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 TO REPLACE INJURED CHRISTOPHE CHARLIER AT ENDUROGP OF GREECE

Jun 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S EXTREME ENDURO RIDER TO GET FIRST TASTE OF ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s extreme enduro rider Billy Bolt will get his first taste of the FIM […]

Movistar Yamaha All Set for Sachsenring Start

Jun 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Following an eventful weekend of racing in the Netherlands, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi have made their way to the Sachsenring to finish the first half of the 2017 MotoGP World […]

STRAIGHT TO GERMANY FOR THE LAST RACE BEFORE THE BREAK

Jun 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 28. It’s nearly the halfway through the Championship for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR, with riders Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins heading to Germany directly after the last race in The […]

2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall

Jun 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

THIS WEEK: 2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer – VOTE TODAY 2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer on www.Totalmotorcycle.com Some Like it Hot… 803 cc. The Ducati Scrambler Café Racer, Scrambler’s interpretation of the legendary bikes that […]

HUSQVARNA OFFICIALLY UNVEIL 2018 ENDURO RANGE

Jun 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES LIFT THE COVERS FROM THEIR EXCITING 2018 ENDURO LINE-UP Husqvarna Motorcycles today launch their complete line-up of 2018 enduro models – a sophisticated new series of 2-stroke and 4-stroke machines that take the […]

2017 YOSHIMURA SUZUKI GSX-R1000 1-2 AT MotoAmerica SBK

Jun 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 26. Toni Elias – (2017 GSX-R1000) – 1-1 for 1st Roger Hayden- (2017 GSX-R1000) – 2-2 for 2nd Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing dominated with a one-two aboard the new […]

TOTAL MOTORCYCLE VERSION 17.4!

May 5, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Major Changes at Total Motorcycle! Today, I am VERY pleased to announce (with glorious fanfare) the new Total Motorcycle website has launched! With 11 months in the making, Total Motorcycle has a new modern look, […]

THIS WEEK: 2017 Indian Springfield – VOTE NOW

May 5, 2017 Michael Le Pard

THIS WEEK: 2017 Indian Springfield – VOTE NOW 2017 Indian Springfield on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall For MORE information and Photos click here: https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc … gfield.htm 2017 Indian Springfield on www.Totalmotorcycle.com GLORY IN […]

NEW SUZUKI GSX-R1000 TAKES VICTORY AT DONINGTON BSB

Apr 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

NEW SUZUKI GSX-R1000 TAKES VICTORY AT DONINGTON BSB Team Suzuki Press Office – April 2. Richard Cooper – 1st SST Sylvain Guintoli – 7th SBK Michael Dunlop – 16th SBK The Bennetts Suzuki team […]

SEASON BEST FOR TICKLE AT ANAHEIM SX

Jan 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

SEASON BEST FOR TICKLE AT ANAHEIM SX Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. Broc Tickle (RCH/ Yoshimura Suzuki) – 12th Justin Bogle (RCH/ Yoshimura Suzuki – NC Weston Peick (Autotrader/ JGR Suzuki) – 5th […]

SUZUKI CELEBRATES GSX-R 30TH ANNIVERSARY AT INDY

Jan 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

SUZUKI CELEBRATES GSX-R 30TH ANNIVERSARY AT INDY Team Suzuki Press Office – July 31. Roger Hayden will roll-out a special livery at the Red Bull Indianapolis combined MotoGP/ MotoAmerica event on August 7-9th at […]

Yamaha Riders All Set For Second Week Of Competition At Dakar Rally 2017

Jan 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Making the most of their day off in La Paz and enjoying some much-needed rest and recuperation, Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team duo of Adrien Van Beveren and Hélder Rodrigues, along with Yamaha France supported […]

5 Early Release 2018 Models Arrive from Suzuki!

Jan 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

5 Early Release 2018 Models Arrive from Suzuki! 2017 has arrived along with 5 brand new 2018 Suzuki motorcycle models! We have a special New Years treat for you, check out the new 2018 Suzuki […]

2011 Benelli Century Racer 1130 on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall

Dec 1, 2016 Michael Le Pard

The model TNT 1130 is also renewed with the introduction of a frame with a more sporting character, and, in addition to the modifications made on the TNT 899 version the folllowing components […]

2001 Ducati Monster 750 Dark

Nov 30, 2016 Michael Le Pard

Back to ducati Motorcycle Specs Index Page 2001 Ducati Monster 750 Dark MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer – Make – Model – Year: Ducati Monster 750 Dark – City – Dark city 2001 Motorcycle Style: Standard […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

BILLY BOLT TO REPLACE INJURED CHRISTOPHE CHARLIER AT ENDUROGP OF GREECE

Movistar Yamaha All Set for Sachsenring Start

STRAIGHT TO GERMANY FOR THE LAST RACE BEFORE THE BREAK

2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall

HUSQVARNA OFFICIALLY UNVEIL 2018 ENDURO RANGE

2017 YOSHIMURA SUZUKI GSX-R1000 1-2 AT MotoAmerica SBK

TOTAL MOTORCYCLE VERSION 17.4!

THIS WEEK: 2017 Indian Springfield – VOTE NOW

NEW SUZUKI GSX-R1000 TAKES VICTORY AT DONINGTON BSB

SEASON BEST FOR TICKLE AT ANAHEIM SX

SUZUKI CELEBRATES GSX-R 30TH ANNIVERSARY AT INDY

Yamaha Riders All Set For Second Week Of Competition At Dakar Rally 2017

5 Early Release 2018 Models Arrive from Suzuki!

2011 Benelli Century Racer 1130 on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall

2001 Ducati Monster 750 Dark

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