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.

Yoshimura SERT Motul finished the 8 Hours of Spa 2025

Jun 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The 8 Hours of Spa was marked by unstable weather and tricky track conditions throughout. Gregg Black got off to an excellent start and took the holeshot from pole position. He was overtaken at Les […]

MV Agusta provides update on company’s latest developments

Jun 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta is pleased to provide an update on the company’s latest developments. The separation process from KTM is advancing smoothly, with all IT systems and existing processes remaining fully operational for as long as […]

New Pirelli extrasoft rear makes its WorldSBK debut at Misano

Jun 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

https://media.lulop.com/media/getbanner/qCGN1t9cjTUYki.jpg In the Emilia-Romagna round, of which Pirelli is the Event Main sponsor, there will be a new E0479 specification tyre that uses the standard SCQ compound but with an innovative structure · Next weekend the FIM […]

MotoGP Aragon Red Bull KTM picks up pace for 2025 development

Jun 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Red Bull KTM Tech3 and the factory’s test crew used the excellent weather and diverse challenge of MotorLand Aragon to grab more data, information and ideas for refinement of the […]

Ducati Lenovo Team takes another step forward at the MotorLand test

Jun 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Aragón GP weekend is officially over for the Ducati Lenovo Team on track today for a session of official tests. Positive results for Marc Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia who tested new settings and aerodynamic […]

The Next Evolution: 2026 KTM 450 Rally Motorcycles!

Jun 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Get ready, adventure riders! KTM has unleashed the 2026 KTM 450 RALLY motorcycles, machines built for Dakar legend fans like you! KTM launches the Next Evolution with only 150 units available worldwide – and an […]

Positive sprint race for Aprilia Racing at MotorLand Aragón

Jun 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI DOES A BRILLIANT COMEBACK RIDE TO FINISH EIGHTH, LORENZO SAVADORI EIGHTEENTH The sprint race at MotorLand Aragón Circuit was a positive one, thanks to a good performance by Marco Bezzecchi who finished eighth […]

Fighting top five for Acosta in Aragon MotoGP Sprint

Jun 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Spanish sunshine splashed down on the MotorLand Aragon circuit for the latest episode of 2025 MotoGP and it was Pedro Acosta who burned brighter through an intense day of qualification and Sprint action. The Red […]

F.C.C. TSR Honda France is back on top winning the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

Jun 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France claimed a well-deserved and hard-fought victory at the 8 Hours of Spa Motos, overcoming unpredictable weather, tricky track conditions, and intense competition. Starting from 4th on the grid with the […]

AARON PLESSINGER CONTINUES 450MX PODIUM FORM AT THUNDER VALLEY

Jun 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger raced to a hard-fought third-place finish in Round 3 of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship at the Thunder Valley National, earning his second-consecutive 450MX podium result. Colorado began with Plessinger posting the […]

Consistency continues for RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart at Thunder Valley National

Jun 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart raced to consistent 450MX top 10 finishes in Round 3 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Thunder Valley, highlighting ongoing progression being made as the season develops. […]

Metzeler celebrate a successful Isle of Man TT winning all three 1000cc races with 14 podium finishes

Jun 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Wins from Davey Todd and Dean Harrison at the legendary Isle of Man TT back up the tyre brand’s fan activities and Metzeler TT Village glamping Metzeler celebrate a successful 2025 Isle of Man TT with two […]

FIM EWC and Road Racing: BMW M 1000 RR at Spa and on the Isle of Man

Jun 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Spa-Francorchamps / Isle of Man. June began with a challenging but highly successful double-header for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. Round two of the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) took place at Spa-Francorchamps (BEL), while the legendary […]

Oncu wins in Moto2 with new Pirelli soft while Muñoz victory in Moto3

Jun 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

All Moto2™ riders opted for the rear E0125 development, with the Turkish rider conquering a close-run race. · Deniz Oncu claimed victory in the Moto2™ Aragon Grand Prix by just 0.003 seconds over Diogo Moreira, after a fierce battle that ignited with […]

Two Aprilias in the top ten in the MotorLand Aragón race

Jun 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

FANTASTIC COMEBACK RIDE FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI TO FINISH EIGHTH, LORENZO SAVADORI SEVENTEENTH. TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S FERNÁNDEZ HAS THE SECOND APRILIA IN THE TOP TEN Aprilia Racing finished out the race weekend at MotorLand Aragón Circuit […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul finished the 8 Hours of Spa 2025

MV Agusta provides update on company’s latest developments

New Pirelli extrasoft rear makes its WorldSBK debut at Misano

MotoGP Aragon Red Bull KTM picks up pace for 2025 development

Ducati Lenovo Team takes another step forward at the MotorLand test

The Next Evolution: 2026 KTM 450 Rally Motorcycles!

Positive sprint race for Aprilia Racing at MotorLand Aragón

Fighting top five for Acosta in Aragon MotoGP Sprint

F.C.C. TSR Honda France is back on top winning the 8 Hours of Spa Motos

AARON PLESSINGER CONTINUES 450MX PODIUM FORM AT THUNDER VALLEY

Consistency continues for RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart at Thunder Valley National

Metzeler celebrate a successful Isle of Man TT winning all three 1000cc races with 14 podium finishes

FIM EWC and Road Racing: BMW M 1000 RR at Spa and on the Isle of Man

Oncu wins in Moto2 with new Pirelli soft while Muñoz victory in Moto3

Two Aprilias in the top ten in the MotorLand Aragón race

New 2027 Husqvarna Motocrossers: Completely Updated for ’27!

New 2027 MV Agusta Rush Titanio: May the 4th be With You!

It’s Time to Ride: TMW 2027 Motorcycle Review Guides are Live!

New Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles!