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.

Yamaha NIKEN motorcycle fleet loaned to medical staff and other essential workers

May 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Last Saturday 9th May the Yamaha NIKEN motorcycle fleet provided by Yamaha Motor Europe to support cycling’s three Grand Tours was due to take to the roads for the start of the 103rd edition of […]

Sim Racing: 4th MotoGP Virtual Race Live on Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube and Twitch

May 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Michele Pirro set to take part in the fourth MotoGP Virtual Race scheduled for this Sunday, 17th May 2020, at 3:00 PM (Italian time) After the extraordinary success of the first Virtual Grand Prix, this […]

Sim Racing: IMSA iRacing Pro Series podium in the BMW M8 GTE

May 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After recording two victories to start the IMSA iRacing Pro Series, Bruno Spengler (CAN) followed up his sixth-place finish in Mid-Ohio (USA) with a return to the podium on the virtual circuit at Road America […]

Inspiration Friday: Dirt to Dakar – Epic Games Dream Comes True

May 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Honda’s Ricky Brabec: A fighter and a man with a dream. To not just compete in the Dakar but win it versus seasoned racing professionals. From “good” to “best” takes more than a dream and […]

WIN YOUR YAMAHA IS BACK RIGHT NOW AT YOUR YAMAHA DEALER!

May 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

THE WIN YOUR YAMAHA CONTEST ENDS MAY 31 Don’t wait to get the Yamaha you’ve been eyeing or you’ll miss your chance to win! Be automatically entered to Win Your Yamaha when you finance your […]

SUZUKI’S GROOMBRIDGE READY FOR END OF LOCKDOWN

May 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 13. Suzuki New Zealand’s multi-talented all-rounder Brad Groombridge, like all motorcycle racers, is hungry to get back on track with his Suzuki RM-Z450 once the lockdown from the crisis […]

10 Golden Rules for a Post-Lockdown Business in Society from Ducati

May 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

“Ducati Delivers” program underpins Ducati’s trademark white glove service with home delivery and contactless service protocols Ducati dealers in key markets deliver higher than 2019 April retail performance “Ducati Cares” program defines 10 Golden Rules […]

European Museums to Reopen with BMW Welt Celebration

May 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. From May 15, BMW Welt will once again be open for all visitors. To mark the reopening, the Double Cone will be illuminated from 10 pm to midnight each evening from May 14 to 24 […]

100 Years of World Crises and How BMW has Overcome Them

May 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Over more than 100 years of history at the BMW Group, there have been many events that have presented the business with exceptional challenges – much like the current situation. Lots of highs and some […]

New Look for MV Agusta Superveloce 800 after Rider Sales Surge

May 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Schiranna, Varese, May 13, 2020 – MV Agusta is announcing two new colour schemes for its much acclaimed neo-retro superbike, the Superveloce 800. The success of the bike, translated into unprecedented requests, marks the restart […]

Bonhams Auctioning off One-of-a-Kind Harley-Davidson LiveWire

May 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Bonhams will host an exclusive motorcycle auction with proceeds, excluding taxes and fees, to be donated to United Way Worldwide’s crisis Community Response and Recovery Fund. Up for auction is […]

Honda Gold Wing Touring Bikes to get Android Auto for Smartphone Users

May 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Honda is pleased to announce that Android Auto *1 will be integrated*2 with the current-model Gold Wing*3. Customers with AndroidTM smartphones will be able to enjoy application services seamlessly such as music, phone calls and messaging. The method […]