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.

After 4 months of lockdown 2020 WorldSBK season starts again in Australia

Jun 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Superb P1 for Scott Redding after 3 testing days at Misano. Positive feelings for Chaz Davies. Almost four months have passed since the first round of the 2020 WorldSBK season held at Phillip Island, Australia. […]

2020 MotoGP season is Back as Ducati resumes activities on track

Jun 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Test Team and Michele Pirro finally returned to the track in Misano after the lockdown, for three days of private testing on the circuit named after Marco Simoncelli The Ducati Test Team and […]

Honda’s First 2021 ATVs/Quads are Here on Total Motorcycle

Jun 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

IT’S TIME TO GET OUT Many of us appreciate our time outdoors more than ever. So we’re even happier to announce our latest 2021 Honda FourTrax ATV models—the 2021 Honda Rancher, Foreman, Rubicon and Rincon […]

BMW Industrializes 3D printing methods to speed up production and development

Jun 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich / Oberschleissheim. The BMW Group has today officially opened its new Additive Manufacturing Campus. The new centre brings together production of prototype and series parts under one roof, along with research into new 3D printing […]

GREAT NEWS AS AMA PRO MOTOCROSS OPENS TO SPECTATORS AGAIN

Jun 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 24. The opening two rounds of the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship next month in America have been confirmed that they will now host spectators amid changing and […]

Top of the Podium…Twice! AMA East Hare Scramble – Round 5

Jun 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Top of the Podium…Twice! AMA East Hare Scramble – Round 5 Location: Harpursville, NY This last weekend was a great weekend for Beta Racing. Two of our Factory Team riders finished in first place. Congratulations […]

Grand Opening of the Stunning 140 square foot MV Agusta Showroom

Jun 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA NEW MONO-BRAND STORE IN BIRMINGHAM the140 square meters showroom was officially launched on Saturday June 20th Varese, June 22nd, 2020 – Oak flooring, matte black walls paired with bespoke Italian-made, MV Agusta-branded furniture: […]

New Honda Motorcycle Model Wins Gold “Best design of the Year” Award

Jun 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The commercial success of the new Montesa Cota 301RR is now joined by one of the most important design awards in our country. And is that the ADI-FAD (Association of Industrial Design for the Promotion […]

Monster Energy AMA Supercross Season Finale Results

Jun 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Aaron Plessinger worked his way from a bad start near the end of the pack to finish 11th at Sunday’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross season finale. Justin Barcia got […]

Closing the 2020 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Series

Jun 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 22. Broc Tickle – RM-Z450 – 6th Alex Martin – RM-Z250 – 6th in series Closing a challenging series for the 2020 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross series […]

KICKER Performance Audio with American Flat Track

Jun 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 22, 2020) – American Flat Track proudly announced today the forging of a new partnership with KICKER Performance Audio naming the industry leader in cutting edge audio products the Official Sound System of American Flat Track. […]

OSBORNE EARNS FIRST-CAREER 450SX WIN; ANDERSON AND WILSON ROUND OUT THE PODIUM

Jun 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

It was a historic day for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team as the brand swept the 450SX podium at the final round of the 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship Series in Salt Lake […]

Ferrandis Defends His Crown to Score Back-to-Back 250SX West Titles

Jun 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Dylan Ferrandis overcame challenges to finish fourth at the East-West Showdown and secure the 250SX West Championship for the second year running at Sunday’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross season finale at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt […]

Next-generation Automated Driving Technology on Hold due to Economy

Jun 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Stuttgart. The BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG are putting their cooperation on development of next-generation technology for automated driving temporarily on hold. Following extensive review, the two companies have arrived at a mutual and amicable agreement […]

Inspiration Friday: Great Father’s Day Movies and Hero Fathers

Jun 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

What a better way to celebrate Father’s Day and Inspiration Friday than to showcase Great Father’s Day Movies and Hero Fathers! Guy Martin’s Great Escape is just such a movie. Fathers, Hero’s, action, excitement and […]