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.

4th Annual Aidan’s Ride Sturgis, 78th Anniversary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2018

Jun 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Brooklyn, New York (June 14, 2018) – Law Tigers presents the fourth annual Aidan’s Ride Sturgis, a charity motorcycle ride organized to fight ALD, will take place Tuesday, August 7, 2018, during the 78th anniversary of the iconic […]

Harley-Davidson Street Parties & Community Events: 5 Neighborhoods, 10 Nights, 115 Years Of Freedom

Jun 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE ROLLS OUT THE ORANGE CARPET FOR A PARTY 115 YEARS IN THE MAKING The hottest local destinations are throwing parties filled with bikes, bands, beverages and beautiful surroundings. There’s lots to celebrate at these […]

115th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Parade Roaring Into Milwaukee

Jun 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROLLING SCULPTURES ROARING INTO THE HEART OF MILWAUKEE Be a part of the celebration as thousands ride through the streets of downtown Milwaukee celebrating 115 years of freedom before landing at the lakefront for one final […]

115th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Museum Event

Jun 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GET A HISTORY LESSON IN AMERICAN FREEDOM WITH ACRES OF ACTIVITIES Visit the 115th Central Rally Point where H-D history and custom culture comes to life. There’s acres of free outdoor activities all weekend long. […]

115th Anniversary Run What You Brung Powered by Harley-Davidson

Jun 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

PULL UP TO THE LINE AND SHOW ‘EM WHAT YOU GOT Great Lakes Dragaway is inviting Harley riders from around the world to twist the throttle and race side-by-side at the iconic “biggest little track in […]

115th Anniversary Flat Out Friday Powered by Harley-Davidson

Jun 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

INDOOR FLAT-TRACK RACING THAT’S FLAT OUT FUN See the best of indoor, flat track motorcycle racing as riders from both traditional and special classes compete on the Dr. Pepper-covered track, creating the best of tight, bar-to-bar […]

115th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Beach Racing

Jun 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

YOU BET, WE’RE ALL GOING! For the first time in over 100 years, watch bikes tear through the sand on the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Free and open to the public, with beach activities providing […]

Harley-Davidson 115th and HOG 35th Moto-Carnival

Jun 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A THRILL SHOW THAT WILL PUT YOUR ADRENALINE INTO OVERDRIVE Celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 115th and 35 years of the Harley Owners Group. This free party kicks off Wednesday as thousands of riders convene on the shores […]

Yamaha and Dab Motors Take Yard Built to the Future

Jun 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Yard Built projects are always unique and this is truer than ever here. Biarritz based Dab Motors are delving into futuristic aesthetics and out of this world technology for their latest custom build. Biarritz […]

Enduro Champion Knight To Race Suzuki At Weston

Jun 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 13. Four-time FIM Enduro World Champion David Knight MBE will race this year’s HydroGarden Weston Beach Race on an SR75 2018 Suzuki RM-Z450. ‘Knighter’, a multi-time winner of the […]

The Second Half of the MXGP Season Set to Kick Off in Ottobiano

Jun 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team, and the FIM Motocross World Championship heads to Ottobiano, Italy, this weekend for the third of three back-to-back races, and the eleventh stop of twenty on the 2018 […]

American Flat Track Heads to England July 12-15 for 25th Anniversary of Goodwood Festival of Speed

Jun 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 13, 2018) – The 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed, a 4-day-long celebration of motorsports history, design and technical achievement, and perhaps the most glamorous and anticipated motoring event of the year, is […]

Hayden Gillim Steps Up To AFT Twins in 2018, Piloting Indian Scout FTR750 at Four Races in Latest Installment of Cycle World’s “Man In A Van With A Plan” Series

Jun 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (June 13, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Racing today announced Cycle World’s “Man in a Van with a Plan,” Hayden Gillim, will race in four American Flat Track Twins events this season. Aboard […]

BMW Motorrad Classic at the Wheels and Waves Festival

Jun 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Due to weather events that affected Biarritz and its region, in agreement with the authorities and the municipality, WHEELS AND WAVES Village must be moved to Halle Iraty. (2 Rue de Pitchot, Biarritz). All planned […]

Zarco and Syahrin Focused on Catalunya Battle

Jun 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With excellent memories of a very positive day of testing at the newly asphalted Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the Monster Yamaha Tech3 pair heads to Montmeló for this weekends’ Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya highly […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

4th Annual Aidan’s Ride Sturgis, 78th Anniversary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2018

Harley-Davidson Street Parties & Community Events: 5 Neighborhoods, 10 Nights, 115 Years Of Freedom

115th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Parade Roaring Into Milwaukee

115th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Museum Event

115th Anniversary Run What You Brung Powered by Harley-Davidson

115th Anniversary Flat Out Friday Powered by Harley-Davidson

115th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Beach Racing

Harley-Davidson 115th and HOG 35th Moto-Carnival

Yamaha and Dab Motors Take Yard Built to the Future

Enduro Champion Knight To Race Suzuki At Weston

The Second Half of the MXGP Season Set to Kick Off in Ottobiano

American Flat Track Heads to England July 12-15 for 25th Anniversary of Goodwood Festival of Speed

Hayden Gillim Steps Up To AFT Twins in 2018, Piloting Indian Scout FTR750 at Four Races in Latest Installment of Cycle World’s “Man In A Van With A Plan” Series

BMW Motorrad Classic at the Wheels and Waves Festival

Zarco and Syahrin Focused on Catalunya Battle

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

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