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.

Italian and his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V4

Jul 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., July 8, 2022 – Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) wasted no time getting down to business at Laguna Seca for the sixth round of the 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship.Petrucci leads the championship […]

Supersport Championship leader on Californian sunshine roll

Jul 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., July 8, 2022 – Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) put the heat on his competitors at Laguna Seca for the fifth round of the 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship, taking P1 in both […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION CALENDAR – JULY 9-10TH

Jul 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 8. The second weekend in July sees Suzuki teams in action in America. Twisted Tea Suzuki Presented by Progressive Insurance riders Brandon Hartranft and new 450-class team rider Marshal […]

Breaking News: BMW “all new models from BMW Motorrad fully electric”

Jul 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group sold a total of 75,891 fully-electric BMW and MINI vehicles worldwide in the first half of 2022 – more than doubling its all-electric sales compared to the same period of last year […]

Inspiration Friday #206: 2022 Pure & Crafted Festival

Jul 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

17000 motorcyclists is what happens when you combine BMW Motorrad Days 2022 and 2022 Pure&Crafted Festival events together on the same weekend. Add an usual mix of hand-crafted music, motorbike culture and new-heritage lifestyle and […]

We looked for someone with Superbike experience who could get a result and was available

Jul 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 8. Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki will field two replacement riders at this coming weekend’s MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North American Road Racing round at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in […]

BMW Group focuses on electromobility but few want electric vehicles

Jul 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

ESPY Award nomination Best Athlete Men’s Action Sports Category

Jul 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. congratulates Eli Tomac on a well-deserved ESPY Award nomination in the Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports Category. It’s the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider’s first nomination for the prestigious sporting […]

Aiming to extend commanding lead at 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship Laguna Seca

Jul 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoAmerica Supersport Round 5 – Herrin Heads to His Favorite Hunting Ground at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Josh Herrin aiming to extend his commanding lead in the 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship at Laguna Seca this […]

World-famous Laguna Seca host to round six MotoAmerica 2022

Jul 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoAmerica Round 6 – Petrucci In Command As The Field Hits Laguna Seca The world-famous Laguna Seca plays host to round six of MotoAmerica 2022 with Danilo Petrucci on top of the points Sunnyvale, Calif., […]

Official two-day Pre-Test for the Suzuka 8 Hours Results

Jul 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Impress at Suzuka Test The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team ended the official two-day Pre-Test for the Suzuka 8 Hours in second overall after setting a 2:06.662, ahead of the third round […]

Learn from Multi world champion and most successful motocross modern era racers

Jul 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Multi world champion and one of the most successful motocross racers of the modern era, Tony Cairoli, talks about his recent ‘rookie’ outings in the 2022 AMA Pro National series in the United States. When […]

Marshal Weltin raced to career-best finish at 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Series

Jul 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 5. Marshal Weltin: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 10-12 Brandon Hartranft: Suzuki RM-Z450 – 13-13 Carson Mumford: Suzuki RM-Z250 – 13-13 Twisted Tea Suzuki Presented by Progressive Insurance’s Marshal Weltin raced […]

2023 Motorcycle Models

2023 Vespa Tinder’s Justin Bieber

Jul 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Last week it was 2023 Harley-Davidson eBikes, this week, Justin Bieber is on the front page of Total Motorcycle…what gives? Introducing 2023 Vespa Tinder’s Justin Bieber’s newest and latest “WHERE ARE U NOW” monochromatic artistic […]

Metzeler was on the highest step of the EnduroGP podiums

Jul 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The fourth round of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship took place in Portugal: Metzeler was on the highest step of the podiums with Andrea Verona, Nathan Watson, Brad Freeman e Harry Edmondson Coimbra – Souselas […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Italian and his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V4

Supersport Championship leader on Californian sunshine roll

WEEKEND RACING ACTION CALENDAR – JULY 9-10TH

Breaking News: BMW “all new models from BMW Motorrad fully electric”

Inspiration Friday #206: 2022 Pure & Crafted Festival

We looked for someone with Superbike experience who could get a result and was available

BMW Group focuses on electromobility but few want electric vehicles

ESPY Award nomination Best Athlete Men’s Action Sports Category

Aiming to extend commanding lead at 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship Laguna Seca

World-famous Laguna Seca host to round six MotoAmerica 2022

Official two-day Pre-Test for the Suzuka 8 Hours Results

Learn from Multi world champion and most successful motocross modern era racers

Marshal Weltin raced to career-best finish at 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Series

2023 Vespa Tinder’s Justin Bieber

Metzeler was on the highest step of the EnduroGP podiums

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