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.

Just in: New 2026 Kawasaki Motorcycles – Get out and Play!

Jun 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Just in: New 2026 Kawasaki Motorcycles – Get out and Play! Twist the throttle and go with 17 new 2026 Kawasaki models. Kawasaki’s latest dual-sport machine, the 2026 Kawasaki KLX230 Sherpa S ABS, is designed […]

TOM VIALLE CLAIMS SECOND 250MX PODIUM OF THE YEAR AT HIGH POINT NATIONAL

Jun 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MT. MORRIS, Pa. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle charged to a hard-fought podium finish in Round 4 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at the High Point National, as 450MX teammate Aaron Plessinger impressed once […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s RJ Hampshire races to eighth overall at High Point

Jun 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Eighth position overall marked another impressive weekend out for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire in Round 4 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at High Point, maintaining sixth in the 450MX standings. Equipped […]

Frustration for Billy Bolt at Silver Kings Hard Enduro

Jun 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

It was a weekend of frustration for Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt at the Silver Kings Hard Enduro, finishing round two of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in seventh overall. Heading to the […]

Pirelli supersoft development star of Misano with Razgatlioğlu

Jun 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

With the rear supersoft E0126, the BMW rider takes home all the weekend races and the new extrasoft E0479 convinces on its debut. Oncu’s success in WorldSSP Race2 · After his victory in Race1, Toprak Razgatlioğlu (BMW) dominated […]

MANUEL LETTENBICHLER CLAIMS VICTORY AT SILVER KINGS HARD ENDURO

Jun 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the Silver Kings Hard Enduro at round two of the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Delivering consistent top three finishes across the prologue and both offroad days, […]

Andrea Locatelli Selected as Third Rider for Suzuka 8 Hours Yamaha Racing Team

Jun 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is proud to announce Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team rider Andrea Locatelli as the third rider for the Yamaha Racing Team, Yamaha’s factory entry in the 2025 46th FIM […]

Nicolò Bulega was sensational Superpole star setting an all-time circuit record

Jun 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bulega second after battling for the win until the final lap. Difficult qualifying for Bautista (P11) but he makes up five positions to finish sixth. Nicolò Bulega was the star of a sensational Superpole, at […]

Fighting Fifth Place for Locatelli at Home in Misano WorldSBK Race 1

Jun 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Fighting Fifth Place for Locatelli at Home in Misano WorldSBK Race 1 Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Andrea Locatelli put in a fine effort to fight for the podium in Race 1 at Misano World Circuit, […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL WILL REV AND ROCK MILWAUKEE JULY 10-13

Jun 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (June 10, 2025) – In just a month the annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival will shake the Milwaukee area with the rumble of revving engines and a foot stompin’ celebration of music and moto-culture July […]

Razgatlioğlu wins a “caliente” Race1 with new Pirelli rear

Jun 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In Misano, success for the BMW rider with the supersoft E0126 development. Bulega with the extrasoft E0479 shaves 7 tenths from the All-Time Lap Record. Manzi wins in WorldSSP · The first win of the weekend at the Pirelli […]

Antonio Cairoli returns to MXGP at Matterley Basin

Jun 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Antonio Cairoli will be at the start of the MXGP of Great Britain with a third official Ducati Desmo450 MX of the Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team. In the 12th seasonal event of the […]

Top 5 for Remy Gardner on Opening Day at Misano

Jun 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Top 5 for Remy Gardner on Opening Day at Misano The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” for Round 6 of the 2025 FIM Superbike […]

KEVIN BENAVIDES ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM MOTORCYCLE RACING

Jun 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Two-time Dakar Rally champion Kevin Benavides has announced his decision to retire from professional motorcycle racing, bringing an end to an outstanding career in the sport. Kevin’s retirement marks the conclusion of a successful five-year partnership with […]

Scorching Conditions Welcome Pata Maxus Yamaha to Misano in Friday Free Practice

Jun 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Scorching Conditions Welcome Pata Maxus Yamaha to Misano in Friday Free Practice Summer arrived on the Adriatic Coast today as Andrea Locatelli and Jonathan Rea got to work for Pata Maxus Yamaha in Round […]