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.

Racing simulator instead of DTM: BMW works driver Philipp Eng explains the sim racing phenomenon

Mar 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW works driver Philipp Eng (AUT) is a talented all-rounder behind a steering wheel. He has won Formula races, as well as in a host of different BMW race cars, including the BMW M4 […]

2020 New Zealand Superbike Championship Postponement Affects More Than Racing

Mar 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 26. The 2020 New Zealand Superbike Championship has been postponed until further notice due to the worldwide Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The series has currently run three of its five […]

URAL Extends Warranties by 3 Months plus Production and Operation Updates

Mar 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Latest Update From Ural We’d like to extend our wishes to all of you and your loved ones to be healthy and remain strong during these trying times. Our staff at Ural in Redmond, WA, at […]

MotoGP Suzuki Joan Mir Reveals All About Covid-19 Crisis

Mar 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 24. We asked Joan Mir to tell us what it’s like to be stuck at home; how does it affect his training and his life in general? How much […]

MV AGUSTA TEMPORARILY HALTS PRODUCTION IN ITALY DUE TO COVID-19

Mar 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA TEMPORARILY HALTS PRODUCTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH NEW GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS Schiranna, Varese, March 24, 2020 – MV Agusta announces that, starting Thursday March 26 and until the production ban is lifted, all activities at […]

BILLY BOLT INTERVIEW – LETS TO THE THE 2020 SUPERENDURO WORLD CHAMPION

Mar 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR ON WINNING HIS FIRST INDOOR ENDURO WORLD TITLE Bouncing back from injury in the best possible way, Billy Bolt claimed this year’s FIM SuperEnduro World Championship to deliver Rockstar […]

UP AND RUNNING: NEW ZEALAND MX1 AND MX2 RACING SERIES IS STILL ON

Mar 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 23. Brad Groombridge: RM-Z450 – MX1 Class – 6th Brad Groombridge: RM-Z4250 – MX2 Class – 10th Brad Groombridge raced his RM-Z450 and RM-Z250 in both MX1 and MX2 […]

American Flat Track to Postpone May 2 Texas Half-Mile and May 9 So-Cal Half-Mile

Mar 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 23, 2020) – In accordance with the safety protocols recommended by the CDC, national and state officials, American Flat Track will postpone the May 2 Texas Half-Mile at Texas Motor Speedway and the […]

Amazing 360° Virtual Tour: Honda Collection Hall and Museum Experience

Mar 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This week Total Motorcycle brings you an amazing 360° Virtual Tour: Honda Collection Hall and Museum Experience! Virtually tour from the comfort of your own home 3 full floors of Honda’s Museum containing 350 exhibits […]

BMW Starts Super Sim Saturday Racing with 3 Major Sim Racing Events Online

Mar 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. “Super Sim Saturday”, which featured three major sim racing events, was a successful one for BMW works drivers. In the “IMSA Sebring SuperSaturday” race, Bruno Spengler (CAN), Nick Catsburg (NED) and Jesse Krohn (FIN) […]

Harley-Davidson Offers 20% off Everything Online With This Promotion

Mar 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Don’t miss this limited time offer from H-D! FREE SHIPPING WITH $50 PURCHASE AND FREE RETURNS* . Spend more. Get More Stock up on spring gear, and get a Promo Card to spend at your […]

4 REASONS TO VISIT THE KTM MOTOHALL – Museum, Exhibition, Interaction and Education

Mar 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

KTM’s factory has spread significantly through Mattighofen and into the neighboring Munderfing in recent years but the ribbon-cutting of the KTM Motohall in 2019 marked an aesthetic and necessary reference point for the company in the upper Austrian town and away from the assembly line buildings, engine […]