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.

JOSH STRANG HELPS TEAM AUSTRALIA SECURE 2018 ISDE VICTORY

Nov 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM RIDER HELPS AUSTRALIA BECOME FIM WORLD TROPHY TEAM CHAMPIONS IN CHILE Leading Husqvarna Motorcycles’ efforts at the International Six Days Enduro in Chile, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders […]

Honda previews Motorcycle Live 2018 show activity

Nov 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Three heavily-revised Street models make first UK appearances •Two brand-new middleweights make their UK debuts •Honda models available to test ride on site •Sign-up for experiences at the Honda Experience Stand • For all the […]

RAIN IN SPAIN AS IANNONE AND RINS TAKE TOP 10

Nov 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 16. Andrea Iannone: 6th – 1:40.685 (+ 0.918) Alex Rins: 10th – 1:40.965 (+ 1.198) • Andrea Iannone feeling confident in wet conditions. • Alex Rins consistent on opening […]

Indian Motorcycle Racing Announces 2019 American Flat Track Factory Team

Nov 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS (November 16, 2018) – Following a dominant 2018 season, where the Indian Scout FTR750 won 17 of the 18 American Flat Track (AFT) races, Indian Motorcycle Racing today announced its 2019 AFT factory race […]

Wet Opening Day for Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo in Valencia

Nov 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season greeted the riders today with persistent rain at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. Thereby, Johann Zarco initiated his last round with Monster Yamaha Tech3 […]

Movistar Yamaha Start Valencia Showdown with Wet FP Sessions

Nov 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi got a feel for the wet conditions at the Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana – Ricardo Tormo today. Despite the standing water proving to be an obstacle, […]

BMW road racer Peter Hickman wins the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix for the third time

Nov 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW road racer Peter Hickman (GBR) lived up to hisbilling as favourite on the streets of Macau (CHN). On Saturday, hetook victory in the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix on a BMW S1000 RR […]

Events

Motorcycle Live 2018 at NEC Birmingham opens Saturday

Nov 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle Live 2018, the UK’s biggest bike show, opens its doors tomorrow, but you still have until 5pm this evening to buy your tickets in advance and save £5.50* compared to the on-the-door price! There […]

American Flat Track Boosts AFT Production Twins Class to 11 Events in 2019

Nov 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 15, 2018) – American Flat Track confirmed today the details of its expansion of the AFT Production Twins division for the 2019 season. AFT Production Twins will compete at all Half-Mile […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH FMF RACING

Nov 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the extension of their highly-successful partnership with FMF Racing. The new agreement will see the majority of the global Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team benefit from the American […]

American Flat Track Rule Changes for 2019 Season – Indian Motorcycle Racing Statement

Nov 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 15, 2018 – American Flat Track recently communicated a series of rule changes for 2019, designed to increase the competitive balance in the sport. Two of the three rule changes single out Indian […]

Zero Motorcycles Discover the Ride. No motorcycle license required.

Nov 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

We’re excited to invite you, to invite your friends, to Discover the Ride. Discover the Ride is a fun new program designed to introduce motorcycling to non-riders at the seven IMS Show locations across the […]

SUZUKI DOMINATES STUTTGART SUPERCROSS

Nov 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 14. Cole Martinez – SX1 Class – 1st Cédric Soubeyras – SX1 Class – 3rd Thomas Do – SX2 Class – 2nd The opening round of the German ADAC […]

TO VALENCIA FOR AN AMBITIOUS END OF THE SEASON

Nov 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 14. With three podiums in the last three races, and eight total in the season, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR is on the crest of a wave at the moment, and […]

BMW Motorrad Group sales increase 4.8% in October

Nov 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group has sold more cars in October than ever before in the month, despite the current challenging economic and political situation. The company delivered 200,883 vehicles to customers around the world, […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

JOSH STRANG HELPS TEAM AUSTRALIA SECURE 2018 ISDE VICTORY

Honda previews Motorcycle Live 2018 show activity

RAIN IN SPAIN AS IANNONE AND RINS TAKE TOP 10

Indian Motorcycle Racing Announces 2019 American Flat Track Factory Team

Wet Opening Day for Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo in Valencia

Movistar Yamaha Start Valencia Showdown with Wet FP Sessions

BMW road racer Peter Hickman wins the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix for the third time

Motorcycle Live 2018 at NEC Birmingham opens Saturday

American Flat Track Boosts AFT Production Twins Class to 11 Events in 2019

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH FMF RACING

American Flat Track Rule Changes for 2019 Season – Indian Motorcycle Racing Statement

Zero Motorcycles Discover the Ride. No motorcycle license required.

SUZUKI DOMINATES STUTTGART SUPERCROSS

TO VALENCIA FOR AN AMBITIOUS END OF THE SEASON

BMW Motorrad Group sales increase 4.8% in October

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New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

New 2026 Yamaha’s Delivers Championship Racing DNA to Riders!