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.

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Jul 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

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Trofeo Moto Guzzi Fast Endurance 2020 Race – Leg 1+2 Report

Jul 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The first two legs of the Trofeo Moto Guzzi Fast Endurance 2020, that took place on 18 and 19 July at the Vallelunga track did not let down our expectations, nor did the official Team […]

WorldSBK Returns to Racing This Weekend in Jerez Spain

Jul 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Five months after the opener in Phillip Island, the FIM Superbike World Championship is making its long-awaited return to racing this weekend, as the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team, GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Junior Team, and […]

Ducati riders ready to throw down against America’s best for MotoAmerica Superbikes at Atlanta

Jul 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Mountain View, Calif., July 30, 2020 – The third round of the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship heads to Road Atlanta in Georgia this weekend with Ducati riders Kyle Wyman (KATO Fastening/KWR Ducati Team) and PJ Jacobsen […]

Indian Motorcycle Integrates Apple CarPlay into Bikes

Jul 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, announced today the integration of Apple CarPlay® to its model year 2020 lineup of bikes equipped with the 7” Ride Command system. Continuing its mission to further enhance the riding experience, […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – AUGUST 2nd

Jul 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 29. The opening weekend of August sees the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki Team back on track for the third round of the revised MotoAmerica AMA Superbike Championship at the Michelin […]

Honda’s Latest 2021 450 MX Lineup Launches

Jul 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Masters of Motocross: Honda’s Latest 450 MX Lineup In motocross, when you own the corners, you control the race. And the corners are where Honda’s new 2021 CRF450R, CRF450RX, CRF450RL and CRF450RWE hold all the […]

2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship BSB Restarts

Jul 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 28. The revised calendar for the 2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship is due to start on August 7-9th at Donington Park in the UK and will be the first […]

NEPG – Round 3 Wet and Slick Rattlesnake National Enduro

Jul 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Rattlesnake National Enduro race this weekend was in Cross Fork, PA. Race conditions were varied from dry spots to wet and slick black dirt in other parts. That made for a tricky time finding […]

Build Train Race 2020: Highlighting Women and Motorcycle Culture

ROYAL ENFIELD FEMALE BUILD TRAIN RACE PARTICIPANTS HIT THE AMA FLAT TRACK

Jul 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

BUILD TRAIN RACE PARTICIPANTS HIT THE TRACK Jillian Deschenes, Lana MacNaughton and Melissa Paris complete first training session After a long hiatus, the female participants of Royal Enfield’s BUILD TRAIN RACE (BTR) program spent two […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team Riders Help Develop New Garage Seats

Jul 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The two riders in the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, Tom Sykes (GBR) and Eugene Laverty (IRL), naturally spend a lot of time in the saddle of their BMW S 1000 RR. However, during tests […]

2020 WorldSBK season starts again in Jerez Spain

Jul 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The 2020 WorldSBK season starts again after the first round in Australia which was followed by a long stop due to the crisis. The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team arrived today at the circuit of […]

Cardo Launches Industry’s Most Sophisticated and Dynamic Motorcycle Communication System

Jul 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

PACKTALK BLACK is the New Special-Edition Model to Join Industry-Leading, DMC-Powered PACKTALK Lineup; First Motorcycle Communicator Featuring Stock 45mm JBL Speakers Plano, Texas (July 28, 2020) – Cardo Systems, the global market leader in wireless […]

Advanced Stimulus Technology Italian Police Motorcycles Hit the Streets

Jul 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

FJR1300AE becomes the new Italian national police motorcycle The Italian branch of Yamaha Motor Europe NV has created and developed the “Yamaha for Police” project, through which it makes available its long tradition of technology […]

The waiting is over: WorldSBK action is coming thick and fast in Jerez and Portimão

Jul 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. For five months the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has had to exercise great patience. Now the action is coming thick and fast. Since the season-opener at the end of February/start of March on Phillip […]