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.

MV AGUSTA CONFIRMS FULL ELECTRONIC PACKAGE AS STANDARD ACROSS THE ENTIRE LINEUP

Feb 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta reaffirms its commitment to uncompromising performance, innovation, and rider-centric design by delivering the complete electronic package as standard equipment across its entire 2026 motorcycle lineup. From three- to four-cylinder models and across all […]

SDI RACING ENTERS THE 2026 KING OF THE BAGGERS SEASON WITH TYLER O’HARA

Feb 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Two-time MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Champion Tyler O’Hara joins SDI Racing for the 2026 championship season. San Francisco, CA (February 11, 2026) – SDI Racing, LLC proudly announces the signing of two-time MotoAmerica […]

Walker finishes despite being under the weather at American National Enduro

Feb 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Sumter, SC Round One February 7th, 2026 Walker finishes fourth despite being under the weather Jhak Walker had a tough start to the season in Sumter, fighting a nasty illness that kept him in […]

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Indian Motorcycle Sold Now What? Q&A With CEO Mike Kennedy!

Feb 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Breaking News: Total Motorcycle just got off a call with new Indian Motorcycle CEO Mike Kennedy and we can share some juicy insider information about what’s coming down the road for the new Indian Motorcycle! […]

Substantial performance in sunny hot conditions at Glendale Supercross

Feb 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, CA, February 8, 2026 — The Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Team delivered a substantial performance in sunny, hot conditions at the Glendale Supercross, a race defined by the longest start straight of the […]

Korie Steede and Craig DeLong achieve strong results at National Enduro opener

Feb 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

It was an encouraging start to the 2026 American National Enduro Championship (ANEC) for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing pairing Korie Steede and Craig DeLong on Sunday, both achieving podium results at the Sumter National […]

Internazionali d’Italia Motocross Championship Round 2 Mantova

Feb 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Ferruccio Zanchi narrowly misses the championship bronze with the Desmo250 MX Ferruccio Zanchi was just one point away from repeating his excellent result from the previous week in Alghero and once again climbing onto […]

JORGE PRADO CONTINUES 450SX PROGRESSION WITH GLENDALE TOP-FIVE

Feb 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

GLENDALE, Ariz. – A top-five result for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado marked another impressive performance at Glendale’s fifth round of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship, with the Spaniard topping the 450SX qualifying timesheets, […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder DiFrancesco races to P5 in 250SX at Glendale

Feb 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder DiFrancesco delivered a measured ride to claim fifth position in 250SX West at Round 5 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship in Glendale, Arizona, with the result elevating him […]

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Creates History at 2026 Africa Eco Race

Feb 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), rewrote the record books as the 2026 Africa Eco Race officially came to a close by the shores […]

Close Battle Sees Gallas Beat Paulin to 2026 Africa Eco Race Victory in Yamaha 1-2

Feb 7, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The 2026 Africa Eco Race will go down in history after a dominant performance from the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life). In a dramatic […]

Indian Riders Fest 2026 and Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show

Feb 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Mandatory pre-registration; only 25 finalists selected by an international jury across five classes New for 2026: BCS will headline the “1+25” theme—25 finalists across five distinct classes culminating in one Best in Show—spotlighting Indian Motorcycle’s 125th Anniversary and […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA CONFIRMS FULL ELECTRONIC PACKAGE AS STANDARD ACROSS THE ENTIRE LINEUP

SDI RACING ENTERS THE 2026 KING OF THE BAGGERS SEASON WITH TYLER O’HARA

Walker finishes despite being under the weather at American National Enduro

Substantial performance in sunny hot conditions at Glendale Supercross

Korie Steede and Craig DeLong achieve strong results at National Enduro opener

Internazionali d’Italia Motocross Championship Round 2 Mantova

JORGE PRADO CONTINUES 450SX PROGRESSION WITH GLENDALE TOP-FIVE

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Ryder DiFrancesco races to P5 in 250SX at Glendale

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Creates History at 2026 Africa Eco Race

Close Battle Sees Gallas Beat Paulin to 2026 Africa Eco Race Victory in Yamaha 1-2

Indian Riders Fest 2026 and Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show

Paulin Wins Stage 10 to Set Up Epic Showdown at the Africa Eco Race

SuperFinale Victory to FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup: Emanuele Pastore

3rd edition of Officina Arte Ducati Award held at Arte Fiera

2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness