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.

Arnaud Tonus Out For First Rounds of 2018 MXGP Season

Feb 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP Team’s Arnaud Tonus will miss the start of the 2018 FIM MXGP World Championship due to a shoulder injury. Tonus dislocated his left shoulder in a crash during the Timed Practice […]

GRT Yamaha Impress on Friday at Phillip Island

Feb 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team got off to a superb start on Friday despite changeable weather at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship at Phillip Island. Reigning WorldSSP Champion Lucas […]

Pata Yamaha Progress in Tricky Conditions on Friday at Phillip Island

Feb 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Mixed weather greeted the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team on Friday at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship and the team were forced to deal with mixed fortunes throughout the day. […]

Camier off to a flying start on opening day at Phillip Island

Feb 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team got off to a flying start at the 2018 WorldSBK season opener as Leon Camier set the second fastest time and Jake Gagne finished in eleventh place overall […]

Illinois Bicentennial Route 66 Motorcycle Ride

Feb 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

News From The Illinois Office of Tourism Transmitted by PR Newswire for Journalists on February 22, 2018 12:08 PM GMT State of Illinois Celebrates Bicentennial Year in 2018 CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The […]

New Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special And Iron 1200 Sportsters Fuse Throw-Back Design With Modern Performance

Feb 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

High Handlebars, Cool Graphics, and Garage-Built Attitude Harley-Davidson® (NYSE:HOG) adds to the long legacy of its Sportster™ motorcycle line with the introduction of the Iron 1200™ and Forty-Eight™ Special models. The latest in a line of […]

GSX-R1000 – CHAMPIONS TALK ITS POTENTIAL – VIDEO

Feb 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 22. Australian Superbike Champion Josh Waters, MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Toni Elias and Isle of Man Senior TT winner Michael Dunlop give their views on the new production GSX-R1000 Suzuki […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team continues partnership with ETS Racing Fuels for 2018 WorldSBK season

Feb 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has extended its technical partnership with ETS Racing Fuels for the 2018 FIM World Superbike (WorldSBK) season. The innovative fuel company will continue to be the exclusive supplier […]

GRT Yamaha Ready to Kick Off Title Defence Down Under

Feb 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team, who completed a clean sweep of titles on offer in 2017, have concluded their preseason testing at Phillip Island in encouraging fashion to head into the opening round of […]

American Flat Track and Cycle Gear Continue Partnership for 2018 Season

Feb 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 21, 2018) – American Flat Track (AFT) is proud to confirm that Cycle Gear has renewed its commitment to serve as a proud sponsor of the world’s preeminent dirt track championship […]

SUZUKI RM-Z450 WINS ARENACROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Feb 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 21. Cedric Soubeyras – 3rd/ Series – 1st overall Thomas Ramette – 2nd/ Series – 2nd overall Cyrille Coulon – DNS/ Series – 7th overall. In a drama-packed finale […]

ALFREDO GOMEZ SIDELINED WITH KNEE INJURY

Feb 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Alfredo Gomez will likely be out of action for the final two rounds of the 2018 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship due to a knee injury sustained while training in Spain. […]

Global Motorcycle Market Growing at a CAGR of 4.6% During 2017-2025

Feb 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Persistence Market Research (PMR) has published a new report by the title “Motorcycle Market: Global Industry Analysis (2012-2016) and Forecast (2017-2025).” The report states that the global motorcycle market is expected to witness stable growth over the coming years. […]

Robbie “Bugs” Pearson to run Indian Scout FTR750 for 2018 American Flat Track season

Feb 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS (February 21, 2018) – Robbie “Bugs” Pearson has joined forces with former GNC Crew Chief and Tuner Rick Canode of RJ Performance – making the privateer the latest to turn to Indian Motorcycle Racing’s […]

Bonneville to the Himalayas. A journey of rediscovering India

Feb 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

When Polo Arnaiz first toured India in a van he was a timid, uneasy traveller, reluctant to immerse himself in the ways of the people and their culture. He returned to his native Spain with […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Impress on Friday at Phillip Island

Pata Yamaha Progress in Tricky Conditions on Friday at Phillip Island

Camier off to a flying start on opening day at Phillip Island

Illinois Bicentennial Route 66 Motorcycle Ride

New Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special And Iron 1200 Sportsters Fuse Throw-Back Design With Modern Performance

GSX-R1000 – CHAMPIONS TALK ITS POTENTIAL – VIDEO

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team continues partnership with ETS Racing Fuels for 2018 WorldSBK season

GRT Yamaha Ready to Kick Off Title Defence Down Under

American Flat Track and Cycle Gear Continue Partnership for 2018 Season

SUZUKI RM-Z450 WINS ARENACROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

ALFREDO GOMEZ SIDELINED WITH KNEE INJURY

Global Motorcycle Market Growing at a CAGR of 4.6% During 2017-2025

Robbie “Bugs” Pearson to run Indian Scout FTR750 for 2018 American Flat Track season

Bonneville to the Himalayas. A journey of rediscovering India

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!

2026 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness