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.

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Barcia And Plessinger Ready For Supercross Opener At Anaheim I

Jan 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy/Yamaha Factory Racing Team looks to start the New Year on a high note this Saturday, January 5, at the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opener at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, in […]

DUCATI BRINGS NEW 2019 MOTORCYCLES TO CALGARY MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND NEW DEALERSHIP TO CALGARY

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

World’s Most Powerful Production Motorcycle, Ducati Panigale V4 R, to be shown for the first time in Canada The Land of Joy will be onsite with four new Scrambler Ducati models showcased along with the […]

Rider Inspiration: A Dad’s Dream – Becoming a motorcycle man

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As a young kid, my father Tore was not really into school or education. Instead, he dreamt of famous riders and had early passionate thoughts of becoming a motorcycle man. Dad was a true scrambler, […]

The Motorcycle & ATV Show 2019 – Edmonton Expo Centre, January 11-13

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

EDMONTON, AB (January 3, 2019) – The Motorcycle & ATV Show – Edmonton presented by Dalton Timmis Insurance is the industry’s premiere event. The industry leading manufacturers will debut all the new models at the […]

Brandon Robinson to Return to Kennedy Racing in 2019

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PHOENIX, AZ. (January 3, 2019) – After a two-year absence, Kennedy Racing is returning to the 2019 American Flat Track (AFT) series in the AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines class. With veteran rider […]

BMW Motorrad USA Revs Up Dallas This Weekend At The Progressive International Motorcycle Show

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 3, 2019… Several new and updated 2019 Model Year BMW motorcycles will roll into Dallas this weekend for the Progressive International Motorcycle Show at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention […]

BMW Reports December 2018 and Year-End U.S. Sales

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BMW brand sales increase for 14th consecutive month. U.S. built BMW X3 posts best year of sales of any SAV in BMW history. BMW 5 Series iPerformance is best-selling premium plug-in hybrid in U.S. […]

BMW Group Canada achieves 28th consecutive year of growth

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported its best year on record with sales of 45,978 vehicles, an increase of +0.8%. These results represent 28 consecutive years of sales growth […]

The all-new 2020 Zero SR/F is coming… the future of motorcycling

Jan 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Backed by thirteen years of innovation and iteration, setbacks and what-ifs, our next evolution will be the first of its kind. Effortless power. Precise instinct. This is the future of motorcycling. The History of […]

FIRST FEMALE FMX RIDER TO PERFORM IN GROUND N’ GRAVITY SHOW

Jan 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Calgary, AB – The Motorcycle Show – Calgary features all the new models from the biggest names in the industry. The Ground n’ Gravity Freestyle Show is one of many features all included in the […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE INJURED

Jan 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

During a routine practice day, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s, Zach Osborne, sustained an injury to his collarbone. The injury requires surgery, which will take place tomorrow and has a four to six week recovery […]

Indian Motorcycle Makes Akrapovič Exhaust Stock on FTR 1200 S with Race Replica Paint

Jan 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following the launch of the FTR 1200, Indian Motorcycle received overwhelmingly-positive feedback for the Akrapovič low-mount accessory exhaust. Based on this feedback, Indian Motorcycle has decided to offer this exhaust system as a stock element for […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Barcia And Plessinger Ready For Supercross Opener At Anaheim I

DUCATI BRINGS NEW 2019 MOTORCYCLES TO CALGARY MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND NEW DEALERSHIP TO CALGARY

Rider Inspiration: A Dad’s Dream – Becoming a motorcycle man

The Motorcycle & ATV Show 2019 – Edmonton Expo Centre, January 11-13

Brandon Robinson to Return to Kennedy Racing in 2019

BMW Motorrad USA Revs Up Dallas This Weekend At The Progressive International Motorcycle Show

BMW Reports December 2018 and Year-End U.S. Sales

BMW Group Canada achieves 28th consecutive year of growth

The all-new 2020 Zero SR/F is coming… the future of motorcycling

FIRST FEMALE FMX RIDER TO PERFORM IN GROUND N’ GRAVITY SHOW

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE INJURED

Indian Motorcycle Makes Akrapovič Exhaust Stock on FTR 1200 S with Race Replica Paint

Happy New Year 2019!

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NEW 2019 RM-Z250 IMPRESSES EUROPEAN JOURNALISTS

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

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

New 2026 Yamaha’s Delivers Championship Racing DNA to Riders!