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.

BOLT CLAIMS SUPERENDURO VICTORY IN POLAND

Dec 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The opening round of the 2020 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Poland was a memorable one for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing with Billy Bolt charging to victory, while teammate Alfredo Gomez joined him on […]

BMW Night of Trophies Evening with Head of BMW Motorrad

Dec 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Gabriele Piana (ITA) and Hofor Racing are the winners of the Drivers’ and Team competitions in this year’s BMW Sports Trophy. BMW Motorsport traditionally honours the most successful privateers from the previous season at […]

Harley-Davidson Announces Stacked AFT SuperTwins Roster

Dec 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 6, 2019) – The Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track team readies itself for another season of intense American Flat Track competition with the announcement of three major additions to its talent pool for 2020. Reigning AFT Singles […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES LAUNCH THE 2020 FC450 ROCKSTAR EDITION

Dec 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to unveil the MY20 FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION – the latest version of the competition focused machine that features numerous key upgrades over the standard FC 450. Forming the basis of […]

Friday Inspiration: BMW’s Biggest Engine Ever!

Dec 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Go Big or Go Home they say. BMW engineers just created a monster engine, in fact it is BMW’s biggest Engine ever! BMW didn’t want just a large engine, they wanted a huge boxer engine, […]

2020 Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track Racing Team

Dec 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (December 5, 2019) – The Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track Racing Team will add former champions Ricky Howerton and Bryan Smith to its effort on the 2020 American Flat Track (AFT) SuperTwins series. Howerton will […]

GOMEZ AND BOLT ALL SET FOR 2020 SUPERENDURO SEASON

Dec 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Alfredo Gomez and Billy Bolt are all set for the 2020 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. The five-round indoor series commences this weekend December 7 in Krakow, Poland, with the remaining […]

JGRMX YOSHIMURA SUZUKI ANNOUNCES NEW RIDERS

Dec 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 5. JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing has announced the remaining riders for the 2020 American Supercross and Motocross racing seasons. Kicking off the year with the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross series, Fredrik […]

Open Road Radio to Announce Winner For 2019 Harley-Davidson FXDR114 Drawing

Dec 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers (NAMIL) sponsored a drawing for a 2019 Harley-Davidson FXDR 114 worth over $21,400. The drawing was conducted by a national sweepstakes management firm and per the rules of […]

Contest: Win a 2020 YAMAHA MT-125 from MotocycleLive

Dec 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A new level of darkness is here. The all-new MT-125 offers a new opportunity to join the Dark Side of Japan, and Yamaha Motor UK is delighted to offer this brand-new model as a prize […]

2020 Triumph Tiger 900 Extreme Adventure Bikes Arrive!

Dec 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Today we not only celebrate the release of the Triumph Tiger 900 lineup (900/900GT/900GTLow/900GTPro/900Rally/900RallyPro) extreme adventure bikes but also 10 more amazing new models from Triumph. I love the new Rocket3R but the new TFC […]

BMW Racer Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman wins Asia Road Racing Championship

Dec 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A successful 2019 season is drawing to a close for BMW S 1000 RR racers in various championships. And shortly before the turn of the year, the BMW riders have added another title to their […]

SUZUKI RM-Z PODIUMS AT CHEMNITZ ADAC SUPERCROSS

Dec 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 2. Charles Lefrancois: (SX1) – 3-3- 3rd overall Boris Maillard: (SX1) – 2-4 – 4th overall Kevin Moranz: (SX2) – 2-4 – 2nd overall Suzuki mounted Charles Lefrancois, Boris […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Oceania 2020 Ready for action

Dec 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. With just a matter of weeks to the start of the seventh BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, Oceania 2020, the attention at GS Trophy HQ has moved on to sorting and shipping the personal equipment […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Jerez de la Frontera for the first test of the winter

Nov 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. In preparation for the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has completed its first test of the winter at Jerez de la Frontera (ESP). The team, […]