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.

Oldenburg Suffers Concussion & Broken Arm in Qualifying

Jan 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The 2026 season has gotten off to a challenging start for the Liqui Moly Beta Supercross team. At the second round of the season, Beta Factory rider Mitchell Oldenburg went down hard in the second […]

A century of passion and two Champions ready to write new pages of history: with Campioni in Pista, Ducati kicks off the 2026 MotoGP season in Madonna di Campiglio

Jan 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Two Champions and a new season to face together: Marc Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia lead the 2026 Ducati Lenovo Team, unveiled in Madonna di Campiglio The Desmosedici GP 2026 wear the new Rosso Centenario […]

Paulin Joins Botturi in the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team for Africa Eco Race

Jan 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is proud to announce that motocross legend Gautier Paulin will join Alessandro Botturi in the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), to […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON BAGGER WORLD CUP CONFIRMS MORE TEAMS, REVEALS WEEKEND FORMAT, AND OPENS TICKET SALES

Jan 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (January 22, 2026) – Harley-Davidson, in partnership with MotoGP™, today announced a series of key milestones for the inaugural season of the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, as the provisional grid expands, the official […]

DUNLOP NAMED OFFICIAL TIRE SUPPLIER FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON BAGGER WORLD CUP

Jan 21, 2026 Michael Le Pard

New Twelve-Race International Series Kicks Off March 27-29 at Circuit of the Americas MILWAUKEE (January 20, 2026) – Harley-Davidson and Dunlop today announced that Dunlop will be the official tire supplier for the 2026 Harley-Davidson […]

2026 Harley-Davidson Liberty Editions: 250 years of USA Freedom!

Jan 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Two hundred and fifty years of American freedom isn’t just a celebration, it’s a full‑body surge of pride, grit, and unbreakable spirit that hits you like the roar of a 2026 Harley-Davidson Liberty Edition V‑twin […]

Campioni in Pista 2026: in Madonna di Campiglio

Jan 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

To celebrate Ducati’s centenary anniversary, matt Rosso Centenario and white stripes on the Desmosedici GP bikes with which Marc Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia will face the 2026 MotoGP season A record-breaking Team ready to chase […]

Podium finish for Mateo Oliveira at NGPC season-opener in Delano

Jan 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Mateo Oliveira delivered a solid Pro Class podium finish at the season-opening National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) round in Delano, California, on Sunday, earning third position to commence his 2026 campaign. […]

Strong points night for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at San Diego Supercross

Jan 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing recorded a solid points night at Round 2 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship in San Diego, with both Malcolm Stewart and Ryder DiFrancesco achieving top 10 results, and 450SX newcomer […]

ELI TOMAC AND RED BULL KTM EARN BACK-TO-BACK 450SX WINS IN SAN DIEGO

Jan 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Eli Tomac and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have made it back-to-back victories to open the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship, extending their advantage at the top of the 450SX standings following Round 2 in […]

Mitchell Oldenburg Injured after San Diego SX Crash

Jan 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

During the second 450SX qualifying session at Round 2 of the Supercross Championship in San Diego, Mitchell Oldenburg sustained a crash that prematurely ended his session. Oldenburg is currently in stable condition and is being […]

Bolt continues unbeaten run with SuperEnduro win in Bilbao

Jan 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt continued his dominant start to the 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, claiming another overall victory at round three in Bilbao, Spain. Competing inside the Bizkaia Arena aboard his FE 350, […]

LUCIANO BENAVIDES AND RED BULL KTM WIN THE 2026 DAKAR RALLY!

Jan 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has conquered the 2026 Dakar Rally in the most dramatic fashion imaginable, sealing overall victory by just two seconds after a never-give-up fight across Saudi Arabia. Refusing to surrender despite […]

FIFTH PLACE FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT SUPERENDURO ROUND THREE

Jan 19, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has raced to a solid fifth place overall at his home round of the 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, held in Bilbao, Spain. Fighting hard on the tight and technical […]

Malcolm Stewart cleared to line up in San Diego Supercross

Jan 16, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart has been cleared to line up for this Saturday’s second round of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship, following his involvement in a multi-bike incident on the opening lap of […]