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.

Tom White, Motorcycle Ambassador Extraordinaire, Passes Away at 68

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The motorcycling world lost a leading light and a great man when legendary racer, businessman, AMA Hall of Famer and philanthropist Tom White succumbed to cancer at his Villa Park, Calif., home on November 2, […]

Bad Luck for Pata Yamaha Pair in Qatar Race 1

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team suffered from a double dose of misfortune under the floodlights in Qatar on Friday, as both riders crashed out of Race 1 after having shown real promise throughout the […]

Twelfth place for Gagne in race one at Losail

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Jake Gagne has taken twelfth place in today’s 17-lap, opening race of the 2017 WorldSBK season finale at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, equalling his best finish in the series scored in his previous […]

Sons Of Speed’s Third Race Thrills at New Smyrna Speedway During Daytona Biketoberfest

Nov 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Daytona, FL (November 3, 2017) – Billy Lane’s thrilling Sons of Speed boardtrack motorcycle race had its third running on Saturday, October 21, during the 25th Chrome Anniversary of Daytona Beach Biketoberfest. The race featured 14 daredevil motorcycle racers who […]

Cool Wall Week #349: 2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour Automatic DCT

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

New Cool Wall Bike Every Friday. Have You Voted Yet? No? Then Get to it… Voting Open! 7-SPEED DCT AND TRAVEL TRUNK. 2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour Automatic DCT Review on Total Motorcycle: The three 2018 […]

Dream Machine. Riding 10 Countries, 2000 Miles, 63 years ago

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

At the beginning of the 1950s people were still rebuilding after the second world war. Most had their thoughts on productivity and looking for an improved standard of living. There were exceptions however – some […]

Giugliano and Gagne confident of more improvements after first day

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has completed the opening day of action for the final event of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship – which is currently taking place at the Losail International […]

Pata Yamaha Get Off to a Superb Start Under the Lights in Qatar

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team got off to their best start of the year in Qatar on day one of the final round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship. In the sweltering heat […]

Mahias Enjoys Perfect Start in WorldSSP in Qatar

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias got off to a superb start in the hot and humid conditions at the crucial final round of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship in Qatar. Under the […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders for 2018 Announced

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the six young riders that will compete in the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge within the 2018 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship. After impressing throughout the season in […]

Michelin Sets New Standard in Wet and Dry Performance with the MICHELIN Road 5 Motorcycle Tire

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Michelin today announced the MICHELIN® Road 5, its newest motorcycle tire, designed specifically for sport touring motorcycles with patented technologies that provide riders with enhanced grip, comfort, and stability, particularly […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Tom White, Motorcycle Ambassador Extraordinaire, Passes Away at 68

Bad Luck for Pata Yamaha Pair in Qatar Race 1

Twelfth place for Gagne in race one at Losail

Sons Of Speed’s Third Race Thrills at New Smyrna Speedway During Daytona Biketoberfest

Cool Wall Week #349: 2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour Automatic DCT

Dream Machine. Riding 10 Countries, 2000 Miles, 63 years ago

Giugliano and Gagne confident of more improvements after first day

Pata Yamaha Get Off to a Superb Start Under the Lights in Qatar

Mahias Enjoys Perfect Start in WorldSSP in Qatar

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders for 2018 Announced

Michelin Sets New Standard in Wet and Dry Performance with the MICHELIN Road 5 Motorcycle Tire

Cord Model III: 3 Wheel Retro Motorcycle

A Race to Forget: Nakagami DNF, Pawi DNF

MotoGP Round 17: Malaysia Track Report

Marquez Fourth As Honda Takes 2017 MotoGP Constructors Crown

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

Three New 2026 Striking Extraordinary BMW Custom Bikes