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.

Liam Everts Joins Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing: Geared Up for MX2 in 2025

Nov 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

With a fresh start and new race number, 26, Liam Everts is ready to make his mark in an exciting chapter of his motocross career. Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing is excited to announce that Liam […]

Marc-Antoine Rossi joins Red Bull KTM MXGP squad for 2025 and completes full line-up

Nov 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Promising French youngster Marc-Antoine Rossi will wear Red Bull KTM Factory Racing colors in 2025 and is set to steer a KTM 250 SX-F in the FIM MX2 World Championship. The 18-year-old comes into the […]

New 2025 Moto Guzzi Motorcycles: A Rare Mix of Beauty and Power!

Nov 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

When you find a company that offers buyers the perfect trifecta of beauty, power and affordability you just don’t walk down to the Moto Guzzi dealer, you run. Introducing the New 2025 Moto Guzzi Motorcycles: […]

Grand Prix of Barcelona Moto2 and Moto3 grand finale in Barcelona

Nov 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli brings a dedicated allocation to the season’s grand finale in Barcelona For the Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona, the Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders will have available both standard tyres and development solutions previously used […]

Craig DeLong and Austin Walton claim U.S. Sprint Enduro and NGPC series podiums

Nov 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders were out in force in the closing rounds of this year’s AMA U.S. Sprint Enduro Series and National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) this weekend, headlined by a podium result […]

2024 AMA EnduroCross Redmond Results

Nov 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A hard-fought runner-up result overall has elevated Colton Haaker to second place in the 2024 AMA EnduroCross Series title race, picking up another moto win at Redmond’s fifth round of the season. Haaker made it four-straight podiums onboard his […]

Aprilia Racing celebrates its champions at EICMA 2024

Nov 10, 2024 Michael Le Pard

ALL THE APRILIA CHAMPIONS ON THE PIAGGIO STAGE: FROM APRILIA TROPHY WINNERS TO OFF-ROAD TALENTS, ALL THE WAY TO THE MOTOGP RIDERS In the Piaggio stand, Aprilia Racing celebrated the victories of their champions on […]

Pata Snack and Yamaha Motor Europe to celebrate 10 years of partnership in 2025

Nov 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe and Pata Snack are proud to announce the celebration of a significant milestone in their partnership, as the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship marks ten years of collaboration between the two brands. […]

John Reynolds 2004 BSB title to be celebrated at Motorcycle Live

Nov 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki will celebrate the 20th anniversary of John Reynolds’ 2004 British Superbike title at this year’s Motorcycle Live, which takes place from 16-24 November at Birmingham’s NEC. Onboard the now-iconic Rizla Suzuki GSX-R1000, ran by the […]

Mitchell Oldenburg Joins the Liqui Moly Beta SX Race Team

Nov 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Factory 450 RX Beta Motorcycles is excited to announce the signing of Mitchell Oldenburg to the Liqui Moly Beta Racing Supercross team. Oldenburg will bring his strong work ethic, positive attitude, and top-level riding […]

YART Yamaha Sign O’Halloran for 2025 EWC Season

Nov 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Sign O’Halloran for 2025 EWC Season Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce that Jason O’Halloran will join the Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team lineup for the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship […]

Piaggio Group sold 290300 two-wheelers worldwide in 9 months

Nov 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Two-wheelers: In the nine months to 30 September 2024, the Group sold 290,300 two-wheelers worldwide (364,900 in the year-earlier period, -20.5%), including 40,000 motorcycles (+4.4%), generating net sales of 1,060.6 million euro (1,291.6 million euro at 30 September 2023, -17.9%). The […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Liam Everts Joins Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing: Geared Up for MX2 in 2025

Marc-Antoine Rossi joins Red Bull KTM MXGP squad for 2025 and completes full line-up

New 2025 Moto Guzzi Motorcycles: A Rare Mix of Beauty and Power!

Grand Prix of Barcelona Moto2 and Moto3 grand finale in Barcelona

Craig DeLong and Austin Walton claim U.S. Sprint Enduro and NGPC series podiums

2024 AMA EnduroCross Redmond Results

Aprilia Racing celebrates its champions at EICMA 2024

Pata Snack and Yamaha Motor Europe to celebrate 10 years of partnership in 2025

John Reynolds 2004 BSB title to be celebrated at Motorcycle Live

Mitchell Oldenburg Joins the Liqui Moly Beta SX Race Team

YART Yamaha Sign O’Halloran for 2025 EWC Season

Piaggio Group sold 290300 two-wheelers worldwide in 9 months

Interactive Friday: Bug Out Bikes, Industry Concerns & Election 2024 Results!

2024 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion

BMW Motorcycle Segment faced with challenging market and competitive landscape

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

The Next Evolution: 2026 KTM 450 Rally Motorcycles!