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.

IANNONE SWEEPS ARAGÓN AS MCDONALD TAKES THE LEAD IN THE PROVISIONAL STANDINGS

Sep 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Iannone claims the first weekend sweep in FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup history as four riders remain in title contention. ARAGÓN, Spain (August 30, 2026) – Andrea Iannone (Niti Racing) delivered a perfect weekend […]

Beta USA excited to announce revolutionary new trial competition: the Divisional Trial

Sep 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Beta USA is excited to announce a revolutionary new trial competition, the Divisional Trial, taking place on Sunday, October 18th, 2026, at the historic Donner Ski Ranch in Norden, California. Breaking away from traditional formats, […]

Gardner and Manzi Return to Action in France After Summer Break

Sep 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team is set to return to action this weekend, 4-6 September, as the FIM Superbike World Championship resumes at Magny-Cours, France, for the ninth round of the 2026 season, with […]

2027 Honda John McGuinness CBR1000RRR & Lake Ontario Riding

Aug 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Let’s get this silliness out of the way, Lake Ontario will never be referred to as “lake america”, it’s been mapped Lake Ontario since the 16th Century before the USA existed. I was born a […]

Podium for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi in the MotorLand Aragón sprint race

Aug 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

POLE POSITION AND THIRD PLACE IN THE SPRINT RACE FOR THE ITALIAN RIDER, JORGE MARTÍN FIFTH Aprilia Racing’s sprint race at MotorLand Aragón ended with both factory riders in the top five. Marco Bezzecchi was […]

Pedro Acosta earns 4th place after searingly fast Aragon MotoGP™ Sprint performance

Aug 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM rushed around the kinks and curves of a hot MotorLand circuit for the Grand Prix of Aragon and watched Pedro Acosta seize 4th place – just half a second from the podium […]

DOUBLE VICTORY FOR RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AT IRONMAN NATIONAL

Aug 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing earned a double victory across 450MX and 250MX at the Ironman National on Saturday, with Jorge Prado and Julien Beaumer each claiming the overall wins at this […]

RJ Hampshire and Ryder DiFrancesco finish Pro Motocross season on the podium

Aug 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates RJ Hampshire and Ryder DiFrancesco both delivered podium results with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship season finale on Saturday, with Hampshire finishing second […]

López and Quiles win two record-breaking races

Aug 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

In Moto2™, the Spaniard wins on the SCX supersoft rear, while Guevara finishes second with the new E1089 front tyre, in a race eight seconds faster than last year. In Moto3™, Quiles claims his […]

Podium and top five for Aprilia Racing in the MotorLand Aragón race

Aug 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

THIRD PLACE FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI, JORGE MARTÍN FIFTH The weekend at MotorLand Aragón comes to a close with the second podium of the weekend for Aprilia Racing. After starting from pole position, Marco Bezzecchi was […]

Spectacular race win at MotorLand Aragón. A crash for Francesco Bagnaia

Aug 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Third consecutive double (Sprint and Race) at Aragón for Marc, always aboard a Ducati Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team remain undefeated for the second consecutive edition of the Grand Prix of Aragón, […]

2nd place for brilliant Acosta at Aragon MotoGP

Aug 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pedro Acosta scorched to a strong runner-up status at another sun-kissed round of 2026 MotoGP. The Spaniard starred at a third Grand Prix on home turf this season and was vying for victory on the […]

Italian Pro Prestige Motocross Championship – Castiglione del Lago R6

Aug 30, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Alessandro Lupino and the Desmo450 MX finish second in the MX1 Championship • Simone Mancini makes a comeback, third in race two of the MX2 The Gioiella track in Castiglione del Lago, in the […]

Record pole positions for López in Moto2 and Almansa in Moto3

Aug 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

With Pirelli’s new E1089 soft development front tyre, Guevara qualifies second, while the SCX supersoft rear compound at the rear, which was not part of last year’s allocation, is used by all riders · López strikes. […]

All ready for the GMG – Moto Guzzi World Days 2026

Aug 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard

THE MOST EAGERLY ANTICIPATED EVENT FOR MOTO GUZZI FANS AROUND THE WORLD THIS YEAR IS DEDICATED TO THE OPENING OF THE NEW FACTORY AND MUSEUM FROM 3 TO 6 SEPTEMBER, MOTO GUZZI’S NEW HOME WILL […]