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.

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Oct 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Adventure has a voice, and in 2026 it speaks through Ducati and Yamaha. The Multistrada V4 Rally is the unstoppable globetrotter, built for limitless journeys with comfort and power. The Ténéré 700 Rally channels Dakar […]

Toprak Razgatlioglu is the 2025 WorldSBK World Champion!

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. Mission title defense accomplished: Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) is once again the World Champion in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) for 2025! With third place in the second main race of the […]

Razgatlioğlu World Champion on BMW as Bulega secures Ducati Manufacturers Title

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Despite the Ducati rider winning with medium development and hard standard front tyres, Razgatlioğlu claims the world title. Herrera takes home the title in WorldWCR and Fernandez in WorldSSP300. Masia wins the last race in […]

Locatelli Completes 2025 Championship as Pata Maxus Yamaha Bid Farewell to a Legend

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Locatelli led the charge for Pata Maxus Yamaha on the final day of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship, giving his absolute maximum until the very end with a fine fourth place in Race […]

Unfortunate Finale for Gardner on the Final Day of the Season in Jerez

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team concluded its 2025 campaign today at the Circuito de Jerez–Ángel Nieto, with Remy Gardner finishing 11th in Race 2 after an unfortunate Superpole Race incident that ended his sprint […]

2025 FIM Supersport World Champion Stefano Manzi Bows Out with Podium Finish in Jerez

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Stefano Manzi, sporting special 70th Anniversary colours on his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing R9, capped off his championship winning season with a third-place finish in the final Supersport race of 2025 at Jerez. […]

29th Australian Grand Prix throttled around the captivating setting of Phillip Island

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The 29th Australian Grand Prix throttled around the captivating setting of Phillip Island and produced another superb stage for the spectacle and speed of MotoGP. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta produced an early […]

5th for Acosta in Australian MotoGP as Red Bull KTM fill the top ten

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Despite strong gusts of wind, both races were significantly faster than last year’s, with new fastest race laps set in both · Australian Senna Agius (Kalex) won his home Moto2™ race in the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2025, ahead of Kalex […]

300 wins for Aprilia Racing: the most successful European Manufacturer in FIM Grand Prix World Championship history

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Australian Grand Prix will forever be remembered in the history of the Noale-based Manufacturer, with the triumph of Raúl Fernández on his Aprilia RS-GP25 marking a historic milestone: its 300th victory in the […]

Historic race for Aprilia Racing at Phillip Island

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI THIRD AFTER A WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF MATURITY APRILIA RACING CONFIRMS STATUS AS MOST SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN MANUFACTURER OF ALL TIME: RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ OF TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM CLAIMS WIN NUMBER 300 Sunday’s race at […]

3rd place for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder LeBlond at AMA EnduroCross opener

Oct 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Round 1 of the 2025 AMA EnduroCross Series on Saturday night marked a strong season-opener for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond, with consistent 2-5-2 scores over the three EX Pro Class races resulting in P3 overall in Prescott Valley, […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Toprak Razgatlioglu is the 2025 WorldSBK World Champion!

Razgatlioğlu World Champion on BMW as Bulega secures Ducati Manufacturers Title

Locatelli Completes 2025 Championship as Pata Maxus Yamaha Bid Farewell to a Legend

Unfortunate Finale for Gardner on the Final Day of the Season in Jerez

2025 FIM Supersport World Champion Stefano Manzi Bows Out with Podium Finish in Jerez

29th Australian Grand Prix throttled around the captivating setting of Phillip Island

5th for Acosta in Australian MotoGP as Red Bull KTM fill the top ten

300 wins for Aprilia Racing: the most successful European Manufacturer in FIM Grand Prix World Championship history

Historic race for Aprilia Racing at Phillip Island

3rd place for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder LeBlond at AMA EnduroCross opener

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

Penultimate race day of 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship

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

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

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

2026 Kawasaki Ninja Sport and Supersport Motorcycles Return!

New Class-defining 2026 Triumph Enduro Motorcycles!