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.

Yard-Built Yamaha XSR700 CP3 Adrenaline-Fueled Concept

Jul 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yard Built: Retro Lines, Adrenaline Vibes In garages all over the world, Yamaha owners dream of creating their own customized motorcycle. We seek to enable these dreams by asking talented customizers to provide inspirational ideas […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – July 20-21st

Jul 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 19. The third weekend of July sees British Superbike and National Superstock 1000 action back on track for round 6 of the Championships at the Snetterton 300 circuit in […]

Gauthier to Ride Black Hills H-D XG750R in AFT Production Twins

Jul 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

RAPID CITY, S.D. (July 19, 2019) – Black Hills Harley-Davidson, which is currently running a Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R in the AFT Production Twins class with James Rispoli in the saddle, is excited to announce it […]

Inspiration Friday: Heart-Warming Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis

Jul 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE PARTNERS WITH VETERANS CHARITY RIDE FOR 5th ANNUAL “MOTORCYCLE THERAPY” ADVENTURE TO STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY Veteran Non-Profit Organization Uses “Motorcycle Therapy” to Rehabilitate & Support Veterans Returning from Combat Salt Lake City, Utah […]

BRUTALE 1000 SERIE ORO AND SUPERVELOCE 800 SERIE ORO LIMITED SERIES SOLD-OUT

Jul 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Schiranna, Italy, July 18th, 2019 – MV Agusta announces that the Brutale 1000 Serie Oro and the Superveloce 800 Serie Oro, both to be produced in a 300 units limited series, were sold out only […]

BUILDBASE SUZUKI READY FOR SNETTERTON BSB

Jul 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 18. The Buildbase Suzuki team is set for the sixth round of the British Superbike Championship at Snetterton, in the UK, this weekend, with the aim to build on […]

Montréal Welcomes New Exclusive Ducati Dealership

Jul 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

New exclusive Ducati facility in Québec reflects Ducati’s dedication to Canadian market Ducati’s VP of Global Sales and North American CEO in attendance to celebrate Canadian dealership’s grand opening North America now has a distinct […]

Huge Moto Guzzi Open House Event is Back for 2019

Jul 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MOTO GUZZI V85 TT IS THE QUEEN OF THE 2019 EDITION THAT AIMS TO BREAK THE RECORD OF THE 30 THOUSAND PARTICIPANTS FROM LAST YEAR THE MANDELLO PLANT OPENS FOR THREE DAYS OF ENTERTAINMENT: MUSIC, […]

Yamaha And Van Beveren Finish Third In 2019 Silk Way Rally

Jul 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team rider Adrien Van Beveren has finished third overall in the 2019 Silk Way Rally, round two of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. Successfully completing the 10-day race across Russia, Mongolia […]

ANDREW SHORT CLAIMS SECOND OVERALL AT 2019 SILK WAY RALLY

Jul 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER THIRD ON FINAL STAGE TO SECURE RUNNER-UP OVERALL RESULT Andrew Short has claimed his best ever result in an FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship event by placing second overall […]

Moto Guzzi V7 III Fast Endurance Trophy Excitement at Magione

Jul 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Magione (Perugia), 23 June 2019 – The Moto Guzzi Fast Endurance Trophy made for another exciting weekend of racing at the Autodromo dell’Umbria, in Magione, the stage for round three of the single brand series organised […]

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