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.

Redesigned 2018 Honda Gold Wing: Pure Gold

Oct 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The most radical change to the Gold Wing in 43 years! The Gold Wing maybe the crowning champion of touring motorcycles, but it suffers from perception. Big, heavy, slow, hard to ride. But no more. […]

MotoGP 2017 Track Report: Round 16 Australia

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

What was the strategy for the Phillip Island race? It’s been a very difficult weekend, due to the unstable weather that made things very complicated. On the grid, Marc and Dani decided to start the […]

Joe Wasson Returns To The Hare And Hound Series

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The eighth round of the AMA National Hare and Hound series took place in Lucerne Valley, California. This was Joe Wasson’s first Hare and Hound series race coming back from a serious wrist injury. […]

Jordan Ashburn Takes 2nd Place In Round 8 of The Sprint Enduro

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Round 8 of the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro series took place in Young Harris, GA. Riding conditions were great, and racers battled to secure positions knowing the series is coming to an end. Jordan […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has Challenging Race One at Jerez

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team did not enjoy an easy day at the office as the opening race of the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship was contested today at […]

Podium Slips Away from Nakagami on Penultimate Lap

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia rider Takaaki Nakagami staged a thrilling race, running 2nd in today’s Australian Grand Prix. A seemingly guaranteed podium was not to be, as he fell on the penultimate lap and retired. […]

Marquez Wins Classic Phillip Island Battle to Extend MotoGP Points Lead

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) scored one of the most important victories of his stellar career at Phillip Island this afternoon. The reigning MotoGP World Champion used all his skill and bravery to escape […]

Honda Neo Sports Café Concept at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

TOKYO, Japan, October 25, 2017 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced/exhibited the following information and products at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017. Summary of speech by Takahiro Hachigo, President and Representative Director Honda […]

Wild card starter Markus Reiterberger dominates the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship at Jerez on his BMW S1000RR

Oct 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The circuit of Jerez de la Frontera in southern Spain saw plenty of race action at the weekend. The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) held its penultimate round at the Andalucian track. At the […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Redesigned 2018 Honda Gold Wing: Pure Gold

MotoGP 2017 Track Report: Round 16 Australia

Joe Wasson Returns To The Hare And Hound Series

Jordan Ashburn Takes 2nd Place In Round 8 of The Sprint Enduro

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has Challenging Race One at Jerez

Podium Slips Away from Nakagami on Penultimate Lap

Marquez Wins Classic Phillip Island Battle to Extend MotoGP Points Lead

Honda Neo Sports Café Concept at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show

Wild card starter Markus Reiterberger dominates the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship at Jerez on his BMW S1000RR

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