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.

The Ducati Lenovo Team wraps up the Grand Prix of Australia: a late crash for Francesco Bagnaia

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Di Giannantonio is second with the Ducati machine of the VR46 Racing Team The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the nineteenth event of the 2025 MotoGP season at Phillip Island. Francesco Bagnaia – after an […]

Penultimate race day of 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha and Locatelli Salvage Seventh Place in Challenging Jerez Race 1 The penultimate race day of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship was not without its challenges, as Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan […]

Marvellous Manzi Takes 11th Win of the Season from 11th on the Grid in Jerez

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Stefano Manzi secured yet another stunning race victory in the opening FIM Supersport World Championship race of the weekend at the Circuito de Jerez, taking the win with a last lap, last corner over-take […]

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team celebrated a double podium finish at Angel Nieto Circuit in Jerez de la Frontera

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bulega produces a brilliant performance in Race 1 to take the win and keep the title fight open. Bautista makes a great comeback to finish on the podium. Just like last Sunday at Estoril, the […]

Bulega winsin Jerez and keeps fight for the title alive

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati rider bet on a hard front tyre, paired with the supersoft development rear. Manzi triumphs in WorldSSP. • Nicolò Bulega (Ducati) was the fastest rider in all practice sessions held at Jerez de la Frontera […]

Bittersweet Saturday for Gardner and Delbianco in Jerez

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team was back in action today at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, securing valuable results on Spanish soil. Remy Gardner crossed the line in eighth place, while Alessandro […]

Aprilia Racing dominates sprint at Phillip Island with a spectacular one-two finish

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

VICTORY FOR MARCO BEZZECCHI, RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ SECOND WITH TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM Aprilia Racing enjoyed an exciting Saturday at Australia’s Phillip Island circuit, with two RS-GP25s on the podium. Marco Bezzecchi built on the speed he […]

Another podium for Acosta in sunny Phillip Island MotoGP Sprint

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pedro Acosta laid rubber around the narrow, swooping 12 turns of the fabulous Phillip Island circuit as the Spaniard achieved a 3rd place finish in the nineteenth Sprint of the 2025 MotoGP season. Acosta battled […]

Ducati Lenovo Team completes Sprint of the season at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Australia

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the nineteenth Sprint of the season at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia. Francesco Bagnaia, starting from eleventh position on the grid, lost ground in the early stages […]

Pole and records for Moreira in Moto2 and Kelso in Moto3 at Phillip Island

Oct 18, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli tyres’ convincing performance contribute to new all-time lap records in both classes, improving previous ones by at least one second · In Moto2™ qualifying, all riders used soft SC1 compound front tyres and medium D0922 development rear tyres. […]