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.

Debut in Ottobiano for the Desmo250 MX Ducati Motocross project

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Debut in Ottobiano for the Desmo250 MX, the second chapter of the Ducati Motocross project The Desmo250 MX is part of a project centered around the development of a complete line-up of offroad motorcycles, race-proven […]

Daytona 200 Title with Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Ducati and Josh Herrin aim to earn their third consecutive Daytona 200 victory on the Panigale V2. Sunnyvale, Calif., March 6, 2025 — Ducati North America and Josh Herrin, the 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, return […]

Dare to Dream: Developing the R9 for WorldSSP – A New Racing Era Begins

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A new chapter of Yamaha Racing history began two weeks ago in Australia as the all new R9 made its debut in the FIM Supersport World Championship. And as racing debuts go, the Next Generation […]

Consistent results from RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart in Indianapolis Supercross

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire raced to a fourth-place result in Indianapolis’ 250SX East/West Showdown tonight, as 450SX teammate Malcolm Stewart delivered a consistent performance with sixth position after winning his Heat Race earlier on. […]

Josh Herrin to start Daytona 200 title defense from second position

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., March 7, 2024 — Josh Herrin (Celtic/Economy Lube & Tire by Warhorse HSBK Ducati) will start the 2025 Daytona 200 on the Ducati Panigale V2 from second place on the grid when the green […]

RED BULL KTM’S TOM VIALLE RECLAIMS 250SX EAST RED PLATE IN INDIANAPOLIS

Mar 9, 2025 Michael Le Pard

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s defending Eastern Division Champion Tom Vialle reclaimed the series red plate via a second-place finish at the first 250SX East/West Showdown race of season 2025 in Indianapolis. In 450SX, […]

GET READY TO RACE THE 2025 JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES AS REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

Mar 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Junior e-Motocross series returns for 2025 and today, registrations have officially opened for youngsters who race a KTM SX-E 5 to secure one of the highly sought after 40 spots on the start line. With […]

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing get clear with WRS for better vision at full MotoGP speed

Mar 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The path to 2025 MotoGP honors is now more transparent for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and their riders Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder thanks to a partnership with specialists WRS for the screens of […]

Consistency paying off as Korie Steede continues podium run at Wild Boar GNCC

Mar 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede has scored a second-consecutive third-place finish in WXC Class competition at Round 2 of the 2025 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series following the Wild Boar GNCC in Palatka, Florida. Wild […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Debut in Ottobiano for the Desmo250 MX Ducati Motocross project

Daytona 200 Title with Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati

Dare to Dream: Developing the R9 for WorldSSP – A New Racing Era Begins

Consistent results from RJ Hampshire and Malcolm Stewart in Indianapolis Supercross

Josh Herrin to start Daytona 200 title defense from second position

RED BULL KTM’S TOM VIALLE RECLAIMS 250SX EAST RED PLATE IN INDIANAPOLIS

GET READY TO RACE THE 2025 JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES AS REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing get clear with WRS for better vision at full MotoGP speed

Consistency paying off as Korie Steede continues podium run at Wild Boar GNCC

2025 Slingshot: Head-Turning Fresh New Style!

De Wolf Wins in Argentina While Everts Scores Points At 2025 MX2 Season Opener

MXGP of Argentina – Ducati’s 2025 MXGP season gets off to a good start

Maxime Renaux wins MXGP of Argentina and leads MXGP World Championship

2025 MXGP blasts into life for Red Bull KTM in Argentina with MX2 podium double

Karlis Reisulis kicks off 2025 MX2 World Championship with Eighth Overall

Good Luck, Have Fun & Don’t Die: TMW Game Arcade Returns!

New 2026 Triumph Daytona 660: Sports Excitement Every Day!

Oil and Gas Prices Surge Pump Costs Amid Middle East Conflict!

BMW Goes Super Hooligan: New 2026 BMW R1300R Roadster!

2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness