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.

SUZUKI MOTOAMERICA SEASON WRAP-UP

Dec 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 26. Rounds 6-to-9 of the 2021 MotoAmerica AMA Superbike series from the Team Hammer and M4 ECSTAR Suzuki triple championship-winning teams. Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer, racing as […]

WILD KTM FACTORY RACING CLOSE A TROPHY-LADEN 2021

Dec 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MXGP and AMA 450SX titles celebrated as Red Bull KTM run wild with the KTM 450 SX-F Two more MotoGP™ Grand Prix wins & domination for the KTM GP Academy in Moto3™ & Moto2™ E2 […]

2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup & Have a Happy Blue Year!

Dec 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The New Year means new opportunities, and this is one you don’t want to miss. Join the 2022 YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup and give your child the best chance in motocross! Yamaha Motor […]

Happy Holidays from the Total Motorcycle family!

Dec 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Happy Holidays from the Total Motorcycle family! Christmas, parties, socialness, food, friends, family, presents, eggnog, gifts, music, carol singing, being joyous and thankful are all wonderful times to share together that will create long lasting […]

Incredible EWC World Championship-winning 2021 season Insights

Dec 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 23. Yoshimura SERT Motul Team Director Yohei Kato provides an insight into the team’s incredible EWC World Championship-winning 2021 season. The 2021 World Endurance Championship was the first year […]

Suzuki New Zealand GIXXER Cup series

Dec 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 21. There’s been so much to motivate Billee Fuller in the Suzuki New Zealand GIXXER Cup series that it’s not hard to see why she’s become such a motivational […]

New DIGA Procross team for KTM

Dec 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The bond between the ambitious DIGA Procross team and the KTM racing department has existed since 2018 as the outfit helped develop a number of riders and Grand Prix talent. Justin Amian’s unit will now […]

2021 Endurance World Championship season Wrap-up

Dec 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 20. Yoshimura SERT Motul, powered into the second half of the 2021 Endurance World Championship season with a single-minded determination to gain lost ground, and win the coveted EWC […]

5-Time Prestigious Dakar Rally Winner Joins KTM Dakar Management

Dec 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

One of the most successful riders in rally-raid history, Marc Coma has won the prestigious Dakar Rally five times, all while competing on KTM machinery. The 45-year-old Spanish star also has six FIM Cross-Country Rallies […]

Ready to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally?

Dec 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following on from a highly rewarding season of racing in the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team is now ready to take on the 2022 Dakar Rally. With all […]

Every action has an opposite reaction Suzuki Technical Manager Ken Kawauchi

Dec 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 19. In this blog, Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Technical Manager Ken Kawauchi talks development and explains how every action has an opposite reaction. “The 2021 season has come to an […]

Project Leader Shinichi Sahara talks highs and lows of taking last-minute job

Dec 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 17. In his 2021 blog, Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Team Director and Project Leader Shinichi Sahara talks the highs and lows of taking on a last-minute job role, and everything […]

Inspiration Friday: Build Your Own BMW

Dec 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It’s Christmas time and who doesn’t love presents, gifts and parties with great friends and good food! Inspiration Friday: Build Your Own BMW is the prefect Christmas inspiration toy gift for any motorcycle or BMW […]

2022 WorldSBK season Winter Testing

Dec 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. In preparation for the 2022 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), BMW Motorrad Motorsport carried out its first winter test. The two BMW teams – BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team […]

Time Running Out for Complimentary Suzuki Motorcycle Service!

Dec 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa comes with complimentary Hayabusa Premium Care, which provides your first three scheduled services on us if you purchase by December 31, 2021. This exclusive Suzuki program ends soon, so to take […]