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.

MotoGP historic Bugatti Circuit for the Grand Prix of France

May 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia Racing heads to France for the sixth GP of the season MARCO BEZZECCHI AND LORENZO SAVADORI, SUBBING FOR JORGE MARTÍN, READY FOR THE CHALLENGE ON THE LEGENDARY FRENCH LE MANS TRACK Aprilia Racing will […]

MANI LETTENBICHLER FIRED UP FOR HARD ENDURO 2025

May 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is READY TO RACE the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. After another standout season in 2024, the reigning champ is back to defend his crown and hunt down a […]

Round two of the Mission King Of The Baggers (KOTB) series rolled into Road Atlanta

May 6, 2025 Michael Le Pard

French MotoGP Veteran & Bagger Racing Rookie Continues to Impress with Three Straight Podiums, Moves into Second in Championship Standings Round two of the Mission King Of The Baggers (KOTB) series rolled into Road Atlanta this […]

Zero Motorcycle and Tariff Pricing increase USA

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

TARIFF BREAKING NEWS: I received this from ZERO this morning about the 10-30% increase in US Tariff motorcycle prices. Secure Pricing Before May 18, 2025. Reservations made after the May 18 deadline will reflect updated […]

Beta USA Tariff Motorcycle Prices Remain the Same for 2025

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Hello Everyone, As we all can see and hear, there are many changes going on with our government and how imported items are being handled. About a month ago, our President announced a 10% […]

Pirelli SCX rear for Moto2 still on the stage at Le Mans

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Moto2™ class will again have the supersoft compound that made its race debut in the Spanish GP and the new standard SC0. Moto3™ allocation also confirmed · On the occasion of the French Grand Prix, scheduled […]

Top-five result at Powerline Park GNCC earned by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Craig DeLong

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Treacherous conditions at Round 6 of the 2025 Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC) at the Powerline Park round marked a challenging weekend out for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammates Craig DeLong and Korie Steede, […]

MXGP unbeaten streak continues for Red Bull KTM with Portuguese Grand Prix supremacy

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Lucas Coenen and Andrea Adamo ruled proceedings for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at a muddy Agueda for the Portuguese Grand Prix and the seventh round of 2025 MXGP. The Belgian and Italian won their […]

De Wolf On The Box As Everts Battles Portuguese Mud Bath

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing weathered the storm – quite literally – at Round 7 of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship in Águeda, Portugal, where Kay de Wolf powered through mud, crashes, and chaos to […]

GET READY FOR THE MOA NATIONAL RALLY IN JUNE

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Join BMW at the BMW MOA National Rally happening June 19-21, 2025 at the Wilson County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Tennessee. We’ll have on-road demo rides, off-road riding experiences, authority demos, and special offers on site with […]

GARCIA DOMINATES ENDURO1 AND CLAIMS ENDUROGP WIN ON HOME SOIL IN SPAIN

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has delivered a spectacular performance in front of his home crowd at round two of the 2025 FIM EnduroGP World Championship, securing a flawless double victory in Enduro1 […]

Three podiums and important World Championship points at the WorldSBK at Cremona

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Cremona. BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team had a solid weekend with strong results for Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) and Michael van der Mark (NED) during the fourth round of the FIM […]

Double victory for the Italian in the Superpole Race and Race2 again

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

At the end of the Italian Round in Cremona,Nicolò Bulega (Ducati) left nothing to his rivals, taking victory today in both the Superpole Race and Race2, completing the work that had already seen him take pole position and […]

Nicolò Bulega celebrated WorldSBK championship leader’s hat-trick in front of Italian public

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

It was a perfect weekend for Nicolò Bulega, who celebrated the WorldSBK championship leader’s hat-trick in front of the Italian public. After the Superpole and Race-1 conquered on Saturday, Bulega repeated in Superpole Race and […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Malcolm Stewart charges to P4 in Denver Supercross

May 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart charged to a hard-fought fourth-place result during Denver’s 450SX Main Event, now targeting third position in the standings with a single round remaining in the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship. […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

MotoGP historic Bugatti Circuit for the Grand Prix of France

MANI LETTENBICHLER FIRED UP FOR HARD ENDURO 2025

Round two of the Mission King Of The Baggers (KOTB) series rolled into Road Atlanta

Zero Motorcycle and Tariff Pricing increase USA

Beta USA Tariff Motorcycle Prices Remain the Same for 2025

Pirelli SCX rear for Moto2 still on the stage at Le Mans

Top-five result at Powerline Park GNCC earned by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Craig DeLong

MXGP unbeaten streak continues for Red Bull KTM with Portuguese Grand Prix supremacy

De Wolf On The Box As Everts Battles Portuguese Mud Bath

GET READY FOR THE MOA NATIONAL RALLY IN JUNE

GARCIA DOMINATES ENDURO1 AND CLAIMS ENDUROGP WIN ON HOME SOIL IN SPAIN

Three podiums and important World Championship points at the WorldSBK at Cremona

Double victory for the Italian in the Superpole Race and Race2 again

Nicolò Bulega celebrated WorldSBK championship leader’s hat-trick in front of Italian public

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Malcolm Stewart charges to P4 in Denver Supercross

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