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.

Febvre, Van Horebeek & Seewer Inside Top-10 In Bulgaria

Aug 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A decent crowd out on the hills of Sevlievo, Bulgaria, witnessed some of the toughest racing this season as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s duo of Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek pushed hard to […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING CLAIMS TWO TOP-10 FINISHES AT IRONMAN SEASON FINALE

Aug 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team battled rainy and muddy conditions at the Ironman National, the final round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, held in Crawfordsville, Ind. on Saturday. Despite a deteriorating track, […]

BOTH RIDERS IN TOP 10 ON CHAOTIC SILVERSTONE SATURDAY

Aug 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 25. Andrea Iannone: 7th – 2:11.495 (+ 1.340) Alex Rins: 10th – 2:12.504 (+ 2.349) • Iannone places 3rd row for British GP. • Rins excellent in Q1 following […]

Scott Parker Named Grand Marshal for 100th Springfield Mile on September 2

Aug 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 24, 2018) – Nine-time AMA Grand National Champion Scott Parker, who notched an amazing 94 wins in his stellar career, has been named Grand Marshal of the 100th running of the […]

Productive Portimão Test for Lowes and van der Mark

Aug 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team riders Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark returned to WorldSBK action this week after the long summer break, with a productive two-day test at the Autodromo Internacional do […]

Glemseck 101 2018. Three days of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

On August 31st 2018, Glemseck 101 enters the next round. The event has become established as a constant within the European Café Racer scene. Every year, thousands of visitors head to Leonberg near Stuttgart with […]

Yamaha Tracer 700 Official Motorcycle of La Vuelta

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha has been appointed as one of the new official suppliers of La Vuelta, Spain’s largest cycling event Since its first edition in 1935, La Vuelta has become the top race in Spain’s national cycling […]

The MXGP Championship is Bulgaria Bound

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP Team’s have travelled east for the seventeenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship that will take place on the hilly, wide, fast and […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR BLOG AUGUST 24-26 – RUSSELL JORDAN

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 24-26. Russell Jordan has been a long-time member in the Suzuki GP Camp from the 2000s when Kenny Roberts Jr. was in the team, then managed by Garry Taylor. […]

Fired up Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Eager to Conquer the UK

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days after the intense back to back comeback following the summer break, Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin are primed to arrive at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix battle this weekend. With […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Poised for Silverstone Start

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are traveling to the United Kingdom for the GoPro British Grand Prix, held at the Silverstone Circuit this weekend. The teammates arrive at the twelfth round feeling […]

CHAD REED TO RACE SUZUKI RM-Z450 AT AMA MX FINALE

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 23. Former AMA Motocross Champion Chad Reed will race a Suzuki RM-Z450 this weekend in the final round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at the Ironman Raceway […]

ACROSS THE CHANNEL FOR THE GP OF GREAT BRITAIN

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With the back-to-back races of the Czech Republic and Austria already consigned to the history books, the British circuit of Silverstone is the venue for the 12th round of the season – an emotional circuit […]

2019 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Model Guide now up on Total Motorcycle

Aug 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Christmas in August and it’s time to open up over 40 new 2018 Harley-Davidson motorcycle models gift wrapped to you by Total Motorcycle! With show-stopping finishes, advanced technology, exclusive components and attention to detail that […]

Harley-Davidson Delivers Bold Motorcycle Performance And Ride-Enhancing Technology For 2019

Aug 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON DELIVERS BOLD MOTORCYCLE PERFORMANCE AND RIDE-ENHANCING TECHNOLOGY FOR 2019 New Power Cruiser and Infotainment System Top a Full Slate of New Products The all-out performance of the new 2019 Harley-Davidson® FXDR™ 114 model sets the pace for […]