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.

GIACOMO AGOSTINI MV AGUSTA’S RACING LEGEND NOW HAS HIS OWN MUSEUM

Nov 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Varese, 29th November 2019 – 15 World Championships titles, 123 Grand Prix victories, 18 Italian Championships titles, 10 Tourist Trophies’ wins for a total of 311 victorious races: these are the impressive numbers of Giacomo […]

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati wrap up 2019 with two days of busy testing at Jerez

Nov 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati wrap up 2019 with two days of busy testing for Chaz Davies and Scott Redding at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit in Spain The final two days of testing for […]

Ducati North America to Host Charity Fundraiser in New York City Dec 5

Nov 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Commemorative event at Canoe Studios in Manhattan on December 5 with live and online silent auction to raise funds for Carlin Dunne Foundation Gallery of Carlin Dunne racing memorabilia will showcase life of legendary motorsports […]

Inspiration Friday: The Hook Up – Old School Chopper Rally

Nov 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As a motorcyclist, if you don’t have a event or rally that works for you, create your own! That’s what James Bull and his friends did as they wanted to attend and event that didn’t […]

Orange & Black Friday Savings Event at Harley-Davidson

Nov 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ORANGE & BLACK FRIDAY IS COMING…. Black Friday has become a global phenomenon since it first started in the US, and now H-D® dealerships are getting involved in the action BLACK FRIDAY – THE FIRST FRIDAY […]

Holiday Sales Event Black Friday Savings Indian Motorcycle

Nov 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Save upto 16% off PURCHASE OF INDIAN MOTORCYCLE PARTS, APPAREL & ACCESSORIES NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2019 Get the Coupon Sale ends 12/2 – Start your shopping early Now through December 31, save up […]

Black Friday Sale Suzuki Deals and Offers

Nov 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES’ 701 SUPERMOTO AND 701 ENDURO 2020 MODELS HIT DEALER FLOORS

Nov 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the MY20 701 SUPERMOTO and 701 ENDURO motorcycles – two large-displacement machines combining high-tech componentry and unparalleled performance. 2020 Husqvarna Motorcycle Model Guide Featuring […]

JEREZ TEST CONCLUSION BRINGS CALENDAR YEAR TO A CLOSE

Nov 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 26. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:37.837 (+ 0.017) Joan Mir: 3rd – 1:37.959 (+ 0.139) Sylvain Guintoli: 16th – 1:38.962 (+ 1.142) The second day of testing action at […]

Day 2 of MotoGP testing at Jerez is brought to an early end by the rain

Nov 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The rain that fell at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit late in the morning brought an early end to the final day of 2019 MotoGP testing for the riders of the Ducati Team. Andrea […]

NEW ZEALAND SBK AND GIXXER CUP SERIES SET TO KICK OFF

Nov 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 26. The New Zealand Suzuki International Road Racing Series kicks off next week, December 7-8th, with the first of its three rounds taking place at Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S SHORT BATTLES HIS WAY TO SIXTH OVERALL IN PRIMM

Nov 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Andrew Short rode his way to a sixth-place finish at the final round of the 2019 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) in Primm, Nevada on Sunday. His teammate, Trevor […]

Day 1 of MotoGP testing concludes at Jerez with Petrucci 9th

Nov 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The first day of MotoGP testing at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit in Spain came to an end this afternoon at 17h00. The Ducati Team riders went out on track for the first time […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR CONTINUES WORK TOWARDS 2020 IN JEREZ

Nov 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 25. Joan Mir: 3rd – 1:38.012 (+ 0.881) Alex Rins: 4th – 1:38.089 (+ 0.958) Sylvain Guintoli: 16th – 1:39.148 (+ 2.017) Team SUZUKI ECSTAR headed down south and […]

SLR Honda Dominates Baja 1000

Nov 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In a dramatic SCORE International Off-Road Racing 2019 finale that saw the Baja 1000 postponed by a day due to a racecourse affected by inclement weather, the SLR Honda team notched a start-to-finish victory aboard […]