Michael Le Pard. Owner, Founder, Total Motorcycle.com

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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 GOOD VIBES FOR THE LAST TEST OF 2017

Nov 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 24. Team Suzuki Ecstar has been busy the last three days on the Spanish circuit at Jerez de la Frontera with an intense session of private testing that saw […]

Markus Reiterberger wins the 2017 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy

Nov 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Berlin. The winner of the 2017 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy is: Markus Reiterberger (GER). Having previously won this unique competition in its inaugural season back in 2014, Reiterberger has now been crowned the top BMW […]

Cool Wall Week #352: 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

Nov 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

New Cool Wall Bike Every Friday. Have You Voted Yet? No? Then Get to it… Voting Open! A POWERFUL URBAN ICON. 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Review on Totalmotorcycle.com: The VITPILEN 701 is an immaculately designed street […]

BMW Motorrad End of Year 0% APR Offer

Nov 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Now through December 31, 2017. For a limited time, finance as low as 0% APR on all 2016 and 2017 BMW motorcycles, at participating BMW Motorrad dealers. Ask your salesperson for details. *Promotional rate as […]

American Flat Track Announces 2018 Schedule

Nov 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2017) – American Flat Track has announced its 18-race calendar for the 2018 season, which begins with the DAYTONA TT at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 15, 2018, and […]

Matthew Wins 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup Championship

Nov 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 21. In an exciting finale to the Suzuki GIXXER Cup single-platform championship in India at Buddh International Circuit, Joseph Matthew was crowned the 2017 Champion aboard his Suzuki SF150. […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles Announce Official Rider Line-Up For Dakar Rally 2018

Nov 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to confirm their official rider line-up for the 2018 Dakar Rally. Following an impressive season, FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion Pablo Quintanilla will be joined by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing […]

Elevated road concept “BMW Vision E³ Way”

Nov 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

As a provider of premium mobility products and services, the BMW Group is constantly in search of answers to the question: what will move us (forward) in the future? As part of the stratgey […]

BMW and Snapchat show BMW X2 ahead of market launch

Nov 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Smartphone users can experience the first ever BMW X2, anywhere and even before market launch – thanks to BMW and Snapchat. BMW is the first brand worldwide to leverage the potential of the new […]

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 KTM Motorcycle Lineup

Nov 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

BOOM, did you hear that? That was you on a new 2018 KTM motorcycle blowing past other riders. 28 great new bikes, KTM has your bases covered! From the headline grabbing new Duke 790 to […]

Triple M Racing steps up to WorldSBK as official Honda satellite team in 2018

Nov 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda Motor Europe is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with Triple M Racing to run a third Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 machine in the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship. Triple […]

AGVSPORT 2018 Rider Support Program Accepting Resumes

Nov 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DALLAS, Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — AGVSPORT America LLC is renewing its commitment to motorcycle road racing and flat track across the US. They are accepting resumes for the 2018 Rider Support Program from all […]

Max Gerston Wins the AMA West Hare Scramble Championship

Nov 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The 2017 AMA West Hare Scramble Series came to an end in Wilseyville, California yesterday. Gerston entered the final round with a 18 point lead, finishing in 4th place he increased his lead to win the series […]

Tragic accident overshadows the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix

Nov 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Macau. The 2017 Macau Grand Prix (CHN) was overshadowed by a fatal accident in the motorcycle race. The international motorcycle racing community mourns the death of British Honda rider Daniel Hegarty. After this sad news, […]

Graham Jarvis Finishes Third At Roof Of Africa 2017

Nov 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Bringing his 2017 Hard Enduro season to a highly-positive close, Graham Jarvis has placed third overall at the 50th running of the Roof of Africa event in Lesotho, southern Africa. With the traditional ‘Round the […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

SUZUKI GOOD VIBES FOR THE LAST TEST OF 2017

Markus Reiterberger wins the 2017 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy

Cool Wall Week #352: 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

BMW Motorrad End of Year 0% APR Offer

American Flat Track Announces 2018 Schedule

Matthew Wins 2017 Suzuki Gixxer Cup Championship

Husqvarna Motorcycles Announce Official Rider Line-Up For Dakar Rally 2018

Elevated road concept “BMW Vision E³ Way”

BMW and Snapchat show BMW X2 ahead of market launch

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 KTM Motorcycle Lineup

Triple M Racing steps up to WorldSBK as official Honda satellite team in 2018

AGVSPORT 2018 Rider Support Program Accepting Resumes

Max Gerston Wins the AMA West Hare Scramble Championship

Tragic accident overshadows the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix

Graham Jarvis Finishes Third At Roof Of Africa 2017

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 Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini: Sportiness, Beauty and Exclusivity