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.

Suzuki Asian Challenge Title Decided in Thailand

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Thailand’s Punchana Kulrojchalalai has been crowned SUZUKI ASIAN CHALLENGE Champion following the opening race at the final round of 2017 at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand today. The young Thai racer arrived at his […]

Suzuki Ecstar Jerez MotoGP Test – Iannone Video

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 2. Team Suzuki Racing today publishes the second of a three-part video series from the Team SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP™ test at Jerez, Spain. The spotlight of Part 2 features […]

Double Runner-Up Result For Jason Anderson at Geneva SX

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER ENJOYS SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND AT 32ND RUNNING OF GENEVA SUPERCROSS Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson has claimed the runner-up position on both nights of racing at the 2017 […]

Suffragettes Centennial Motorcycle Ride Announces Ten Starting Locations for 2020 Ride

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Three West Coast cities and seven other starting locations highlight the ride into Washington D.C. Nov 30, 2017 Los Angeles, CA: The Suffragettes Centennial Motorcycle Ride (SCMR2020) is announcing the ten cities that will be the starting […]

Polaris Launches Polaris Adventures

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

National Network of Premium Ride and Drive Experiences at Epic Outdoor Destinations PR Newswire MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 30, 2017 Connecting guests with unforgettable experiences coast to coast, Polaris® Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) has launched Polaris AdventuresSM, […]

Suzuki Ecstar Jerez Motogp Test – Sylvain Guintoli Video

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Racing today publishes the first of a three-part video series from the Team SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP™ test at Jerez, Spain. Part 1 from the test in late-November features 2017 Bennetts Suzuki BSB rider […]

Suzuki Gixxer Cup Series Debuts In New Zealand

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The New Zealand Suzuki Tri-Series Road Racing Championship will incorporate a new Suzuki GIXXER Cup class when it kicks-off at the Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park, near Taupo, on December 10th. The three-round series has already […]

Suzuki RM-Z250 Dominates at New Zealand Vets WMX

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki riders Daryl Hurley and Taylar Rampton dominated the weekend’s New Zealand Veterans and Women’s Motocross Championships. The two-day event, held at the recently-built Hack Track south of Eltham, was the perfect venue to showcase […]

George Clarke: TV Architect to Passionate Motorcycle Collector

Dec 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Fine lines and aesthetics are recurring themes in the TV architect’s life away from the small screen as he customizes a growing collection of bikes, including his ‘game-changing’ Thruxton R. “Look and design are everything […]

Leonce: Life and Times as a KTM MotoGP mechanic

Nov 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

We’ve come to learn a lot about the demands of MotoGP thanks to Red Bull KTM’s exploits through a 2016 of testing and now a maiden season in the Grand Prix paddock but we decided to […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Set For 2018 Superenduro Campaign

Nov 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Featuring reigning SuperEnduro World Champion Colton Haaker, last year’s runner-up Alfredo Gomez and promising rookie Billy Bolt, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing enter the five-round 2018 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship firmly focused on defending Husqvarna’s […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Suzuki Asian Challenge Title Decided in Thailand

Suzuki Ecstar Jerez MotoGP Test – Iannone Video

Double Runner-Up Result For Jason Anderson at Geneva SX

Suffragettes Centennial Motorcycle Ride Announces Ten Starting Locations for 2020 Ride

Polaris Launches Polaris Adventures

Suzuki Ecstar Jerez Motogp Test – Sylvain Guintoli Video

Suzuki Gixxer Cup Series Debuts In New Zealand

Suzuki RM-Z250 Dominates at New Zealand Vets WMX

George Clarke: TV Architect to Passionate Motorcycle Collector

Leonce: Life and Times as a KTM MotoGP mechanic

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Set For 2018 Superenduro Campaign

BMW rider Muhammad Farid Badrul Hisam ends the season as champion in the Malaysia Superbike Championship.

Overbeeke Added to Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge for 2018

Inspiration: Himalayas on a Triumph, How high can you go?

Leon Camier impresses on debut test with Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

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!

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