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.

The One Moto Show Presented by Indian Motorcycle will take place February 8-10, 2019

Dec 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Show Founder Thor Drake to Unveil Custom FTR 1200 at 10th Annual Event & Race at The One Pro Super Hooligan Race MINNEAPOLIS (December 19, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today […]

UP TO $2,000 CREDIT ON SELECT 2018 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODELS IN DECEMBER

Dec 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There’s no such thing as an off-season. For a limited time, get a credit of up to $2,000 on select 2018 models. This offer is available through the end of December. Stop by your dealer […]

Jumpstart your riding experience in 2019 with Harley-Davidson

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

December 2018 We’re still astounded by the number of people we meet who choose or buy their Harley and then take their bike test so that they can ride it. Our innovative Jumpstart machine continues […]

Not all beasts hibernate

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It’s been a fairly mild autumn so far but winter is fast approaching, which for many motorcyclists means putting their bike into hibernation It’s been a fairly mild autumn so far but winter is fast […]

Top 5 Harley-Davidson moments of 2018

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

As we reach the end of another year, we couldn’t let it pass without reflecting on some of the highlights of 2018. It’s been another memorable year for Harley-Davidson® with lots more to look forward […]

Tickets Now Available for 2019 DAYTONA TT

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 21, 2018) – Tickets are now available for the highly-anticipated season opener of American Flat Track. The green flag drops for the DAYTONA TT on March 14, 2019 – during the historic Daytona Bike Week […]

The BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Experience the BMW Vision iNEXT in immersive mixed reality. Talk with the new BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. See demos of the riderless motorcycle from BMW Motorrad. Ride off road in the first-ever BMW X7 Sports […]

The BMW Group Autonomous Driving Campus: the first 450 days. Six questions for Elmar Frickenstein, Senior Vice President Automated Driving and Driver Assistance, BMW AG

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In September 2017, you and your team moved to the Autonomous Driving Campus in Unterschleissheim. What prompted the BMW Group’s decision to create this new site? We are currently experiencing the largest paradigm shift in […]

Successful test for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Almeria

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Almeria. The countdown to the 2019 season in the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) has started: the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has completed a successful first test with the new BMW S 1000 RR in […]

Piaggio Group: Massimo Rivola to be Aprilia Racing CEO

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Noale, 20 December 2018 – The Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) announces that from 7 January 2019 Massimo Rivola will assume the responsibilities as CEO of Aprilia Racing. Forty-seven years old with a business degree, a motorcycle […]

Passion, Community and Support – TMW Community Forums

Dec 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There are so many great works I could use to describe our TMW motorcycle forums, but words cannot really describe the great our forum members are. Dedication, passion, community, support, selflessness, helpfulness and kindness can’t […]

41st Annual Colorado Motorcycle Expo – February 2-3, 2019

Dec 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

CME Feb 2-3, 2019. Don’t Miss It! Be sure to mark your calendars for the 41st Annual Colorado Motorcycle Expo Feb. 2-3, 2019 at the National Western Complex. We’ve got the country’s Largest Indoor Motorcycle Swap Meet with nearly 800 […]

Get Ready to conquer the track on the YZF-R1 GYTR ’20th Anniversary’

Dec 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The hyper exclusive 2019 YZF-R1 GYTR ’20th Anniversary’ is ready to order now! Sporting the same livery used by the Yamaha Factory Racing Team for their record breaking fourth consecutive Suzuka 8 Hours victory, this […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES UNVEIL THE 2019 FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION

Dec 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BUILT TO PERFORM AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL, THE ALL-NEW MACHINE ENSURES CLASS LEADING PERFORMANCE AND A TRUE FACTORY LOOK Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to launch the FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION model year 2019, a thrilling […]

EXCITING ACTION AT NEW ZEALAND GIXXER CUP

Dec 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 18. The fledgling New Zealand GIXXER Cup competition is gathering pace and increasing momentum, with several claims now that it is already achieving more than it did during its […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

The One Moto Show Presented by Indian Motorcycle will take place February 8-10, 2019

UP TO $2,000 CREDIT ON SELECT 2018 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODELS IN DECEMBER

Jumpstart your riding experience in 2019 with Harley-Davidson

Not all beasts hibernate

Top 5 Harley-Davidson moments of 2018

Tickets Now Available for 2019 DAYTONA TT

The BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

The BMW Group Autonomous Driving Campus: the first 450 days. Six questions for Elmar Frickenstein, Senior Vice President Automated Driving and Driver Assistance, BMW AG

Successful test for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Almeria

Piaggio Group: Massimo Rivola to be Aprilia Racing CEO

Passion, Community and Support – TMW Community Forums

41st Annual Colorado Motorcycle Expo – February 2-3, 2019

Get Ready to conquer the track on the YZF-R1 GYTR ’20th Anniversary’

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES UNVEIL THE 2019 FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION

EXCITING ACTION AT NEW ZEALAND GIXXER CUP

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 Retro Redux: 2026 Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT motorcycles!