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.

Yamaha Riders Primed for Penultimate Round in Assen

Sep 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Entering the penultimate round, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Van Horebeek and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s duo of Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson are set for a strong end to the twenty round MXGP […]

BMW Group sales up slightly despite headwinds

Sep 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In August, the BMW Group sold a total of 173,454 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles around the world, an increase of 2.1% year-on-year. This means that in the first eight months of the year, […]

Can-Am Ryker Disrupts The Powersports Industry With Its All-New Three-Wheel Vehicle

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Denver, Colorado, September 10, 2018 – BRP (TSX:DOO) once again disrupts the powersports industry by introducing the all-new Can-Am Ryker model, arguably the easiest-to-ride 3-wheel vehicle ever created, both in terms of driving and pricing. […]

Specialty Features And Packages: Can-Am Off-Road Has It All For The Adventurous

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

•All-New Maverick Sport MAX vehicle redefines family excursions •Bold specialty packages designed to overcome challenging terrain Denver, Colorado, September 9, 2018 – BRP (TSX:DOO) continues to conquer the heart of off-road enthusiasts in North America […]

BRP Announces Launch Of Secondary Offering In Canada And The United States

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Valcourt, Québec, September 11, 2018 – BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (BRP or the Company) announced today the launch of a marketed secondary offering by certain of its shareholders, namely Beaudier Inc. and 4338618 Canada Inc. […]

Febvre Out for Assen

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre, who crashed out of the Turkish Grand Prix 10 days ago, will not participate in the MXGP of The Netherlands that will take place at the Dutch TT […]

JETT LAWRENCE & SUZUKI TAKE ADAC MX LEAD

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 11. Jett Lawrence 1-2 – 1st Team Suzuki Germany rider Jett Lawrence raced to victory and the championship lead of the German ADAC MX Youngster Cup at Gaildorf at […]

GRT Yamaha Target the Podium in Portimão

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team head this week to the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, and Round 9 of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship, with their sights set firmly on the podium. […]

MV Agusta and the Forward Racing Team: Romano Fenati dropped

Sep 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Serious misconduct by Romano Fenati towards Stefano Manzi during the Moto2 race during the Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini which took place at the Circuito Marco Simoncelli in Misano Adriatico […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE’S SCOUT FTR750 SWEEPS PODIUM AT WILLIAMS GROVE HALF-MILE

Sep 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Privateers Briar & Bronson Bauman Place 1-2, Wrecking Crew Rider & 2018 AFT Champion Jared Mees Takes 3rd MECHANICSBURG, Penn (SEPTEMBER 10, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Racing continued its American Flat Track dominance […]

Honda Endurance Racing revved up for the 2018 Bol d’Or

Sep 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2018-2019 FIM Endurance World Championship roars into life this weekend (15-16 September) and the Honda Endurance Racing team is ready for action, as the first round gets underway with the legendary Bol d’Or 24-hour […]

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI GSX-R DOUBLE PODIUM AT NEW JERSEY SBK

Sep 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 10. Toni Elias – DNF-3 Roger Hayden – 4-2 Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Roger Hayden and Toni Elias both earned podium finishes in Sunday’s MotoAmerica Superbike race two at […]

Camier and Gagne raring to race in Portugal

Sep 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a lengthy summer break, the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team will join their WorldSBK rivals on track this weekend at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal for round 10 of the FIM […]

Historic success for BMW Motorrad Classic and a fantastic spectacle

Sep 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Goodwood. The man in the suit looked surreptitiously around all the classic cars, then he slowly opened the left-hand side of his jacket – lots of pocket watches were dangling inside his jacket. “Special price, […]

Van der Mark and Lowes Raring to go as WorldSBK Returns to Action in Portugal

Sep 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team heads to Portugal keen to continue where they left off ahead of the long summer break, as racing finally resumes this weekend with Round 10 of the 2018 MOTUL […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Riders Primed for Penultimate Round in Assen

BMW Group sales up slightly despite headwinds

Can-Am Ryker Disrupts The Powersports Industry With Its All-New Three-Wheel Vehicle

Specialty Features And Packages: Can-Am Off-Road Has It All For The Adventurous

BRP Announces Launch Of Secondary Offering In Canada And The United States

JETT LAWRENCE & SUZUKI TAKE ADAC MX LEAD

GRT Yamaha Target the Podium in Portimão

MV Agusta and the Forward Racing Team: Romano Fenati dropped

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE’S SCOUT FTR750 SWEEPS PODIUM AT WILLIAMS GROVE HALF-MILE

Honda Endurance Racing revved up for the 2018 Bol d’Or

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI GSX-R DOUBLE PODIUM AT NEW JERSEY SBK

Camier and Gagne raring to race in Portugal

Historic success for BMW Motorrad Classic and a fantastic spectacle

Van der Mark and Lowes Raring to go as WorldSBK Returns to Action in Portugal

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