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.

MXGP of Europe: Guadagnini 4th at the European Grand Prix with the Desmo450 MX

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Mattia Guadagnini emerges with grit from the mud of St.Jean d’Angely and closes next to the podium of the European Grand Prix • Both Desmo450 MX of the Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team […]

Injury Update on Maxime Renaux

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux has confirmed that he is currently recovering from a broken right hand sustained during a training session prior to the second round of the FIM Motocross World Championship […]

Beautifully Expensive 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia

Mar 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Limited Edition, special…a blend of design, engineering excellence and technology. The beautifully expensive 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia, autographed by Francesco Bagnaia and launched at the cherry blossom price of $85,000 to $95,000. How […]

Aviobike WRS Team brings the 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 to the EWC World Championship

Mar 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The latest version of the Bolognese superbike debuts in Endurance races thanks to the joint commitment of the Cattolica-based company and the team from Lodi. As a result of a synergistic collaboration between Nicolas Zavoli […]

Full Throttle Sturgis to Showcase Michael Lichter’s Iconic Motorcycle Photography During 85th Rally

Mar 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Full Throttle Sturgis to Showcase Michael Lichter’s Iconic Motorcycle Photography During 85th Rally. STURGIS, South Dakota, March 17, 2025 (VTC Newswire) – Full Throttle Sturgis has announced an exciting highlight for the upcoming 85th annual […]

Jason O’Halloran to Race for Pata Maxus Yamaha in Portimão

Mar 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Jason O’Halloran will stand in for the injured Jonathan Rea in the Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team for the second round of the FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimão […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Ready to Send It at Saint Jean d’Angely

Mar 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

From Cozar, Spain, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams have travelled 1100 kilometres north to Saint Jean d’Angély, France for the third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. Known for […]

FIM R3 BLU CRU World Cup Class of 2025 Ready for Season Opener

Mar 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The official 2025 FIM R3 BLU CRU World Cup pre-season induction and test saw 19 young riders receive expert tuition and advice at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli on the 17th-18th of March in […]

Harley-Davidson Price Cuts & Tariffs Increases Motorcycle Prices!

Harley-Davidson Price Cuts & Tariffs Increase Motorcycle Prices!

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Let’s simplify what’s happening with the tariffs, prices and the economy for motorcyclists: First the good news! You can now buy a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle for under $10k (56%* higher in Canada) thanks to just […]

New fastest laps significantly faster in Argentina than previous all-time lap records

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

With Pirelli, wins and new best race laps for Dixon in Moto2™ and Piqueras in Moto3™ The new fastest laps were significantly faster in both classes than those set in 2022, and even than previous […]

Spanish points haul for Red Bull KTM through Castilla-La Mancha MXGP mudfest

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Top five results for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team as MXGP reconvened for the first of three 2025 Grand Prix dates on the Iberian Peninsula. Simon Laengenfelder was highest placed with 4th in […]

Challenging Spanish Grand Prix for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team has endured a seriously muddy second round of the 2025 MXGP World Championship, with Maxime Renaux faring best for the squad, securing 10th overall. Calvin Vlaanderen impressed in […]

Top seven for determined Binder after 2025 Argentine Grand Prix

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP™ rounded the overcast Termas de Rio Hondo circuit for the second round of the season and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was the highest classified racer after 25 laps by taking his […]

A dark Sunday for Aprilia Racing at Termas de Río Hondo

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI CRASHES ON THE FIRST TURN, LORENZO SAVADORI OUT DUE TO A LEFT SHOULDER INJURY The race in Argentina turned out to be particularly difficult for the Aprilia Racing riders: Marco Bezzecchi crashed out […]

MXGP Grand Prix of Castilla – La Mancha Results

Mar 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

• Both Desmo450 MX machines finished the MXGP of Castilla La Mancha in the top 15, proving their reliability • Mattia Guadagnini took a top 10 in race two despite the challenging track conditions The […]