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.

Africa Eco Race delves ever deeper into the desert crossing the legendary dunes of Merzouga

Jan 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

AFTER HIS VICTORIOUS DÉBUT IN THE OPENING LEG, JACOPO CERUTTI TAKES ANOTHER BRILLIANT WIN ON THE SECOND DAY OF THE AFRICAN RAID THE APRILIA TUAREG CONFIRMS ITS GREAT POTENTIAL ON A LONG AND TREACHEROUS SECTION, […]

SELECT 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES AVAILABLE NOW

Jan 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVEALS 2024 MODEL MOTORCYCLES AVAILABLE NOW AT WORLDWIDE AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIPS Additional New Models to Premier January 24 MILWAUKEE (January 2, 2024) – Harley-Davidson today revealed on H-D.com a portion of its 2024 motorcycle line […]

Happy New Year 2024 from Total Motorcycle!

Dec 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Happy New Year 2024 from Total Motorcycle! To all our readers, members, social media subscribers and supporters, I want to wish you the very best for 2024 to you and your family. Thank you for […]

Africa Eco Race Official Start Morocco January 2 2024

Dec 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia Tuareg at the start of the Africa Eco Race LAUNCHED LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, THE “BACK TO AFRICA” PROJECT IS ALREADY A REALITY: APRILIA IS ONCE AGAIN PROTAGONIST IN THE BIG RALLY RAIDS […]

Yamaha Motor Establishes New Company ENYRING for Compact Electric Vehicles

Dec 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Establishes New Company for Battery Management in Compact Electric Vehicles ― Launch of Subscription Services Helps Reduce Environmental Impact in Europe― Yamaha Motor announced that it has established ENYRING GmbH as a new […]

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) announces CEO Eric de Seynes will step down

Dec 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe announces senior leadership change Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) announces that as from 1st of January 2024 Eric de Seynes will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer to join the company’s […]

Free Documentary: Intense Showdown to MotoGP Glory

Dec 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

“#BACK2BACKgnaia: Ducati and Pecco’s Intense Showdown to MotoGP Glory”: the exclusive documentary about the 2023 MotoGP World Championship victory available starting today on Ducati and Pecco Bagnaia’s YouTube channels The exclusive film, “#BACK2BACKgnaia: Ducati and […]

$570000 Harley-Davidson cash contingency programs for qualified H-D racers

Dec 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS FOR 2024 RACE SEASON More than $570,000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers in American Flat Track and MotoAmerica Mission Foods King of the Baggers and Super Hooligan Series MILWAUKEE (Dec. 20, […]

MV Agusta stepping up industrial operations in Schiranna

Dec 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA CLOSES A SUCCESSFUL YEAR AND GEARS UP PRODUCTION IN SCHIRANNA It’s been a year since the announcement of the strategic partnership between MV Agusta and PIERER Mobility AG. Joining Europe’s leading motorcycle group, […]

BMW of North America Consolidates Digital Transformation Activities Under Omnicom Group

Dec 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BMW of North America Consolidates Marketing Activities Under Omnicom Group. 21.12.2023 PRESS RELEASE Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 21, 2023… BMW of North America announced today that it will consolidate marketing activities for BMW, MINI […]

Christmas Special: 20% Off All Indian Electric Bikes

Dec 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HOLIDAY SALES EVENT: 20% OFF ALL eFTR ELECTRIC BIKES Celebrate life on two wheels with electric options for all ages. Save on the full eFTR lineup until December 31st online or at your local dealer. […]

Aiming to re-write record books once more at Africa Eco Race 2024

Dec 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Ready to Take on Africa Eco Race The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés and Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health, are aiming to re-write the record books once […]

Buone Feste da Vmoto Italia!

Dec 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Gentili Clienti, Collaboratori, Fornitori, Dopo un 2023 molto intenso, anche Vmoto Italia si prenderà una breve pausa per ricaricare le proprie batterie in occasione delle festività natalizie e del nuovo anno, per tornare nel 2024 […]

Teams set to race the 2024 Dakar Rally on January 5 in Saudi Arabia

Dec 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING GEARS UP FOR 2024 DAKAR RALLY REIGNING FIM WORLD RALLY-RAID WORLD CHAMPION LUCIANO BENAVIDES SET TO TAKE ON 46TH EDITION OF WORLD’S TOUGHEST RALLY-RAID Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides is all set […]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 from Total Motorcycle!

Dec 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 from Total Motorcycle to all our extended family around the world (that includes you) who have visited, read and supported Total Motorcycle throughout 2023 and as far back […]