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.

2025 WorldSSP Contenders ahead of R9 Race Debut in Australia

Feb 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

History will be made in Australia later this month as the all-new Yamaha R9 makes its race debut as the 2025 FIM Supersport World Championship gets underway at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Ahead […]

Two-Wheeled Trouble: Motorcycle Prices to Spike with New Tariffs!

Feb 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle tariffs, here we go again! Do you remember 1983 when President Ronald Reagan significantly increased tariffs on imported motorcycles with engines over 700 cc displacement? How about 2025 when President Donald Trump significantly increased […]

Interactive Friday: Motorcycle Meme Inline-12 Power!

Jan 31, 2025 Michael Le Pard

What a January it has been of interaction at Total Motorcycle! We have reached nearly 100,000 followers, posted 45 thousand of replies, found time to support riders worldwide and yes, I’ll have a little to […]

WorldSBK: Double test action in countdown to the 2025 season opener

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In the countdown to the start of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship, BMW Motorrad Motorsport has completed an intensive double test session. Last week, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team hit the track in […]

Aprilia Racing back on track with the RS-GP25 at Sepang pre-season test

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

LORENZO SAVADORI LEADS THE WAY, FOLLOWED BY WORLD CHAMPION JORGE MARTIN AND ITALIAN TALENT MARCO BEZZECCHI After the successful official launch of the Aprilia Racing Team on 16th January, the focus now shifts to pre-season […]

Red Bull KTM all-in for 2025 MotoGP glory

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 have revealed the 2025 KTM RC16s for the manufacturer’s ninth year in the series and will enter the fray with its strongest line-up to-date. KTM […]

Dare DeMartile fresh off 2024 WORCS title ready to defend his number one plate

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Blythe, CA Round One January 25-26th, 2025 DeMartile Runner up at WORCS Opener The WORCS opener was in Blythe, CA. Dare DeMartile fresh off his 2024 WORCS title was ready to start the defense […]

First round of the National Hare and Hound held in Lucerne Valley

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Lucerne Valley, CA Round One January 26th, 2025 Roberts Absolutely Dusts the Field, Wins by Eight Minutes The first round of the National Hare and Hound was held in Lucerne Valley. This was the […]

Return to Supercross Anaheim for Round 3

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Anaheim, CA Round Three January 25th, 2025 Return to Anaheim for Round 3 The Liqui Moly Beta Supercross Race Team headed down south to Anaheim for A2 and the third round of the Supercross […]

Gardner and Aegerter Complete Productive Two-Day Test in Portimão Despite Mixed Conditions

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portugal, for a two-day test (28th-29th January) following the Jerez test and the official team launch. This session marked an […]

Unpredictable Weather Fails to Dampen Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Winter Test Optimism

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Unpredictable Weather Fails to Dampen Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Winter Test Optimism Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli finished the Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK winter test programme early at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (Portimão) today, […]

Ducati and Riello UPS: the partnership continues in 2025

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP sponsorship agreement renewed between the two Italian technological excellences Bologna, February 29th, 2025 – The Ducati Lenovo Team and Riello UPS, a brand of the Riello Elettronica group, a global player in the production […]

Rain hampers Portimao test with only half a day of intense activity

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Like last week at Jerez de la Frontera (Spain), bad weather affected the two-day test at Portimao (Portugal).Alvaro Bautista and Nicolò Bulega were forced to ride only in the afternoon session on Day 1. At the same time, […]

A New Partnership in MotoGP: Ducati Corse and Eternoo

Jan 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bologna, January 30th 2025 – Ducati Corse and Eternoo are happy to announce a new and prestigious partnership. Eternoo will be an Official Partner of the Ducati Lenovo Team for the 2025 and 2026 seasons […]

Cardo Launches ‘Your Ride. Your Recharge’ Campaign

Jan 28, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Cardo Launches ‘Your Ride. Your Recharge.’ Campaign, Championing the Mental Health Benefits of Motorcycling Cardo’s new cause-marketing initiative encourages motorcyclists to boost their “happiness batteries” while staying connected through cutting-edge communication devices. Plano, TX […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

2025 WorldSSP Contenders ahead of R9 Race Debut in Australia

Two-Wheeled Trouble: Motorcycle Prices to Spike with New Tariffs!

Interactive Friday: Motorcycle Meme Inline-12 Power!

WorldSBK: Double test action in countdown to the 2025 season opener

Aprilia Racing back on track with the RS-GP25 at Sepang pre-season test

Red Bull KTM all-in for 2025 MotoGP glory

Dare DeMartile fresh off 2024 WORCS title ready to defend his number one plate

First round of the National Hare and Hound held in Lucerne Valley

Return to Supercross Anaheim for Round 3

Gardner and Aegerter Complete Productive Two-Day Test in Portimão Despite Mixed Conditions

Unpredictable Weather Fails to Dampen Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Winter Test Optimism

Ducati and Riello UPS: the partnership continues in 2025

Rain hampers Portimao test with only half a day of intense activity

A New Partnership in MotoGP: Ducati Corse and Eternoo

Cardo Launches ‘Your Ride. Your Recharge’ Campaign

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 Can-Am Motorcycles: Get Charged Up!