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.

Nakagami 6th in Motegi Rain, Pawi 23rd

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rd.15 MOTUL GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN: Sunday, October 15, 2017 Weather: Wet Ambient: 14℃ / Track: 15℃ IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia rider Takaaki Nakagami finished 6th at the Japanese Grand Prix today. Malaysian Teammate Khairul […]

Marquez Set for Thrilling World-Title Fight at Phillip Island

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The most thrilling battle for a MotoGP crown in more than a decade enters its final stages in Australia this weekend. Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix at the magical Phillip Island circuit is the 16th of […]

Long-selling Super Cub 50, Super Cub 110, Super Cub 50 Pro and Super Cub 110 Pro Revamped

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda announced the all-new Super Cub 50 and Super Cub 110, popular with customers for business and personal use, and the Super Cub 50 Pro and Super Cub 110 Pro, equipped with large front baskets […]

Morgan Tanke Takes 2Nd Place In Round 4 Of Endurocross

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

MORGAN TANKE TAKES 2ND PLACE IN ROUND 4 OF ENDUROCROSS The fourth round of EnduroCross took place last weekend in Everett, Washington marking the halfway point for the series. Morgan Tanke rode exceptionally well on […]

Celebrate Biketoberfest’s 25th Anniversary October 19 – 22, 2017

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Biketoberfest® 25th Chrome Anniversary, October 19-22, 2017 #25YearsBold The coast is clear, the beach is as beautiful as ever and the 25th anniversary of Biketoberfest® is on! Pass it on! Be in Daytona Beach October […]

Team Suzuki Ecstar Straight To Phillip Island After Positive Japan

Oct 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 18. With no time to rest, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR is enjoying the good feeling after the advantageous race in Motegi while travelling onwards to Australia, for the second of […]

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Zero Electric Motorcycle Lineup

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

What do Tesla, BMW, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Kia, Hyundai, Honda and Ford all have in common? Electric cars. Since 2006, Zero has been building electric bikes, each year stepping up their game. New […]

Zarco Primed for Australian Grand Prix Challenge Parkes to Step in for Folger

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from the gruelling Japanese Grand Prix, Johann Zarco confidently eyes up the second back-to-back race at the legendary Phillip Island circuit. The high-flying rookie had a strong weekend in Japan, where he clinched his […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Prepare to Push on Phillip Island

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi had little time to rest after last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP teammates arrived in Victoria, Australia, just a few days later for the second race of […]

Pata Yamaha Ready for STK1000 Showdown in Jerez

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official STK1000 Team are ready for the season finale at Jerez this weekend, the final round of the 2017 STK1000 European Championship. Florian Marino heads to Spain second in the overall […]

Suzuki & Motul Celebrate 30th Anniversary At Motegi

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 17. Suzuki and Motul celebrated 30 years of collaboration at their home MotoGP at Motegi in Japan over the weekend, where Team SUZUKI ECSTAR riders Andrea Iannone and Alex […]

Giugliano and Takahashi ready for more WorldSBK action at Jerez

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has reached the south of Spain to take part in the penultimate event of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship, which takes place this weekend at the ‘Circuito […]

Match Point to Mahias in WorldSSP at Jerez

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias arrives at the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship in Jerez this weekend with a chance of being crowned champion. The 28-year-old French rider leads […]

Beta USA re-signs of Max Gerston for two more years

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Next January will mark Beta’s 7th year anniversary with Gerston on the race team. Max will be competing in the AMA EnduroX series as well as other extreme events across […]

News

Harley-Davidson Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results

Oct 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results U.S. Market Share Up, Improved U.S. Dealer Inventory PR Newswire MILWAUKEE, Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) third quarter 2017 diluted EPS decreased to $0.40 from $0.64 in […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Nakagami 6th in Motegi Rain, Pawi 23rd

Marquez Set for Thrilling World-Title Fight at Phillip Island

Long-selling Super Cub 50, Super Cub 110, Super Cub 50 Pro and Super Cub 110 Pro Revamped

Morgan Tanke Takes 2Nd Place In Round 4 Of Endurocross

Celebrate Biketoberfest’s 25th Anniversary October 19 – 22, 2017

Team Suzuki Ecstar Straight To Phillip Island After Positive Japan

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Zero Electric Motorcycle Lineup

Zarco Primed for Australian Grand Prix Challenge Parkes to Step in for Folger

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Prepare to Push on Phillip Island

Pata Yamaha Ready for STK1000 Showdown in Jerez

Suzuki & Motul Celebrate 30th Anniversary At Motegi

Giugliano and Takahashi ready for more WorldSBK action at Jerez

Match Point to Mahias in WorldSSP at Jerez

Beta USA re-signs of Max Gerston for two more years

Harley-Davidson Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results

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?

First 2026 BMW Street and Dirt Monsters Arrive!