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.

Total Motorcycle Employs Artificial Intelligence

Mar 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With the addition of Artificial Intelligence, Total Motorcycle is now (most likely) the most advanced motorcycle site in the world. Over the past 8 months TMW has evolved significantly. Full device responsiveness, latest WordPress templates, […]

LIGHTS GO ON IN QATAR FOR THE FIRST ROUND OF 2018

Mar 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 14 Battle is about to commence at Losail circuit in Qatar for the opening round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders Andrea Iannone and Alex […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles Continues as Official Motorcycle of AFT Singles

Mar 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 13, 2018) – American Flat Track (AFT) is pleased to announce that Husqvarna Motorcycles will continue as the Official Motorcycle of AFT Singles for the 2018 season. Underlining its commitment […]

2018 DAYTONA TT Preview

Mar 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 13, 2018) – Following months of build-up, the 2018 American Flat Track season opener is at last just days away with the impending arrival of Thursday, March 15’s Bigger, Better, and […]

TOP 6 FOR PEICK AND PETERS AT DAYTONA SX

Mar 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 12. Weston Peick – 450 Class – 6th Kyle Peters – 250 Class – 6th Malcolm Stewart – 450 Class – 16th Jimmy Decotis – 250 Class – 21st […]

Harley-Davidson Honored for Research Contributions at 2018 MDA Clinical Conference

Mar 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

NEWS FROM MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION Transmitted by PR Newswire for Journalists on March 12, 2018 05:55 PM GMT Harley-Davidson Honored for Research Contributions at 2018 MDA Clinical Conference Director of Government Affairs Ed Moreland presented […]

HUSQVARNA VITPILEN AND SVARTPILEN MODELS NOW AVAILABLE

Mar 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

WHILE THE SOPHISTICATED VITPILEN 401 & SVARTPILEN 401 ARE ALREADY AVAILABLE AT EUROPEAN DEALER FLOORS, THE PROGRESSIVE VITPILEN 701 WILL ARRIVE BY THE END OF MARCH Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the availability of […]

AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI 6th – DECOTIS UPDATE

Mar 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 11. Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing riders Weston Peick and Kyle Peters both put in solid sixth-placed finishes in yesterday’s AMA/ FIM Daytona Supercross in Florida in the 450 […]

DAYTONA TT Draws America’s Road Racing Heroes Back to The Dirt

Mar 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 11, 2018) – Any list of all-time great motorcycle road racers is invariably stacked with converted dirt trackers. In fact, during 500cc GP’s fondly remembered golden age — an era that […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON MAINTAINS RED PLATE AT DAYTONA SUPERCROSS

Mar 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team rolled into the historic Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida for the 10th round of Supercross on Saturday. Jason Anderson fought hard to maintain his red plate status […]

Kevin Stollings Jr. Unveils 2018 American Flat Track Team

Mar 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

INDIANAPOLIS (March 10, 2018) – Kevin Stollings Jr. is pleased to announce that Roof Systems of Dallas, Texas has come on board as a title sponsor for his American Flat Track race program in 2018. […]

Team MotoX Racing Unveil 2018 WorldSSP300 Team

Mar 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team MotoX Racing officially launched their 2018 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship campaign by unveiling the rider that will spearhead their title challenge onboard the Yamaha YZF-R3 in the highly competitive class at the Moto […]

Yamaha bLU cRU Champion JD Beach Set to Race DAYTONA TT

Mar 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Philpot, Ky. (March 9, 2018) – Donning his steel shoe and throwing his leg over the #95 G&G Racing/Rickdiculous/Team95/Yamaha FZ-07 flat tracker, 2015 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion JD Beach will compete in the AFT Twins presented […]

Shayna Texter and Husqvarna Motorcycles Team Up for 2018 AFT Singles Season

Mar 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 9, 2018) – American Flat Track star Shayna Texter, who won five races in 2017, will team with legendary marque Husqvarna Motorcycles in the AFT Singles division for the 2018 season. “I’m thrilled […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR QATAR MotoGP TEST VIDEO

Mar 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 9. Suzuki Motor Corporation has today released a new video following three positive days of testing with Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins at Losail International Circuit, Qatar earlier this […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle Employs Artificial Intelligence

LIGHTS GO ON IN QATAR FOR THE FIRST ROUND OF 2018

Husqvarna Motorcycles Continues as Official Motorcycle of AFT Singles

2018 DAYTONA TT Preview

TOP 6 FOR PEICK AND PETERS AT DAYTONA SX

Harley-Davidson Honored for Research Contributions at 2018 MDA Clinical Conference

HUSQVARNA VITPILEN AND SVARTPILEN MODELS NOW AVAILABLE

AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI 6th – DECOTIS UPDATE

DAYTONA TT Draws America’s Road Racing Heroes Back to The Dirt

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON MAINTAINS RED PLATE AT DAYTONA SUPERCROSS

Kevin Stollings Jr. Unveils 2018 American Flat Track Team

Team MotoX Racing Unveil 2018 WorldSSP300 Team

Yamaha bLU cRU Champion JD Beach Set to Race DAYTONA TT

Shayna Texter and Husqvarna Motorcycles Team Up for 2018 AFT Singles Season

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR QATAR MotoGP TEST VIDEO

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

New Harley-Davidson Deadwood Offers up WWII Spirit of Freedom

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