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.

From GSX-R1000 Superbike to MotoGP machine: The Differences

Jun 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 9. The 2014 Suzuki MotoGP test team of Randy De Puniet and Nobuatsu Aoki were joined in mid-April at the Circuit of The Americas by Suzuki’s 1993 World 500cc […]

Sim Racing: Formula E simulator work forms the basis for success at the racetrack

Jun 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Race weekends in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship are extraordinary events. The tight schedule of the one-day format allows little time for test work and no room for error. That makes the virtual […]

2020 Flying Piston Benefit Breakfast

Jun 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Buffalo Chip, SD (June 9, 2020) – The 6th annual Flying Piston Benefit Breakfast, presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, is set to kick off the 80th Anniversary Sturgis Rally at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip […]

Monster Energy AMA Supercross: Heavy Rains and Mud Fighting at Salt Lake City

Jun 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia battled back through the pack in tough conditions to finish ninth at Round 13 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Rice-Eccles Stadium. His teammate Aaron […]

AMA National Enduro NEPG – Round 2: Greensboro, Georgia

Jun 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The National Enduro series finally started back up after a four month layoff due to the lockdown. It was Beta factory rider Cody Barnes that came out on top of the heavy-contested Pro2 class. Teammate […]

MV Ride APP adds Itineraries, Trips, Engine, Suspension, Battery, Lean angles, Gear shifts, Throttle to Your Smartphone

Jun 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, June 9th, 2020 – MV Ride is the app that marks the debut of MV Agusta in the world of digital services, and is already available for free download in the Apple App Store […]

Honda Impala plus more at the 75 years of rare motorcycle history exhibition

Jun 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The exhibition “Montesa, the forge of a myth” can be visited at the Palau Robert on the Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona, from June 9 to September 6. The sample includes 43 motorcycle models, among […]

Digging a Race Hole at the Cherokee National Enduro in Greensboro, Georgia

Jun 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Craig DeLong made his debut in the 2020 AMA National Enduro Series on Sunday with a solid runner-up finish in the NE Pro2 division at the Cherokee National Enduro […]

Salt Lake SX – Racing went from extremely dry and dusty to wet and slick

Jun 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team continues to build momentum in the 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship Series with another solid day in Salt Lake City, Utah for Round 13. In the 450SX class, […]

Sim Racing: ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge Winners Gets to Race Real Formula E Cars

Jun 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The final weekend of the ‘ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge’ ended with a total of three podiums and a win in Sunday’s Grand Final for BMW i Andretti Motorsport. Maximilian Günther (GER) […]

Moto Guzzi Experience 2020: Thrill of riding, discovering new places and cultures

Jun 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Eagle has thought about our desire to restart and to get past the difficult situation caused by the emergency by proposing a new calendar of three exciting trips in complete safety and respect for […]

AIM/FIM SUPERCROSS SUZUKI RIDERS BACK AT MID-WEEK IN UTAH

Jun 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 5. Suzuki and its RM-Z450 riders battled back after a challenging second race re-opening of the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross for Round 12 of the season wrap-up on Wednesday […]

American Flat Track Racing Returns to Race at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

Jun 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 5, 2020) – American Flat Track announced today its plan to return to a mecca of dirt track racing – Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX – for its Dallas Half-Mile I and Dallas Half-Mile II doubleheader weekend on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September […]

RAVENOL working with BMW M Customer Racing on the BMW M4 GT4

Jun 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW M4 GT4 has been a model of success from the word go. BMW M Customer Racing teams have been fielding the car in top-class races since the 2018 season, and regularly celebrate […]

Inspiration Friday: Share Your Passion with Kids

Jun 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson just released two new 2021 motorcycle models this week, the IRONe12 and IRONe16. Other than they are new 2021 H-D bikes, the IRONe are designed for kids, not adults! Harley-Davidson children’s bikes, it’s a […]