Articles by Michael Le Pard

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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.

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE’S NATIONAL OWNERS RIDE RAISES OVER $114,000 FOR FOLDS OF HONOR

$114000 raised to provide Academic Scholarships to Spouses and Children of U.S. Military Service Members and First Responders

Sep 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE’S NATIONAL OWNERS RIDE RAISES OVER $114,000 FOR FOLDS OF HONOR Funds Raised to Benefit Nonprofit Organization’s Efforts to Provide Academic Scholarships to the Spouses and Children of U.S. Military Service Members and […]

Josh Herrin heads to Texas for 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

Sep 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., September 11, 2024 — Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin heads to the expansive surrounds of Circuit of The Americas in Austin, TX, this week with his first chance to wrap up the […]

BMW Group adjusts downward guidance for 2024 financial year

Sep 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Triggers for guidance adjustment are delivery stops and technical actions linked to Integrated Braking System (IBS) +++ Technical actions impact over 1.5 million vehicles +++ Additional warranty costs in high three-digit million amount Munich. The Board […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

$114000 raised to provide Academic Scholarships to Spouses and Children of U.S. Military Service Members and First Responders

Josh Herrin heads to Texas for 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

BMW Group adjusts downward guidance for 2024 financial year

YART Yamaha Aiming for Back-to-Back Titles at the Bol d’Or

Exciting day at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli as Ducati tests new aerodynamics

Final one-day MotoGP test this season to evaluate parts and ideas

28 top riders to battle it out at Yamaha R7 European Cup SuperFinale

Top-five NE Pro1 finish for Trevor Bollinger in Flying W National Enduro

Flawless 1-1 victory at the MXGP of Türkiye for Husqvarna’s podium dominance

Nicolò Bulega takes the first Superpole Race win of his WorldSBK career

4th overall in MX2 for Everts at MXGP Turkish Grand Prix

WorldSBK Magny-Cours: First a major setback, then victory and podium celebrations

Andrea Dosoli Appointed Division Manager of Yamaha Motor Europe Motorsport Division

The Ducati Lenovo Team riders on the podium in Misano race

Dashed Hopes for Locatelli and Pata Prometeon Yamaha at Magny Cours on Sunday

New Indian Motorcycle Signature Series: Ultra Exclusive & Extremely Limited!

New Harley-Davidson Deadwood Offers up WWII Spirit of Freedom

Are the new 2027 BMW’s the Best Lineup to Date?

2026 KTM Duke Motorcycles: Add a Dose of Excitement to Your Life!