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.

Dare DeMartile Runner up at NGPC First Race of the Season

Jan 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Delano, CA Round One January 19th, 2025 DeMartile Runner up at First Race of the Season The NGPC series has been very competitive at the top in recent years. The first race of the […]

Fired Up Survival in San Diego for Round Two

Jan 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

San Diego, CA Round Two January 18th, 2025 Survival in San Diego for Round Two The Liqui Moly Beta Factory race team traveled down to San Diego for the second round of the Supercross […]

GYTR GRT Yamaha Kick Off 2025 Season with Shortened Test in Jerez

Jan 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action following the winter break with a one-day test at the Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto, Spain, (22nd January) in preparation for the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship. […]

Wet Day 2 as Mixed Conditions meet Pata Yamaha WorldSBK in 2025 Jerez Winter Test

Jan 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli undertook two days of pre-season testing at Circuito de Jerez, running a full day in dry conditions yesterday before continuing to work in the wet in preparation for the 2025 […]

New 2025 LiveWire Electrics Motorcycles & Uncertain EV Future

New 2025 LiveWire Electric Motorcycles & Uncertain EV Future

Jan 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

New 2025 LiveWire Electric Motorcycles arrive and with a stroke of the pen, Donald Trump signs executive order ending the EV mandate spelling a very uncertain future for eBikes and EV sales (more below). The […]

Billy Bolt dominates SuperEnduro Romania

Jan 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered an outstanding performance at round three of the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship to secure the overall victory. Claiming SuperPole and taking three wins from three races, Bolt’s […]

Malcolm Stewart makes progress with seventh position in San Diego Supercross

Jan 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart has raced to a solid seventh-place finish in San Diego’s second round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship. The 32-year-old posted the seventh-fastest qualifying time in […]

CAREER-FIRST 250SX WIN FOR RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S JULIEN BEAUMER IN SAN DIEGO

Jan 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer has taken control of the 250SX West Championship lead after racing to a breakout first-career AMA Supercross victory in San Diego’s second round of the […]

Strong start to U.S. Sprint Enduro Series for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

Jan 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Craig DeLong and Korie Steede were both competitive in the opening round of the 2025 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series at Mac Daddy’s XC Paradise in Georgia, where DeLong finished […]

Campioni in Pista: the 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team Launch in Madonna di Campiglio

Jan 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A record-breaking Team and two riders who need no introduction with 11 overall riders World Championship titles (9 in the Top Class) The Pearl of the Dolomites hosts for the third year in a row […]

F-series Motorcycles from BMW set strongest sales result in company history

Jan 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After selling 210,408 bikes in 2024, BMW Motorrad was able to achieve the strongest sales result in company history. Germany stays the largest market and carries a significant share on the sales record of BMW […]

2025 Canada Motorcycle and PowerSport Show Event Schedule

Jan 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

General Events Montreal International Boat Show February 20, 2025 – February 23, 2025 Montreal, QC General Events Montreal Motorcycle and Powersport Show February 28, 2025 – March 2, 2025 Montreal, QC General Events Toronto Motorcycle and Powersport Show February […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Dare DeMartile Runner up at NGPC First Race of the Season

Fired Up Survival in San Diego for Round Two

GYTR GRT Yamaha Kick Off 2025 Season with Shortened Test in Jerez

Wet Day 2 as Mixed Conditions meet Pata Yamaha WorldSBK in 2025 Jerez Winter Test

New 2025 LiveWire Electric Motorcycles & Uncertain EV Future

Billy Bolt dominates SuperEnduro Romania

Malcolm Stewart makes progress with seventh position in San Diego Supercross

CAREER-FIRST 250SX WIN FOR RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S JULIEN BEAUMER IN SAN DIEGO

Strong start to U.S. Sprint Enduro Series for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

Campioni in Pista: the 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team Launch in Madonna di Campiglio

F-series Motorcycles from BMW set strongest sales result in company history

2025 Canada Motorcycle and PowerSport Show Event Schedule

Stage 12 – DANIEL SANDERS AND KTM WIN THE 2025 DAKAR RALLY Dakar Rally 2025

MV AGUSTA CELEBRATES ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Interactive Friday: Bad to the Bone Riding Week!

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

New 2026 Triumph Daytona 660: Sports Excitement Every Day!

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BMW Goes Super Hooligan: New 2026 BMW R1300R Roadster!

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