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.

35 Years of the Harley-Davidson Softail family

Dec 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

SOFTAIL: A MOTORCYCLE ICON The Softail® family: the timeless look of a classic ‘hardtail’ combine with hidden technology to deliver a full-throttle ride that has been constantly improved over 35 years FOR MANY ADMIRING THE LOOK […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDING TIPS: TAKING IT SLOW

Dec 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

YOU’RE IN A LOCATION THAT’S NEW TO YOU, AND THERE ARE BIKES EVERYWHERE. You need to take things slow, but how do you maintain control with limited space and at minimal speeds? Read on for […]

EXCITING NZ GIXXER CUP SEES NEW WINNER

Dec 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 20. The second round of three in the popular New Zealand Suzuki International series at the weekend saw newcomer Tyrone Kuipers take a victory in the NZ Suzuki GIXXER […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SET FOR DAKAR 2020

Dec 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short are all set to race the upcoming 2020 Dakar Rally. The two Husqvarna FR 450 Rally mounted stars will face a new challenge with the […]

Briggs Auto Signs Davis Fisher for AFT SuperTwins

Dec 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 20, 2019) – BriggsAuto.com Racing announced today its intent to compete in the AFT SuperTwins class for the 2020 American Flat Track season. The powerhouse effort will combine the skill and knowledge of seasoned tuner Johnny […]

COOPER AND SUZUKI DOMINATE AT NEW ZEALAND SBK

Dec 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 19. Richard Cooper: Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1-1-1 Visiting British Superstock Champion Richard Cooper has shown once again that he’s a fast bike racer and a fast learner too at […]

Three-Time DAYTONA 200 Winner Dick Klamfoth Dies at 91

Dec 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 19, 2019) – AMA Pro Racing is deeply saddened by the passing of motorcycle racing legend Dick Klamfoth. Born in Columbus, Ohio in 1928, Klamfoth began riding motorcycles at the age of […]

2020 Supercross season Team Honda HRC is ready to race

Dec 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DON’T MISS THE SEASON OPENER. A new year is coming, and you know what that means: It’s time for the 2020 Supercross season! Team Honda HRC is ready to race, with a pair of fantastic […]

Tim Estenson: High on AFT SuperTwins for 2020

Dec 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Tim Estenson, the driving force behind the impressive Estenson Racing team in the American Flat Track series, is clearly a man on a mission. From humble beginnings competing out of a small van with a […]

Ricky Howerton – American Flat Track Harley-Davidson and Indian Rider Bridged the Gap

Dec 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Ricky Howerton has functioned as an agent of change throughout his tenure in American Flat Track racing. Drawing on the insight first gained while earning a mechanical engineering degree and honed while in pursuit of […]

Hyperdrive Loading Speeds Engaged on Total Motorcycle

Dec 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As today is the release of Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker in theaters I thought it was the perfect time to let you know that we have hyperdrive loading Speeds Engaged on Total Motorcycle! Pages […]

Canada to witness spectacular new Ducati lineup during “The Motorcycle Shows” starting this January

Dec 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Six major Canadian cities will see first-hand the breathtaking new motorcycles Ducati is offering for 2020 Highly anticipated super-naked sportbike, the Streetfighter V4, to make Canadian debut in Calgary on January 10 Stunning masterpieces to […]

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2020 Theme is Cops and Robbers

Dec 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Cernobbio. Just five months before the launch of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2020, the field of the classic cars being presented on the shores of Lake Como is beginning to take shape. The Selecting […]

HONDA IS CELEBRATING THE PRODUCTION OF 400 MILLION MOTORCYCLES

Dec 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Honda celebrating global production of 400 million units motorcycles and scooters Milestone reached after 70 years of motorcycle production First motorcycle factory outside of Japan opened in Belgium in 1963 Seventy years after the first […]

World of Ducati 29-stop USA city tour begins January 15

Dec 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

29-stop U.S. city tour begins January 15, 2020 New Streetfighter V4 headlines tour along with new 2020 model lineup New Ducati e-bike MIG-RR to make first U.S. appearance Ducati SuMisura, a bespoke leather race suit […]