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.

Kevin Stollings Jr. Unveils 2018 American Flat Track Team

Mar 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

INDIANAPOLIS (March 10, 2018) – Kevin Stollings Jr. is pleased to announce that Roof Systems of Dallas, Texas has come on board as a title sponsor for his American Flat Track race program in 2018. […]

Team MotoX Racing Unveil 2018 WorldSSP300 Team

Mar 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team MotoX Racing officially launched their 2018 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship campaign by unveiling the rider that will spearhead their title challenge onboard the Yamaha YZF-R3 in the highly competitive class at the Moto […]

Yamaha bLU cRU Champion JD Beach Set to Race DAYTONA TT

Mar 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Philpot, Ky. (March 9, 2018) – Donning his steel shoe and throwing his leg over the #95 G&G Racing/Rickdiculous/Team95/Yamaha FZ-07 flat tracker, 2015 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion JD Beach will compete in the AFT Twins presented […]

Shayna Texter and Husqvarna Motorcycles Team Up for 2018 AFT Singles Season

Mar 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 9, 2018) – American Flat Track star Shayna Texter, who won five races in 2017, will team with legendary marque Husqvarna Motorcycles in the AFT Singles division for the 2018 season. “I’m thrilled […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR QATAR MotoGP TEST VIDEO

Mar 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 9. Suzuki Motor Corporation has today released a new video following three positive days of testing with Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins at Losail International Circuit, Qatar earlier this […]

Rekluse Returns as Official Clutch of American Flat Track

Mar 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 8, 2018) – American Flat Track and Rekluse have reached an agreement expanding their existing partnership for the 2018 season, naming Rekluse – the industry leader in clutch performance technology – […]

Finding the Flow: Discovering more about motorcycle aerodynamics

Mar 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It is something of a mysterious art. By nature motorcycles and riders are not the most aerodynamic of vehicles on the road so what do KTM do to maximize this area of their R&D and […]

Harley-Davidson Enters Second Year as Official Motorcycle of AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines

Mar 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 8, 2018) – American Flat Track and Harley-Davidson® Motor Company are excited to announce details of their 2018 sponsorship and enhancements to their coordinated marketing efforts. Through the strategic alliance, the companies […]

Lee Johnston positive after debut test with Honda Racing

Mar 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 campaign started in earnest this week for the Honda Racing roads team as they embarked on their first pre-season test at Monteblanco in Spain, with its new rider line-up of Ian Hutchinson and […]

Indian Motorcycle Names Ola Stenegard Director of Product Design

Mar 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS, (March 8, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Company today announced the hiring of motorcycle industry design veteran Ola Stenegard as its Director of Product Design. Stenegard brings Indian nearly two decades of product-design experience, a life-long passion […]

Custom Motorcycles Hit the Road as J&P Cycles’ 2018 Mobile Tour Rolls into Daytona Beach

Mar 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The motorcycle customization experience will make stops at the Iowa Rally and Harley-Davidson’s 115th Anniversary celebration. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — J&P Cycles, the world’s largest retailer of motorcycle parts and accessories, announced […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Kevin Stollings Jr. Unveils 2018 American Flat Track Team

Team MotoX Racing Unveil 2018 WorldSSP300 Team

Yamaha bLU cRU Champion JD Beach Set to Race DAYTONA TT

Shayna Texter and Husqvarna Motorcycles Team Up for 2018 AFT Singles Season

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR QATAR MotoGP TEST VIDEO

Rekluse Returns as Official Clutch of American Flat Track

Finding the Flow: Discovering more about motorcycle aerodynamics

Harley-Davidson Enters Second Year as Official Motorcycle of AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines

Lee Johnston positive after debut test with Honda Racing

Indian Motorcycle Names Ola Stenegard Director of Product Design

Custom Motorcycles Hit the Road as J&P Cycles’ 2018 Mobile Tour Rolls into Daytona Beach

Revival Cycles Presents The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show

NIKEN: Revealing the technology behind the revolution

SUZUKI 1-2-3 IN NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKES

Pure&Crafted presented by BMW Motorrad 2018: On the road

Amazing 2026 MV Agusta Brutale Oro & New 240hp 16000 rpm 5-cylinder engine!

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!

Exciting New 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles Celebrate 70th Anniversary

First 2026 BMW Street and Dirt Monsters Arrive!