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.

ELIAS JOINS M4 ECSTAR SUZUKI FOR 2020 SUPERBIKES

Jan 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 11. Team Hammer has announced that Toni Elias will spearhead its M4 ECSTAR Suzuki program in 2020 MotoAmerica Superbikes as the team takes on the role of Suzuki’s premier […]

XAVIER SIMEON JOINS SUZUKI ENDURANCE RACING TEAM

Jan 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 11. Belgian rider Xavier Simeon has joined Suzuki Endurance Racing Team for the 2019-2020 EWC Championship to ride alongside Etienne Masson and Gregg Black aboard the GSX-R1000. Simeon will […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RIDERS SET FOR WEEK TWO AT 2020 DAKAR RALLY

Jan 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

PABLO QUINTANILLA AND ANDREW SHORT FOCUSED ON STRONG SHOWING OVER FINAL SIX STAGES Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short have both successfully made it to the halfway point of the 2020 […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE WRECKING CREW RETURNS TO AMERICAN FLAT TRACK IN 2020

Jan 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With the Bauman Brothers Intent on Building on the Success of 2019, “the Jammer” Looks to Expand His Legacy & Reclaim the Number One Plate Minneapolis, MN (January 11, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle Racing today confirmed […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – JANUARY 11-12th

Jan 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 10. The second weekend of January sees the JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Team on track for round two of the 2020 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross at The Dome […]

American Flat Track Announces Roster for 2020 AFT SuperTwins Competition

Jan 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 10, 2020) – American Flat Track is pleased to announce its list of teams and riders for the inaugural year of AFT SuperTwins competition. The most recent evolution in its revitalization of the […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA SECOND OVERALL AT DAKAR RALLY HALFWAY POINT

Jan 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER PLACES FOURTH ON STAGE SIX TO MOVE INTO RUNNER-UP POSITION IN PROVISIONAL RALLY STANDINGS Following a strong ride on stage six of the 2020 Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna […]

The 2020 Ducati Diavel 1260S wins the Good Design Award

Jan 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Another prestigious prize for the unique Diavel 1260 design A true style icon, the Diavel 1260 continues its winning streak in international design competitions Powerful and beefy, this motorcycle combines maxi-naked performance with muscle cruiser ergonomics […]

Inspiration Friday: Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show with Harley-Davidson

Jan 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle Rider Inspiration Friday brings you across the world today to get you inspired on what is going on with Harley-Davidson’s custom scene in Japan! Plus special bonus of other custom guests bikes that […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING 2020 MX2 TEAM

Jan 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to release official imagery of the 2020 Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team, featuring team riders Thomas Kjer Olsen, Jed Beaton and EMX250 rider Kay de Wolf. With the opening […]

2020 NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKE KICKS-OFF THIS WEEKEND

Jan 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 8. It is often considered that defending a title can be tougher than winning it in the first place, but Auckland’s Suzuki rider Daniel Mettam is quietly confident that […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SAFELY COMPLETE 2020 DAKAR RALLY STAGE FOUR

Jan 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ANDREW SHORT AND PABLO QUINTANILLA PLACE 13TH AND 14TH ON TECHNICALLY DEMANDING FOURTH STAGE Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short and Pablo Quintanilla have safely concluded stage four of the 2020 Dakar Rally. With […]

Coolbeth-Nila Racing Signs Sammy Halbert for AFT SuperTwins

Jan 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 7, 2020) – As anticipation climbs for the 2020 season of American Flat Track, Coolbeth-Nila Racing makes an announcement sure to turn the tide of the inaugural AFT SuperTwins season. Making his debut on the […]

TOUGH DAKAR STAGE THREE FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING

Jan 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

PABLO QUINTANILLA LIES EIGHTH OVERALL FOLLOWING SHORTENED THIRD DAY IN SAUDI ARABIA Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has completed a notably difficult stage three of the 2020 Dakar Rally, finishing in a provisional […]

CES 2020 BMW Group Highlights at the Consumer Electronics Show

Jan 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 – taking place in Las Vegas on 7 – 10 January 2020 – the BMW Group will be presenting its visionary approaches to creating the mobility experience of […]