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.

SUZUKI ECSTAR SETTING UP FOR MotoGP SEASON FINALE

Nov 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 13. The final round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship will be held this weekend at Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia. For the last 20 years, the Spanish track […]

10 things to know about the MotoGP de la Comunitat Valenciana

Nov 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the MotoGP World Championship, which is traditionally held at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Cheste, brings an end to the 2019 season. Let’s have a look at ten key facts:– With […]

Ducati Streetfighter V4S Long Beach International Motorcycle Show North American Unveiling

Nov 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Highly anticipated Streetfighter V4 arrives in production form on U.S. soil for first time during Southern California show New Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour, Panigale V2 and new Panigale V4 to make debuts alongside Streetfighter […]

Honda and NHL Renew Longstanding Partnership

Nov 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

November 13, 2019 — NEW YORK & TORRANCE, Calif. Honda and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a multiyear renewal of their partnership, which keeps Honda as the NHL’s Official Automotive Partner in the United […]

Ducati Streetfighter V4 elected the Most Beautiful Bike at EICMA 2019

Nov 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

36.7% of voters declared Ducati’s new super-naked bike to be the ‘queen’ of the Show Ducati wins the fifteenth edition of the prestigious award for the tenth time The 77th edition of EICMA, the world’s […]

American Flat Track Returns to Dixie Speedway in 2020

Nov 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 13, 2019) – American Flat Track announced today the second round to its highly-anticipated 2020 season. The world’s fastest dirt track motorcycle racing will make its return to Dixie Speedway in the greater area of Atlanta, Ga. for […]

The Ducati Team returns to Europe for the final MotoGP round of the season

Nov 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In line with the tradition of the last few years, the Ricardo Tormo circuit at Cheste on the outskirts of Valencia, is the venue this weekend for the nineteenth and final round of the 2019 […]

FIM EWC: Markus Reiterberger in Sepang with the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team

Nov 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Markus Reiterberger (GER) will join the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team as the third rider for round two of the 2019/20 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) at Sepang (MAS). The 25-year-old will alternate […]

BMW at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2019

Nov 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The joy of driving, the excitement of sports performance and the passion for racing will greet visitors to the BMW stand at the Los Angeles Auto Show, taking place on 22 November – 1 December 2019. […]

Top 10 2020 Motorcycles @ Motorcycle Live 2019 – The UK’s Biggest Motorcycle Show

Nov 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

There’s less than one week until Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure Insurance opens! From 16-24 November at the NEC Birmingham, bike enthusiasts from around the country have the chance to see the latest new models from the world’s […]

SUZUKI ANNOUNCES 2020 JGRMX YOSHIMURA TEAM

Nov 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 11. JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing has announced its Motocross riders for 2020. New to the JGR Suzuki squad in the 450 class is 450SX Rookie of the Year, […]

Two title wins for the BMW S 1000 RR in Malaysia

Nov 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Malaysia Superbike Championship: Two titles for BMW S 1000 RR racers. The 2019 season finale in the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) at Sepang (MAS) resulted in two championship titles for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport Community. […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND CONTRACT WITH ZACH OSBORNE

Nov 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that Zach Osborne has signed with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team for an additional year, extending his current contract into the 2021 season. Osborne has enjoyed a […]

Honda Joins Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium

Nov 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium™ (AVSC) today expanded its international reach with the addition of Honda to the consortium. The AVSC, which launched in April 2019, convenes leading OEM and technology member organizations to collaborate […]

INTRODUCING THE ITALIAN FMI APRILIA SPORT PRODUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP

Nov 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA RACING TECHNOLOGY AT THE SERVICE OF FUN ON THE TRACK TO DISCOVER NEW ITALIAN TALENT WHO WILL BE THE CHAMPIONS OF TOMORROW Milan, 6 November 2019 – Introducing in 2020 the Italian FMI Aprilia Sport […]