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.

Honda highlights at Paris and Cologne motorcycle shows

Oct 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Concept model for Paris ‘Mondial’ showcases Honda’s ‘Neo Sports Café’ design language New Super Cub arrives in France and Germany ahead of autumn sales start across Europe New colours for Africa Twin and Africa […]

American Flat Track’s 2018 Finale – the Meadowlands Mile presented by Ducati – Comes This Weekend to the NYC Metro

Oct 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2018) – American Flat Track caps off its 2018 season with its grand finale – the Meadowlands Mile presented by Ducati – this weekend, October 6, in the New York […]

SUZUKI ECSTAR WARMING UP AT BANGKOK EVENT

Oct 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 3. The SUZUKI ECSTAR team landed in Bangkok yesterday to face the first ever Thai Grand Prix that will be held this weekend at the Chang International Circuit in […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Riders Looking For Success At 2018 Morocco Rally

Oct 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi are all-set to contest the 2018 Morocco Rally. Using the five-stage event as part of their preparation for the upcoming […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE DEBUTS FTR1200 and FTR1200S

Oct 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

New Flat Track Inspired Street Bike Draws From Indian Motorcycle’s Storied History & Success in Flat Track Racing All-New Platform Combines Flat Tracker Styling with Powerful New Liquid-Cooled V-Twin Engine with 120 Horsepower https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2019/Indian-models Today […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Pair Eager to Kick Off the Flyaway Journey

Oct 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

This weekend’s PTT Thailand Grand Prix initiates a very crucial and demanding part of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship, being a new addition in the calendar, plus the first of four races in Asia and […]

Movistar Yamaha Travel to Thailand for New Challenge at the Chang Circuit

Oct 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team venture out to uncharted territory this weekend as they participate in the very first PTT Thailand Grand Prix, held this weekend. Both Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales will ride to […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA SET TO DEFEND CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

Oct 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With the 2018 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship entering its fifth and final round this week in Morocco, Pablo Quintanilla has his eyes set on successfully defending his title at the 2018 Morocco Rally. Enjoying […]

Two titles in one weekend: Markus Reiterberger is Superstock European champion, Ilya Mikhalchik champion in the IDM

Oct 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The alpha Racing-Van-Zon-BMW team had twice the reason to celebrate when team principal Werner Daemen’s crew won the titlesin two international championships at the weekend. Markus Reiterberger (GER) was crowned Superstock European champion in […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Honda highlights at Paris and Cologne motorcycle shows

American Flat Track’s 2018 Finale – the Meadowlands Mile presented by Ducati – Comes This Weekend to the NYC Metro

SUZUKI ECSTAR WARMING UP AT BANGKOK EVENT

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Riders Looking For Success At 2018 Morocco Rally

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE DEBUTS FTR1200 and FTR1200S

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Pair Eager to Kick Off the Flyaway Journey

Movistar Yamaha Travel to Thailand for New Challenge at the Chang Circuit

PABLO QUINTANILLA SET TO DEFEND CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

Two titles in one weekend: Markus Reiterberger is Superstock European champion, Ilya Mikhalchik champion in the IDM

SEASON BEST FOR BUILDBASE SUZUKI’S COOPER AT ASSEN BSB

European season complete for Triple M Honda World Superbike Team

THOMAS KJER-OLSEN SECURES THIRD IN THE 2018 MX2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Top-Eight End to the 2018 MXGP Season For Van Horebeek, Simpson & Seewer

Podium Finish for Home Hero Mahias in Magny-Cours

Van Der Mark Challenges for Victory In Magny-Cours Thriller

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!