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.

60th Anniversary – American Honda Restores three historic vehicles for SEMA 2019

Jun 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

1961 Chevy Apache 10 pickups were used to deliver motorcycles to dealers in early 1960s Hand-painted graphics plus Honda 50 and CB160 motorcycles from the era complete authentic recreation Restoration is part of American Honda […]

Yamaha Riders on the Hunt for Grand Prix Glory in Germany

Jun 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Less than one week after the action-packed Latvian Grand Prix that saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus miss the top step of the podium despite […]

Next stop Misano for the new BMW S1000RR and BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Jun 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team is heading to the Italian Adriatic coast. This weekend (21st to 23rd June) sees the team compete with riders Tom Sykes (GBR) and Markus Reiterberger (GER) on the new BMW S 1000 […]

TOUGH FIGHT FOR JGRMX YOSHIMURA SUZUKI AT HIGH POINT MX

Jun 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 18. Alex Martin – 250 Class – 13-11 for 11th Kyle Peters – 250 Class – 17-16 for 17th Kyle Chisholm – 450 Class – 23-20 for 21st The […]

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati prepares for WorldSBK Misano World Circuit

Jun 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After the Jerez weekend, which saw two wins and a crash for Álvaro Bautista in front of his home crowd, as well as some unexpected difficulties for team-mate Chaz Davies, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati […]

The Mission Winnow Ducati team concludes a one-day official test at Montmeló

Jun 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

On the eve of the Grand Prix of Catalunya, the Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action at Montmeló for a one-day, collective test. In hot weather conditions, with 30 degrees in the atmosphere and 55 […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING’S BRONSON BAUMAN WINS AFT TWINS INAUGURAL LACONIA SHORT TRACK

Jun 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

LOUDON, N.H. (JUNE 15, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, continued its dominance on Saturday night at the inaugural Laconia Short Track. Wrecking Crew Rider Bronson Bauman earned his first-career Twins […]

DOUBLE VICTORY FOR ELIAS & YOSHIMURA SUZUKI AT UTAH SBK

Jun 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 17. Toni Elias – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1-1 Josh Herrin – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 6-4 It was a big weekend for Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Toni Elias at Utah […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Close Catalunya Visit with Successful Test

Jun 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today to try new items for their YZR-M1s. The team-mates finished in 1st and 14th place respectively in the […]

PRODUCTIVE CATALAN TEST FOR TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR

Jun 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 17. Alex Rins: 4th – 1:39.334 (+0.367) Joan Mir: 8th – 1:39.670 (+0.703) Sylvain Guintoli: 23rd – 1:41.243 (+2.276) • Alex Rins continues great pace around Montmelò as he […]

BMW S1000RR racers win in BSB, IRRC, MSC, RSA and AMA MotoAmerica

Jun 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

British Superbike Championship: Superstock win for BMW racer Taylor Mackenzie. Last weekend, the fourth round of the British Superbike Championship (BSB) season took place on the Grand Prix circuit at Brands Hatch (GBR). In the […]

The Battling Evan Bros. Boys Set to Resume Rivalry in Misano

Jun 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Two riders have dominated the 2019 FIM Supersport World Championship, winning all but one of the six races contested so far this season. The two riders, Randy Krummenacher and Federico Caricasulo, both of whom race […]

MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Utah Motorsports Campus

Jun 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The weekend at Utah Motorsports Campus always proves interesting with the challenges of high elevation but Garrett Gerloff was able to stand on the podium in both races, while his Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha Factory […]

Cardo PACKTALK BOLD – TMW Review Preview!

Jun 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle tests the new Cardo PACKTALK BOLD in the Rocky Mountains before bringing it along on our big Alaska motorcycle adventure. Is the BOLD worth the price? Is Dynamic Mesh Technology a game changer? […]

Pata Yamaha’s Van der Mark Aiming to Repeat Jerez Success in Misano

Jun 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s R1 riders head into Round 7 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Misano keen to repeat the success of Jerez, where Michael van der Mark secured his first race win of the season […]