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.

Hello Snow! Exploring the Colorado Mountains by Motorcycle

Oct 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

A group of Ural owners celebrated the first glimpse of snow in Colorado with a mountain pass tour. They rode from Longmont, CO to Steamboat Springs, CO via Cameron Pass (10,249 feet) and Buffalo Pass […]

Cool Wall Week #345: 2018 Kawasaki Z900

Oct 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Have You Voted Yet? The Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Week #345; Get to it. Voting Open. EASY TO RIDE. SUPER EXCITING. 2018 Kawasaki Z900 Review on Total Motorcycle: The new Z900 epitomizes Kawasaki’s belief of […]

2018 Honda Riding Assist-e: Toyko Motor Show Concept model

Oct 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda’s unique technologies making daily life more fun with self-balancing concept model The Honda Riding Assist-e is an experimental motorcycle featuring Honda’s unique balance control technology, developed through its humanoid robot research. The motorcycle automatically […]

Eighth Place for Davide Giugliano in Race One at Magny-Cours

Oct 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Davide Giugliano finished today’s WorldSBK race one at Magny-Cours in eighth place, courtesy of a strong performance on board his Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 machine on the drying French circuit. His Red Bull Honda World […]

2018 BMW HP4 Race Makes Its U.S. Debut At 13th Annual Barber Vintage Festival

Oct 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 5, 2017…BMW Motorrad USA is bringing something very new to one of the largest vintage motorcycle festivals this weekend: the 2018 BMW HP4 Race. This 215 hp masterpiece of engineering […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA OFF TO A STRONG START AT MOROCCO RALLY 2017

Oct 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Successfully getting things underway in Morocco, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rally star Pablo Quintanilla has claimed a third place result in the short, opening Super Stage at the start of the 2017 OiLibya Morocco […]

Flat Track’s best head to Southern California for the Cycle Gear American Flat Track Finals presented by Indian Motorcycle

Oct 5, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 4, 2017) – After a three-year absence, American Flat Track returns to Southern California to cap off an action-packed 2017 season at the Cycle Gear American Flat Track Finals presented by […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND MX2 AGREEMENT WITH JM RACING

Oct 5, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that the Jacky Martens run JM Racing team will continue as Husqvarna Motorcycles’ official MX2 representatives in the FIM Motocross World Championship following the agreement of a new two-year […]

Jordan Ashburn finishes in 4th place at Round 7 of the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro event

Oct 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Press Release October 3rd, 2017 For Immediate Release Paso Robles, California Round 7 of the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro series, kicked off without a hitch in Glen Daniel, WV. The race was held […]

Complimentary Four Day BMW S1000RR Track Experience – Almeria Track Event

Oct 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Purchase a new S 1000 RR between October and December and you’ll receive a complimentary four day track experience. Get started by booking a test ride on our class-leading superbike. Test ride subject to applicant […]

American Flat Track will return to the northeastern U.S. with two great events in 2018

Oct 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 3, 2017) – American Flat Track is pleased to confirm two events in the northeastern U.S. as part of the 2018 schedule. New for the series, the New York Short Track […]

BSB Round 11 – Assen: Hickmain Remains In Championship Contention

Oct 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The MCE British Superbike Championship ventured across to the Netherlands for the penultimate round of the year, mixed fortunes awaiting the BMW S 1000 RR riders at the TT Circuit Assen. As has now become […]

Pata Yamaha Enjoy Stunning Weekend in STK1000 at Magny-Cours

Oct 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team delivered a superb performance throughout the whole weekend in tricky conditions at Magny-Cours, round eight of the 2017 FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship. Florian Marino showed great pace in […]

GRT Yamaha Enjoy Superb Start in WorldSSP at Magny-Cours

Oct 4, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team got off to an almost perfect start on Friday at Magny-Cours, round ten of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Title contender Lucas Mahias dominated proceedings at his home […]

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Kawasaki Motorcycle Lineup

Oct 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 Kawasaki have arrived! Each year millions of riders look forward to the 2018 Kawasaki Motorcycle Lineup and this year Kawasaki does not disappoint and neither will our 2018 Kawasaki Review Guide. Big changes […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Hello Snow! Exploring the Colorado Mountains by Motorcycle

Cool Wall Week #345: 2018 Kawasaki Z900

2018 Honda Riding Assist-e: Toyko Motor Show Concept model

Eighth Place for Davide Giugliano in Race One at Magny-Cours

2018 BMW HP4 Race Makes Its U.S. Debut At 13th Annual Barber Vintage Festival

PABLO QUINTANILLA OFF TO A STRONG START AT MOROCCO RALLY 2017

Flat Track’s best head to Southern California for the Cycle Gear American Flat Track Finals presented by Indian Motorcycle

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND MX2 AGREEMENT WITH JM RACING

Jordan Ashburn finishes in 4th place at Round 7 of the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro event

Complimentary Four Day BMW S1000RR Track Experience – Almeria Track Event

American Flat Track will return to the northeastern U.S. with two great events in 2018

BSB Round 11 – Assen: Hickmain Remains In Championship Contention

Pata Yamaha Enjoy Stunning Weekend in STK1000 at Magny-Cours

GRT Yamaha Enjoy Superb Start in WorldSSP at Magny-Cours

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Kawasaki Motorcycle Lineup

2026 Royal Enfield: Pivotal New Chapter & Monumental Milestone!

Exciting New 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles Celebrate 70th Anniversary

New 2026 Indian Motorcycle Lineup: More Powerful Timeless Style!

New 2026 Can-Am Motorcycles: Get Charged Up!