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 Staff Meet at Hamamatsu headquarters in Japan to Celebrate 2021

Dec 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 28. Suzuki Racing Company employees met outside the Hamamatsu headquarters in Japan earlier this week for a group photo session to celebrate their multi-World Championship-winning year. In 2020, Suzuki […]

New 2021 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Team

Dec 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 28. Suzuki’s 450 class race team for the 2021 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship will be Twisted Tea/ H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki Racing. With a strong history of […]

2021 SBK MotoAmerica Superbike Championship CALENDAR

Dec 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 23. The provisional calendar for the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship has been announced today and will take place over 10 rounds starting on April 16-18th and running through until […]

Polaris Appoints Michael Speetzen as Interim CEO

Dec 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Polaris Appoints Michael Speetzen as Interim CEO John Wiehoff Appointed Board Chair Bob Mack Appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer MINNEAPOLIS, MN – December 22, 2020 – Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced its Board […]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021

Dec 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

A VERY Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021 to all our Total Motorcycle readers, supporters, staff and members! May you and your family Christmas this year, no matter where you are in the world, […]

Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team to Contest 2021 FIM Supersport World Championship

Dec 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ten Kate Racing will field a Yamaha supported WorldSSP team in 2021, with Dominique Aegerter joined by bLU cRU rider Galang Hendra Pratama at the Dutch squad. The Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team announced […]

2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Schedule

Dec 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 19. A new updated schedule has been announced this week for the 2021 Monster Energy FIM/ AMA Supercross Championship that will see a total of 17 rounds from January […]

Beta Racing has promoted support rider to Beta Factory Race Team

Dec 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Beta Racing has promoted support rider Cole Conatser to the Beta Factory Race Team for 2021. Cole raced as a support rider for Beta Racing in 2020. He podiumed at every event of the West […]

Yamaha Announces 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Team

Dec 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is pleased to announce Fresh N’ Lean, a nationwide organic healthy meal delivery service, as the title sponsor of the Fresh N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Racing team for the 2021 […]

Inspiration Friday: Non-Buyer’s Remorse

Dec 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Love at first sight. Perfect color, perfect looks, your heart pounds, that’s the bike for me you said, but you didn’t buy it… Why? Today I bring you Inspiration Friday: Non-Buyer’s Remorse edition. Motorcycles come […]

Online Virtual Tour of Ducati Museum

Dec 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

A digital guided tour, accessible from a PC, smartphone or tablet, for all enthusiasts who wish to discover the history of Ducati Starting December 22, the virtual tour, an exclusive experience to live or give […]

Enter the YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup to WIN

Dec 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Registration is now open for the 2021 YZ125, YZ85 and YZ65 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup series, in which participants will be competing for a place at the Yamaha bLU cRU Superfinale, to be run […]

Orradre Retains bLU cRU Support for Sophomore WorldSSP300 Campaign

Dec 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

At just 16-years-old, Unai Orradre was one of the standout youngsters from the 2020 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship, and his performances have earned a second season in the series, benefitting once again from bLU […]

BMW 0% APR financing plus no payments until 2021 on Motorcycles

Dec 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Offered through BMW Financial Services by participating BMW Motorrad dealers through 12/31/2020. APR offer available to eligible, qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet BMW Financial Services’ credit requirements. Other rates are available. […]

NZ GIXXER Cup class a nursery ground for aspiring road-race talent

Dec 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 16. Sisters Emma and Lucy Dowman continued their sibling rivalry on track at the second of this year’s New Zealand Suzuki International Series at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon at […]