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.

24kt Gold Zac Brown Collective Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

Apr 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

If you are Goldmember and in the market for a 24kt Gold Zac Brown Collective Indian Chieftain Dark Horse then today is your lucky day! The problem is, there is ONLY one available! A real […]

Motorrad Motorsport News: BMW racers celebrate victories at the Slovakia Ring

Apr 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

FIM European Superstock 1000 Cup: Victory for Arnaud Friedrich in the first race of the new series. The Slovakia Ring near Bratislava (SVK) hosted the inaugural weekend of the new FIM European Superstock 1000 Cup […]

STRONG RESULTS FOR SUZUKI RM-Z AT NEW JERSEY SX

Apr 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 29. Kyle Peters # 55 – 250 Class – 6th Alex Martin # 26 – 250 Class – 7th Justin Hill # 46 – 450 Class – 10th The […]

TOM LUTHI AND THE TRIUMPH DYNAVOLT INTACT GP TEAM TO FIRST MOTO2 VICTORY

Apr 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Thomas Luthi from Switzerland became the second Moto2™ Grand Prix winner of the Triumph-powered era at the Circuit of the Americas yesterday, after he and “Dynavolt Intact GP” teammate Marcel Schrotter dominated another incredibly hard […]

KAWASAKI RETURNS TO SUZUKA 8HR IN 2019

Apr 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Kawasaki has announced that its factory team, “Kawasaki #racing Team”, will participate in the 2019 FIM World Endurance Championship “Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours. In the previous 5 years, “Kawasaki Team GREEN” (managed by Kawasaki Motors Japan – KMJ) […]

WEBB CLAIMS VICTORY IN NEW JERSEY – TITLE FIGHT HEADS INTO FINAL ROUND

Apr 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.Y. – It was a rock-solid day for the Red Bull KTM Factory #racing Team as points leader #cooperwebb took one step closer toward becoming a first-time AMA #450sx Champion with a big victory at the penultimate round of […]

2019 Americade Demo Event June in New York Details

Apr 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

THE AMERICADE DEMO EVENT IS ON. From June 3rd – June 9th, BMW Motorrad is heading to New York for the Americade Demo Event. Meet us there and get a chance to ride the all-new […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Josh Grant Continues to Improve with Eighth-Place Finish

Apr 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team rider Josh Grant made the penultimate race of the year count with his best finish of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season in eighth, at the MetLife Stadium in […]

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team Keep Double Podium Going with East Coast Riders in New Jersey

Apr 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was another solid night for the Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team as Mitchell Oldenburg and Justin Cooper both landed on the podium at the penultimate round of the Eastern Regional 250SX Championship in […]

Beach Comes From Behind For First-Career Premier Class Victory

Apr 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

CHANDLER, Ariz. (April 28, 2019) – JD Beach (No. 95 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) pulled off an improbable come-from-behind victory to claim his first-career American Flat Track premier class win in Saturday night’s thrilling […]

SEASON-BEST PERFORMANCES FROM THE ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM

Apr 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was an outstanding night in East Rutherford, New Jersey for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team as team rider Zach Osborne battled for the 450SX win to ultimately capture a career-best second place, […]

GS Trophy 2020 – Qualifier USA Registration Details Announced

Apr 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 26, 2019…Registration is now open for the GS Trophy 2020 – Qualifier USA to be held May 31 through June 2 with RawHyde Adventures at RawHyde’s newly added location near […]

Great Place To Work Institute ranks BMW Group Canada #24 in the country

Apr 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s best workplaces by the Great Place To Work Institute. This year, the German automaker was ranked #24 in the 1000+ Employees category, […]

Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship at MetLife Stadium

Apr 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 27. The fourth and final weekend of April sees JGRMX/ Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing back on track at the 16th and penultimate round of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM […]

Ducati Brings Scrambler Summer Road Trip to The Quail: A Motorcycle Gathering

Apr 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Aspiring Customizers Required to Enter Scrambler Contest in Advance of May 4 Event Mountain View, Calif., April 26, 2019 – One of the United States’ most prestigious motorcycle events will include elevated engagement this year […]