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Articles by Michael Le Pard

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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.

Camier charges to fourth place in epic Race 1 battle in Thailand

Mar 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Leon Camier narrowly missed out on a debut podium with the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team, the Briton claiming a hard-fought fourth place in Race 1 of the Thai WorldSBK round after a stellar qualifying […]

Pata Yamaha Battle Back in Buriram Race 1

Mar 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team fought hard in the hot and humid conditions at the Chang International Circuit during Race 1 on Saturday for Round 2 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship […]

Sidecar Camping – Hotdogs, Campfires, Good Times

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Camping is all about getting outside and enjoying the open air, something Ural riders know all about. Whether you travel to a faraway forest or a nearby campsite, a sidecar can make the experience much […]

Mahias: “The more relaxed I am, the faster I am!”

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias fulfilled a lifelong dream by being crowned the 2017 FIM Supersport World Champion under the floodlights in Qatar after a sensationally dramatic season finale. Determined not to rest […]

JOHN REYNOLDS TO RACE TEAM CLASSIC SUZUKI AT DONINGTON

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 22. Team Classic Suzuki will return to endurance racing in 2018 when it lines up with former British Superbike Champion John Reynolds, Steve Parrish and Michael Neeves at the […]

2018 DAYTONA TT a Huge Success, with Record Crowds

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 22, 2018) – The numbers are in, and it’s a fact: The 2018 Harley-Davidson TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys at DAYTONA on March 15 was a major success, with […]

Camier and Gagne on the pace in Thailand practice

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

On the opening day of the Thai WorldSBK round at Chang International Circuit, Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team riders Leon Camier and Jake Gagne got off to a solid start in what has a […]

BMW Motorrad rider equipment highlights for 2018

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Even a very long winter with icy temperatures can’t change one thing: the growing sense of anticipation as the 2018 motorcycling season gets closer and closer. Man and machine can hardly wait to get […]

Pata Yamaha Make Good Progress on Friday In Buriram

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team got off to an encouraging start on an exciting and close-fought Friday at Round 2 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship in Thailand that saw half a […]

BMW Motorrad under new leadership

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. On 1 May 2018 Dr Markus Schramm will take over as director of BMW Motorrad. He will succeed Stephan Schaller, who left the BMW Group at the end of February 2018 to head up […]

KYMCO Unveils ‘Ionex’ at Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2018

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MUMBAI and TOKYO, March 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Launching a Game-Changing Electric Scooter Solution That Eliminates All Barriers to Go Green KYMCO unveils Ionex at Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2018, marking the beginning of a new […]

KYMCO Launches Noodoe Navigation at Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2018

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pioneering a Rider-Centric Approach in Navigation, Noodoe Navigation Allows the Riders to Focus on the RoadTOKYO, March 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — At Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2018, KYMCO launches Noodoe Navigation, a revolutionary navigation experience designed […]

MISSISSIPPI RECLASSIFIES DRIVING REQUIREMENTS FOR 3-WHEELED VEHICLES

Mar 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MISSISSIPPI (March 21, 2018) – Slingshot®, the bold three-wheeled, open-air roadster has announced Mississippi as the latest state to reclassify its driving requirements as an “autocycle.” Mississippi becomes the 43rd state to reclassify its driving […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018

Mar 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. With the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy heading to Mongolia in June 2018, the past weeks have been extremely busy for the mechanics who have been preparing the 114 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye […]

New BMW Motorrad BoxerCup starts in 2018

Mar 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. From 2001 to 2004, the international BMW Motorrad BoxerCup thrilled spectators at the MotoGPTM, the Superbike World Championship & ca. Now, BMW Motorrad is bringing the Boxer engine back to motorsport. The new BMW […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Camier charges to fourth place in epic Race 1 battle in Thailand

Pata Yamaha Battle Back in Buriram Race 1

Sidecar Camping – Hotdogs, Campfires, Good Times

Mahias: “The more relaxed I am, the faster I am!”

JOHN REYNOLDS TO RACE TEAM CLASSIC SUZUKI AT DONINGTON

2018 DAYTONA TT a Huge Success, with Record Crowds

Camier and Gagne on the pace in Thailand practice

BMW Motorrad rider equipment highlights for 2018

Pata Yamaha Make Good Progress on Friday In Buriram

BMW Motorrad under new leadership

KYMCO Launches Noodoe Navigation at Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2018

MISSISSIPPI RECLASSIFIES DRIVING REQUIREMENTS FOR 3-WHEELED VEHICLES

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018

New BMW Motorrad BoxerCup starts in 2018

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

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