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.

Rekluse Returns as Official Clutch of American Flat Track

Mar 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 8, 2018) – American Flat Track and Rekluse have reached an agreement expanding their existing partnership for the 2018 season, naming Rekluse – the industry leader in clutch performance technology – […]

Finding the Flow: Discovering more about motorcycle aerodynamics

Mar 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It is something of a mysterious art. By nature motorcycles and riders are not the most aerodynamic of vehicles on the road so what do KTM do to maximize this area of their R&D and […]

Harley-Davidson Enters Second Year as Official Motorcycle of AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines

Mar 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 8, 2018) – American Flat Track and Harley-Davidson® Motor Company are excited to announce details of their 2018 sponsorship and enhancements to their coordinated marketing efforts. Through the strategic alliance, the companies […]

Lee Johnston positive after debut test with Honda Racing

Mar 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 campaign started in earnest this week for the Honda Racing roads team as they embarked on their first pre-season test at Monteblanco in Spain, with its new rider line-up of Ian Hutchinson and […]

Indian Motorcycle Names Ola Stenegard Director of Product Design

Mar 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS, (March 8, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Company today announced the hiring of motorcycle industry design veteran Ola Stenegard as its Director of Product Design. Stenegard brings Indian nearly two decades of product-design experience, a life-long passion […]

Custom Motorcycles Hit the Road as J&P Cycles’ 2018 Mobile Tour Rolls into Daytona Beach

Mar 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The motorcycle customization experience will make stops at the Iowa Rally and Harley-Davidson’s 115th Anniversary celebration. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — J&P Cycles, the world’s largest retailer of motorcycle parts and accessories, announced […]

Revival Cycles Presents The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show

Mar 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is coming back to Austin on April 20-22. See original artwork, one-of-a-kind handbuilt machines and custom rides—including BMW Motorrad bikes—from the best builders and craftsmen in the business. You may get […]

NIKEN: Revealing the technology behind the revolution

Mar 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Taking corner carving confidence to another level Launched to the world at the EICMA motorcycle show in late 2017, the all-new Yamaha NIKEN is about to open up a whole new dimension in riding control. […]

SUZUKI 1-2-3 IN NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKES

Mar 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 6. Scott Moir – GSX-R1000 – 1st Sloan Frost – GSX-R1000 – 2nd Daniel Mettam – GSX-R1000 – 3rd Suzuki GSX-R1000 machines dominated the third round of the New […]

Pure&Crafted presented by BMW Motorrad 2018: On the road

Mar 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After three successful and sold-out Berlin summer weekends, the Pure&Crafted Festival is taking a creative break in 2018. With the support of BMW Motorrad, the Pure&Crafted family is pursuing new international paths instead to seek […]

PETERS & AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI 7TH AT ATLANTA SX

Mar 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 5. Kyle Peters #76 – 250 Class – 7th Malcolm Stewart #27 – 450 Class – 9th Jimmy Decotis – #47 – 250 Class – 10th Weston Peick #34 […]

Van Horebeek & Febvre Finish Inside Top-5 MXGP Season Opener

Mar 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A solid start to the 2018 MXGP campaign for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team riders Jeremy Van Horebeek and Romain Febvre, wrapping up the first round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Patagonia, […]

THOMAS KJER-OLSEN SECURES RUNNER-UP RESULT IN ARGENTINA

Mar 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Putting in two committed performances at the Neuquén track in Argentina, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer-Olsen has started the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship with a solid runner-up overall result in the highly-competitive […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON TAKES THE TRIPLE CROWN VICTORY IN ATLANTA

Mar 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team faced the elusive Triple Crown format at the Atlanta Supercross, the ninth round of the series, held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday. Three 250SX […]

Great Strides for Zarco and Syahrin on Day Two in Qatar

Mar 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco performed in a superb way today, while the Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider used the second day of testing at the Losail International Circuit to work towards the start of the 2018 season. Thereby, […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Rekluse Returns as Official Clutch of American Flat Track

Finding the Flow: Discovering more about motorcycle aerodynamics

Harley-Davidson Enters Second Year as Official Motorcycle of AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines

Lee Johnston positive after debut test with Honda Racing

Indian Motorcycle Names Ola Stenegard Director of Product Design

Custom Motorcycles Hit the Road as J&P Cycles’ 2018 Mobile Tour Rolls into Daytona Beach

Revival Cycles Presents The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show

NIKEN: Revealing the technology behind the revolution

SUZUKI 1-2-3 IN NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKES

Pure&Crafted presented by BMW Motorrad 2018: On the road

PETERS & AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI 7TH AT ATLANTA SX

Van Horebeek & Febvre Finish Inside Top-5 MXGP Season Opener

THOMAS KJER-OLSEN SECURES RUNNER-UP RESULT IN ARGENTINA

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON TAKES THE TRIPLE CROWN VICTORY IN ATLANTA

Great Strides for Zarco and Syahrin on Day Two in Qatar

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 Can-Am Motorcycles: Get Charged Up!