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.

Beta USA re-signs Zane Roberts to Factory Race Team

Sep 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Beta Racing is happy to announce that Zane Roberts signed a two year contract to continue racing for the Beta USA Factory Race Team. He will compete in the National Hare & Hound and the […]

Bauman Unstoppable in American Flat Track Williams Grove Half-Mile

Sep 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

American Flat Track Williams Grove Half-Mile MECHANICSBURG, Penn. (September 11, 2020) – Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) showed just what an American Flat Track Grand National Championship at the peak of […]

Suzuki’s MotoGP action resumes at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

Sep 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 11. Combined practice times: Alex Rins: 13th – 1’33.015 (+ 0.826) Joan Mir: 15th – 1’33.124 (+ 0.935) After a two week break, track action has resumed at the […]

MotoAmerica Superbike hits New Jersey Motorsports Park

Sep 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., September 11, 2020 – Inclement weather at New Jersey Motorsports Park meant times were down across the board on opening day of action for round six of the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, with Kyle […]

Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” officially kicks off today

Sep 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Seventh Danilo Petrucci at the end of Friday free practices of the Lenovo Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera. Eleventh time overall for Andrea Dovizioso At Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” officially […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson’s New World Records

Sep 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson‘s New World Records, Total Motorcycle and the Guinness Book of World Records share the same results: Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values. From parades, drag racing, riding, auctions and one weird award, Harley-Davidson and Total […]

World Record – 11 Second 1/4 Mile – Harley-Davidson LiveWire – Drag Race

Sep 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (September 10, 2020) – A Harley-Davidson® LiveWire® motorcycle set all-new records for elapsed time and top speed by an electric-powered production motorcycle on a drag racing course on September 4. Harley-Davidson™ Screamin’ Eagle™/Vance & […]

Ducati – Motor Valley Development – Promote Territory – MotoGP Misano World Circuit

Sep 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The fairings of the Ducati Desmosedici GP20 customized with the Motor Valley logo on the occasion of the Gran Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera and the Gran Prix of Emilia-Romagna and the […]

350 Fans – Virtually Present – Team Suzuki Ecstar’s garage – MotoGP San Marino

Sep 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 10. More than 350 people will be virtually present in Team Suzuki Ecstar’s garage at the forthcoming GP of San Marino and GP of Emilia Romagna, just behind the […]

100th anniversary – Ducati – Fabio Taglioni – Revolutionary Motorcycles

Sep 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ducati celebrates the centenary of the birth of the engineer Fabio Taglioni ‘Father’ of the desmodromic system and designer of numerous revolutionary motorcycles, Taglioni collaborated with Ducati from 1954 to 1984 In Lugo di Romagna, […]

Triumph Factory Visitor Experience Exhibit Reopening

Sep 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

TRIUMPH FACTORY VISITOR EXPERIENCE We are delighted to announce that the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience Exhibit, Shop and Café will be reopening on Saturday 10 October 2020. The Triumph Factory Visitor Experience is committed to […]

Indian Motorcycle Racing – Progressive Motorcycle Insurance – FTR750 – Springfield Mile doubleheader – Results

Sep 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 9, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, and its championship-winning FTR750 race bike completed a perfect sweep at the Springfield Mile doubleheader. While Indian Motorcycle Privateer Sammy Halbert […]