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.

Saturday’s Calistoga Half-Mile Offers Drama Galore as American Flat Track Heads to California for Round 4

May 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 3, 2018) – Only three races into an 18-race season and there’s already plenty of drama being served up for the Calistoga Half-Mile presented by Indian Motorcycle on May 5 at […]

TMW Social Channels – 11 Channels, 2000 videos, 20,000 posts, 2 Million Views

May 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Have you subscribed to our Total Motorcycle Social Media Channels? If you haven’t yet then you are missing out on the latest motorcycle news, videos, information, reviews and much more. All our Social Media Channels […]

Harley-Davidson Unveils More than 80 Events Across 20+ Venues on Labor Day Weekend

May 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (May 3, 2018) Harley-Davidson is set to take grass-roots racing over the top with the addition of Hillclimb Motorcycle Racing to a slate of wide-open competition, moto-culture-centric activities and street parties during the Harley-Davidson® […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo is Keen to Kick Off European Season in Spain

May 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following three exciting rounds for Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin in Qatar, Argentina and Texas, the Grand Prix circuit is heading back to Europe this week for the Spanish GP in Jerez de la Frontera, […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Sets Up Camp For The Grand Prix Of Spain

May 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi journeyed back to Europe to continue the 2018 MotoGP World Championship fight this weekend at the Gran Premio de España, held at the Circuito de Jerez. Viñales […]

Championship Leaders Buildbase Suzuki Set For Oulton BSB

May 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 3 Buildbase Suzuki heads to Oulton Park this weekend for round three of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship currently leading both the Superbike and Superstock 1000 points tables and […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing All-Set For Thrilling Wess Season

May 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following months of preparation, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will kick off their participation in the multi-discipline World Enduro Super Series on May 11 in Portugal. Featuring an exciting mix of highly experienced and up […]

Yamaha Chase the Next Horizon on the Ténéré 700 World Raid

May 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré spirit is hitting the world stage again with the 2018 Ténéré 700 World Raid prototype. Yamaha’s commitment to the adventure segment is as extensive as it is impressive. The first bike ever to […]

Test ride the new 2018 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight and Iron 1200 Sportsters

May 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May will play host to a Sportster weekend at all authorised Harley-Davidson dealerships across the UK & Ireland. You will have the opportunity to test ride the latest Sportster models […]

The Long European Leg Of The Championship Starts In Jerez

May 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 2. With two podiums, one for each rider, already on the scoreboard in the first three races of the season, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR are ready to start the long […]

Nicoletti to Race Select 450 MX Nationals For Suzuki

May 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 2. The Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team has announced that Phil Nicoletti will be contesting select 450 rounds of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship this summer. The […]

BMW Group U.S. Reports April 2018 Sales up 3.3%

May 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Sales of BMW Group vehicles in the U.S. increased 4.2 percent in April 2018 for a total of 27,213 vehicles (BMW and MINI brands combined), compared with 26,105 vehicles sold in the same month a […]

BMW Group Canada achieves best month ever with sales increasing +8%

May 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW brand sales increase in April by +10.8% to record levels. MINI April sales trail previous year by -6.8%. BMW electrified sales jump +86% in April. BMW Motorrad sales in April decrease -8%. Richmond Hill, […]

Bryan Smith Suffers Broken Fibula at Texas Half-Mile

May 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Indian Wrecking Crew Rider Bryan Smith to Miss Calistoga Half-Mile & Arizona Mile MINNEAPOLIS (MAY 1, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Racing Wrecking Crew Rider Bryan Smith suffered a broken left fibula during a multi-rider crash […]

Indian Motorcycle & Carey Hart V-Twin-Powered Armed Forces Day Celebration to Troops at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart

May 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Takes Hart’s “Good Ride” Fund-Raising Platform Overseas as Part of Iconic American Brand’s Broader Efforts to Support Active U.S. Military & Veterans Indian Motorcycle Dealer Test Ride Program to Raise up to $30,000 […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Saturday’s Calistoga Half-Mile Offers Drama Galore as American Flat Track Heads to California for Round 4

Harley-Davidson Unveils More than 80 Events Across 20+ Venues on Labor Day Weekend

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo is Keen to Kick Off European Season in Spain

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Sets Up Camp For The Grand Prix Of Spain

Championship Leaders Buildbase Suzuki Set For Oulton BSB

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing All-Set For Thrilling Wess Season

Yamaha Chase the Next Horizon on the Ténéré 700 World Raid

Test ride the new 2018 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight and Iron 1200 Sportsters

The Long European Leg Of The Championship Starts In Jerez

Nicoletti to Race Select 450 MX Nationals For Suzuki

BMW Group U.S. Reports April 2018 Sales up 3.3%

BMW Group Canada achieves best month ever with sales increasing +8%

Bryan Smith Suffers Broken Fibula at Texas Half-Mile

Indian Motorcycle & Carey Hart V-Twin-Powered Armed Forces Day Celebration to Troops at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart

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

First 2026 BMW Street and Dirt Monsters Arrive!