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.

SPIRITED RIDE EARNS RED BULL KTM’S CHASE SEXTON DETROIT PODIUM FINISH

Feb 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

DETROIT, Mich. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton put in a spirited performance during Round 6 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship, charging from last place on the opening lap of the Main Event […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire rebounds for P3 in Detroit

Feb 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire returned to the 250SX East Class podium with third place at Round 6 of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in Detroit, on a night where teammate Malcolm Stewart impressed again […]

2025 Internazionali d’Italia MX Eicma Series Round 2

Feb 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Mattia Guadagnini and the Ducati Desmo450 MX on the podium at the Internazionali d’Italia di Motocross • The Italian takes the Borgo Panigale bike to the podium at the Internazionali d’Italia for the first time […]

The latest generation of Pirelli’s most successful tyre in the Motocross World Championship

Feb 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

SCORPION MX32 MID SOFT is the result of Pirelli’s decades of experience in the World Championship in which the brand boasts an impressive 82 titles Braking and cornering behaviour and traction in holeshot and […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Korie Steede races to podium in GNCC season-opener

Feb 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede raced to a well-earned third-place WXC Class finish at the opening round of the 2025 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) season in Union, South Carolina. Entering her second year with […]

Pirelli’s 2025 innovations on track at Jerez for Moto2 and Moto3 testing

Feb 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

New supersoft SCX rear and 3.5″ front rim in Moto2™; minimum pressure for the rear also in Moto3™ · For the official pre-season tests of Moto2™ and Moto3™ scheduled from 18 to 20 February in Jerez, Pirelli is making available […]

Metalwood Garage’s Dana Tilling Named Featured Artist at Flying Piston Benefit

Feb 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Metalwood Garage’s Dana Tilling Named Featured Artist at Flying 2025 Flying Piston Benefit Breakfast & Auction Supports AllKidsBike Through Biker Art Auction Featuring Dana Tilling of Metalwood Garage Daytona Beach, FL – February 14, 2025 […]

Jonathan Rea to Miss Opening Round of 2025 WorldSBK season

Feb 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Jonathan Rea to Miss Opening Round of 2025 WorldSBK season Monday 17th February – 18:00 AEDT Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team) will miss the opening round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World […]

HELLA PARTNERS WITH BRIAN DEEGAN FOR KING OF THE HAMMERS DESERT RACE

Feb 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

HELLA provided its advanced LED lighting technology to Brian Deegan for its Can-Am Maverick R at Hammers and beyond HELLA, the legendary German lighting specialist, has partnered with Brian Deegan in an agreement that […]

Historic Wrecking Crew with 2025 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers three-rider lineup

Feb 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Cameron Peterson & Kyle Ohnsorg to Pilot Additional Privateer Rides, While Indian Motorcycle Racing Commits More than $80,000, Along with Brand-New 2025 Indian Challenger Dark Horse, for Privateer Contingency The Indian Motorcycle “Wrecking Crew” is […]

Ducati Lenovo Team closes the pre-season at Buriram among the fastest guys

Feb 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The last stage of the approach to the first GP of the 2025 season (Thailand, February 28th – March 2nd) is over for the Ducati Lenovo Team on the track, in the last two days, […]

Indian Motorcycle announce winner of the ‘First 6’ Indian Sport Chief RT dealer customs competition

Feb 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle has announced ‘Bastard’ by MotoStrada Porto as the winner of the ‘First 6’ Indian Sport Chief RT dealer customs competition. Following a public vote that closed on February 11, MotoStrada Porto were awarded […]

Interactive Friday: Motorcycle Speed & Beauty

Feb 14, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Love motorcycles? Love speed? Love beautiful fast motorbikes? Wave the checkered flag then for Total Motorcycle’s Interactive Friday: Motorcycle Speed & Beauty week! We engage our 100,000 followers on TMW and across our social media […]

Jeffrey Herlings eyeing rapid 2025 MXGP return

Feb 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing icon Jeffrey Herlings is working towards a competitive return to motocross action and through the final stages of rehabilitation after surgery to repair a torn right ACL. The five-times world […]

Auditorium of Aruba’s Global Cloud Data Center hosts 2025 WorldSBK season launch of Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

Feb 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Auditorium of Aruba‘s Global Cloud Data Center in Ponte San Pietro (Bergamo, Italy) hosted the 2025 WorldSBK season launch of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. It was a completely unprecedented event during which, in addition to the liveries of the Ducati Panigale V4R of Alvaro […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

SPIRITED RIDE EARNS RED BULL KTM’S CHASE SEXTON DETROIT PODIUM FINISH

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire rebounds for P3 in Detroit

2025 Internazionali d’Italia MX Eicma Series Round 2

The latest generation of Pirelli’s most successful tyre in the Motocross World Championship

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Korie Steede races to podium in GNCC season-opener

Pirelli’s 2025 innovations on track at Jerez for Moto2 and Moto3 testing

Metalwood Garage’s Dana Tilling Named Featured Artist at Flying Piston Benefit

Jonathan Rea to Miss Opening Round of 2025 WorldSBK season

HELLA PARTNERS WITH BRIAN DEEGAN FOR KING OF THE HAMMERS DESERT RACE

Historic Wrecking Crew with 2025 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers three-rider lineup

Ducati Lenovo Team closes the pre-season at Buriram among the fastest guys

Indian Motorcycle announce winner of the ‘First 6’ Indian Sport Chief RT dealer customs competition

Interactive Friday: Motorcycle Speed & Beauty

Jeffrey Herlings eyeing rapid 2025 MXGP return

Auditorium of Aruba’s Global Cloud Data Center hosts 2025 WorldSBK season launch of Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

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 Retro Redux: 2026 Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT motorcycles!