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.

Voting for Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings 2019 is now open

Jan 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The world’s biggest custom competition just hit the accelerator with more categories to compete in and more countries taking part. Our Custom Kings have been designing, building, crafting and fine tuning to create bikes that […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON INJURED

Jan 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Jason Anderson injured in a practice crash following the third round of AMA Supercross During a routine practice day following Round 3 of the AMA Supercross World Championship series, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s, Jason […]

Moto Guzzi Launches Pre-Order Website For 2019 Moto Guzzi V85 TT In USA and Canada

Jan 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BOOKING BEGINS FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2019 MODEL, WITH SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THOSE WHO PRECEDE DEALERSHIP ARRIVAL WITH DEPOSIT THE NEW V85 TT IS THE ALL-TERRAIN MOTO GUZZI, FOR EVERY ROAD AND EVERY JOURNEY, PACKED WITH […]

Production of the 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 begins in Bologna

Jan 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The first Ducati Diavel 1260 rolls off the production line at Borgo Panigale Eagerly awaited new bike to arrive at dealerships in mid-February Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 21 January 2019 – The Borgo Panigale plant has begun […]

Two Top 10s For Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team At Anaheim 2

Jan 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team overcame difficult conditions to finish in the top 10 at the first round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Triple Crown. Rookie Aaron Plessinger continued to make progress […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING HAS SUCCESSFUL NIGHT AT ANAHEIM 2 SX TRIPLE CROWN

Jan 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MOSIMAN 8TH, ANDERSON 9TH AT ANGEL STADIUM The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team lined up at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday for the second time this year for the Anaheim 2 Supercross, the […]

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team’s Ferrandis And Nichols Keep the Podiums Coming in Anaheim 2

Jan 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The competition was fierce and the track technical this weekend, making for a demanding first Monster Energy Supercross Triple Crown of the 2019 season. Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis and Colt Nichols once […]

Harley-Davidson offers £1,000 voucher on Sportster or Softail models plus 9.9% financing

Jan 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Start your custom journey If you’ve been inspired by our Battle of the Kings contenders, why not start your own project bike build with a little help from us? For a limited time only, we’re […]

The 2019 Mission Winnow Ducati team presented at Neuchâtel

Jan 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PMI President Science and Innovation Miroslaw Zielinski: “The team’s determination to improve race after race and to continuously push the boundaries of technology perfectly exemplify Mission Winnow” Ducati Motor Holding CEO Claudio Domenicali: “We want […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Voting for Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings 2019 is now open

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON INJURED

Moto Guzzi Launches Pre-Order Website For 2019 Moto Guzzi V85 TT In USA and Canada

Production of the 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 begins in Bologna

Two Top 10s For Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team At Anaheim 2

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING HAS SUCCESSFUL NIGHT AT ANAHEIM 2 SX TRIPLE CROWN

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team’s Ferrandis And Nichols Keep the Podiums Coming in Anaheim 2

Harley-Davidson offers £1,000 voucher on Sportster or Softail models plus 9.9% financing

The 2019 Mission Winnow Ducati team presented at Neuchâtel

Introducing the new 425hp V8 2019 Yamaha F375 XTO

DUCATI LAUNCHES 2019 “READY FOR RED” CROSS-COUNTRY TOUR

SUZUKI PODIUMS AT DORTMUND ADAC SUPERCROSS

BMW Group Classic at Rétromobile 2019 in Paris

TOP FIVE RESULTS FOR QUINTANILLA & SHORT AT 2019 DAKAR RALLY

Positive End To Xavier De Soultrait’s 2019 Dakar Rally Campaign

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

2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness