’s biggest prize in off-road motorcycle racing. Roczen, riding for the Progressive Insurance […]

RED BULL KTM MXGP TITLE CHARGES CONTINUE TO BE POWERED BY ETS RACING FUELS

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM’s strong results and performances in the 2026 FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship has been possible thanks to the beneficial partnership with ETS Racing Fuels and the association between both racing experts rolls […]

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing extends ETS Racing Fuels partnership

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing is pleased to confirm the continuation of its long-standing partnership with ETS Racing Fuels through the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship season. ETS Racing Fuels first became involved with the […]

Team REVO-M2 and the Aprilia RSV4 1100 win the 8 hours of Spa-Francorchamps in the EWC

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

VICTORY IN THE SUPERSTOCK CLASS AND SIXTH OVERALL FOR THE TEAM AND THE ITALIAN BIKE IN THE BELGIAN ROUND The Aprilia RSV4 1100 secured the victory in the Superstock class at the 8 Hours of […]

Comeback in WorldSBK: Miguel Oliveira ready for Misano

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Miguel Oliveira (POR) is ready to return aboard the #88 BMW M 1000 RR of the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. After missing the race weekends at Most (CZE) and at MotorLand Aragón (ESP) […]

Podium result for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Korie Steede at Watkins Glen GNCC

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Defending WXC Class Champion Korie Steede took a third-place finish in Round 8 of the 2026 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series at Watkins Glen this weekend, as Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammate Mateo […]

MXGP of Latvia R8 2026 Race Day

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Top 10 in MXGP for Calvin Vlaanderen in race one at Kegums • Ferruccio Zanchi finishes 8th in MX2 heat two The eighth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, the MXGP of […]

MANI LETTENBICHLER MAKES HISTORY WITH FIFTH CONSECUTIVE ERZBERGRODEO VICTORY

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has claimed a record-equalling fifth consecutive victory at the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, delivering another dominant performance aboard his KTM 300 EXC. Joined on the podium by FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan […]

Impressive Erzbergrodeo Finish for Ryder LeBlond

Jun 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond has delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, securing a 15th place finish aboard his TE 300. Securing his first finish at the Iron Giant, […]