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.

Toronto Motorcycle and Powersports Show showcases exciting motorcycles at Canadian International AutoShow

Feb 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Motorrad Canada is thrilled to announce its exciting return to the 2025 Toronto Motorcycle and Powersports Show, taking place from February 14-16, 2025. BMW Motorrad Canada is eager to return to the […]

MXGP 2025 Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team ready for Motocross World Championship

Feb 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The first, historic season in the Motocross World Championship – MXGP for the Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team opened on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 11 at the Aruba Global Cloud Data Center Auditorium […]

BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2025

Feb 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad returns as title sponsor of Barber Vintage Festival. Join 80,000+ enthusiastic fans in celebration of all motorcycling. Save the Date: October 3-5, 2025 Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Feb. 11, 2025…BMW Motorrad USA is […]

New 2025 Indian Motorcycles: Custom-Inspired Styling & Purpose-Built Performance!

Feb 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Indian has raised the bar for performance cruisers with 19 of new 2025 Indian Motorcycle models featuring Custom-Inspired Styling & Purpose-Built Performance! And the heart of that performance is the new PowerPlus 112 – the […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Dalton Shirey fourth in Moapa

Feb 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Former National Hare & Hound Champion Dalton Shirey finished fourth for the second time in as many rounds to open the 2025 season, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider maintaining consistency in Moapa, Nevada, […]

Internazionali d’Italia MX Eicma Series Round 1 Mantova

Feb 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Ducati returned to Mantova, where their adventure in the world of motocross of the Desmo450 MX began a year ago, and completed a solid day of racing in extreme conditions, bringing the bikes of Jeremy […]

MotoGP Season Launch: Presentation of the new BMW M5 Touring MotoGP Safety Car in Bangkok

Feb 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bangkok. With a spectacular and innovative fan event, MotoGP™ set the stage for the countdown to the 2025 season. For the first time ever, all teams and riders gathered in the Thai capital to launch […]

Jorge Martín: successful surgery on his right hand

Feb 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Surgery on Jorge Martin’s right hand has been successfully completed. The medical team at the Quirón Dexeus Clinic in Barcelona, led by Dr Xavier Mir, confirmed the positive outcome of the operation. The Spanish rider, […]

TOP-FIVE FINISHES FOR TOM VIALLE AND CHASE SEXTON IN TAMPA SUPERCROSS

Feb 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

TAMPA, Fla. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s reigning 250SX East Champion Tom Vialle has opened his defense with a measured P5 finish in Tampa’s first round of the Eastern Regional series, as 450SX teammate Chase Sexton extended his advantage […]

Billy Bolt claims victory at SuperEnduro Round Five in Hungary

Feb 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has made it five in a row by securing a hard-fought overall victory at the fifth round of the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, held in Budapest, Hungary. With […]

Malcolm Stewart claims maiden 450SX Main Event victory in Tampa

Feb 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart has captured a first-career 450SX Main Event victory, with the Floridian putting in a spectacular performance in front of his home crowd at Tampa’s fifth round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship. Stewart’s […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Toronto Motorcycle and Powersports Show showcases exciting motorcycles at Canadian International AutoShow

MXGP 2025 Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team ready for Motocross World Championship

BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2025

New 2025 Indian Motorcycles: Custom-Inspired Styling & Purpose-Built Performance!

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Dalton Shirey fourth in Moapa

Internazionali d’Italia MX Eicma Series Round 1 Mantova

MotoGP Season Launch: Presentation of the new BMW M5 Touring MotoGP Safety Car in Bangkok

Jorge Martín: successful surgery on his right hand

TOP-FIVE FINISHES FOR TOM VIALLE AND CHASE SEXTON IN TAMPA SUPERCROSS

Billy Bolt claims victory at SuperEnduro Round Five in Hungary

Malcolm Stewart claims maiden 450SX Main Event victory in Tampa

Truly productive testing session for Ducati Lenovo Team at Sepang

Interactive Friday: Big Motorcycle Engines! Helmet Visors & New Tires!

First foundations laid for 2025 MotoGP after busy Malaysia test

The Ducati Lenovo Team at Sepang for first 2025 official testing session

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

2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness