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.

E-Racer Motorcycle presents two new Specials based on Zero Motorcycles

Nov 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

E-RACER MOTORCYCLES: TWO NEW SPECIALS BASED ON THE CALIFORNIAN MANUFACTURER ZERO MOTORCYCLES E-Racer Motorcycle presents two new Specials based on Zero Motorcycles: the Edge, a Zero SR / F Cafe Racer and the RUGGED […]

Vance & Hines Announces Exhaust Contingency Support for AFT Production Twins in 2020

Nov 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (November 22, 2019) – With the breaking news of the Harley-Davidson XG750R becoming available to more American Flat Track competitors in the AFT Production Twins class for the 2020 Championship Season, Vance & Hines is also excited to announce […]

RICKY CARMICHAEL WINS IN NEW ZEALAND

Nov 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 22. Suzuki Legend and multi-time AMA Supercross and Motocross Champion Ricky Carmichael visited New Zealand to take part in some Supercross races at the weekend and will raise money […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES EE 5 ELIGIBLE FOR 2020 AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Nov 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc. is proud to announce that its all-new EE 5 electric Minibike is eligible to compete in the new Mini-E (4-6) Jr. class at the 2020 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship […]

Harley-Davidson Launches Major Support for AFT Production Twins in 2020

Nov 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 22, 2019) – Harley-Davidson announced today a major increase in their support of American Flat Track’s AFT Production Twins class. For the first time ever, authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships will now have the race-proven XG750R […]

American Flat Track and NBC Sports Extend Media Rights Partnership

Nov 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 22, 2019) – American Flat Track and NBCSN announced today a multi-year renewal of its broadcast partnership engineered to grow the audience of America’s Original Extreme Sport for 2020. The agreement includes two race […]

2020 MotoGP testing conclude at Valencia with Dovizioso 8th

Nov 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The second day of official MotoGP testing at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Cheste came to a close this afternoon at 17.00. After two days of track activity, Andrea Dovizioso had completed a total of […]

Ducati Diavel 1260 presented in China at Salone del Mobile.Milano Shanghai

Nov 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Ducati attends the Salone del Mobile in Shanghai among other Italian excellences After winning the “Red Dot Design Award 2019” in the category “Best of the Best”, the new Ducati Diavel 1260 is unveiled in […]

Ducati Del Mar al Cielo 2019 Brings Community Together for Oaxaca Riding Experience in Mexico

Nov 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

More than 70 riders participated in the third edition of Ducati Del Mar al Cielo ride event Ducati México program took place in beautiful Oaxaca with on- and off-road riding through dynamic terrain Ducati North […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings 2019 Winner!

Nov 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday brings us the Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings 2019 Global Winner! The United States takes the Harley-Davidson World Custom Cup with their FXGTS Coast Glide; crowned the […]

Harley-Davidson at Motorcycle Live Show

Nov 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Visit us at Motorcycle Live The 2019 Motorcycle Live show is now well underway and until Sunday 24 November, visitors can see two new Harley-Davidson® motorcycles and two prototypes on our stand in Hall 2, […]

FIRST TEST OF 2020 COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY FOR SUZUKI

Nov 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 20. Joan Mir: 5th – 1’30.427 (+ 0.578) Alex Rins: 6th – 1’30.503 (+ 0.654) The second day of testing in Valencia brought very close lap times among all […]

Honda announce return to North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT

Nov 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Honda (UK) is pleased to announce a return to road racing as the Honda Racing team prepares a fresh campaign at the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT races, with a new […]

2020 MotoGP SEASON BEGINS WITH DAY ONE OF THE VALENCIA TEST

Nov 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 19. Joan Mir: 6th – 1:30.811 (+ 0.648) Alex Rins: 7th – 1:30.958 (+ 0.795) The 2020 MotoGP™ season began at Ricardo Tormo circuit today with the opening day […]

2020 MotoGP season officially gets underway at Valencia: Ducati testing at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit

Nov 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The 2020 MotoGP season officially got underway today with the first of two days of scheduled testing at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste. In sunny but rather cold conditions, the riders had seven hours […]