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.

Van Beveren Earns Top Five Result On Dakar’s Stage Four

Jan 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Continuing their battles in the Peruvian countryside for a fourth consecutive day, Adrien Van Beveren and Xavier de Soultrait have both enjoyed strong performances during Thursday’s stage four of the Dakar Rally. Reaching the halfway […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA SECOND OVERALL AFTER STAGE FOUR OF DAKAR

Jan 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Successfully battling his way through a tough stage four of the 2019 Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla is holding on to a strong runner-up position in the event’s provisional overall standings. […]

BMW Group remains world’s leading premium automotive company in 2018

Jan 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group has achieved its eighth consecutive annual sales record with a total of 2,490,664 (+1.1%) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce delivered around the world in 2018. Best-ever figures were achieved by both BMW […]

2019 Calgary Motorcycle Show – TMW Reviews

Jan 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle reviewer, Bruce Ross, was at the 2019 Calgary Motorcycle Show to cover the first 2019 motorcycle show for our readers! Exciting new 2019 motorcycles, major manufacturers, stunt shows and vendors galore make this […]

41st Annual Colorado Motorcycle Expo Feb. 2-3, 2019 at the National Western Complex

Jan 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

We’ve got the country’s Largest Indoor Motorcycle Swap Meet with nearly 800 Booths, combined with one of the country’s largest Antique & Custom Motorcycle Shows, with 100 bikes. Down in the stadium we’ll have live music with […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA TAKES CONTROL AT 2019 DAKAR RALLY

Jan 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pablo Quintanilla has delivered the goods on Wednesday’s stage three of the Dakar Rally. Securing a close runner-up result on the day’s timed special stage, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider is now the […]

Yamaha’s Xavier De Soultrait Wins Stage Three Of Dakar Rally

Jan 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Delivering Yamaha their first stage win at the 2019 Dakar Rally, WR450F Rally powered Xavier de Soultrait has secured victory on stage three of the event in Peru. Making today’s stage even more successful for […]

BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas

Jan 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Bringing the future to life: first virtual drive in the BMW Vision iNEXT. The future of driving pleasure: the BMW Vision iNEXT. The […]

ANDREW SHORT INSIDE THE TOP 10 AFTER STAGE TWO OF DAKAR RALLY

Jan 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Taking competitors further towards the south of Peru, stage two of the 2019 Dakar Rally proved to be highly positive for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short and Pablo Quintanilla. With Quintanilla securing a […]

Yamalube Yamaha Rally Riders Tackle Demanding Dakar Stage Two

Jan 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Continuing their 2019 Dakar Rally adventure, the four Yamalube Yamaha Rally riders have tackled a fast-paced and highly-challenging stage two of the event in Peru. Leading the team’s efforts in South America, Adrien Van Beveren […]

Seven-time National MX Champ Jeff Ward to race American Flat Track TTs in 2019

Jan 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

NEWPORT BEACH, CA (Jan. 8, 2019) – Jeff Ward, a seven-time AMA Motocross champion, AMA Supermoto champion, IndyCar and NASCAR racer, Motorcycle Hall of Famer and one of the most versatile and successful competitors in […]

Motion Pro Renews Partnership with American Flat Track for 2019

Jan 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 8, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) is pleased to announce that Motion Pro will continue as the Official Tools, Cables and Controls of American Flat Track for the 2019 season. […]

BMW Group seeks new talent to join 2019 apprenticeship scheme

Jan 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Applications for 2019 apprenticeship scheme are now open. – Apprenticeship places available at Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall. – Roles in a wide range of areas including maintenance, engineering, IT and business. – BMW Group […]

CES Las Vegas – Ducati with Audi and Ford presents car-to-bike communication technology

Jan 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Ducati continues safety-related research and experimentation Multistrada 1260 used in the first American demonstration of the ConVeX (Connected Vehicle to Everything) project at Consumer Electronics Show® 2019 Ducati, Audi AG, and Ford Motor Company together […]

Jaw Dropping Autonomous Driving BMW R1200GS

CES 2019 – BMW Motorrad to Showcase Riderless Motorcycle For The First Time In USA

Jan 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 7, 2019… BMW Motorrad will showcase a riderless motorcycle prototype for the first time in the U.S. at CES® 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. The BMW, developed by BMW engineers […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Van Beveren Earns Top Five Result On Dakar’s Stage Four

PABLO QUINTANILLA SECOND OVERALL AFTER STAGE FOUR OF DAKAR

BMW Group remains world’s leading premium automotive company in 2018

2019 Calgary Motorcycle Show – TMW Reviews

41st Annual Colorado Motorcycle Expo Feb. 2-3, 2019 at the National Western Complex

PABLO QUINTANILLA TAKES CONTROL AT 2019 DAKAR RALLY

Yamaha’s Xavier De Soultrait Wins Stage Three Of Dakar Rally

BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas

ANDREW SHORT INSIDE THE TOP 10 AFTER STAGE TWO OF DAKAR RALLY

Yamalube Yamaha Rally Riders Tackle Demanding Dakar Stage Two

Seven-time National MX Champ Jeff Ward to race American Flat Track TTs in 2019

Motion Pro Renews Partnership with American Flat Track for 2019

BMW Group seeks new talent to join 2019 apprenticeship scheme

CES Las Vegas – Ducati with Audi and Ford presents car-to-bike communication technology

CES 2019 – BMW Motorrad to Showcase Riderless Motorcycle For The First Time In USA

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

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