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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.

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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues to score points with the new BMW S 1000 RR

Feb 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has already proved to be a consistent points collector on its debut weekend in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Again in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island […]

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Cooper Finishes Fourth at Triple Crown Debut in Detroit

Feb 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In just his first attempt at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Triple Crown format, Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper finished fourth overall in the 250SX East class, Saturday night at Ford Field in […]

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Krummenacher Takes WorldSSP Win for Yamaha in Phillip Island

Feb 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Evan Bros. Bardahl Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Randy Krummenacher, celebrated his 29th birthday in style with a resounding victory in the opening race of the 2019 Supersport World Championship in Phillip Island today. The Swiss […]

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Top ten for Quartararo with Morbidelli in 14th on day one in Qatar test

Feb 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team today completed their first day of tests at the Losail International Circuit, with Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli both inside the top fifteen. The Frenchman ended the evening as […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Lead the Way on Qatar Test Day 1

Feb 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi got back in the saddle today at the Losail International Circuit to commence the final three-day preseason test before the start of the 2019 season on 10 March. The riders […]

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PUTTING THE PIECES IN PLACE FOR RINS AND MIR IN QATAR

Feb 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 23. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:55.159 (+ 0.108) Joan Mir: 11th – 1:56.264 (+ 1.213) • Alex Rins setting good times and trying new exhaust. • Joan Mir creeping […]

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Sensational double debut win for Álvaro Bautista and the Panigale V4 R at Phillip Island

Feb 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Making his debut in the Superbike World Championship for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, Álvaro Bautista today achieved a truly extraordinary feat by winning the opening round of the 2019 season with the new […]

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Aprilia: all new team and bikes, the 2019 MotoGp challenge has begun

Feb 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The RS-GP evolves even more and returns in a beautiful black and gritty livery reminiscent of Aprilia’s successes Iannone comes alongside Espargaró, two ultra fast talents ready to provide entertainment and thrills A top shelf […]

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MAXWELL & SUZUKI WIN AUSTRALIAN SBK 1ST RACE

Feb 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 23. Wayne Maxwell – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1st Josh Waters – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 5th Wayne Maxwell celebrated his return to Suzuki in style by winning the opening race […]

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Melandri and Yamaha on the Podium After Titanic Fight With Lowes

Feb 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The first race of the 2019 WorldSBK season at Phillip Island culminated in a titanic last lap battle between Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK rider, Marco Melandri, for the […]

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Successful race debut for the new BMW S 1000 RR at the WorldSBK opener in Australia

Feb 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has completed its race debut – just three months, after the series version was presented to the world. At the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season opener […]

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Sandriana Shipman Goes Solo for 2019

Feb 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MAYBROOK, Ny. (February 22, 2019) – Sandriana Shipman, the firebrand AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys racer who climbed back into the crucible of AFT competition late last year after serious injuries, announces […]

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American Flat Track Legends Come Together to Prove 2019 DAYTONA TT Track Design

Feb 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 21, 2019) – American Flat Track joined forces today with AMA Hall of Famers and members of the Pro Flat Track community to finalize the track design for the DAYTONA TT […]

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Lowes Leads The Way For Yamaha on Opening Day in Phillip Island

Feb 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider Alex Lowes who ended the opening day of the 2019 Superbike World Championship season as the highest placed of the four Yamaha riders. The Briton’s time of 1’30.783 during […]

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Chad Cose to Contend for AFT Singles Championship with Suzuki

Feb 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

FREMONT, Ca. (February 20, 2019) – American Flat Track athlete Chad Cose is proud to announce his intent to contend for the 2019 AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys Championship as with backing from Suzuki […]

First 2027 Kawasaki Ninja Arrives and it’s a Banger!

Aug 10, 2026 Comments Off on First 2027 Kawasaki Ninja Arrives and it’s a Banger!

Wanting to cut through a shadow‑swarm of stealthy vehicles with explosive speed? Looking at turning every ride into a blur of unstoppable fury? Then the 2027 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and Ninja ZX-6R ABS supersport motorcycle [...]
Just released 2027 KTM Motorcycles: Uncompromising Performance!

Apr 6, 2026 Comments Off on Just released 2027 KTM Motorcycles: Uncompromising Performance!

Built to conquer, rather than to merely traverse terrain, the new 2027 and just released late 2026 KTM motorcycles offer up uncompromising performance! From the new 2027 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally and 2027 KTM [...]
New 2027 MV Agusta Rush Titanio: May the 4th be With You!

May 4, 2026 Comments Off on New 2027 MV Agusta Rush Titanio: May the 4th be With You!

The new 2027 MV Agusta Rush Titanio emerges like a Snowspeeders forged in the icy forges of Hoth, a machine that channels the spirit of rebellion and precision engineering from a galaxy far, far away. Cloaked in Nero Intenso [...]
Stunner 6-cylinder 2027 BMW Vision K18: We Are Ready For Blastoff!

May 18, 2026 Comments Off on Stunner 6-cylinder 2027 BMW Vision K18: We Are Ready For Blastoff!

“For us, the inline six-cylinder is far more than an engine; it is a statement.” The BMW engineers must have woke up on the RIGHT side of the bed and released that the gas engine [...]
Standout with the orange 2027 Suzuki Suzuki 8R

May 22, 2026 Comments Off on Standout with the orange 2027 Suzuki Suzuki 8R

Suzuki GB has expanded its GSX-8R range, with the introduction of a vibrant Glass Blaze Orange edition. The eye-catching orange adorns every panel of the 8R, from the fairings to the seat unit, including the [...]
Retro Rules! New 2027 Reload 650 RSD shifts up to inspire riders!

May 25, 2026 Comments Off on Retro Rules! New 2027 Reload 650 RSD shifts up to inspire riders!

Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial start of summer with beautiful weather, parades, concerts and commemorations. Shift up a gear for Memorial Day as Retro Rules are in the Royal Enfield house! With retro superbike-inspired [...]
2027 Kawasaki Kraziness! 22 New Motorbikes Reviewed at TMW!

Jun 8, 2026 Comments Off on 2027 Kawasaki Kraziness! 22 New Motorbikes Reviewed at TMW!

Folks, we are witnessing the return of the legendary LTD moniker since the 1990 Kawasaki 454LTD (EN450) was sold (spoiler, it wasn’t a good engine). Also unbelievably, we have Kawasaki’s first new 2-stroke model over [...]
New Honda’s 2027 Motorcycle Models Wow Riders

Jun 29, 2026 Comments Off on New Honda’s 2027 Motorcycle Models Wow Riders

Today’s Honda confuses me. It’s like you have two competing corporate ideals, one is listen to what riders want, the other is ignoring riders completely. Take the new CB1000F. It delivers timeless appeal of an [...]
Ducati’s 100th anniversary: Rider Passion & Motorbike Excellence

Jul 6, 2026 Comments Off on Ducati’s 100th anniversary: Rider Passion & Motorbike Excellence

Ducati joins the 100 Year club along with Indian Motorcycle, Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield, Triumph, Moto Guzzi, Benelli, BMW, Husqvarna, Norton and Peugeot. With passion and excellent at the top of the list, what will another [...]
New Indian Motorcycle Signature Series: Ultra Exclusive & Extremely Limited!

Jul 27, 2026 Comments Off on New Indian Motorcycle Signature Series: Ultra Exclusive & Extremely Limited!

Missing the days of those beautiful and unique Victory Motorcycle cruiser factory custom paint jobs? Longing for Indian to offer “Kawasaki Vulcan” inspiration on the Indian Challenger, Chieftain, Pursuit, Roadmaster platform? The new owners of [...]
Vespa: Beauty on Two-Wheels is more than Performance Numbers

Aug 3, 2026 Comments Off on Vespa: Beauty on Two-Wheels is more than Performance Numbers

Motorcyclists like myself like to talk about performance, handling, weight ratios or other gearhead specifications. But riding isn’t always about numbers. It’s more than that, it’s a feeling, emotion, a connection to something beyond the [...]

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