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.

Yamaha Motor Europe Wishes Rick Elzinga the Best Ahead of New Chapter

Oct 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe extends its heartfelt appreciation to Rick Elzinga as his journey with the Yamaha family concludes following the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship season. With his contract reaching its natural end, the […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team says last 72 hours have been simply incredible

Oct 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Less than 72 hours after clinching the title at Motegi, it’s already time to face Round 18 of the 2025 MotoGP season in Indonesia. Ducati and Marc Márquez are already the manufacturers’ and riders’ World […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WINS THIRD KING OF THE BAGGERS VICTORY AT NEW JERSEY

Sep 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team Rider Kyle Wyman Closes Championship Season with 70-Point Lead MILWAUKEE (September 29, 2025) – RevZilla/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider Hayden Gillim rode a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport team for 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) complete

Sep 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The factory duo for BMW Motorrad Motorsport in the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is complete. After signing Italian rider Danilo Petrucci, his teammate for the 2026 season has now also been confirmed: it […]

Indonesian Grand Prix scheduled at Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit

Sep 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The soft SC0 standard and E0125 development tyres will be the rear options available in Lombok for Moto2™ riders. · This is the second consecutive Asian round for the World Championship, which moves from Japan to […]

Italian Bike Week 2025 awards customizers amid tradition

Sep 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Pacelli Custom workshop from Caserta (Italy) wins the coveted Best in Show award with the elegant and aggressive Kilometro 32, while the H-D 883 Sportster Sterrato takes the prize for the best Offroad-style one-off Italian Bike Week […]

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Second in 2025 MotoAmerica Championship

Sep 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., September 28, 2025 — Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati rider Josh Herrin wrapped up the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship in second place overall after a resilient performance in the season finale at New Jersey […]

New 2026 Triumph's Tackle the Toughest Terrain!

New 2026 Triumph Motorcycles Tackle the Toughest Terrain!

Sep 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Triumph is on a roll with their new line of motorcycles and these new 2026 Triumph motorcycles tackle the toughest terrain! Please a huge update in our Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling too! First, check out […]

Italian Championship MX Round 6 Arco di Trento

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Pole position and victory for Lupino in Arco di Trento • First victory in the Italian Pro Prestige Championship for the Desmo250 MX The sixth and final round of the Italian Pro Prestige MX2 […]

JOSEP GARCIA CLAIMS ENDURO1 WORLD TITLE AT ENDUROGP OF ITALY

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has secured the 2025 FIM Enduro1 World Championship with a commanding performance at the EnduroGP of Italy. Despite a challenging Sunday in Darfo Boario Terme, where Garcia battled through the […]

What a Sunday for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati!

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team made a significant impact at the MotorLand circuit in Aragon. It was an extraordinary Sunday for Nicolò Bulega, who achieved a remarkable double victory. Álvaro Bautista, after experiencing disappointment […]

13th consecutive win: Toprak Razgatlioglu ties own WorldSBK record

Sep 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. The tenth race weekend of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at MotorLand Aragón (ESP) was all about thrilling battles between championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) and runner-up Nicolò Bulega (ITA / Ducati). Starting from […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe Wishes Rick Elzinga the Best Ahead of New Chapter

The Ducati Lenovo Team says last 72 hours have been simply incredible

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WINS THIRD KING OF THE BAGGERS VICTORY AT NEW JERSEY

BMW Motorrad Motorsport team for 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) complete

Indonesian Grand Prix scheduled at Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit

Italian Bike Week 2025 awards customizers amid tradition

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Second in 2025 MotoAmerica Championship

New 2026 Triumph Motorcycles Tackle the Toughest Terrain!

Italian Championship MX Round 6 Arco di Trento

JOSEP GARCIA CLAIMS ENDURO1 WORLD TITLE AT ENDUROGP OF ITALY

What a Sunday for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati!

13th consecutive win: Toprak Razgatlioglu ties own WorldSBK record

Resurgent Rea Fights to Fifth in Race 2 at Aragon for Pata Maxus Yamaha

Demanding Sunday for Gardner and Aegerter in Aragon

Bulega doubles up at Aragón with Pirelli development soft

New Indian Motorcycle Signature Series: Ultra Exclusive & Extremely Limited!

New Harley-Davidson Deadwood Offers up WWII Spirit of Freedom

Are the new 2027 BMW’s the Best Lineup to Date?

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!