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.

Lecuona stops Bulega: record pole with Pirelli SCQ, Race 1 with SCX

Sep 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

At Cremona, Lecuona ends team-mate Bulega’s run of nine consecutive poles by setting a new lap record with the extra-soft tyre and winning Race 1 with the supersoft. In WorldSSP, Alcoba (Kawasaki) takes his first […]

Manzi and Gardner Secure Points for GYTR GRT Yamaha in Cremona Race 1

Sep 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action today at the Cremona Circuit, Italy, for the first race day of the weekend. Stefano Manzi and Remy Gardner pushed hard throughout Race 1, eventually securing […]

Arenas Takes One Step Closer to Championship Glory with Cremona Podium

Sep 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Albert Arenas took one step closer to becoming 2026 FIM Supersport World Champion with second place in the opening race of Round 10 of the championship at the Cremona Circuit, Italy. Starting from […]

Locatelli Fights to Seventh for Pata Maxus Yamaha on Home Soil at Cremona

Sep 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Locatelli delivered a strong performance on home ground this Saturday, fighting back from P15 on the grid to seventh, at the Cremona Circuit in Round 10 of the FIM Superbike World Championship. Saturday morning […]

Manzi Concludes Cremona Weekend with Solid Race 2

Sep 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Stefano Manzi concluded the Cremona weekend today with an 11th-place finish in Race 2 at the Cremona Circuit, Italy, as the tenth round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship came to a close. The […]

Arenas Continues Podium Streak to Place One Hand on the Trophy

Sep 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Albert Arenas put one hand on the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship trophy with his 16th podium of the season in Race 2 at the Cremona Circuit, Italy. Second place on Sunday in Italy […]

Thompson Takes 2026 R7 to Maiden Sportbike World Championship Victory at Cremona

Sep 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Australia’s Carter Thompson claimed a sensational maiden FIM Sportbike World Championship victory at the Cremona Circuit on Sunday, delivering the first race win for the new 2026 Yamaha R7 in commanding style. Following a […]

Locatelli Rounds Off Home Weekend with Double Top 10 for Pata Maxus Yamaha at Cremona

Sep 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

On the hottest day of the weekend, Andrea Locatelli demonstrated tenacity and consistency to secure P10 in both the Superpole Race and Race 2, roared on by his home fans at the Cremona Circuit in […]

Manzi and Gardner Kick Off Home Round for GYTR GRT Yamaha with Friday Free Practices

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Stefano Manzi and Remy Gardner returned to action today at the Cremona Circuit in Italy, as the tenth round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship got underway with Friday’s free practice sessions. The GYTR […]

Arenas Narrowly Misses Cremona Pole

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Albert Arenas will start from the front row of the grid for the opening race of Round 10 of the FIM Supersport World Championship at the Cremona Circuit, Italy, narrowly missing out on pole […]

A Warm Welcome as Pata Maxus Yamaha Get Down to Work on Cremona Friday

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A sunny opening day at the Cremona Circuit saw Pata Maxus Yamaha riders Xavi Vierge and Andrea Locatelli get down to work in Round 10 of the FIM Superbike World Championship. Although the day began […]

ONE RIDE 2026 BRINGS TOGETHER 150,000+ RIDERS GLOBALLY TO SUPPORT SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVATION, CELEBRATING ROYAL ENFIELD’S 125 YEARS

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE, WI, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 – More than 150,000 riders across 60 countries came together on September 20th, as over 1,600 rides took place for One Ride, making the 2026 edition the largest of Royal Enfield’s […]