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.

PROGRESS FOR HAARUP AT ROUND TWO OF INTERNAZIONALI D’ITALIA MX

Feb 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Taking place at the sandy Ottobiano track, round two of the 2019 Internazionali d’ Italia MX series saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Mikkel Haarup put in two strong moto performances to claim seventh […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR READY WITH NEW YOUNG LINE-UP

Feb 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 3. With the winter nearly over, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR is heading to Malaysia for the first test of 2019, with the debut of the final version of the livery […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team Make Progress in San Diego

Feb 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Aaron Plessinger continues to make progress in his rookie season with another top-10 finish at round five of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at PETCO Park. His veteran […]

Nichols and Ferrandis Battle Tough Conditions to Take Top-10 Finish in San Diego

Feb 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Weather wreaked havoc at round five of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season at Petco Park, but in spite of the challenging conditions the Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team’s Dylan Ferrandis and Colt Nichols […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MICHAEL MOSIMAN BATTLES THROUGH ADVERSE CONDITIONS AT SAN DIEGO SX

Feb 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Coming off a career-best finish one week ago, Michael Mosiman and the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team took on an extremely wet and muddy Round 5 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship series […]

BMW Motorrad of North America Reports January 2019 Canada Sales

Feb 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 2,352 vehicles for the month of January. This result represents a decrease of -12% compared to 2018. BMW. The BMW […]

Indian Motorcycle Special Offers for Winter 2019

Feb 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

SPECIAL OFFERS 2018 THUNDERSTROKE 111 FINANCING OR TRADE-IN Financing: Ride Free Until Summer* OR 2.99% APR for 60 months** OR Trade-in Credit up to $2,000: Cruiser: $1,000 Trade-in Credit Chieftain: $1,500 […]

BMW Motorrad of North America Reports January 2019 USA Sales

Feb 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 1, 2019… Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 4.8 percent in January 2019 for a total of 18,102 compared to 19,016 vehicles sold in January 2018. Top performers for the […]

Rider Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle fascination at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019

Feb 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The most beautiful motorcycle classics will once again attract two-wheeler fans from all over the world to Cernobbio in Northern Italy between 24th and 26th May 2019. Once again, a unique collection of elite rare […]

Destination of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 revealed: Kia Ora New Zealand!

Feb 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

“Destination Paradise” is the motto of the seventh edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy which will commence in early 2020. Last night at 7pm (CET) BMW Motorrad revealed that the next Int. GS […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING’S 2019 CONTINGENCY PROGRAM OFFERS $18,500 PER RACE & $25,000 CHAMPIONSHIP BONUS

Jan 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Indian Maintains Aggressive Contingency after 2018 Single-Season Privateer Payout Record of Nearly $150,000 MINNEAPOLIS (January 30, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, the back-to-back reigning American Flat Track Manufacturer’s Champion, today announced its 2019 contingency program. […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

PROGRESS FOR HAARUP AT ROUND TWO OF INTERNAZIONALI D’ITALIA MX

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR READY WITH NEW YOUNG LINE-UP

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team Make Progress in San Diego

Nichols and Ferrandis Battle Tough Conditions to Take Top-10 Finish in San Diego

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MICHAEL MOSIMAN BATTLES THROUGH ADVERSE CONDITIONS AT SAN DIEGO SX

BMW Motorrad of North America Reports January 2019 Canada Sales

Indian Motorcycle Special Offers for Winter 2019

BMW Motorrad of North America Reports January 2019 USA Sales

Rider Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle fascination at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019

Destination of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 revealed: Kia Ora New Zealand!

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING’S 2019 CONTINGENCY PROGRAM OFFERS $18,500 PER RACE & $25,000 CHAMPIONSHIP BONUS

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues its season preparation with a double test in Spain and Portugal

Cluzel Leads the Yamaha Charge to Top the Timesheet in Portimão

Bautista and Davies wrap up two further days of testing at Portimão with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

2019 Colorado Motorcycle Expo – Feb 2-3, 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

New 2026 Yamaha’s Delivers Championship Racing DNA to Riders!