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.

HONDA UK COLLABORATES WITH NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY TO SHOWCASE MOTORCYCLES TO STUDENTS

Jan 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Honda UK and Nottingham Trent University setup exhibition to gauge student attitudes towards motorcycles and riding Exhibition comprises cross-section of Honda models on display in the university’s brand new engineering department Rolling road running a […]

Redding 2nd and Davies 5th with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati as Portimao testing closes

Jan 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The second 2020 test session, held at the Autodromo Internacional Algarve in Portimao (Portugal), ended with an excellent result for Scott Redding and Chaz Davies who finished in 2nd and 5th position respectively. It was […]

UnipolSai to back up the Ducati Team in the next MotoGP season

Jan 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Bologna, 27th January 2020 – UnipolSai Assicurazioni is proud to officialise the partnership that will see the company once again next to the Ducati Team in the 2020 MotoGP World Championship, that will start on the […]

Get Your Motor Running: New 2020 Harley-Davidson 131 Engine

Jan 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson fans, Get Your Motor Running! Harley-Davidson introduces the biggest, baddest, most powerful engine ever offered and you have to see it to believe it folks! The new Screamin’ Eagle Milwaukee-Eight 131 is a high-revving, […]

ANDERSON AND MOSIMAN SHINE AT GLENDALE SX TRIPLE CROWN

Jan 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson secured his second 450SX podium of the season on Saturday with a third-place finish at the Glendale SX Triple Crown, Round 4 of the 2020 AMA Supercross World […]

ARMINAS JASIKONIS THIRD IN INTERNAZIONALI D’ITALIA MX ROUND ONE SUPERCAMPIONE FINAL

Jan 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING BEGIN 2020 RACING SEASON WITH PODIUM FINISH IN SARDINIA Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MXGP class duo Pauls Jonass and Arminas Jasikonis have made their first competitive outing of the […]

GIACOMO REDONDI CAPTURES PODIUM FINISH AT WORCS SEASON OPENER

Jan 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Giacomo Redondi raced his way to a podium finish on Sunday for the opening round of the 2020 World Off Road Championship Series (WORCS) in Primm, Nevada. His teammate, Austin […]

Kawasaki Good Times Demo Tour Schedule USA 2020

Jan 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

KAWASAKI GOOD TIMES™ DEMO TOUR …LET’S RIDE! The Kawasaki Good Times™ Demo Tour is back on the road in 2020, bringing our exciting lineup of motorcycles to a dealership near you. Experience your favorite Kawasaki […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLING RACING ACTION – JANUARY 25th

Jan 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. The fourth weekend of January continues with Suzuki action in America with the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross fourth round at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. […]

VANCOUVER MOTORCYCLE SHOW OPENS TODAY – FREE MOTORCYCLE PARKING

Jan 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Greater Vancouver, BC (January 20, 2020) – The 2020 Vancouver Motorcycle Show is showcasing the industry’s newest and most-anticipated bikes, three-wheelers and scooters January 24-26 at Tradex in Abbotsford. The Show also features world-class entertainment, […]

Motorola signs as Ducati Corse Official Partner

Jan 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Bologna, 24th January 2020 – Motorola announced a global one-year official partnership with Ducati, a world leader in motorcycle innovation. As part of the partnership, Ducati unveiled its highly anticipated 2020 motorcycle, which features the Motorola […]

NetApp Alongside the Ducati Data-Driven Team for the 2020 MotoGP World Championship

Jan 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Milan, 24 January 2020 – NetApp, the leader in cloud data services, today announced that the company has renewed the official sponsorship of the Ducati Corse motorcycle racing team for the 2020 MotoGP World Championship, continuing […]

The 2020 Mission Winnow Ducati Team presented in Bologna

Jan 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Motor Holding CEO Claudio Domenicali: “Ducati is an advanced technological incubator, a showcase for Italian intelligence and technology, and an incredible component of passion for all the Ducatisti”. Luigi Dall’Igna, Ducati Corse General Manager: […]

Two days of testing conclude at Jerez de la Frontera for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati

Jan 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team archived the first tests of the 2020 WorldSBK season at the Jerez – Angel Nieto Circuit (Spain). After a first day conditioned by the incessant rain that made the […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA INTERVIEW – 2020 DAKAR RALLY

Jan 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Securing Husqvarna Motorcycles’ best ever result at the Dakar Rally with an excellent second place overall, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla gives his thoughts on the 2020 event. Comprising a mixture of […]