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.

Seven-time National MX Champ Jeff Ward to race American Flat Track TTs in 2019

Jan 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

NEWPORT BEACH, CA (Jan. 8, 2019) – Jeff Ward, a seven-time AMA Motocross champion, AMA Supermoto champion, IndyCar and NASCAR racer, Motorcycle Hall of Famer and one of the most versatile and successful competitors in […]

Motion Pro Renews Partnership with American Flat Track for 2019

Jan 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 8, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) is pleased to announce that Motion Pro will continue as the Official Tools, Cables and Controls of American Flat Track for the 2019 season. […]

BMW Group seeks new talent to join 2019 apprenticeship scheme

Jan 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Applications for 2019 apprenticeship scheme are now open. – Apprenticeship places available at Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall. – Roles in a wide range of areas including maintenance, engineering, IT and business. – BMW Group […]

CES Las Vegas – Ducati with Audi and Ford presents car-to-bike communication technology

Jan 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Ducati continues safety-related research and experimentation Multistrada 1260 used in the first American demonstration of the ConVeX (Connected Vehicle to Everything) project at Consumer Electronics Show® 2019 Ducati, Audi AG, and Ford Motor Company together […]

Jaw Dropping Autonomous Driving BMW R1200GS

CES 2019 – BMW Motorrad to Showcase Riderless Motorcycle For The First Time In USA

Jan 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 7, 2019… BMW Motorrad will showcase a riderless motorcycle prototype for the first time in the U.S. at CES® 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. The BMW, developed by BMW engineers […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA RUNNER-UP ON STAGE ONE OF THE DAKAR RALLY

Jan 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER WITHIN STRIKING DISTANCE OF THE TOP OF THE LEADERBOARD AFTER OPENING DAY OF RACING IN PERU Making a strong start to the 2019 Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

Van Beveren Fourth On Dakar Rally’s Opening Stage

Jan 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Getting their 2019 Dakar Rally campaigns underway today in Peru, all four Yamalube Yamaha Rally riders have completed the event’s opening stage without any issues. Spearheading the team’s efforts in the dunes of South America, […]

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CES 2019: HARLEY-DAVIDSON NEW CONCEPTS AND LIVEWIRE MOTORCYCLE

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

CES 2019 crowd shocker! Harley-Davidson introduces new electric motorcycle concepts and 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. At Total Motorcycle we are not sure how our readers and riders will react to […]

Nichols And Ferrandis Score Stunning 1-2 Finish At Anaheim

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Colt Nichols got the new year off to a sensational start tonight, taking his first career Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX win at the season opener at Angels Stadium of Anaheim. It was great night […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MICHAEL MOSIMAN 12TH AT ANAHEIM OPENER

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

JASON ANDERSON FINISHES 14TH IN 450 CLASS The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team battled brutal conditions at the AMA Supercross season opener on Saturday, held at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. Despite a slick […]

Justin Barcia Defies The Conditions To Conquer Anaheim

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Anaheim, CA – January 5, 2019 – Justin Barcia fired the first shot of the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season, taking a thrilling victory aboard the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team YZ450F at […]

COLTON HAAKER FINISHES THIRD AT SUPERENDURO GERMANY

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING ENJOY PODIUM FINISH AT ROUND TWO OF SUPERENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Colton Haaker maintains his top three position in the 2019 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship following a third-place overall result at […]

GROOMBRIDGE SET FOR 2019 NEW ZEALAND SBK DEBUT

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 5. Suzuki motocross and enduro rider Brad Groombridge makes his appearance in this weekend’s opening round of the 2019 New Zealand Superbike Championship aboard a GSX-R1000 at Mike Pero […]

Yamaha Riders Set To Enter Dakar On New WR450F Rally

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamalube Yamaha Rally team riders are ready to take to the start of the 2019 Dakar Rally aboard the latest version of the WR450F Rally machine. With Franco Caimi’s participation confirmed, the team, who have […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SET FOR 2019 DAKAR RALLY ACTION

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short are set to take to the start of the 2019 Dakar Rally on Monday in Lima, Peru. Spending months preparing for the event, the two Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Seven-time National MX Champ Jeff Ward to race American Flat Track TTs in 2019

Motion Pro Renews Partnership with American Flat Track for 2019

BMW Group seeks new talent to join 2019 apprenticeship scheme

CES Las Vegas – Ducati with Audi and Ford presents car-to-bike communication technology

CES 2019 – BMW Motorrad to Showcase Riderless Motorcycle For The First Time In USA

PABLO QUINTANILLA RUNNER-UP ON STAGE ONE OF THE DAKAR RALLY

Van Beveren Fourth On Dakar Rally’s Opening Stage

CES 2019: HARLEY-DAVIDSON NEW CONCEPTS AND LIVEWIRE MOTORCYCLE

Nichols And Ferrandis Score Stunning 1-2 Finish At Anaheim

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MICHAEL MOSIMAN 12TH AT ANAHEIM OPENER

Justin Barcia Defies The Conditions To Conquer Anaheim

COLTON HAAKER FINISHES THIRD AT SUPERENDURO GERMANY

GROOMBRIDGE SET FOR 2019 NEW ZEALAND SBK DEBUT

Yamaha Riders Set To Enter Dakar On New WR450F Rally

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SET FOR 2019 DAKAR RALLY ACTION

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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!

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