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.

Walker Takes Second Place at Little Raccoon Enduro

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The fourth stop on the National Enduro calendar took the teams and riders to Southern Ohio. The area got a bunch of rain the night before the event, so the conditions were slick and technical. […]

YART To Contest 8 Hours with Anniversary Livery Alongside Factory Team

Jul 4, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team (YART), which regularly contests the Endurance World Championship (EWC), will race with a special red and white livery along with the factory Yamaha Racing Team (YRT) on their […]

Josh Herrin sweeps the Ridge with back-to-back wins and takes championship lead

Jun 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Reigning Superbike Champion extends win streak to four aboard the Ducati Panigale V4 R, taking over the points lead. Sunnyvale, Calif., June 29, 2025 — Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati) continued his domination aboard […]

2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness

Jun 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Sometimes words are not enough to define something so special or unique and that’s the biggest problem with the 2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO. The ignition key is cut from an original trophy won […]

Two top five results for Red Bull KTM at Dutch TT MotoGP as Acosta nears the podium again

Jun 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The kinks and speed of TT Circuit Assen brought MotoGP up to pace for the second weekend in a row and for round ten of the current campaign. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta […]

Second place for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi in the Assen race

Jun 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE FOR THE ITALIAN RIDER, LORENZO SAVADORI CRASHES OUT Aprilia Racing’s weekend on the Assen TT Circuit ended with their second consecutive podium finish after yesterday’s sprint race. Marco Bezzecchi rode a solid race, […]

Profitable day for Alessandro Lupino and the Desmo250 MX in France

Jun 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Two top five in the French Elite Motocross Championship for Alessandro Lupino and the Desmo250 MX Beddini Racing Ducati Factory MX2 Team rider Alessandro Lupino took part in the sixth and final round of […]

Marc Márquez triumphs at Assen with a strategic win

Jun 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team celebrated victory in the Grand Prix of the Netherlands with Marc Márquez, who claimed his third consecutive Sunday race win – a feat he hadn’t achieved in six years – while […]

Moreira’s first win in Moto2 sixth win of the season for Rueda in Moto3

Jun 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

New race record laps were set in both races, by the Brazilian rider in Moto2™ and Kelso in Moto3™ · In the Moto2™ race, won by poleman Diogo Moreira (Kalex), almost all the riders used the same tyre combo: soft SC1 […]

Pole and record for Moreira in Moto2 with Rueda fastest in Moto3

Jun 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The soft rear E0125 development continues to be highly appreciated by all Moto2™ riders, who prefer it to the standard SC0 for grip and performance consistency · At Assen, Diogo Moreira (Kalex) took his third consecutive pole in Moto2™ and […]

TOM VIALLE AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING LAND SOUTHWICK NATIONAL PODIUM

Jun 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

SOUTHWICK, Mass. – A hard-fought podium finish was earned by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle in Round 5 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at the Southwick National, with second place overall elevating him […]

Sixth overall at Southwick another step forward for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s RJ Hampshire

Jun 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A sixth-place finish overall signaled another step forward for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire during Round 5 of the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Southwick, with 450MX teammate Malcom Stewart ultimately salvaging 10th […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Walker Takes Second Place at Little Raccoon Enduro

YART To Contest 8 Hours with Anniversary Livery Alongside Factory Team

Josh Herrin sweeps the Ridge with back-to-back wins and takes championship lead

2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness

Two top five results for Red Bull KTM at Dutch TT MotoGP as Acosta nears the podium again

Second place for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi in the Assen race

Profitable day for Alessandro Lupino and the Desmo250 MX in France

Marc Márquez triumphs at Assen with a strategic win

Moreira’s first win in Moto2 sixth win of the season for Rueda in Moto3

Pole and record for Moreira in Moto2 with Rueda fastest in Moto3

TOM VIALLE AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING LAND SOUTHWICK NATIONAL PODIUM

Sixth overall at Southwick another step forward for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s RJ Hampshire

Third place for Aprilia Racing and Marco Bezzecchi in Assen sprint

Viñales & Acosta secure MotoGP Dutch TT Sprint points

Alessandro Lupino to race in the French Elite MX2 Motocross Championship

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

Three New 2026 Striking Extraordinary BMW Custom Bikes