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.

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI READY FOR MOTOAMERICA SBK OPENER

Apr 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 11. Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s Toni Elias begins his MotoAmerica Superbike title defence this weekend at the Suzuki Championship at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, with team-mate Roger Hayden, […]

BMW HP4 Race Motorcycle Added To California Superbike School Tour

Apr 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 12, 2018 … Keith Code’s California Superbike School (CSS) – Official Training Partner of BMW Motorrad USA – has added a BMW HP4 Race to its stable of motorcycles. The HP4R […]

MAX ANSTIE TO MISS MXGP OF PORTUGAL

Apr 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles regrettably announce that Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Anstie will not compete in this weekend’s MXGP of Portugal as he recovers from the concussion sustained following a crash during warm-up for round […]

BUILDBASE SUZUKI CONFIDENT AHEAD OF BRANDS HATCH BSB

Apr 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 12. The Buildbase Suzuki team heads to round two of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this weekend flying high after Bradley Ray did the double at the opening round […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES PRESENT 2019 MINI MOTOCROSS RANGE

Apr 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to introduce the updated for 2019 TC 50, TC 65 and TC 85 motocross models – a complete line-up of three 2-stroke motorcycles that combine premium technology with top-end componentry to […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders Ready to Kick Off Season in Aragon

Apr 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The five young Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge riders are ready to get the 2018 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship underway in Aragon, Spain this weekend. Spearheading the attack on the title will be Indonesian […]

BMW Motorrad USA Returns To MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix Of The Americas Races, April 20-22, With Nate Kern, Steve Weir, Racing Hopefuls, & Apparel Display

Apr 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 11, 2018…BMW Motorrad USA will return to the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX for the MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas Races, April 20-22, with plenty […]

S&S Cycle Supports American Flat Track’s NBCSN Broadcasts in addition to posting Contingency Offerings

Apr 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 11, 2018) – Following a season of significant success, where support of the Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew helped garner a 1-2-3 season finish in AFT’s premier class in 2017, S&S Cycle […]

Yamaha Riders Positive for Portuguese Motocross Grand Prix

Apr 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In hunt of their first podium finish in 2018, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team heads to Agueda, Portugal this weekend for the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship where Romain Febvre […]

Mahias Ready to Return to Happy Hunting Ground in Aragon

Apr 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After securing a sensational double podium in Thailand, the GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team are excited to get back into action at Round 3 of the 2018 Supersport World Championship in Aragon, Spain this weekend. […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Gear Up For Merzouga Rally

Apr 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following on from their positive Dakar Rally campaign in January, the Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team return to the 2018 international rally racing scene at the Merzouga Rally on April 15 to 20. Heading back […]

PAPENMEIER & SUZUKI WIN ROUND 1 OF MXW IN ITALY

Apr 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 10. Larissa Papenmeier – 1-3 -1st overall Larissa Papenmeier won the opening round of the Motocross World Championship of Women in Pietramurata, Italy at the weekend aboard her RM-Z […]

Yamaha Motor Wins Seventh Consecutive Red Dot Award

Apr 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Third Design Award for TMAX & XMAX 300 Sport Scooters Yamaha Motor Company has announced today that its TMAX DX and XMAX 300 Sport Scooters have both received the globally-renowned ‘Red Dot Award: Product Design’ […]

TOP-10 FOR AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI IN SEATTLE

Apr 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 9. Justin Hill #1 – 250 Class – 9th Weston Peick #34 – 450 Class – 10th Phil Nicoletti #54 – 250 Class – 11th Malcolm Stewart #27 – […]

Pata Yamaha Looking to Carry Momentum to Aragon

Apr 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from their double podium during Race 2 at the last round in Thailand, the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team are looking to carry their form into Round 3 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI READY FOR MOTOAMERICA SBK OPENER

BMW HP4 Race Motorcycle Added To California Superbike School Tour

MAX ANSTIE TO MISS MXGP OF PORTUGAL

BUILDBASE SUZUKI CONFIDENT AHEAD OF BRANDS HATCH BSB

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES PRESENT 2019 MINI MOTOCROSS RANGE

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders Ready to Kick Off Season in Aragon

BMW Motorrad USA Returns To MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix Of The Americas Races, April 20-22, With Nate Kern, Steve Weir, Racing Hopefuls, & Apparel Display

S&S Cycle Supports American Flat Track’s NBCSN Broadcasts in addition to posting Contingency Offerings

Yamaha Riders Positive for Portuguese Motocross Grand Prix

Mahias Ready to Return to Happy Hunting Ground in Aragon

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Gear Up For Merzouga Rally

PAPENMEIER & SUZUKI WIN ROUND 1 OF MXW IN ITALY

Yamaha Motor Wins Seventh Consecutive Red Dot Award

TOP-10 FOR AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI IN SEATTLE

Pata Yamaha Looking to Carry Momentum to Aragon

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!