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.

LEARNING FAST ON OPENING DAY AT CHANG INTERNATIONAL

Feb 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16th. Alex Rins: 2nd – 1:30.809 (+ 0.012) Andrea Iannone: 9th – 1:31.235 (+0.438) • Alex Rins sets 2nd fastest time as he quickly gets to grips with new […]

Team SUZUKI ECSTAR on-track for MotoGP testing in Thailand

Feb 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16. The third weekend in February sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR on-track for MotoGP™ testing in Thailand, Suzuki’s AMA/ FIM World Supercross team Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing at round […]

ROOKIES CHALLENGE 2018: STARTING PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!

Feb 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The X-BOW BATTLE has, for some years, been considered Europe’s strongest one- make trophy – and the “Rookies Challenge”, run as part of the “BATTLE” since 2015, has become established as the perfect entry level […]

Honda Motor Europe appoints Chris Pike as new WorldSBK Operations Manager

Feb 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Honda Motor Europe has appointed Chris Pike as its new Operations Manager for the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK). Pike inherits the position vacated by Marco Chini last month and will manage Honda’s operational and […]

Yamaha Wins ‘iF Design Award’ for 5th Consecutive Year

Feb 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MT-10 SP, TMAX DX and XMAX 300 awarded in the product category Yamaha Motor are pleased to announce that its MT-10 SP hyper naked sports motorcycle as well as the TMAX DX and XMAX 300 […]

A WARM AND JOYFUL WELCOME TO THAILAND FOR IANNONE AND RINS

Feb 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 15. On February 13th, just a couple of days ahead of the first ever MotoGP test in Thailand, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins stopped over in […]

VIDEO: 2018 ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING MXGP

Feb 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to release the official pre-season video of the 2018 Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MXGP team, featuring official team riders Gautier Paulin and Max Anstie. Following a solid debut season aboard […]

SUZUKI CHAMPIONS TEST THE MotoGP GSX-RR – VIDEO

Feb 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 15. Ahead of tomorrow’s MotoGP test at Buriram in Thailand, Suzuki Motor Corporation has today published a new exclusive video taken at the Team SUZUKI ECSTAR private test at […]

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Valvoline Launches Fast Track to Fame Program in Support of Grassroots Racing

Feb 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) — a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services — today announced the launch of its Fast Track to Fame contest celebrating the […]

J&P Cycles Awards $20,000, Crowns Eight U.S. Vets Kings of Custom Motorcycle Builders

Feb 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — J&P Cycles, the world’s largest aftermarket motorcycle parts and accessories retailer, awarded the title of Kings of Custom Motorcycle Builders to eight U.S. military veterans from Texas. They earned the […]

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Honda Motorcycle Lineup – Update #3

Feb 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Check out the amazing 66 Motorcycle models for 2018 released by Honda right here in one spot on Total Motorcycle! Supersport, Sport, Standard, Touring, Cruiser, Chopper, Adventure, Dual Sport, Trail, Competition, Scooters and even 4 […]

Yamaha Presents 2018 Enduro World Championship Line-Up

Feb 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Introducing a solid line-up of highly-promising riders, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. will see the Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team of Loïc Larrieu and Jamie McCanney joined by Johansson Yamaha Official Junior Enduro Team’s Albin Elowson, […]

SUZUKI’S JUSTIN BOGLE INJURY UPDATE

Feb 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 13. Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team rider Justin Bogle, who sustained a broken right arm during the opening lap of the second 450 heat race at the San […]

Ride Supporting Veterans During The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Weekend

Feb 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

CARMEL, Calif., Feb. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Quail Motorcycle Gathering presented by GEICO Motorcycle, a Peninsula Hotels Signature Motoring Event, will partner with “Welcome Home Heroes Foundation” to bring two charitable events to the […]

Bikers Rally with Local Harley-Davidson Dealership to Support Wounded Warrior Project

Feb 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Motorcycle enthusiasts from around the Southeast came together at a recent event hosted by Adamec Harley-Davidson® in support of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Riders participated in a poker run, […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

LEARNING FAST ON OPENING DAY AT CHANG INTERNATIONAL

Team SUZUKI ECSTAR on-track for MotoGP testing in Thailand

ROOKIES CHALLENGE 2018: STARTING PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!

Honda Motor Europe appoints Chris Pike as new WorldSBK Operations Manager

Yamaha Wins ‘iF Design Award’ for 5th Consecutive Year

A WARM AND JOYFUL WELCOME TO THAILAND FOR IANNONE AND RINS

VIDEO: 2018 ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING MXGP

SUZUKI CHAMPIONS TEST THE MotoGP GSX-RR – VIDEO

Valvoline Launches Fast Track to Fame Program in Support of Grassroots Racing

J&P Cycles Awards $20,000, Crowns Eight U.S. Vets Kings of Custom Motorcycle Builders

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Honda Motorcycle Lineup – Update #3

Yamaha Presents 2018 Enduro World Championship Line-Up

SUZUKI’S JUSTIN BOGLE INJURY UPDATE

Ride Supporting Veterans During The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Weekend

Bikers Rally with Local Harley-Davidson Dealership to Support Wounded Warrior Project

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 BMW Motorrad Concept RR: Unleash the Beast!