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.

2019 American Flat Track Schedule

Feb 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

American Flat Track 101. American Flat Track is America’s original extreme sport as well as the guardian of the Grand National Championship series, formally established in 1954 but with roots reaching back to the original […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Turn Their ‘Beast Mode On’ In Indonesia

Feb 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team unveiled its 2019 colour scheme and structure today at the Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia, causing great excitement. The launch event’s theme “Beast Mode On” echoes the new title […]

Yamaha’s Daymond Martens Finishes Runner–Up At 2019 Enduropale Du Touquet Beach Race

Feb 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying solid performances at the 44th edition of the Enduropale Du Touquet Beach Race, Yamaha mounted Daymond Martens and Adrien Van Beveren finished second and fourth respectively at France’s iconic annual beach race. Further strengthening […]

PROGRESS FOR HAARUP AT ROUND TWO OF INTERNAZIONALI D’ITALIA MX

Feb 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Taking place at the sandy Ottobiano track, round two of the 2019 Internazionali d’ Italia MX series saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Mikkel Haarup put in two strong moto performances to claim seventh […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR READY WITH NEW YOUNG LINE-UP

Feb 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 3. With the winter nearly over, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR is heading to Malaysia for the first test of 2019, with the debut of the final version of the livery […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team Make Progress in San Diego

Feb 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Aaron Plessinger continues to make progress in his rookie season with another top-10 finish at round five of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at PETCO Park. His veteran […]

Nichols and Ferrandis Battle Tough Conditions to Take Top-10 Finish in San Diego

Feb 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Weather wreaked havoc at round five of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season at Petco Park, but in spite of the challenging conditions the Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team’s Dylan Ferrandis and Colt Nichols […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MICHAEL MOSIMAN BATTLES THROUGH ADVERSE CONDITIONS AT SAN DIEGO SX

Feb 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Coming off a career-best finish one week ago, Michael Mosiman and the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team took on an extremely wet and muddy Round 5 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship series […]

BMW Motorrad of North America Reports January 2019 Canada Sales

Feb 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 2,352 vehicles for the month of January. This result represents a decrease of -12% compared to 2018. BMW. The BMW […]

Indian Motorcycle Special Offers for Winter 2019

Feb 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

SPECIAL OFFERS 2018 THUNDERSTROKE 111 FINANCING OR TRADE-IN Financing: Ride Free Until Summer* OR 2.99% APR for 60 months** OR Trade-in Credit up to $2,000: Cruiser: $1,000 Trade-in Credit Chieftain: $1,500 […]

BMW Motorrad of North America Reports January 2019 USA Sales

Feb 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 1, 2019… Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 4.8 percent in January 2019 for a total of 18,102 compared to 19,016 vehicles sold in January 2018. Top performers for the […]

Rider Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle fascination at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019

Feb 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The most beautiful motorcycle classics will once again attract two-wheeler fans from all over the world to Cernobbio in Northern Italy between 24th and 26th May 2019. Once again, a unique collection of elite rare […]

Destination of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 revealed: Kia Ora New Zealand!

Feb 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

“Destination Paradise” is the motto of the seventh edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy which will commence in early 2020. Last night at 7pm (CET) BMW Motorrad revealed that the next Int. GS […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING’S 2019 CONTINGENCY PROGRAM OFFERS $18,500 PER RACE & $25,000 CHAMPIONSHIP BONUS

Jan 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Indian Maintains Aggressive Contingency after 2018 Single-Season Privateer Payout Record of Nearly $150,000 MINNEAPOLIS (January 30, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, the back-to-back reigning American Flat Track Manufacturer’s Champion, today announced its 2019 contingency program. […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues its season preparation with a double test in Spain and Portugal

Jan 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera/Portimão. In its preparation for the 2019 season in the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completed a double test. On Wednesday and Thursday, the team took it […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

2019 American Flat Track Schedule

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Turn Their ‘Beast Mode On’ In Indonesia

Yamaha’s Daymond Martens Finishes Runner–Up At 2019 Enduropale Du Touquet Beach Race

PROGRESS FOR HAARUP AT ROUND TWO OF INTERNAZIONALI D’ITALIA MX

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR READY WITH NEW YOUNG LINE-UP

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team Make Progress in San Diego

Nichols and Ferrandis Battle Tough Conditions to Take Top-10 Finish in San Diego

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MICHAEL MOSIMAN BATTLES THROUGH ADVERSE CONDITIONS AT SAN DIEGO SX

BMW Motorrad of North America Reports January 2019 Canada Sales

Indian Motorcycle Special Offers for Winter 2019

BMW Motorrad of North America Reports January 2019 USA Sales

Rider Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle fascination at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019

Destination of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 revealed: Kia Ora New Zealand!

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING’S 2019 CONTINGENCY PROGRAM OFFERS $18,500 PER RACE & $25,000 CHAMPIONSHIP BONUS

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues its season preparation with a double test in Spain and Portugal

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

New Indian Motorcycle Signature Series: Ultra Exclusive & Extremely Limited!

New Harley-Davidson Deadwood Offers up WWII Spirit of Freedom

2026 Triumph: Happy Days Affordable Motorcycles Are Back Again!