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.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S DEAN WILSON 8TH AT ARLINGTON SX

Feb 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round 7 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship series took place on Saturday inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas where Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Dean Wilson scored a top-ten in the 450SX […]

2019 Yamaha Racing Experience schedule confirmed for YZF-R1M customers

Feb 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s R World is ready to push your mind and body to a whole new extreme. Bristling with MotoGP developed technology, every R-series motorcycle has the performance to power you into another dimension and deliver […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Confirm Powerful 2019 MXGP Lineup

Feb 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a buoyant period of testing, development and preparation, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. is poised for success with two high profile MXGP teams and four exceptional riders spearheading its 2019 MXGP World Championship campaign. Monster […]

GS Trophy 2020 – Qualifier USA To Be Held May 30 Through June 2

Feb 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 14, 2019…Do you love a challenge…a GS challenge? BMW GS riders will soon compete for the opportunity to represent the USA in the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 in […]

Monster Energy Kemea Yamaha MX2 Retains Podium Threats Watson and Geerts

Feb 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Presenting a strong strategy to develop a new generation of motocross stars Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. is proud to confirm an official team in each supporting category of the FIM MXGP World Championship; MX2, EMX250, […]

2019 Gettysburg Bike Week Books QUEENSRŸCHE at Battlefield Harley-Davidson Kickoff Party

Feb 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Gettysburg, PA (February 13, 2019) – Back for its 19th anniversary rally at the Allstar Events Complex in Gettysburg, PA, Gettysburg Bike Week is proud to feature Queensrÿche for its premier Saturday night headlining spot. Festivities kick off Thursday, […]

VP RACING FUELS ACQUIRES TENNESSEE LOCATION

Feb 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

San Antonio, Texas (February 14, 2019) VP Racing Fuels, Inc., today announced they have acquired a new property and facility in Huntingdon, Tennessee, citing a favorable atmosphere for business growth and development. With all that […]

GROOMBRIDGE & SUZUKI RM-Z450 PODIUM AT NZ CROSS COUNTRY

Feb 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 14. Brad Groombridge – Suzuki RM-Z450 – 3rd Suzuki rider and defending champion Brad Groombridge began his national cross-country title defence at the first of four rounds of this […]

American Honda Richie Morris Racing Partner for American Flat Track

Feb 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 13, 2019) – More than 25 years after earning the most recent of its five AMA Grand National Championships, American Honda Motor Co. is returning to flat track racing for the […]

MV Agusta Forward Racing to race in MotoGP and Moto2

Feb 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MV AGUSTA IS BACK The historic Mario Bacciocchi’s Agip workshop, restored and now renamed Garage Italia Customs, has been presented to MV Agusta Idea Lavoro Forward Racing Team that will take part in the Moto2 […]

Indian Motorcycle and American Flat Track Renew Partnership for 2019

Feb 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 12, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle has not only dominated AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines competition since its dramatic return to American Flat Track in 2017, it has also been a staunch supporter […]

DUCATI ISLAND CONFIRMED FOR 2019 MOTOGP GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS WITH NEW TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCE

Feb 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Three-Day Ducati Ticket Packages on Sale Now Online, Offering Exclusive Activities Including Zip Line Mountain View, Calif. (February 11, 2019) – Ducati Island is the #1 Ducati fan experience location during the MotoGP races at […]

New 2020 MINI John Cooper Works GP features 300hp+

Feb 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The abbreviation GP in connection with MINI regularly sparks the interest of racing enthusiasts who are fans of the British premium brand. And since the name of Name John Cooper Works is always mentioned in […]

The all-new BMW X3M and the all-new BMW X4M

Feb 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Also new is the launch alongside the BMW X3 M and BMW X4 M of their Competition siblings. The BMW X3 M Competition (fuel consumption combined: 10.5 l/100 km [26.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 239 g/km*) and BMW X4 M Competition (fuel consumption combined: […]

BMW Group sells 307% more vehicles in China than USA in January YoY

Feb 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group has started 2019 with a positive sales result: global deliveries of the company’s three premium automotive brands increased by 0.5% in January, with a total of 170,463 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S DEAN WILSON 8TH AT ARLINGTON SX

2019 Yamaha Racing Experience schedule confirmed for YZF-R1M customers

Yamaha Motor Europe Confirm Powerful 2019 MXGP Lineup

GS Trophy 2020 – Qualifier USA To Be Held May 30 Through June 2

Monster Energy Kemea Yamaha MX2 Retains Podium Threats Watson and Geerts

2019 Gettysburg Bike Week Books QUEENSRŸCHE at Battlefield Harley-Davidson Kickoff Party

VP RACING FUELS ACQUIRES TENNESSEE LOCATION

GROOMBRIDGE & SUZUKI RM-Z450 PODIUM AT NZ CROSS COUNTRY

American Honda Richie Morris Racing Partner for American Flat Track

MV Agusta Forward Racing to race in MotoGP and Moto2

Indian Motorcycle and American Flat Track Renew Partnership for 2019

DUCATI ISLAND CONFIRMED FOR 2019 MOTOGP GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS WITH NEW TRACKSIDE EXPERIENCE

New 2020 MINI John Cooper Works GP features 300hp+

The all-new BMW X3M and the all-new BMW X4M

BMW Group sells 307% more vehicles in China than USA in January YoY

Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?