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.

Van Beveren Claims Runner-Up Result In Dakar Rally’s Opening Stage

Jan 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a highly positive start to the 2018 Dakar Rally, the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team saw three of its riders finish inside the top seven in the provisional overall standings. Headlining the team’s efforts […]

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Reader’s Choice Awards Results: Top 10 Bikes 2017

Jan 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Our 7th Annual Readers Choice Awards for the Coolest Motorcycle of the Year… Voting! YOU VOTED. YOU DEBATED. AND NOW THE AWARDS. What a great two weeks of voting! With over 50 bikes to vote […]

Piaggio Group Americas Returns to Canada’s The Motorcycle Show

Jan 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

New York, 04 January 2018 – Piaggio Group Americas, the North American importer of iconic Italian scooter and motorcycle brands Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio and Vespa, returns to Canada’s premiere powersports events The Motorcycle Shows. […]

All Systems Go For Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team At 2018 Dakar Rally

Jan 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Everything is set for the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team as they ready themselves for the start of the biggest and most challenging adventure in the annual rally calendar – the Dakar Rally. In Lima, […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SET FOR 2018 DAKAR RALLY

Jan 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following months of intense preparation, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team are all-set for the longest and toughest challenge in the annual rally calendar, the 2018 Dakar Rally. Featuring reigning FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion Pablo […]

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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH PROTAPER

Jan 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the extension of their sponsorship agreement with world renowned offroad control brand, ProTaper. The multi-year agreement will see the US based company continue to supply Husqvarna Motorcycles and the […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES PARTNER WITH MOTOREX

Jan 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce a strategic global partnership with MOTOREX. From January, 2018, all new Husqvarna models – both offroad and street – will be first filled with MOTOREX lubricants. In addition, the […]

JOSH WATERS BLOG – January 2018

Jan 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 2. Josh Waters reflects on a late plan to enter the 2017 Australian Superbike Championship aboard the new Suzuki GSX-R1000 that turned into victory for the new machine and […]

ANDREA IANNONE BLOG – January 2018

Jan 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Andrea Iannone reflects on his first 2017 MotoGP™ season aboard the GSX-RR in the latest issue of Team Suzuki Racing Magazine – WINTER Issue #3. “This year has not been an easy […]

ALEX RINS BLOG – January 2018

Jan 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 1. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP™ Rookie Alex Rins overcame many injuries in 2017 to finish within striking distance of a podium on his return to the circuit. In 2018, […]

BMW Group U.S. Reports December 2017 and Year-End Sales

Jan 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 3, 2018… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 4.3 percent in December for a total of 34,253 compared to 32,835 vehicles sold in December 2016. For the full year, BMW […]

BMW Group Canada achieves 27th consecutive year of growth

Jan 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW sales reach record high with 38,562 vehicles delivered this year. MINI sets new annual sales record with an increase of +7% versus the previous year. BMW Motorrad deliveries up record levels to 2,100 units […]

Triumph Motorcycles Group Limited FY17 Results Statement

Dec 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Triumph Motorcycles Group Limited has today announced its financial results for the year ending 30 June 2017. The Group manufactures and sells motorcycles, related parts, accessories and clothing merchandise in more than 57 countries across […]

Dixie Speedway to Play Host to American Flat Track on April 7, 2018

Dec 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 22, 2017) – The red clay of legendary Dixie Speedway will be flying once again on April, 7, 2018, when race number two of American Flat Track’s 2018 season – the Harley-Davidson […]

Team Suzuki ECSTAR 2017 MotoGP Review Video

Dec 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 24. Team Suzuki Racing has published a new Team SUZUKI ECSTAR 2017 Season Review video online, that has been produced by MotoGP™ organisers Dorna. The video features a compilation […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Van Beveren Claims Runner-Up Result In Dakar Rally’s Opening Stage

Reader’s Choice Awards Results: Top 10 Bikes 2017

Piaggio Group Americas Returns to Canada’s The Motorcycle Show

All Systems Go For Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team At 2018 Dakar Rally

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SET FOR 2018 DAKAR RALLY

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH PROTAPER

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES PARTNER WITH MOTOREX

JOSH WATERS BLOG – January 2018

ANDREA IANNONE BLOG – January 2018

ALEX RINS BLOG – January 2018

BMW Group U.S. Reports December 2017 and Year-End Sales

BMW Group Canada achieves 27th consecutive year of growth

Triumph Motorcycles Group Limited FY17 Results Statement

Dixie Speedway to Play Host to American Flat Track on April 7, 2018

Team Suzuki ECSTAR 2017 MotoGP Review Video

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 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?