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.

Revival Cycles Presents The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show

Mar 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is coming back to Austin on April 20-22. See original artwork, one-of-a-kind handbuilt machines and custom rides—including BMW Motorrad bikes—from the best builders and craftsmen in the business. You may get […]

NIKEN: Revealing the technology behind the revolution

Mar 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Taking corner carving confidence to another level Launched to the world at the EICMA motorcycle show in late 2017, the all-new Yamaha NIKEN is about to open up a whole new dimension in riding control. […]

SUZUKI 1-2-3 IN NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKES

Mar 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 6. Scott Moir – GSX-R1000 – 1st Sloan Frost – GSX-R1000 – 2nd Daniel Mettam – GSX-R1000 – 3rd Suzuki GSX-R1000 machines dominated the third round of the New […]

Pure&Crafted presented by BMW Motorrad 2018: On the road

Mar 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After three successful and sold-out Berlin summer weekends, the Pure&Crafted Festival is taking a creative break in 2018. With the support of BMW Motorrad, the Pure&Crafted family is pursuing new international paths instead to seek […]

PETERS & AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI 7TH AT ATLANTA SX

Mar 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 5. Kyle Peters #76 – 250 Class – 7th Malcolm Stewart #27 – 450 Class – 9th Jimmy Decotis – #47 – 250 Class – 10th Weston Peick #34 […]

Van Horebeek & Febvre Finish Inside Top-5 MXGP Season Opener

Mar 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A solid start to the 2018 MXGP campaign for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team riders Jeremy Van Horebeek and Romain Febvre, wrapping up the first round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Patagonia, […]

THOMAS KJER-OLSEN SECURES RUNNER-UP RESULT IN ARGENTINA

Mar 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Putting in two committed performances at the Neuquén track in Argentina, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer-Olsen has started the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship with a solid runner-up overall result in the highly-competitive […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON TAKES THE TRIPLE CROWN VICTORY IN ATLANTA

Mar 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team faced the elusive Triple Crown format at the Atlanta Supercross, the ninth round of the series, held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday. Three 250SX […]

Great Strides for Zarco and Syahrin on Day Two in Qatar

Mar 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco performed in a superb way today, while the Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider used the second day of testing at the Losail International Circuit to work towards the start of the 2018 season. Thereby, […]

Testing Continues for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP in Qatar

Mar 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team completed the second of the three test days at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar. Riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi continued to prepare for the 2018 racing season […]

IANNONE LEADS SECOND DAY IN QATAR, RINS IN TOP 5

Mar 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 2nd. Andrea Iannone: 1st – 1:54.586 Alex Rins: 5th – 1:54.967 (+ 0.381) • Blistering pace from Andrea Iannone at the top. • Consistency and confidence continues for Alex […]

Ducati Posts $180,000-plus in American Flat Track Contingency

Mar 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 2, 2018) – With an American Flat Track contingency offering from Ducati of more than $180,000 for the 2018 season, what was already the largest contingency pool in the history of […]

Tech3 Duo Kicks Off Final Preparations Ahead of the 2018 Season Strongly

Mar 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin commenced the last pre-season test under the floodlights of the Losail International Circuit in style. The Monster Yamaha Tech3 pair picked up impressively where they left off some days ago […]

Movistar Yamaha Get Testing Underway in Qatar

Mar 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi completed the first day of pre-season testing at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar this evening, finishing in first and seventh place respectively. Viñales was the first […]

Motocross may not be an appropriate sport for all participants

Mar 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

New article highlights common motocross injuries and important safety measures ROSEMONT, Ill., March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Motocross is a popular sport involving racers on motorized bikes traveling over rough natural or simulated terrain at […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Revival Cycles Presents The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show

NIKEN: Revealing the technology behind the revolution

SUZUKI 1-2-3 IN NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKES

Pure&Crafted presented by BMW Motorrad 2018: On the road

PETERS & AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI 7TH AT ATLANTA SX

Van Horebeek & Febvre Finish Inside Top-5 MXGP Season Opener

THOMAS KJER-OLSEN SECURES RUNNER-UP RESULT IN ARGENTINA

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON TAKES THE TRIPLE CROWN VICTORY IN ATLANTA

Great Strides for Zarco and Syahrin on Day Two in Qatar

Testing Continues for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP in Qatar

IANNONE LEADS SECOND DAY IN QATAR, RINS IN TOP 5

Ducati Posts $180,000-plus in American Flat Track Contingency

Tech3 Duo Kicks Off Final Preparations Ahead of the 2018 Season Strongly

Movistar Yamaha Get Testing Underway in Qatar

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

2026 Kawasaki Ninja Sport and Supersport Motorcycles Return!

New 2026 Yamaha’s Delivers Championship Racing DNA to Riders!