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.

Ducati Panigale V4 R Takes First Podium at Road America MotoAmerica Superbike at 184mph

Jun 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Mountain View, Calif., June 29, 2020 – The second round of the MotoAmerica race series took place at Road America in Wisconsin this past weekend as Kyle Wyman #33 took the Ducati Panigale V4 R to […]

Say What? BMW Introduces Cruise Control on a Motorcycles

Jun 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Relaxed cruising with active cruise control, without having to manually adapt to the driving speed of the vehicle in front – already available in cars now for many years, but not the standard in motorcycles […]

We will be taking sustainability to a whole new level

Jun 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. When it comes to sustainability, major corporations have a key role to play. The BMW Group acknowledged this fact long ago and outperforms industry rivals by far in terms of CO2 emissions per vehicle produced. […]

Independence Day & Canada Day 2020 Events Rallies and What’s Open

Jun 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Happy Independence Day & Canada Day 2020 to all our Total Motorcycle readers, supporters, staff and family! While Independence Day and Canada Day this year will be very different than previous years it doesn’t mean […]

Ducati MotoGP Star Undergos Immediate Surgery After Racing Crash

Jun 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team rider was operated yesterday evening a few hours after getting injured. Since the operation had a positive outcome, he will be able to start physiotherapy immediately to be ready in time for […]

I felt really good today Says DeLong at his GNCC XC2 Class Victory

Jun 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Craig DeLong earned a big win on Sunday at the John Penton GNCC in Millfield, Ohio, where he now holds the lead in the XC2 250 Pro Championship after […]

Cameron Beaubier dominates MotoAmerica Superbike on Yamaha Racing R1

Jun 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Beaubier Stays Perfect with Another Win at Road America Cameron Beaubier continued to dominate the MotoAmerica Superbike field aboard his Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing R1 with another stellar victory in race one at […]

Crash in Turn 1 at MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Road Atlanta Ends Badly

Jun 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne bounced back from a tough race yesterday to finish second in race two at Road America on Sunday, June 28, in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Unfortunately for Cameron […]

Unexpected Finish to MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North American Road Racing Season

Jun 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 28. Bobby Fong – GSX-R1000 – 2nd. Sean Dylan Kelly – GSX-R600 – 2nd. Toni Elias – GSX-R1000 – 4th. A highly motivated M4 ECSTAR Suzuki squad returned to […]

Awesome Indian FTR1200 Roland Sands Race-Inspired Parts & Accessories

Jun 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Collaborative Lineup of FTR 1200 Parts Brings ‘Super Hooligan®’ Racing Inspiration to the Street MINNEAPOLIS (June 25, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, unveiled a collaborative line of race-inspired accessories for FTR […]