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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.

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Podium Finishes For Dean Wilson And Zach Osborne At Paris SX

Nov 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Dean Wilson and Zach Osborne showed impressive speed during the two nights of racing at the annual Paris SX where both riders enjoyed podium finishes at the end of the […]

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Autumn Specials on Moto Guzzi V7II Stornello

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Fall is in the air and while the temperatures may be dropping, we’ve got an amazing offer on Moto Guzzi V7 II Stornello to turn the heat up! Don’t let these offers pass you by. […]

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Revival Cycles gives the Moto Guzzi V9 a Chopper Attitude: Build Update

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Moto Guzzi offers its V9 model in two distinctly different editions: the chromed-up roadster christened Roamer and the blacked-out bad-boy Bobber. The stock V9s powerplant is a 90° transverse air- and oil-cooled 850cc v-twin engine […]

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Moto Guzzi Returns: Set for 2017 Long Beach International Motorcycle Show

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Moto Guzzi is heading to the Progressive International Motorcycle Show schedule at Long Beach, Calif., and we couldn’t be more excited! We’ll have our entire 2017 lineup on display, highlighted by our newest models—the […]

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Marquez and Honda Make History at Thrilling Valencia Finale

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

This has been another remarkable and historic Grand Prix season for Honda, with Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V), Honda, the Repsol Honda team and Honda’s Moto3 riders and teams all breaking records today. Marquez […]

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IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia Announces Plans for 2018 Participation

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

On Monday, November 13, 2017 IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia made the following announcement regarding its team for the 2018 season: Since its inception, IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia has endeavored as a team to discover and […]

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Livio Suppo to Leave HRC Following 2017 MotoGP Season

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda Racing Corporation wishes to announce that Livio Suppo has decided to move on from his role as Repsol Honda’s Team Principal and leave the Company. Livio Suppo joined HRC in 2010, as Communications and […]

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Marc Marquez Wins Second Straight MotoGP Riders Title, Honda Takes the Triple Crown

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda RC213V) secured his second consecutive FIM* MotoGP World Championship riders title at the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix. This gave Honda the team title, and with the constructors title already won, Honda […]

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The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Female Team Qualifying 2017

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Two Female Teams selected for BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2018 in Mongolia. 17.11.2017 Press Release The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Female Team Qualifying 2017 has concluded with something of a surprise outcome. […]

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Suffragettes Centennial Motorcycle Ride Announced for August 2020

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Progress is measured in big and small ways every day. A formative step towards the equality of Women in America was the passage of the 19th amendment of the US constitution allowing American women equal […]

2018 Ducati Panigale V4S

Cool Wall Week #351: 2018 Ducati Panigale V4

Nov 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

New Cool Wall Bike Every Friday. Have You Voted Yet? No? Then Get to it… Voting Open! OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE. 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Review on Total Motorcycle: A bike that begins an exciting new chapter in […]

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2018 has Finally Begun for Iannone and Rins In Valencia

Nov 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 15. After overcoming yesterday´s illness, finally today Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins were feeling better and were able to kick off the 2018 season with the first laps of […]

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Progressive International Motorcycle Shows 2018 to Debut New Products

Nov 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Nation’s largest consumer motorcycle tour offers an extensive breadth of brands and experiences for motorcycle enthusiasts of all levels PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2017 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — […]

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Suzuki Dominates Stuttgart Supercross Opener

Nov 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 15. Cedric Soubeyras – 1st Thomas Ramette – 2nd Florent Richier – 5th Suzuki riders dominated the opening round of the 2017-2018 ADAC Supercross Cup in Germany at the […]

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Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2018

Nov 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The most beautiful classic automobiles and motorcycles are presented in a cinematic setting on the shores of Lake Como. 15.11.2017 Press Release BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este will present the world’s […]

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