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.

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team’s Cooper Lands on the Podium at Budds Creek

Aug 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team battled the heat and humidity of Mechanicsville, Maryland with Justin Cooper coming away with his eighth podium of the season with a third overall (6-2). The track at Budds […]

2019 International Ural Ride Day Saturday September 7th

Aug 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

This special day continues a tradition of Ural riders that started the Ural Rally Day. We’re happy to carry the torch for this annual tradition and share with the world, the friendliest motorcycles on the […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – August 17-18th

Aug 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 16. The third weekend of August sees British Superbike and Superstock 1000 on track at Cadwell Park in the UK for Round 8 of the series, along with the […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Confirms 2020 Line-Up

Aug 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following the announcement of Yamaha Motor Europe’s reformed Racing Strategy that will see the Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP and Monster Energy Kemea Yamaha MX2 take on Factory status in 2020, it is with great […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Introduces New Factory Organization and 2020 Team Structure

Aug 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe held a press conference at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit in Imola, Italy, ahead of the fifteenth round of the MXGP World Championship to officially announce its strategic racing plan […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team to race with Eugene Laverty in 2020

Aug 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The rider line-up for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in the 2020 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is taking shape. New to the team is experienced WorldSBK rider Eugene Laverty (GBR), who […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND CONTRACT WITH ARMINAS JASIKONIS

Aug 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that Arminas Jasikonis has signed a one-year extension to his current contract with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing. This new agreement will see the Lithuanian continue to compete in […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Millennial Revolution Custom Bike Builder

Aug 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Each Week Total Motorcycle Brings you great motorcycle related inspiration stories to get you excited about riding, getting out there and learning something new. This week Harley-Davidson Millennial Revolution Custom Bike Builder Danny Schneider shows […]

BUILDBASE SUZUKI GEARED-UP FOR CADWELL PARK BSB

Aug 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 15. Buildbase Suzuki heads to Cadwell Park this weekend for the eighth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, with Richard Cooper looking to return to winning ways in […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES CELEBRATE 100 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES

Aug 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

59 years on from the brand’s first world championship success, Husqvarna Motorcycles celebrate 100 world titles in 2019 – 58 rider and 42 manufacturer titles earned across six different motorcycle disciplines. Highlighting the brand’s capabilities […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE FTR750 CAPTURES SIXTH PODIUM SWEEP OF 2019 AT SACRAMENTO MILE

Aug 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Defending AFT Twins Champion Jared Mees Earns Fourth Victory of Season; Points Leader Briar Bauman Records 10th Podium Finish of Season with Second-Place Finish; Indian Motorcycle Privateer Davis Fisher Secures First-Career Twins Class Podium SACRAMENTO, […]