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.

$110000 2025 Harley-Davidson Road Glide RR: Setting New Records!

Mar 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yes, you read that right; $110,000 USD for the new 2025 Harley-Davidson Road Glide RR. Hopefully you didn’t fall off your chair reading that. So what do you get for $110k? You get the most […]

NGPC Southern California at Glen Helen Raceway third round

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Glen Helen, CA Round Three March 1st, 2025 Round Three of NGPC at Glen Helen Raceway The third round of the NGPC was in Southern California at Glen Helen Raceway. Despite the threat of […]

Daytona Supercross & Wild Boar GNCC Results

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Daytona, FL Round Eight March 1st, 2025 Daytona Supercross – Round Eight The Supercross series was at the world-famous Daytona International Speedway for the eighth round of the year. This race is the toughest […]

Unique edition Vespas auctioned for Special Olympics World Winter Games

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

One-of-a-Kind Art Pieces from Frank Gehry and Urs Fischer Auctioned for Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 with Support of Giorgio Armani Guests at the gala fundraising dinner will have the chance to […]

New Media Manager for Beta USA Mina Hami

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Beta Motorcycles would like to introduce Mina Hami. She is the newest member of the marketing team. In this role, Mina is focusing on creating high-quality video content that showcases Beta USA’s motorcycle models, race teams, […]

Pininfarina event “Design and Performance in Motion

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Design and Performance in Motion Pininfarina celebrates its 95th anniversary with an exclusive event, and Vmoto participates with the APD project. On the occasion of Pininfarina’s 95th anniversary, Vmoto, a leader in the urban […]

Jorge Martin kicks off pre-booking for the Aprilia Tuono 457

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

AT THE MILAN MOTOPLEX, THE MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPION AUTOGRAPHS THE TUONO 457, AS ORDERS OPEN FOR ONE OF THE MOST EAGERLY-AWAITED BIKES OF THE SEASON. Milan, 7 March 2025 – The MotoGP world champion, Jorge Martin, arrives […]

Billy Bolt rounds out dominant SuperEnduro season with victory in France

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bringing his 2025 indoor season to a close, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has won the final round of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship at Lievin’s Arena Stade Couvert. Having secured the world title one […]

Debut in Ottobiano for the Desmo250 MX Ducati Motocross project

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Debut in Ottobiano for the Desmo250 MX, the second chapter of the Ducati Motocross project The Desmo250 MX is part of a project centered around the development of a complete line-up of offroad motorcycles, race-proven […]

Daytona 200 Title with Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Ducati and Josh Herrin aim to earn their third consecutive Daytona 200 victory on the Panigale V2. Sunnyvale, Calif., March 6, 2025 — Ducati North America and Josh Herrin, the 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, return […]

Dare to Dream: Developing the R9 for WorldSSP – A New Racing Era Begins

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A new chapter of Yamaha Racing history began two weeks ago in Australia as the all new R9 made its debut in the FIM Supersport World Championship. And as racing debuts go, the Next Generation […]

Consistent results from RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart in Indianapolis Supercross

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire raced to a fourth-place result in Indianapolis’ 250SX East/West Showdown tonight, as 450SX teammate Malcolm Stewart delivered a consistent performance with sixth position after winning his Heat Race earlier on. […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

$110000 2025 Harley-Davidson Road Glide RR: Setting New Records!

NGPC Southern California at Glen Helen Raceway third round

Daytona Supercross & Wild Boar GNCC Results

Unique edition Vespas auctioned for Special Olympics World Winter Games

New Media Manager for Beta USA Mina Hami

Pininfarina event “Design and Performance in Motion

Jorge Martin kicks off pre-booking for the Aprilia Tuono 457

Billy Bolt rounds out dominant SuperEnduro season with victory in France

Debut in Ottobiano for the Desmo250 MX Ducati Motocross project

Daytona 200 Title with Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati

Dare to Dream: Developing the R9 for WorldSSP – A New Racing Era Begins

Consistent results from RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart in Indianapolis Supercross

Josh Herrin to start Daytona 200 title defense from second position

RED BULL KTM’S TOM VIALLE RECLAIMS 250SX EAST RED PLATE IN INDIANAPOLIS

GET READY TO RACE THE 2025 JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES AS REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

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

New 2026 Can-Am Motorcycles: Get Charged Up!