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 Holds Ceremony to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of Motorcycle Production Plant in Peru

Dec 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

IQUITOS, Peru, December 7, 2017 – Honda Selva Del Peru S.A.(HSP), a Honda motorcycle production subsidiary in Peru, held a ceremony on December 6, 2017 (local time) to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the company’s […]

Jake Gagne completes Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team line up for 2018

Dec 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

American rider Jake Gagne will race alongside Leon Camier in the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team. The 24-year-old from San Diego, California, will reunite with the squad […]

Paul Yaffe Featured Builder for Art of the Ride Exhibit at Phoenix Airport Museum

Dec 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Phoenix, AZ (December 7, 2017) – Paul Yaffe, one of the most famous and renowned custom motorcycle builders in the world, is the featured builder in Art of the Ride, a motorcycle-themed exhibit at the Phoenix Airport […]

Reiterberger: “I am more than happy with this season.”

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The first winner of the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy in its debut year in 2014 was Markus Reiterberger. And this season the young German repeated this success, and in doing so clinched another first. […]

Suzuki Riders Podium At Chemnitz ADAC Supercross

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 5. Charles Lefrancois – 2nd on Friday Boris Maillard – 3rd on Saturday Suzuki’s Charles Lefrancois and Boris Maillard raced to podium positions at the weekend’s second round of […]

Harley-Davidson Posts Largest Contingency Package in American Flat Track History

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

$562,500 up for grabs by riders on XG750R and XR750 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2017) – Harley-Davidson announced today its 2018 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $562,500 – the largest contingency […]

Suzuki ECSTAR Jerez MotoGP Test – Alex Rins Video

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 5. Team Suzuki Racing has published the third and final part of Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s MotoGP™ test at the Spanish Jerez circuit in November, featuring Alex Rins on the […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Gear Up For 2018 Dakar Rally

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team of Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait, Franco Caimi and Rodney Faggotter are all-set for the most demanding challenge on the annual rally calendar – the 2018 Dakar […]

SAC Champion Punchana Wins Thailand Final Race

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 4. After winning the 2017 SUZUKI ASIAN CHALLENGE Championship on Saturday at his home round at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, Punchana Kulrojchalalai raced his Suzuki GSX-R150 to […]

Pata Yamaha Enjoy Successful 2018 Development Test

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team has concluded a productive three-day test at the Circuito de Jerez, as Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark were joined by Test Rider Niccolò Canepa to begin the […]

Vespa Sei Giorni: Paying Tribute to a Race Winner

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Back in 1951, Vespa entered 10 “Squadra Corse” (Race Team) scooters into the 26th Sei Giorni Internazionale enduro race, which was held in Varese, Italy.Though the competition was heavy with motorcycles, nine of these […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles Present 2018 SX Rider Line-Up and Introduce FC450 Rockstar Edition

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to introduce the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider line-up for the 2018 AMA Supercross Championship. Featuring a mixture of championship winners and promising youngsters the team of Jason Anderson, Dean […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles To Participate In World Enduro Super Series 2018

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TO COMPETE IN NEWLY ESTABLISHED, MULTI-DISCIPLINE ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that they will officially participate in the 2018 World Enduro Super Series, which begins in May […]

Kevin Schwantz 1989 RGV500 Complete Restoration

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Kevin Schwantz’s 1989 Pepsi Suzuki RGV500 received a full strip-down and rebuild at last month’s Motorcycle Live Show in Birmingham, England as part of the Suzuki GB presence at the annual nine-day event. The iconic […]

BMW Motorrad meets The House of Machines

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Los Angeles. BMW Motorrad is pursuing its philosophy of “motorcycling as a way of life” under the slogan “Make Life a Ride”. Through its involvement in events and collaborative ventures, BMW Motorrad brings people together […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Honda Holds Ceremony to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of Motorcycle Production Plant in Peru

Jake Gagne completes Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team line up for 2018

Paul Yaffe Featured Builder for Art of the Ride Exhibit at Phoenix Airport Museum

Reiterberger: “I am more than happy with this season.”

Suzuki Riders Podium At Chemnitz ADAC Supercross

Harley-Davidson Posts Largest Contingency Package in American Flat Track History

Suzuki ECSTAR Jerez MotoGP Test – Alex Rins Video

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Gear Up For 2018 Dakar Rally

SAC Champion Punchana Wins Thailand Final Race

Pata Yamaha Enjoy Successful 2018 Development Test

Vespa Sei Giorni: Paying Tribute to a Race Winner

Husqvarna Motorcycles Present 2018 SX Rider Line-Up and Introduce FC450 Rockstar Edition

Husqvarna Motorcycles To Participate In World Enduro Super Series 2018

Kevin Schwantz 1989 RGV500 Complete Restoration

BMW Motorrad meets The House of Machines

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 Triumph Motorcycles Tackle the Toughest Terrain!