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.

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KTM Sells MV Agusta Brand

Feb 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Transaction in the “mid double-digit million” euro range MV Agusta, the iconic Italian motorcycle brand, is returning to the hands of the Sardarov family after a brief stint under KTM’s ownership. This move echoes a […]

Billy Bolt wins in Poland at SuperEnduro Round Four

Feb 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has secured his fourth consecutive overall victory of the 2025 season after claiming three wins from three race starts at round four of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, held in […]

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S CHASE SEXTON RECLAIMS 450SX RED PLATE WITH GLENDALE WIN

Feb 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Chase Sexton has climbed back to the top of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship 450SX standings with a winning performance at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium to complete […]

Top 10 form continues for Malcolm Stewart in Glendale Triple Crown

Feb 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart completed the first of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship Triple Crown rounds with a hard-fought 10th position overall tonight in Glendale, Arizona. Stewart started the day strongly […]

Craig DeLong and Korie Steede carry consistency through Outback Sprint

Feb 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Craig DeLong and Korie Steede raced to strong finishes in Round 2 of the 2025 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series at Outback Motorsports in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Delivering an improved […]

Yamaha YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup Continues to Grow in 2025

Feb 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

For the third year in a row, the 2025 Yamaha YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup is on course for a record number of entries, with over 600 young talents from 27 countries already signed […]

2025 WorldSSP Contenders ahead of R9 Race Debut in Australia

Feb 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

History will be made in Australia later this month as the all-new Yamaha R9 makes its race debut as the 2025 FIM Supersport World Championship gets underway at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Ahead […]

Two-Wheeled Trouble: Motorcycle Prices to Spike with New Tariffs!

Feb 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle tariffs, here we go again! Do you remember 1983 when President Ronald Reagan significantly increased tariffs on imported motorcycles with engines over 700 cc displacement? How about 2025 when President Donald Trump significantly increased […]

Interactive Friday: Motorcycle Meme Inline-12 Power!

Jan 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

What a January it has been of interaction at Total Motorcycle! We have reached nearly 100,000 followers, posted 45 thousand of replies, found time to support riders worldwide and yes, I’ll have a little to […]

WorldSBK: Double test action in countdown to the 2025 season opener

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In the countdown to the start of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship, BMW Motorrad Motorsport has completed an intensive double test session. Last week, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team hit the track in […]

Aprilia Racing back on track with the RS-GP25 at Sepang pre-season test

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

LORENZO SAVADORI LEADS THE WAY, FOLLOWED BY WORLD CHAMPION JORGE MARTIN AND ITALIAN TALENT MARCO BEZZECCHI After the successful official launch of the Aprilia Racing Team on 16th January, the focus now shifts to pre-season […]

Red Bull KTM all-in for 2025 MotoGP glory

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 have revealed the 2025 KTM RC16s for the manufacturer’s ninth year in the series and will enter the fray with its strongest line-up to-date. KTM […]

Dare DeMartile fresh off 2024 WORCS title ready to defend his number one plate

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Blythe, CA Round One January 25-26th, 2025 DeMartile Runner up at WORCS Opener The WORCS opener was in Blythe, CA. Dare DeMartile fresh off his 2024 WORCS title was ready to start the defense […]

First round of the National Hare and Hound held in Lucerne Valley

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Lucerne Valley, CA Round One January 26th, 2025 Roberts Absolutely Dusts the Field, Wins by Eight Minutes The first round of the National Hare and Hound was held in Lucerne Valley. This was the […]

Return to Supercross Anaheim for Round 3

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Anaheim, CA Round Three January 25th, 2025 Return to Anaheim for Round 3 The Liqui Moly Beta Supercross Race Team headed down south to Anaheim for A2 and the third round of the Supercross […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

KTM Sells MV Agusta Brand

Billy Bolt wins in Poland at SuperEnduro Round Four

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S CHASE SEXTON RECLAIMS 450SX RED PLATE WITH GLENDALE WIN

Top 10 form continues for Malcolm Stewart in Glendale Triple Crown

Craig DeLong and Korie Steede carry consistency through Outback Sprint

Yamaha YZ BLU CRU FIM Europe Cup Continues to Grow in 2025

2025 WorldSSP Contenders ahead of R9 Race Debut in Australia

Two-Wheeled Trouble: Motorcycle Prices to Spike with New Tariffs!

Interactive Friday: Motorcycle Meme Inline-12 Power!

WorldSBK: Double test action in countdown to the 2025 season opener

Aprilia Racing back on track with the RS-GP25 at Sepang pre-season test

Red Bull KTM all-in for 2025 MotoGP glory

Dare DeMartile fresh off 2024 WORCS title ready to defend his number one plate

First round of the National Hare and Hound held in Lucerne Valley

Return to Supercross Anaheim for Round 3

Good Luck, Have Fun & Don’t Die: TMW Game Arcade Returns!

New 2026 Triumph Daytona 660: Sports Excitement Every Day!

Oil and Gas Prices Surge Pump Costs Amid Middle East Conflict!

BMW Goes Super Hooligan: New 2026 BMW R1300R Roadster!

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!