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.

Pirelli Record pole for Moreira in Moto2 as Kelso fastest in Moto3

Nov 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The rear in E0125 specification confirms the excellent performance already demonstrated in several GPs this year, helping to improve the all-time lap record by more than three tenths · The orientation of the Moto2™ riders regarding the tyres […]

TRIUMPH FACTORY RACING EVOLVES U.S. TEAM STRUCTURE

Nov 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

As the Triumph Factory Racing program continues to grow, Triumph expands its team structure in the US, including a new management role for Ivan Tedesco and the appointment of Stilez Robertson as a full-time test […]

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Returns to Action at Addax Rally

Nov 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), will take on the 2025 Addax Rally in Morocco from November 10–14, marking the next step […]

Harley-Davidson officially reveals new details of highly anticipated Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Milan, Italy – November 5, 2025 — Harley-Davidson has officially revealed new details of the highly anticipated Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup during a press conference at EICMA 2025 in Milan. The brand revealed the series’ […]

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE SHINES IN “SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE”

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

NOW PLAYING ONLY IN THEATERS A vintage 1971 Triumph TR6C motorcycle – ridden by Jeremy Allen White, who portrays Bruce Springsteen – is featured prominently in the film Springsteen: Deliver Me From […]

Walker Podiums at Final National Enduro of the Year at Stanton

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

At the 2025 Red Line Oil AMA National Enduro season finale in Stanton, Alabama, Beta USA’s Jhak Walker rounded out the NE Pro2 podium with a consistent performance. Walker started strong, grabbing second in class […]

DeMartile Wins Back-to-Back WORCS Pro 450 Titles at Twentynine Palms

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The season finale of the 2025 WORCS series was at the challenging new Twentynine Palms Motorsports Complex. The setting where Dare DeMartile secured his second consecutive Pro 450 Championship in a dramatic fashion. Despite starting […]

Andrea Adamo to make MXGP transition for 2026

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Former FIM MX2 World Champion, Andrea Adamo, will embark on the next step of his impressive career progression with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing by steering the KTM 450 SX-F in the MXGP class for […]

Jake Harris 2025 National Enduro Beta Cup

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Congratulations to Jake Harris for winning the Beta Cup aboard his Beta 200 RR Race. Jake had a great season at the National Enduro while competing in the A 200 class. He won every race […]

Piaggio Group CEO: Downward trend in consumer propensity to spend

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

PIAGGIO GROUP: RESULTS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 CEO StatementPiaggio Group CEO Michele Colaninno: “The first nine months of 2025 saw a downward trend in consumer propensity to spend, with timid signs of recovery on some […]

Reisulis Brothers to Spearhead Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s 2026 Campaign

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to confirm its 2026 Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 rider lineup, with siblings Karlis and Janis Reisulis set to campaign the Factory YZ250F in the FIM MX2 World Championship. […]

Yamaha Motor Europe to enter inaugural FIM Sportbike World Championship with R7

Nov 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe will compete in the inaugural FIM Sportbike World Championship with the R7 in 2026. A brand-new class for the 2026 season, the FIM Sportbike World Championship is introduced to the Superbike […]

Double the Profit on Motorcycle Sales for BMW in Q3 2025

Nov 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In the Motorcycles Segment, an EBIT margin within the range of 5.5-7.5%is forecast as before, with a RoCE of 13-17%. The segment is now anticipating a slight decrease in customer deliveries (previously: slight increase). The BMW Group’s actual business performance […]

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KTM HIGH-PROFILE 2026 SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROSTER

Nov 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – A reenergized Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team has formally been launched at RD Field – the official testing grounds of KTM North America, Inc. – today, where returning riders Aaron Plessinger and […]

Pirelli focuses on soft rears in Moto2 for undulations of Portimão

Nov 5, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In addition to the standard SC0, there will also be the development soft in E0125 specification, allocated for the tenth time this year after its debut at Silverstone • For the Grand Prix of Portugal 2025 the Moto2™ riders will […]