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.

Ryder LeBlond lands King of the Motos podium at U.S. Hard Enduro season-opener

Jan 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A third-place result at this weekend’s King of the Motos event saw Ryder LeBlond stand on the 2025 AMA U.S. Hard Enduro Series’ opening round podium, while Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammate Dalton Shirey […]

Promise there as Malcolm Stewart claims ninth-place AMA Supercross result

Jan 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart is beginning to build added confidence and momentum after showcasing his speed and later racing to ninth position at Anaheim 2’s third round of the 2025 AMA […]

JULIEN BEAUMER EXTENDS 250SX WEST POINTS LEAD WITH ANAHEIM 2 PODIUM

Jan 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer extended his 250SX West advantage at Anaheim 2’s third round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship, while in the 450SX Class, teammate Chase Sexton charged to […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Presents 2025 WorldSBK Line-Up as Anticipation Builds for Phillip Island Opener

Jan 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe has presented its rider line-up for the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship as anticipation builds for the season opener at the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Australia next month. An unchanged […]

Aprilia All Stars is back in June 2025

Jan 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard

THE MISANO WORLD CIRCUIT IS SET TO HOST TO AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY OF CELEBRATION, BRIMMING WITH MOTORCYCLING PASSION, GREAT RIDERS AND PLENTY TO SEE ON THE TRACK AND IN THE PADDOCK THE APRILIA RACING MOTOGP […]

Interactive Friday: It’s All About You Week!

Jan 24, 2025 Michael Le Pard

There is nothing more exciting, more interactive and more interesting than talking about you, how your started riding, the oldest bikes you’ve rode, what age you learned to ride, talking about your bike and your […]

First testing session of the 2025 WorldSBK season at Jerez

Jan 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bulega fastest on Day 1 of the Jerez test. Bautista finished P8. Rain compromised the second day of testing. The first testing session of the 2025 WorldSBK season was held at the Circuito de Jerez […]

Progressive Insurance joins Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing for 2025 season

Jan 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing welcomes Progressive Insurance as an official team sponsor for the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), which commenced on Saturday, January 11, at Anaheim 1 with the AMA Supercross Championship season-opening […]

Dare DeMartile Runner up at NGPC First Race of the Season

Jan 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Delano, CA Round One January 19th, 2025 DeMartile Runner up at First Race of the Season The NGPC series has been very competitive at the top in recent years. The first race of the […]

Fired Up Survival in San Diego for Round Two

Jan 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

San Diego, CA Round Two January 18th, 2025 Survival in San Diego for Round Two The Liqui Moly Beta Factory race team traveled down to San Diego for the second round of the Supercross […]

GYTR GRT Yamaha Kick Off 2025 Season with Shortened Test in Jerez

Jan 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action following the winter break with a one-day test at the Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto, Spain, (22nd January) in preparation for the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship. […]

Wet Day 2 as Mixed Conditions meet Pata Yamaha WorldSBK in 2025 Jerez Winter Test

Jan 23, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli undertook two days of pre-season testing at Circuito de Jerez, running a full day in dry conditions yesterday before continuing to work in the wet in preparation for the 2025 […]

New 2025 LiveWire Electrics Motorcycles & Uncertain EV Future

New 2025 LiveWire Electric Motorcycles & Uncertain EV Future

Jan 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

New 2025 LiveWire Electric Motorcycles arrive and with a stroke of the pen, Donald Trump signs executive order ending the EV mandate spelling a very uncertain future for eBikes and EV sales (more below). The […]

Billy Bolt dominates SuperEnduro Romania

Jan 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered an outstanding performance at round three of the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship to secure the overall victory. Claiming SuperPole and taking three wins from three races, Bolt’s […]

Malcolm Stewart makes progress with seventh position in San Diego Supercross

Jan 20, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart has raced to a solid seventh-place finish in San Diego’s second round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship. The 32-year-old posted the seventh-fastest qualifying time in […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Ryder LeBlond lands King of the Motos podium at U.S. Hard Enduro season-opener

Promise there as Malcolm Stewart claims ninth-place AMA Supercross result

JULIEN BEAUMER EXTENDS 250SX WEST POINTS LEAD WITH ANAHEIM 2 PODIUM

Yamaha Motor Europe Presents 2025 WorldSBK Line-Up as Anticipation Builds for Phillip Island Opener

Aprilia All Stars is back in June 2025

Interactive Friday: It’s All About You Week!

First testing session of the 2025 WorldSBK season at Jerez

Progressive Insurance joins Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing for 2025 season

Dare DeMartile Runner up at NGPC First Race of the Season

Fired Up Survival in San Diego for Round Two

GYTR GRT Yamaha Kick Off 2025 Season with Shortened Test in Jerez

Wet Day 2 as Mixed Conditions meet Pata Yamaha WorldSBK in 2025 Jerez Winter Test

New 2025 LiveWire Electric Motorcycles & Uncertain EV Future

Billy Bolt dominates SuperEnduro Romania

Malcolm Stewart makes progress with seventh position in San Diego Supercross

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 Triumph Motorcycles Tackle the Toughest Terrain!