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.

Overview of Honda Exhibits at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017

Sep 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its lineup of production and concept-model automobiles and motorcycles as well as other products at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight (Press […]

Md Zaqhwan Zaidi Takes Championship Lead with Win/2nd, Taiga Hada 2nd/3rd

Sep 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Round 5 of the 2017 Asia Road Racing Championship, the Indian Grand Prix, was originally slated to be contested at the Buddh International Circuit, but due to problems with the track, the event was moved […]

Febvre & Van Horebeek Set to Debut the All-New 2018 YZ450FM at MXoN

Sep 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s duo of Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek are poised to debut the all-new 2018 Yamaha YZ450FM at the biggest and most popular off-road event of the year, the […]

Wounded Warrior Project Veterans Embrace Freedom on the Open Road

Sep 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — For years, Harley-Davidson® has partnered with and supported Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) through riding academy events, bike giveaways, and funds raised from sales of items in their Operation Personal […]

18th Anniversary of Total Motorcycle Supporting Riders

Sep 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

18 Years Ago This Month, Total Motorcycle Was Created. I set out to create a website that focused on the love of riding and bringing that joy and passion to new and old motorcyclists worldwide. […]

New 2018 MV Agusta F4 LH44 a 212hp Lewis Hamilton Partnership Rocketship

Sep 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Varese, 28th September 2017 – Three Time F1 World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, and MV Agusta have collaborated to design a brand new bike, the F4 LH44. This partnership follows the success of their first project […]

TWO POSITIVE AND INTENSE DAYS OF TESTING IN ARAGON

Sep 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 27. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR completed the last two days of testing of the current season at Motorland Circuit in Aragon. Thanks to very cooperative and warm weather both official […]

A pure Motocross bike …” talking about the factory KTM 450 SX-F

Sep 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

When Tony Cairoli crossed the finish line at the Dutch Grand Prix earlier this month he completed the set for the KTM 450 SX-F: AMA Supercross, Motocross and now the MXGP title. We asked one […]

Jonass makes history with 2017 FIM MX2 World Championship

Sep 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The 20-year-old became the first Latvian to wear an FIM MX crown when he recovered from a second turn crash to finish fifth in a wet opening MX2 moto at Villars sous Écot. His exciting […]

Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Announces Freestyle Motocross Team Fitz Army Will Return to Headline Stunt Show

Sep 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Additional Performance by XDL Streetbike Stunters Slated for New York PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif, Sept. 28, 2017 SANTA MONICA, Calif, Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® (IMS), an industry leader on […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Overview of Honda Exhibits at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017

Md Zaqhwan Zaidi Takes Championship Lead with Win/2nd, Taiga Hada 2nd/3rd

Febvre & Van Horebeek Set to Debut the All-New 2018 YZ450FM at MXoN

Wounded Warrior Project Veterans Embrace Freedom on the Open Road

18th Anniversary of Total Motorcycle Supporting Riders

New 2018 MV Agusta F4 LH44 a 212hp Lewis Hamilton Partnership Rocketship

TWO POSITIVE AND INTENSE DAYS OF TESTING IN ARAGON

A pure Motocross bike …” talking about the factory KTM 450 SX-F

Jonass makes history with 2017 FIM MX2 World Championship

Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Announces Freestyle Motocross Team Fitz Army Will Return to Headline Stunt Show

Suzuki well Represented at Motocross of Nations

YZ125 bLU cRU Cup is Ready to Release 34 Teenage Stars into the World of International Racing at MXoN

Pata Yamaha Revved Up for STK1000 at Magny-Cours

GRT Yamaha Focused & Ready for Magny-Cours

GRT Yamaha Re-Sign Mahias & Caricasulo for 2018

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 MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 AGO: Admired & Respected Greatness