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.

2020 Yamaha Motorcycles: More Models! More Excitement!

Nov 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha has a rich heritage of building great Japanese motorcycles and in 2020 Yamaha ups-the-ante to deliver even more that riders love and desire! Many model lines (sportsport, sport, sport heritage, adventure touring, motocross, off-road) […]

ENTER TO WIN THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME ON THE NEW INDIAN CHALLENGER

Nov 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As you probably heard, Indian Motorcycle recently disrupted the motorcycle industry with the announcement of its all-new Challenger – a class-leading, liquid-cooled, fixed-fairing American bagger. Now test ride demos are all well and good. But you’re not […]

ANDREW HINES AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON WIN NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Nov 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Hines Claims His Record Sixth Title and 10th Championship for Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle drag racing team POMONA, Calif. (November 19, 2019) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines was crowned the 2019 NHRA […]

Andrea Dovizioso finishes 4th in the MotoGP de la Comunitat Valenciana as Danilo Petrucci crashes

Nov 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Dovizioso finished the GP de la Comunitat Valenciana, held today at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Cheste, in fourth place. The Ducati Team man, who started from the second row of the grid, after […]

2nd place for Peter Hickman on the BMW S 1000 RR in Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix

Nov 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Macau. Peter Hickman (GBR) dominated the race weekend in Macau (CHN) on his new BMW S 1000 RR – however, the second red flag of the race prevented him from potentially adding another Macau victory […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR CLOSES VALENCIA MotoGP WITH 5th AND 7th

Nov 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 17. Alex Rins: 5th (+ 3.508) Joan Mir: 7th (+ 10.622) • Alex Rins sticks himself in lead group and brings home 5th. • Joan Mir manages solid 7th […]

Second row start for Andrea Dovizioso, sixth in qualifying for the GP de la Comunitat Valenciana

Nov 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Dovizioso will start tomorrow’s GP de la Comunitat Valenciana from the second row of the grid at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Cheste. The Ducati Team’s Romagna-based rider, who had finished the FP3 session […]

Marc Márquez Wins the BMW M Award in MotoGP for 7th time in a Row

Nov 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Valencia. Marc Márquez remains in a class of his own: This season, the Spaniard was crowned world champion for the eighth time in total, and the sixth time at the pinnacle of motorcycle racing – […]

SOLID MotoGP SATURDAY AS MIR AND RINS GO THIRD ROW

Nov 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 16. Joan Mir: 7th – 1:30.573 Alex Rins: 8th – 1:30.595 • Alex Rins comes through Q1 for third row start. • Joan Mir showing consistent form with 7th. […]

Honda Sales Promotion: Treat yourself to a new Gold Wing 0.99% APR or $1000 off

Nov 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Our 2019 Gold Wing is the most advanced performance tourer on the streets. Loaded with innovative features like Apple CarPlay™ integration and available Automatic DCT, it takes long-distance riding to a whole new level. And […]

STRONG START FOR RINS AND MIR ON HOME SOIL

Nov 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 15. Alex Rins: 6th – 1:31.230 (+ 0.495) Joan Mir: 7th – 1:31.280 (+ 0.545) • Alex Rins builds consistency on opening day. • Joan Mir showing promising early […]

American Flat Track Announces 2020 Schedule

Nov 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 15, 2019) – American Flat Track has announced its 18-event schedule for the 2020 season, which once again features coast-to-coast action and launches anew at legendary Daytona International Speedway on March 14 […]

MotoGP de la Comunitat Valenciana: Andrea Dovizioso 9th and Danilo Petrucci 12th on Day 1

Nov 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Dovizioso finished the opening day of practice for the GP de la Comunitat Valenciana, the final MotoGP round of the season scheduled for this weekend at the Ricardo Tormo circuit, in ninth position.The Ducati […]

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NEW “RACE EVOLUTION” PISTON RANGE FOR OFFROAD 2 STROKE

Nov 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

OFFROAD NEW “RACE EVOLUTION” PISTON RANGE FOR OFFROAD 2 STROKE During the 2019 EICMA, the International cycle and motorcycle show in Milan, Vertex Pistons launched a new version for 2 stroke off-road pistons named […]

The Changing Face of Harley-Davidson: Shocking New Models

Nov 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Something dark stirs in the night deep inside the Harley-Davidson factory. A break with tradition, a break with history and into revolution. Meet the new progressive motorcycle models, Harley-Davidson Bronx 975, Bronx 1250, LiveWire, Streetfighter […]