Articles by Michael Le Pard

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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.

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. […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

Oct 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In 2005, Harley‑Davidson was at the height of its powers, and no bike captured that golden era better than the Heritage Softail Classic. Chrome‑laden, leather‑studded, and endlessly nostalgic, it became the brand’s best‑selling model and […]

DANIEL SANDERS FINISHES AS RUNNER-UP AT RALLYE DU MAROC AS EDGAR CANET WINS RALLY2 WORLD CUP

Oct 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has brought home second overall at the final round of the 2025 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship in Morocco, wrapping up his world title-winning season on a high. Teammate Edgar Canet […]

Encouraging start for Aprilia Racing at Phillip Island

Oct 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

TWO RS-GP25s AHEAD OF FIELD IN PRACTICE: MARCO BEZZECCHI LEADS WITH NEW ALL-TIME LAP RECORD, RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ SECOND WITH TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM The opening day of practice at Australia’s Phillip Island Circuit ended with extremely […]

Expectation is high at Jerez de la Frontera for the final round of the 2025 WorldSBK season

Oct 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

It is the final round of the 2025 WorldSBK season, and both the Riders’ and Manufacturers’ titles will be up for grabs at the Circuito de Jerez Angel Nieto. The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati […]

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team secure direct seed to Q2 at Phillip Island

Oct 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the opening day of action at the Phillip Island Grand Prix in Australia, for what is the fourth-last event of the 2025 MotoGP season. Francesco Bagnaia wrapped up Practice in […]

Learning Friday for GYTR GRT Yamaha on Opening Day in Jerez

Oct 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action today at the Circuito de Jerez–Ángel Nieto, Spain, completing a productive Friday in preparation for the final round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship. Following […]

Really difficult Friday free practice at Jerez de la Frontera

Oct 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Friday’s free practice for the Pirelli Spanish Round ended with Nicolò Bulega in first place (finishing at the top of both FP1 and FP2) and Álvaro Bautista in twelfth place, unable to find the best […]

Öncü Secures Second on Grid for Saturday’s WorldSSP Race in Jerez

Oct 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Can Öncü will line-up second on the grid for the Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Racing team for Saturday’s penultimate FIM Supersport World Championship race of the season at the Circuito de Jerez, while […]

Work in Progress for Pata Maxus Yamaha in Friday Free Practice in Jerez

Oct 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea started the final round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship with Friday Free Practice at Circuito de Jerez in Spain today. The Pata Maxus Yamaha pair focused on race […]

Strang Finds the GNCC Podium Again with Third Place Finish

Oct 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Millfield, OH Round Twelve October 10th, 2025 Strang Finds the GNCC Podium Again with Third Place Finish The Liqui Moly Beta Race Team had a dramatic day at the John Penton GNCC in Ohio, with […]

DeMartile Grabs Second for his Eighth Straight WORCS Podium

Oct 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Mesquite, NV Round Eight October 10th, 2025 DeMartile Grabs Second for his Eighth Straight WORCS Podium Dare DeMartile delivered a strong and consistent performance in the Pro 450 class at the challenging Mesquite MX round […]

Isak Gifting Continues with Yamaha & JK Yamaha Supported MX Team through 2026

Oct 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce that Isak Gifting will continue his journey with Yamaha and the JK Yamaha Supported MX team through 2026. The talented 24-year-old from Grycksbo, Sweden, will again campaign […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Another podium for Acosta in sunny Phillip Island MotoGP Sprint

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

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

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

DANIEL SANDERS FINISHES AS RUNNER-UP AT RALLYE DU MAROC AS EDGAR CANET WINS RALLY2 WORLD CUP

Encouraging start for Aprilia Racing at Phillip Island

Expectation is high at Jerez de la Frontera for the final round of the 2025 WorldSBK season

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team secure direct seed to Q2 at Phillip Island

Learning Friday for GYTR GRT Yamaha on Opening Day in Jerez

Really difficult Friday free practice at Jerez de la Frontera

Öncü Secures Second on Grid for Saturday’s WorldSSP Race in Jerez

Work in Progress for Pata Maxus Yamaha in Friday Free Practice in Jerez

Strang Finds the GNCC Podium Again with Third Place Finish

DeMartile Grabs Second for his Eighth Straight WORCS Podium

Isak Gifting Continues with Yamaha & JK Yamaha Supported MX Team through 2026

Exciting New 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles Celebrate 70th Anniversary

New 2026 Indian Motorcycle Lineup: More Powerful Timeless Style!

Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

New 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes & TMW UX Site Upgrade!