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.

Strong Sixth and Eighth for Gardner and Aegerter in Magny-Cours Race 1

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team delivered a solid opening day of racing at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, France, securing valuable points as Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter finished sixth and eighth respectively in […]

Janis Reisulis is the 2025 EMX250 European Champion!

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

VHR VRT Yamaha Official EMX250 team’s Janis Reisulis has been crowned 2025 EMX250 European Champion after finishing as runner-up in Race One at the final round in Turkiye. The victory marks a second major […]

Pole and all-time lap record for Holgado in Moto2 Almansa leads in Moto3

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In Moto2™ the Spanish rider improved the previous track record by more than three tenths using the new Pirelli E0125 specification rear tyre · In Moto2™ qualifying, with Daniel Holgado (Kalex) taking pole position and setting an all-time lap record for the category […]

Progress for Aprilia Racing on Friday in Montmeló

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI STRAIGHT THROUGH TO Q2, JORGE MARTÍN TO BATTLE IN Q1 The first day of practice on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ended with positive notes for Aprilia Racing. Marco Bezzecchi had a day of […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team completed opening day of action at Circuit de Barcelona–Catalunya

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Fourth place for Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team in Montmeló Practice. Francesco Bagnaia is twenty-first • Third position for Alex Márquez with the Ducati machine of the Gresini Racing Team The Ducati […]

Bulega takes the top slot on Friday at Magny-Cours

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Free practice for the French Round, the ninth event of the 2025 WorldSBK season, ended with Nicolò Bulega in first place and Álvaro Bautista in ninth. It was a solid Friday for the Italian, who […]

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is at Magny-Cours for the French Round

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

More than a month after the last race at the Balaton circuit in Hungary, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is back to rev up the engines of the Panigale V4R machines, this time […]

Round 15 for the Ducati Lenovo Team in Catalunya

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

At Montmelo, the first match point for the constructors championship. This would be the sixth consecutive MotoGP title for the Borgo Panigale manufacturer, the seventh in the Premier class The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosts […]

Pata Maxus Yamaha Duo Demonstrate Pace in Magny-Cours Friday Free Practice

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha Duo Demonstrate Pace in Magny-Cours Friday Free Practice Starting strong on Friday, Andrea Locatelli finished third-fastest and Jonathan Rea seventh overall during Free Practice at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours for Round […]

Öncü Blitzes Circuit Record to Lead All R9 Front Row at Magny-Cours

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Can Öncü blitzed the Magny-Cours circuit record to take pole position in a red-flagged Superpole session, with championship leader Stefano Manzi second and home hero Lucas Mahias third to complete an all-Yamaha R9 front […]

GYTR GRT Yamaha Focus on Race Pace on Opening Day at Magny-Cours

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha Focus on Race Pace on Opening Day at Magny-Cours Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter were back in action today at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, France, as Round 9 of the 2025 WorldSBK […]

MXGP & MX2 Set to Close 2025 Season with Triple-Header in Turkey China and Australia

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for the final stretch of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship with a three-race swing across Asia and Australia. Round 18 takes […]

Gardner and Aegerter Aiming High as WorldSBK Returns in France

Sep 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Aiming High as WorldSBK Returns in France The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team is set to return to action this weekend, 5–7 September, as the FIM Superbike World Championship resumes at […]

Pata Maxus Yamaha Return from Summer Break for Magnifique Magny-Cours

Sep 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha Return from Summer Break for Magnifique Magny-Cours Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea return from summer break to start the final four rounds of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship for Pata Maxus […]

Mahendra Ruled Out of Magny-Cours and Aragon After Training Accident

Sep 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Mahendra Ruled Out of Magny-Cours and Aragon After Training Accident Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros WorldSSP rider Aldi Satya Mahendra will miss the upcoming Magny-Cours and Aragon rounds of the FIM Supersport World Championship after […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Strong Sixth and Eighth for Gardner and Aegerter in Magny-Cours Race 1

Janis Reisulis is the 2025 EMX250 European Champion!

Pole and all-time lap record for Holgado in Moto2 Almansa leads in Moto3

Progress for Aprilia Racing on Friday in Montmeló

The Ducati Lenovo Team completed opening day of action at Circuit de Barcelona–Catalunya

Bulega takes the top slot on Friday at Magny-Cours

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is at Magny-Cours for the French Round

Round 15 for the Ducati Lenovo Team in Catalunya

Pata Maxus Yamaha Duo Demonstrate Pace in Magny-Cours Friday Free Practice

Öncü Blitzes Circuit Record to Lead All R9 Front Row at Magny-Cours

GYTR GRT Yamaha Focus on Race Pace on Opening Day at Magny-Cours

MXGP & MX2 Set to Close 2025 Season with Triple-Header in Turkey China and Australia

Gardner and Aegerter Aiming High as WorldSBK Returns in France

Pata Maxus Yamaha Return from Summer Break for Magnifique Magny-Cours

Mahendra Ruled Out of Magny-Cours and Aragon After Training Accident

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