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.

World Premier of Zard Exhaust Triumph Kawasaki Ducati Join BMW Daimler Mercedes-AMG Aston Martin Lotus FCA-Maserati McLaren Alfa Romeo Porsche Jeep Ferrari

Feb 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Zard is an Italian brand with over 30 years of experience in the motorcycle exhaust field and is part of G.P. TECNICA, a leading company in the production of high-level systems and components for the […]

Tenacious performance at Round 7 of the 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship

Feb 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Zach Osborne raced his way to a podium finish on Saturday with a tenacious performance at Round 7 of the 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship in Orlando, Florida. Osborne kept […]

MotoGP World Champion to keep his beloved number

Feb 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 12. After taking the MotoGP World Championship crown in style during a unique racing season, Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir was left with the decision of which number to […]

Inspiration Friday: Honda Garage Dreams Contest

Feb 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle brings you a very special Inspiration Friday: Honda Garage Dreams Contest story this week that unless you live in Spain or Europe you might not have heard about. 40 custom bike shops. 3 […]

BMW of North America Returns to New York Fashion Week

Feb 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Collaboration with New York City native and luxury womenswear designer, LaQuan Smith, will celebrate the intersection of design, craftsmanship and style in the automotive and fashion worlds. BMW X5 M and X7 M50i Sports Activity […]

Riello UPS Ducati renewing partnership for 2021 MotoGP World Championship

Feb 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Borgo Panigale-based team and the Verona-based company celebrate 15 years of collaboration by renewing their partnership for the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. Riello UPS, a brand of the Riello Elettronica Group, a global player […]

MOTORCYCLE RACING WEEKEND ACTION – February 13th

Feb 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 11. The second weekend of February sees Suzuki riders move south to Florida for Round 7 of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship at the Camping World […]

Piaggio Group European leader of two-wheeler market

Feb 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pontedera, 11 February 2021 – In 2020 the Piaggio Group once again strengthened its leadership of the European two-wheeler market, for an overall share of 14.2%. The result was generated by significant growth in motorcycle sales, and excellent performance […]

Ducati and NetApp sign-in for 2021 MotoGP Championship

Feb 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After three years of collaboration with excellent results in the MotoGP championship, Ducati is pleased to announce the renewal of the partnership with NetApp for the 2021 MotoGP World Championship.Last year’s MotoGP season was out […]

UnipolSai alongside the MotoGP Ducati Lenovo Team

Feb 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The partnership between the Unipol Group’s insurance company and the Borgo Panigale factory in the 2021 MotoGP World Championship confirmed for the fifth consecutive year Bologna, 10th February 2021 – Ducati is pleased to announce that […]

Introducing the 2021 the Beta Factory Race Team

Feb 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Beta Factory Race Team is poised for a great 2021 campaign. The east coast team, who joins the previously announced west coast team, enjoyed 31 podiums, 12 first-place finishes, and 3 championships last year. […]

VERTEX PISTONS’ SHIFTING CORE BUSINESS

Feb 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Since way back in 1953, when two-strokes ruled the off-road world, professional motorcycle racers and serious amateurs alike have put Vertex Pistons in their engines. And while a lot has changed in the world of […]

What Has Garrett Gerloff Been Up To This Winter?

Feb 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A stellar maiden FIM Superbike World Championship marked GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Garrett Gerloff as one-to-watch in 2021. The American racked up three podium finishes in the latter stages of last season, and while many […]

New Android Auto Integration for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

Feb 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Honda Motor Europe is pleased to announce that Android Auto *1 will be integrated with its flagship adventurer, the CRF1100L Africa Twin. Owners of the Africa Twin and Africa Twin ‘Adventure Sports’ will be able to […]

Lenovo and Ducati Team Up for MotoGP

Feb 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Lenovo announced as Title Partner of the factory Ducati team in MotoGP as Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia wear the Ducati squad’s official colours for the first time Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding: […]