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.

Öncü Second in Thrilling WorldSSP Race 1 in Most

May 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Can Öncü put in a strong performance to take second place in the first FIM Supersport World Championship race of the weekend at Autodrom Most, missing out on victory on only the last lap […]

Challenging Opening Day for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team at Autodrom Most

May 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team faced a tough start to Round 5 of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship at Autodrom Most, Czech Republic. Free Practice 1 began at 10:35 local time in damp […]

Mahias Masters Most Conditions for Pole Position

May 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Lucas Mahias continued the Yamaha R9’s strong Superpole securing pole position on a challenging opening day to Round 5 of the Supersport World Championship at Autodrom Most. With unpredictable weather conditions throughout the day, both […]

Custom Motorcycles at 2025 Budweis Custom Show

May 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

New format to be more accessible to builders from grassroots to professional People’s Choice award to celebrate the universal appeal of custom motorcycles Open invitation to enter a custom build with registrations now open The […]

Main Partner of 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations for the Next Three Editions

May 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MOTOREX Confirmed as Main Partner of 6DAYS® FIM Enduro of Nations for the Next Three Editions The FIM is delighted to announce that Swiss lubrication specialist MOTOREX has signed on as a Main Partner of […]

5th round of 2025 WorldSBK season at the Most circuit (Czech Republic)

May 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Just ten days after the Cremona weekend, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already at work at the Most circuit (Czech Republic), where the fifth round of the 2025 WorldSBK season will be staged. […]

Liqui Moly Beta’s Roberts Earns the Podium at Round 5

May 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The fifth round of the AMA National Hare and Hound Championship brought the series to Winnemucca, Nevada, for the inaugural Blazing Saddles 100 National hosted by Whatever Motorcycle Club. Set in the heart of Northern […]

Beta Factory Racing Wraps Up Supercross Season in the Olympic City

May 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross wrapped up its final round under sunny skies at Salt Lake City’s iconic Eccles Stadium. The hot, dry conditions made for a challenging race day, with a dusty, hard-packed […]

New 2025 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Gray Ghost Dipped in Chrome and Style!

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

It’s hard to think about the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and not have the Terminator 2: Judgment Day theme in your head. Lots of new features, but really the showstopper is the new first time ever […]

Victories on Pirelli slicks for Gonzalez and Rueda on Le Mans’ damp asphalt

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The two Spanish riders triumphed in Moto2™ and Moto3™ respectively; Baltus and Carpe set the new best race laps of their respective races. · Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex) won the 2025 French Grand Prix in the Moto2™ class from pole position, after […]

TOM VIALLE AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING DEFEND 250 EAST SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Tom Vialle has successfully defended his 250SX East title in the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship following tonight’s title-deciding final round of the season, on a night where […]

P2 podium celebrations for Malcolm Stewart at Salt Lake City Supercross finale

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing and Malcolm Stewart celebrated a well-earned second-place result at the final round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in Salt Lake City tonight, with a consistently strong series resulting in him claiming […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Öncü Second in Thrilling WorldSSP Race 1 in Most

Challenging Opening Day for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team at Autodrom Most

Mahias Masters Most Conditions for Pole Position

Custom Motorcycles at 2025 Budweis Custom Show

Main Partner of 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations for the Next Three Editions

5th round of 2025 WorldSBK season at the Most circuit (Czech Republic)

Liqui Moly Beta’s Roberts Earns the Podium at Round 5

Beta Factory Racing Wraps Up Supercross Season in the Olympic City

New 2025 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Gray Ghost Dipped in Chrome and Style!

Victories on Pirelli slicks for Gonzalez and Rueda on Le Mans’ damp asphalt

TOM VIALLE AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING DEFEND 250 EAST SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

P2 podium celebrations for Malcolm Stewart at Salt Lake City Supercross finale

Top five spoils for Acosta and Viñales in tricky and tremendous French MotoGP

MANUEL LETTENBICHLER DOMINATES OPENING FIM HEWC ROUND AT UK’S VALLEYS HARD ENDURO

Top nine for Aprilia Racing at Le Mans in a chaotic race

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

New Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles!