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.

Current Canada–U.S. Trade Situation Means for Powersports in Canada

Aug 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The breakdown in the latest trade talks between Canada and the United States is creating further uncertainty for businesses and consumers across the country — including Canada’s powersports industry. Moto Canada represents the manufacturers […]

Moto Canada Concerned About Impact of New Counter-Tariff on U.S.-Origin Motorcycles

Aug 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Today, the Government of Canada announced that U.S.-origin motorcycles with engine capacities exceeding 800 cc will be subject to a 50% counter-tariff effective September 8, 2026. Moto Canada recognizes and supports the Government […]

2026 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Liberty Edition

50% tariff on US origin motorcycles with engines larger than 800cc

Aug 26, 2026 Michael Le Pard

This won’t be good for American’s or Canadian’s. Motorcycles travel back and forth up to 8 times and each time it will add 50% to the price. Beginning September 8, Canada will impose a 50% […]

Can the new 2027 Kawasaki Ninja e-1 eBike Escape Death Valley?

Aug 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Can the new 2027 Kawasaki Ninja e-1 eBike Escape Death Valley? Excessive Heat reads the flashing Warning sign at Furnace Creek Visitor Center, in DEATH VALLEY today. The temperature gauge on the fully charged 2027 […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna and Korie Steede claim seventh American National Enduro win in a row

Aug 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede extended their 2026 American National Enduro Championship (ANEC) winning streak in Rhode Island on Sunday, securing a seventh-consecutive victory at the New England National Enduro. American National […]

MXGP of the Netherlands: Double podium for de Wolf and Everts at Arnhem

Aug 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing enjoyed a standout weekend at Arnhem, with both riders finishing second overall as the championship’s final mainland-European round came to a close. A sell-out crowd of 30,200 fans packed the […]

Sacha Coenen almost grabs MX2 podium finish at Dutch Grand Prix

Aug 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Sacha Coenen tied on points for 3rd position at the sandy Motorsportpark Gelderland Midden circuit for the Grand Prix of the Netherlands today. The Belgian ranked 4th overall and was the top Red Bull KTM […]

Grand Prix of the Netherlands MXGP R16 2026 Race Day

Aug 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Calvin Vlaanderen narrowly misses the Top Ten at the Dutch Grand Prix The final European Grand Prix of the FIM Motocross World Championship was held this weekend at the Motorsportpark Gelderland Midden track […]

Pirelli brings a new front tyre and SCX rear for Moto2™ at Aragón

Aug 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The new E1089 front specification uses a different compound on the same structure as the SC1 from the range, while at the rear Pirelli brings a softer allocation than in 2025 with the SCX supersoft […]

Karlis Reisulis Charges to Fifth Overall in the Dutch Sand of Arnhem

Aug 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 Team’s Karlis Reisulis has delivered a strong performance at round 16 of the FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship to secure fifth overall. After placing eighth in Race One, the Latvian […]

Heroic Effort from Tim Gajser Rewards Him with Fourth Overall in The Netherlands

Aug 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team’s Tim Gajser has placed fourth overall at a seriously tough MXGP of The Netherlands. The Slovenian’s day started promisingly with third in Race One, and he was on […]

Billy Bolt battles to fifth at Forza Orza

Aug 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has made a strong return to FIM Hard Enduro World Championship competition at round four, Forza Orza in Sweden, with the Brit securing fifth overall aboard his TE 300. Returning […]

MANI LETTENBICHLER WINS FORZA ORZA TO STRENGTHEN HARD ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD

Aug 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has claimed victory at the fourth round of the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, dominating the inaugural Forza Orza in Orsa, Sweden. Fresh from his record-equaling seventh Red Bull […]

SECOND OVERALL FOR RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S JORGE PRADO AT BUDDS CREEK NATIONAL

Aug 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – Round 10 of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship proved to be another successful outing for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at Budds Creek, with Jorge Prado claiming second overall in 450MX, while […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing endures a mixed Budds Creek National

Aug 23, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A rain-affected Budds Creek round of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship resulted in a mixed weekend for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing, where RJ Hampshire and Daxton Bennick both finished inside the top-10 overall. […]