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.

2019 Gettysburg Bike Week Books QUEENSRŸCHE at Battlefield Harley-Davidson Kickoff Party

Feb 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Gettysburg, PA (February 13, 2019) – Back for its 19th anniversary rally at the Allstar Events Complex in Gettysburg, PA, Gettysburg Bike Week is proud to feature Queensrÿche for its premier Saturday night headlining spot. Festivities kick off Thursday, […]

VP RACING FUELS ACQUIRES TENNESSEE LOCATION

Feb 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

San Antonio, Texas (February 14, 2019) VP Racing Fuels, Inc., today announced they have acquired a new property and facility in Huntingdon, Tennessee, citing a favorable atmosphere for business growth and development. With all that […]

GROOMBRIDGE & SUZUKI RM-Z450 PODIUM AT NZ CROSS COUNTRY

Feb 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 14. Brad Groombridge – Suzuki RM-Z450 – 3rd Suzuki rider and defending champion Brad Groombridge began his national cross-country title defence at the first of four rounds of this […]

American Honda Richie Morris Racing Partner for American Flat Track

Feb 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 13, 2019) – More than 25 years after earning the most recent of its five AMA Grand National Championships, American Honda Motor Co. is returning to flat track racing for the […]

MV Agusta Forward Racing to race in MotoGP and Moto2

Feb 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA IS BACK The historic Mario Bacciocchi’s Agip workshop, restored and now renamed Garage Italia Customs, has been presented to MV Agusta Idea Lavoro Forward Racing Team that will take part in the Moto2 […]

Indian Motorcycle and American Flat Track Renew Partnership for 2019

Feb 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 12, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle has not only dominated AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines competition since its dramatic return to American Flat Track in 2017, it has also been a staunch supporter […]

DUCATI ISLAND CONFIRMED FOR 2019 MOTOGP GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS WITH NEW TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCE

Feb 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Three-Day Ducati Ticket Packages on Sale Now Online, Offering Exclusive Activities Including Zip Line Mountain View, Calif. (February 11, 2019) – Ducati Island is the #1 Ducati fan experience location during the MotoGP races at […]

New 2020 MINI John Cooper Works GP features 300hp+

Feb 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The abbreviation GP in connection with MINI regularly sparks the interest of racing enthusiasts who are fans of the British premium brand. And since the name of Name John Cooper Works is always mentioned in […]

The all-new BMW X3M and the all-new BMW X4M

Feb 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Also new is the launch alongside the BMW X3 M and BMW X4 M of their Competition siblings. The BMW X3 M Competition (fuel consumption combined: 10.5 l/100 km [26.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 239 g/km*) and BMW X4 M Competition (fuel consumption combined: […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

2019 Gettysburg Bike Week Books QUEENSRŸCHE at Battlefield Harley-Davidson Kickoff Party

VP RACING FUELS ACQUIRES TENNESSEE LOCATION

GROOMBRIDGE & SUZUKI RM-Z450 PODIUM AT NZ CROSS COUNTRY

American Honda Richie Morris Racing Partner for American Flat Track

MV Agusta Forward Racing to race in MotoGP and Moto2

Indian Motorcycle and American Flat Track Renew Partnership for 2019

DUCATI ISLAND CONFIRMED FOR 2019 MOTOGP GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS WITH NEW TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCE

New 2020 MINI John Cooper Works GP features 300hp+

The all-new BMW X3M and the all-new BMW X4M

BMW Group sells 307% more vehicles in China than USA in January YoY

Get $3 off tickets at Chicago Progressive International Motorcycle Show with this code

BMW Offers 0% APR for up to 60 months now till March 31st in North America

Suzuki 2019 MotoGP World Championship test high temperatures and humidity pushing both bike and rider to the limits

TOP-5 FOR JGRMX YOSHIMURA SUZUKI AT MINNESOTA SX

Wiseco Confirmed as Official Piston of American Flat Track for 2019

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

First 2026 BMW Street and Dirt Monsters Arrive!