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.

BILLY BOLT TAKES 111 MEGAWATT PODIUM – WESS RND 5

Sep 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has claimed a hard-fought third place overall result at the fifth round of the World Enduro Super Series – 111 Megawatt in Poland. With teammates Graham Jarvis placing […]

Zarco and Syahrin Give Their Best in San Marino GP

Sep 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a decent start, Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco lost four positions in the beginning of the 27 hot laps race at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli today, but was gritting his teeth to […]

Movistar Yamaha Seal Fifth and Seventh in San Marino Race

Sep 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi showed persistence at today’s Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini. Though they lost valuable time at the start of the race at […]

FOURTH FOR RINS AND EIGHTH FOR IANNONE IN SAN MARINO

Sep 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 9. Alex Rins: 4th (+ 14.587) Andrea Iannone: 8th (+ 21.804) • Fantastic race from Alex Rins to take 4th. • Iannone earns strong 8th place finish. • Team […]

Briar Bauman Wins Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile; Bromley Crowned AFT Singles Champ

Sep 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MECHANICSBURG, Penn. (September 8, 2018) – Saturday evening’s Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile presented by Appalachian Harley-Davidson was a true family affair, with Briar Bauman (No. 14 Zanotti Racing Indian Scout FTR750) and younger brother Bronson […]

TENTH AND THIRTEENTH PLACE STARTS FOR MISANO GP

Sep 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 8. Alex Rins: 10th – 1:32.338 (+ 0.709) Andrea Iannone: 13th – 1:32.566 (Q1) • Rins gets Top 10 start. • Iannone narrowly misses out on Q2. • Tricky […]

Harley-Davidson $0 Down and 1.99% APR on New 2017/18 Models

Sep 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Like a Back Alley Deal Without the shady characters. $0 Down and rates as low as 1.99% APR* on new 2018 or 2017 Harley-Davidson® Softail and Touring Models. Limited time only. Limited time 1.99% APR* […]

AFT Singles Championship and Bragging Rights on the Line at Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile

Sep 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 6, 2018) – Jared Mees captured his fifth AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines championship at Springfield last weekend, but this Saturday night’s Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile presented by Appalachian […]

BUILDBASE SUZUKI SEEKING SHOWDOWN PLACE AT SILVERSTONE

Sep 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 6. Buildbase Suzuki’s Bradley Ray is aiming to secure his place in this year’s Bennetts British Superbike Championship Showdown, with the series heading to Silverstone for round nine this […]

Sam Lewitt to create BMW Open Work 2018. Artwork inspired by BMW technology to premiere at Frieze London

Sep 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

London/Munich. BMW and Frieze continue theirlong-term partnership with the major artistic initiative BMW Open Workby Frieze. Curated by Attilia Fattori Franchini, the initiative bringstogether art, design and technology in pioneering multi-platformformats. The artist chosen to […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

BILLY BOLT TAKES 111 MEGAWATT PODIUM – WESS RND 5

Zarco and Syahrin Give Their Best in San Marino GP

Movistar Yamaha Seal Fifth and Seventh in San Marino Race

FOURTH FOR RINS AND EIGHTH FOR IANNONE IN SAN MARINO

Briar Bauman Wins Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile; Bromley Crowned AFT Singles Champ

TENTH AND THIRTEENTH PLACE STARTS FOR MISANO GP

Harley-Davidson $0 Down and 1.99% APR on New 2017/18 Models

AFT Singles Championship and Bragging Rights on the Line at Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile

BUILDBASE SUZUKI SEEKING SHOWDOWN PLACE AT SILVERSTONE

Sam Lewitt to create BMW Open Work 2018. Artwork inspired by BMW technology to premiere at Frieze London

JARED MEES WINS SECOND CONSECUTIVE AMERICAN FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP ABOARD HIS INDIAN SCOUT FTR750

American Flat Track 2018 Grand Awards Party to be held in Manhattan Oct. 7

WESTON PEICK SIGNS WITH SUZUKI FOR 2019

TO MISANO ADRIATICO FOR THE 13TH ROUND OF 2018

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Eagerly Awaits San Marino Grand Prix

New Indian Motorcycle Signature Series: Ultra Exclusive & Extremely Limited!

New Harley-Davidson Deadwood Offers up WWII Spirit of Freedom

Are the new 2027 BMW’s the Best Lineup to Date?

New 2026 BMW Motorrad Concept RR: Unleash the Beast!