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.

FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup history at Circuit of the Americas

Mar 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Austin, Texas (March 22, 2026) – This weekend, from Friday through Sunday, the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup completed the first test in the history of the championship at the Circuit of the Americas, just days […]

Gajser Secures Third Overall in Spain with Renaux Close Behind in Fourth

Mar 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Tim Gajser has finished third overall at the MXGP of Andalucia in Spain. The strong result marks the five-time world champion’s first trip to the podium for Yamaha, […]

Reisulis Brothers Maintain Strong Start to 2026 MX2 World Championship

Mar 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Janis and Karlis Reisulis have placed fifth and eighth overall, respectively, at the MXGP of Andalucia. Racing at a new, sandy circuit in Almonte for round two of […]

New 2026 Triumph Daytona 660: Sports Excitement Every Day!

Mar 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Spring riding. A new riding year. Green shoots, fresh air, no winter winds or snow. It’s an exciting time to be alive and a motorcycle is the perfect cherry on the top. Why not make […]

DANIEL SANDERS WINS RALLY-RAID PORTUGAL

Mar 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has won Rally-Raid Portugal – round two of the 2026 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship – with a hard-fought performance that saw the Australian lead the standings from start to finish. Edgar […]

Red Bull KTM still lead the world with MotoGP

Mar 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP landed in Brazil for the first time in more than two decades for round two of the 2026 world championship and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing earned a best finish of P9 in the […]

BIRMINGHAM SUPERCROSS PODIUM KEEPS ELI TOMAC IN 450SX TITLE CONTENTION

Mar 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Eli Tomac delivered an eighth podium of the year at Round 10 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship, racing to a P3 result in Birmingham to firmly keep […]

Top-five finish for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Malcolm Stewart in Birmingham

Mar 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Malcolm Stewart and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing achieved a season-high fifth-place finish at Round 10 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship in Birmingham on Saturday night, as 250SX East contender Daxton Bennick claimed P6 […]

Marc Márquez and Ducati Lenovo Team win first-ever Sprint at Goiânia

Mar 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Di Giannantonio, second, completes the Ducati one-two with the Desmosedici GP of the VR46 Racing Team The Ducati Lenovo Team came out victorious in the second Sprint of the season with Marc Márquez, who […]

Renewed Brazilian circuit of Goiânia offers high grip

Mar 22, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A challenging debut for the renewedAutódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna, which hosts the Grand Prix of Brazil and welcomes the Motorcycle World Championship back after 37 years. Following adverse weather conditions that lasted until yesterday, […]