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Articles by Michael Le Pard

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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.

Giugliano and Gagne confident of more improvements after first day

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has completed the opening day of action for the final event of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship – which is currently taking place at the Losail International […]

Pata Yamaha Get Off to a Superb Start Under the Lights in Qatar

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team got off to their best start of the year in Qatar on day one of the final round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship. In the sweltering heat […]

Mahias Enjoys Perfect Start in WorldSSP in Qatar

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias got off to a superb start in the hot and humid conditions at the crucial final round of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship in Qatar. Under the […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders for 2018 Announced

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce the six young riders that will compete in the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge within the 2018 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship. After impressing throughout the season in […]

Michelin Sets New Standard in Wet and Dry Performance with the MICHELIN Road 5 Motorcycle Tire

Nov 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Michelin today announced the MICHELIN® Road 5, its newest motorcycle tire, designed specifically for sport touring motorcycles with patented technologies that provide riders with enhanced grip, comfort, and stability, particularly […]

Cord Model III: 3 Wheel Retro Motorcycle

Nov 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Reviving the Cord Brand with the New Cord Model III PR Newswire CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 1, 2017 CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — It has been more than 50 years since the last Cord automobile […]

A Race to Forget: Nakagami DNF, Pawi DNF

Nov 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia’s endeavors in Malaysian Grand Prix abruptly ended on the opening lap. Local favorite Khairul Idham Pawi started well from 22nd grid, but he was hit from the inside at Turn 1, […]

MotoGP Round 17: Malaysia Track Report

Nov 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

What was the strategy for the Sepang race? When it started raining immediately before the race, we knew it would be a very difficult race, because in Friday’s wet FP2 session Dani and Marc were […]

Marquez Fourth As Honda Takes 2017 MotoGP Constructors Crown

Nov 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) took a safe fourth-place finish in today’s rain-soaked Malaysian Grand Prix. The result gives him a 21-point World Championship lead over title rival and Sepang winner Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati) […]

Honda Wins Back-to-back FIM MotoGP World Championship Constructors Title

Nov 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda has won the Constructors Title in the 2017 FIM* MotoGP World Championship. On October 29, Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) finished 4th in the Malaysian Grand Prix, giving Honda a sufficient points-lead to […]

Honda Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal First Half Ended September 30, 2017

Nov 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal first half ended September 30, 2017. Consolidated sales revenue for the fiscal first half (April 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017) amounted to […]

Ducati to Showcase its Vision for the ‘Connected Motorcycle’ at Dreamforce

Nov 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

One of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers uses Salesforce as its core platform for digital innovation, creating a 360-degree view of every customer and their bike With Salesforce, Ducati can create more socially engaging and […]

Ben Watson Strengthens Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 in 2018

Nov 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to strengthen Kemea Yamaha Official MX2’s line-up with the addition of the 2017 British MX2 Champion Ben Watson. The team will place a Yamaha YZ250F in the capable hands of […]

Talviku Wins the 2017 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup

Nov 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Following the success of the 2017 bLU cRU Masterclass, Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that 15-year-old Jörgen-Matthias Talviku has been carefully selected as the winner of the 2017 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup. As […]

Ice, Ice, Baby!

Nov 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Ice, Ice, Baby Story by Aaron Heinrich. In states north of the Mason-Dixon line, Fall is starting to slowly give way to Winter. And as the days grow shorter and the cold lasts longer, the […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Giugliano and Gagne confident of more improvements after first day

Pata Yamaha Get Off to a Superb Start Under the Lights in Qatar

Mahias Enjoys Perfect Start in WorldSSP in Qatar

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge Riders for 2018 Announced

Michelin Sets New Standard in Wet and Dry Performance with the MICHELIN Road 5 Motorcycle Tire

Cord Model III: 3 Wheel Retro Motorcycle

A Race to Forget: Nakagami DNF, Pawi DNF

MotoGP Round 17: Malaysia Track Report

Marquez Fourth As Honda Takes 2017 MotoGP Constructors Crown

Honda Wins Back-to-back FIM MotoGP World Championship Constructors Title

Honda Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal First Half Ended September 30, 2017

Ducati to Showcase its Vision for the ‘Connected Motorcycle’ at Dreamforce

Ben Watson Strengthens Kemea Yamaha Official MX2 in 2018

Talviku Wins the 2017 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup

Ice, Ice, Baby!

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