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.

New European Tour Winds its Way Through the Austrian and Slovenian Alps

Feb 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Grand Island, NY, February 21, 2020 – Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures, Ltd. announces a new motorcycle itinerary highlighting the Austrian and Slovenian Alps. Starting in Munich, the 9-day tour will travel through Germany, Austria, Italy, and […]

VP Racing Fuels Named Official Fuel Supplier and Performance Coolant of American Flat Track

Feb 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 20, 2020) – American Flat Track announced today a multiyear partnership with VP Racing Fuels, Inc., naming it both the Official Spec Fuel Supplier and Official Performance Coolant of American Flat Track. A dominant […]

Vance & Hines Announces Exhaust Contingency Support for AFT Singles in 2020

Feb 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (February 19, 2020) – Vance & Hines announced today its 2020 American Flat Track AFT Singles Contingency Program, granting AFT Singles competitors who compete using the Vance & Hines exhaust system contingency benefits in […]

SUZUKI RM-Z450 PODIUMS IN NEW ZEALAND

Feb 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 18. Brad Groombridge: RM-Z450 – 2nd Charles Alabaster: RM-Z450 – 3rd Suzuki RM-Z450 riders took second and third positions in the opening round of the 2020 New Zealand Cross-Country […]

Wally Brown Racing Signs Chad Cose for 2020 Season

Feb 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 18, 2020) – Wally Brown Racing announces its participation in the 2020 American Flat Track AFT Singles Championship with the signing of Chad Cose as its rider. Wally Brown Racing is entering the American Flat Track […]

5 New BMW’s at the 90th Geneva International Motor Show 2020

Feb 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. With a comprehensive expansion of its range of plug-in hybrid models, premium automobile manufacturer BMW continues to consistently pursue its electrification offensive. At the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show, BMW presents four new plug-in hybrid […]

Riello UPS is Ducati team main sponsor in the 2020 WorldSBK season

Feb 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati is pleased to announce the renewal of its sponsorship by Riello UPS, a brand of the Riello Elettronica group, a world player in the production of uninterruptible power supplies, photovoltaic inverters […]

BROC TICKLE RETURNS ON RM-Z450 AT TAMPA SX

Feb 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 17. Broc Tickle: RM-Z450 – 12th Jimmy Decotis: RM-Z250 – 9th Broc Tickle made his Supercross racing return for the JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Racing team in the weekend’s Monster […]

Check out the Exclusive 2020 Ducati Bikes in these Rare Photos

Feb 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

I have always had a spot in my heart for Ducati motorcycles. While it may be the meticulous attention to detail, I tend to think it is the company’s passion, creativity and, of course, that […]

MV AGUSTA REPARTO CORSE UNVEILS ITS 2020 WORLDSBK LIVERY

Feb 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, February 12, 2020 – Three weeks ahead of the start of the Supersport World Championship, MV Agusta Reparto Corse has unveiled its 2020 livery. The new racing colours were presented in Schiranna, the historic […]

STRONG SHOWING FROM ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA AT FINAL PRE-SEASON INTERNATIONAL MOTOCROSS OF 2020

Feb 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Bringing their pre-season racing schedule to a positive close, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton, Kay de Wolf and Pauls Jonass have all successfully completed their final warm-up race ahead of the start of […]

DEAN WILSON RACES TO A SEASON-BEST SIXTH-PLACE FINISH AT TAMPA SX

Feb 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

It was a great night of racing for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Dean Wilson, who secured a season-best sixth-place finish in the 450SX class at Round 7 of the 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship […]

Day 8: Nevis Road. BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania Winner

Feb 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Coronet Peak, near Queenstown, New Zealand. After eight days and approximately 2500 km the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy has reached its conclusion at the ski resort of Coronet Peak near Queenstown. And it’s South […]

Day 7: Passes and Gorges. BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

Feb 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Mt. Aspiring, New Zealand. Day seven of the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy saw the GS riders head further south, exchanging the high country of the Mackenzie Basin for the first reaches of the Upper […]

TREVOR BOLLINGER SUSTAINS KNEE INJURY AT OPENING ROUND OF NATIONAL ENDURO SERIES

Feb 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing announced today that team rider Trevor Bollinger sustained a torn ACL and meniscus in his left leg as the result of a crash during the season opener of the AMA National Enduro Series […]