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.

EDGAR CANET FIFTH-FASTEST ON STAGE 10 AT DAKAR 2025

Jan 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Edgar Canet showcased his skill and consistency on stage 10 of the 2025 Dakar Rally, navigating the demanding dunes of the Empty Quarter to secure a fifth-place finish. The Spaniard’s […]

New 2025 KTM Duke Motorcycles: Inner Excellence

Jan 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Over 50 New 2025 KTM models have launched so far… but today we are looking at the new 2025 KTM Street Bike line named “Duke”, these radical models include the: 2025 KTM 1390 Super Duke […]

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S CHASE SEXTON SPRINTS TO ANAHEIM 1 SUPERCROSS VICTORY

Jan 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Chase Sexton have started their 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in spectacular form by taking victory in the Anaheim 1 season-opening round, on a night where teammate Julien […]

RED BULL KTM ONE-TWO ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE SEVEN

Jan 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders claimed his fourth stage win on stage seven of the 2025 Dakar Rally, extending his overall lead to over 15 minutes – the largest margin so far. Rally2 standout Edgar […]

Malcolm Stewart leads Rockstar Energy Husqvarna into Anaheim 1 top 10

Jan 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart put a dramatic Heat Race crash behind him to take a top 10 resulti in the opening round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship at Anaheim 1. […]

JACOPO CERUTTI AND APRILIA TUAREG RACING WIN THE 2025 AFRICA ECO RACE

Aprilia Tuareg Rally Queen of Africa for the second year in a row

Jan 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI AND APRILIA TUAREG RACING WIN THE 2025 AFRICA ECO RACE Jacopo Cerutti and Team Aprilia Tuareg Racing write another memorable page of Africa Eco Race history. With an extraordinary win in the eleventh […]

Heartbreak for Botturi as Bad Luck Costs Him Victory at Africa Eco Race

Jan 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), missed out on the overall victory by just 25 seconds after a dramatic finish to the […]

FIFTH PLACE FOR LUCIANO BENAVIDES ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE SIX

Jan 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides delivered a strong performance on stage six of the 2025 Dakar Rally, finishing fifth on the 605-kilometer timed special and moving up to sixth overall in the standings. Teammate Daniel Sanders overcame […]

RED BULL KTM READY TO RACE WEEK TWO AT 2025 DAKAR RALLY

Jan 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

With the first week of the 47th Dakar Rally complete and the team enjoying a well-deserved rest day in Saudi Arabia, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing now looks ahead to the second half of the […]

Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the tenth stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race

Jan 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

EXTRAORDINARY VICTORY FOR CERUTTI AND THE TUAREG RALLY IN THE PENULTIMATE TIMED SECTION Jacopo Cerutti and Team Aprilia Tuareg Racing took home an extraordinary win in the tenth stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race. […]

Ducati and Troy Lee Designs join forces in the AMA Supercross paddock to prepare for the Desmo450 MX’s arrival in North America

Jan 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The partnership marks the first step in preparing for the arrival of the Ducati Desmo450 MX in the American market ahead of its upcoming racing debut in the AMA Championship Starting with the first round […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

EDGAR CANET FIFTH-FASTEST ON STAGE 10 AT DAKAR 2025

New 2025 KTM Duke Motorcycles: Inner Excellence

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S CHASE SEXTON SPRINTS TO ANAHEIM 1 SUPERCROSS VICTORY

RED BULL KTM ONE-TWO ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE SEVEN

Malcolm Stewart leads Rockstar Energy Husqvarna into Anaheim 1 top 10

Aprilia Tuareg Rally Queen of Africa for the second year in a row

Heartbreak for Botturi as Bad Luck Costs Him Victory at Africa Eco Race

FIFTH PLACE FOR LUCIANO BENAVIDES ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE SIX

RED BULL KTM READY TO RACE WEEK TWO AT 2025 DAKAR RALLY

Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the tenth stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race

Ducati and Troy Lee Designs join forces in the AMA Supercross paddock to prepare for the Desmo450 MX’s arrival in North America

Africa Eco Race Set Up for Dramatic Finale as Botturi Secures Second on Stage 10

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Interactive Friday: Buying Electric in 2025? Slow Speeds & Shocks!

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