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.

RINS AND MIR WARMING UP ON DAY 1 IN JEREZ

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 3. Alex Rins: 12th – 1:38.534 (+ 0.838) Joan Mir: 18th – 1:38.789 (+ 0.880) • Alex Rins trying tyre and set-up options. • Joan Mir suffers small crash […]

Call of Duty and Indian Motorcycle to Donate $25 per Test Ride to Charity

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS (May 3, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, announced its partnership with the Call of Duty Endowment, a non-profit organization that helps veterans find high quality jobs after military service. Throughout the […]

Harley-Davidson Brings Rider Training to College Campuses this Spring

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MOTORCYCLE 101: NEW COLLEGE COURSE OFFERS STUDENTS THE “RIDE OF THEIR LIVES” Harley-Davidson Riding Academy Added to College Spring Semester Elective Curriculum MILWAUKEE (May 1, 2019) – Second-semester college students at the University of […]

In-Depth Coverage – Meet the 2019 REV’IT! US Women’s ADV Team

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MEET THE 2019 REV’IT! US WOMEN’S ADV TEAM Following a successful year in 2018, the REV’IT! US Women’s ADV Team welcomes two new members to the fold in 2019: Katelyn Barnecut and Kris Fant, who join […]

10 things to know about the MotoGP Grand Prix of Spain from Ducati

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After reconquering the top spot in the Riders (with Andrea Dovizioso) and Constructors rankings in the GP of the Americas, the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready to resume action at Jerez de la Frontera […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team up with two-time eSport MotoGP World Champion Lorenzo Daretti

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are proud to be the first team to announce their official Factory Rider for MotoGP eSport with the signing of double eSport World Champion Lorenzo Daretti. Besides being at the front […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SET FOR SECOND SEASON OF WESS COMPETITION

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt, Graham Jarvis and Alfredo Gomez are all-set for the start of the 2019 World Enduro Super Series, which begins on May 10 with the Extreme XL Lagares in […]

Honda scooped two awards at the 2019 Honest John Kit Awards courtesy of the Monkey and PCX125

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Honda UK swept the motorcycle board at the 2019 Honest John Kit awards, held at the Vinyl Factory on May 2, as the Monkey and PCX125 claimed 125cc Motorcycle of the Year and 125cc Scooter […]

Renewed Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Opens its Doors for 7th Edition

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and the VR46 Riders Academy are all set to return with a renewed Yamaha VR46 Master Camp in May. The seventh edition rider line-up includes both fresh faces and the programme’s […]

Josh Grant to Miss Monster Energy AMA Supercross Season Finale in Las Vegas

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Josh Grant will sit out this weekend’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross season finale after injuring his leg and ribs in a training crash Wednesday at the test track in […]

North American BMW Reports April 2019 Sales Results

May 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 1, 2019… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 1.4 percent in April 2019 for a total of 23,816 over the 23,482 vehicles sold in April 2018. BMW Sports Activity Vehicles […]

American Honda Announces April 2019 Sales Results

May 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

May 1, 2019 Civic continues to lead U.S. passenger car sales, driven by strong retail performance Honda truck sales rise 2.7% in April as Passport adds strength and CR-V and Pilot maintain momentum Acura trucks […]

OFF TO JEREZ AND THE EUROPEAN ROUNDS ON THE RIGHT FOOT

May 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 1. More than two weeks have passed since Alex Rins’ stunning victory at the GP of The Americas in Austin, and now it’s time for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR to […]

Cutting-edge Motocross Line-up Across 2020 Husqvarna Model Range

May 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the launch of the MY20 motocross range – nine premium minicycle and full-size machines that feature carefully considered developments targeted at further improving the pioneering European manufacturer’s cutting-edge motocross […]

MotoGP is back to Europe: the Mission Winnow Ducati team on track at Jerez

May 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After leaving Austin (United States) with the lead in the Riders, Constructors and Team rankings, the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready to begin the long, intense European phase of the calendar, with eleven races […]