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.

Defending Grand National Champ Jared Mees Picks Up Where He Left Off

Mar 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 15, 2018) – The world’s elite dirt track motorcycle racers entered the 2018 American Flat Track opener at Daytona International Speedway having spent practically every available moment for the past several […]

SUZUKI READY FOR AUSTRALIAN SBK 2ND ROUND

Mar 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 15. The 2018 Australian Superbike Championship heads to Goulburn, New South Wales this weekend with defending ASBK Champion Josh Waters and newcomer Markus Chiodo aboard the Suzuki ECSTAR GSX-R1000 […]

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE “THE WRENCH: SCOUT BOBBER BUILD OFF” COMPETITION

Mar 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Bike Build Off to Supply Three Non-Professional Customizers with 2018 Scout Bobber & $10,000 Build Budget – Submissions Open from March 15-30 at IndianMotorcycle.com MINNEAPOLIS (March 5, 2018) – There was a time when building […]

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JACK DANIEL’S INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER SELLS OUT IN 10 MINS

Mar 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS (March 14, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniel’s, along with Klock Werks Kustom Cycles, announced the 2018 Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition Indian Scout Bobber reached pre-order capacity. Indian Motorcycle dealers began accepting orders […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA SET TO KICK OFF RALLY SEASON AT THE ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

Mar 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla will re-start his 2018 international rally racing campaign on March 24 to 29 at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in the United Arab Emirates. Working hard towards returning […]

Yamaha and Rossi Confirm Two-Year Contract Extension

Mar 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is delighted to announce that it will continue its strong relationship with nine-time World Champion and living MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, having signed a new two-year agreement. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018

Mar 15, 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 […]

Good Vibes Ahead of Valkenswaard for Official Yamaha Riders

Mar 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team riders Jeremy Van Horebeek and Romain Febvre, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Shaun Simpson and Jeremy Seewer are all set for the second stop, of nineteen, on the 2018 […]

Triple Threat Bubba Blackwell to Jump, Flag, and Talk His Way Through DAYTONA TT

Mar 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 12, 2018) – American Flat Track (AFT) and Bubba Blackwell are going to extreme lengths — the length of 14 GMC Canyon pickup trucks lined up side by side, to be […]

Suzuki and KTM Post Contingency in Record-Breaking Year for American Flat Track

Mar 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 12, 2018) – With fresh American Flat Track contingency offerings from Suzuki and KTM, AFT’s contingency pool is now approaching $3 million, by far the largest in series history. Suzuki’s contingency […]

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Articles by Michael Le Pard

Defending Grand National Champ Jared Mees Picks Up Where He Left Off

SUZUKI READY FOR AUSTRALIAN SBK 2ND ROUND

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE “THE WRENCH: SCOUT BOBBER BUILD OFF” COMPETITION

JACK DANIEL’S INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER SELLS OUT IN 10 MINS

PABLO QUINTANILLA SET TO KICK OFF RALLY SEASON AT THE ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

Yamaha and Rossi Confirm Two-Year Contract Extension

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018

Good Vibes Ahead of Valkenswaard for Official Yamaha Riders

Triple Threat Bubba Blackwell to Jump, Flag, and Talk His Way Through DAYTONA TT

Suzuki and KTM Post Contingency in Record-Breaking Year for American Flat Track

BMW Motorrad most popular brand “2018 Motorcycle of the Year” readers’ vote

Zarco and Syahrin Thrilled to Commence 2018 This Weekend in Qatar

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Ready to Start the 2018 Racing Season in Qatar

The Quail Motorcycle Gathering presented by GEICO Motorcycle

Dozens of Racers to Run in the 2nd Annual Sons of Speed Vintage Race

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 Indian Motorcycle Lineup: More Powerful Timeless Style!