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.

MOIR CLINCHES NEW ZEALAND SUZUKI TRI SERIES

Dec 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 28 Scott Moir – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1-5 – 1st overall. Suzuki’s Scott Moir raced his GSX-R1000 to victory in won the three-round Suzuki Series Formula One class in […]

FULLER WINS NEW ZEALAND GIXXER CUP

Dec 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 28. Zak Fuller – Suzuki GSX150F – 1-1 – 1st Fourteen months can seem like a lifetime for a 17-year-old, but still it’s hard to believe that it was […]

Indian Motorcycle Boxing Week Sale 2018

Dec 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Hurry before time runs out and take advantage of our Season of Brotherhood* offer on Indian Motorcycle® parts, apparel and accessories. Now through December 31. Shop online with promo code IMCHSE18, or download the coupon and head […]

Interview: BMW Stefan Juraschek, VP Development Electric-Powertrain

Dec 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Mr. Juraschek, was BMW slow off the mark with electric mobility? Juraschek: No, absolutely not. The BMW Group actually played a pioneering role with BMW i. Today we are the premium manufacturer offering the widest […]

Roadracing Veteran PJ Jacobsen to Compete in 2019 American Flat Track Season

Dec 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Center Hill, Fla (December 21, 2018) – After a seven-year hiatus from national-level flat-track racing, PJ Jacobsen will contest the 2019 American Flat Track series riding for Team Nila/Coolbeth Racing with three-time Grand National Champion Kenny […]

The One Moto Show Presented by Indian Motorcycle will take place February 8-10, 2019

Dec 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Show Founder Thor Drake to Unveil Custom FTR 1200 at 10th Annual Event & Race at The One Pro Super Hooligan Race MINNEAPOLIS (December 19, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today […]

UP TO $2,000 CREDIT ON SELECT 2018 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODELS IN DECEMBER

Dec 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There’s no such thing as an off-season. For a limited time, get a credit of up to $2,000 on select 2018 models. This offer is available through the end of December. Stop by your dealer […]

Jumpstart your riding experience in 2019 with Harley-Davidson

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

December 2018 We’re still astounded by the number of people we meet who choose or buy their Harley and then take their bike test so that they can ride it. Our innovative Jumpstart machine continues […]

Not all beasts hibernate

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It’s been a fairly mild autumn so far but winter is fast approaching, which for many motorcyclists means putting their bike into hibernation It’s been a fairly mild autumn so far but winter is fast […]

Top 5 Harley-Davidson moments of 2018

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

As we reach the end of another year, we couldn’t let it pass without reflecting on some of the highlights of 2018. It’s been another memorable year for Harley-Davidson® with lots more to look forward […]

Tickets Now Available for 2019 DAYTONA TT

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 21, 2018) – Tickets are now available for the highly-anticipated season opener of American Flat Track. The green flag drops for the DAYTONA TT on March 14, 2019 – during the historic Daytona Bike Week […]

The BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Experience the BMW Vision iNEXT in immersive mixed reality. Talk with the new BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. See demos of the riderless motorcycle from BMW Motorrad. Ride off road in the first-ever BMW X7 Sports […]

The BMW Group Autonomous Driving Campus: the first 450 days. Six questions for Elmar Frickenstein, Senior Vice President Automated Driving and Driver Assistance, BMW AG

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In September 2017, you and your team moved to the Autonomous Driving Campus in Unterschleissheim. What prompted the BMW Group’s decision to create this new site? We are currently experiencing the largest paradigm shift in […]

Successful test for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Almeria

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Almeria. The countdown to the 2019 season in the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) has started: the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has completed a successful first test with the new BMW S 1000 RR in […]

Piaggio Group: Massimo Rivola to be Aprilia Racing CEO

Dec 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Noale, 20 December 2018 – The Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) announces that from 7 January 2019 Massimo Rivola will assume the responsibilities as CEO of Aprilia Racing. Forty-seven years old with a business degree, a motorcycle […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

MOIR CLINCHES NEW ZEALAND SUZUKI TRI SERIES

FULLER WINS NEW ZEALAND GIXXER CUP

Interview: BMW Stefan Juraschek, VP Development Electric-Powertrain

Roadracing Veteran PJ Jacobsen to Compete in 2019 American Flat Track Season

The One Moto Show Presented by Indian Motorcycle will take place February 8-10, 2019

UP TO $2,000 CREDIT ON SELECT 2018 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODELS IN DECEMBER

Jumpstart your riding experience in 2019 with Harley-Davidson

Not all beasts hibernate

Top 5 Harley-Davidson moments of 2018

Tickets Now Available for 2019 DAYTONA TT

The BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

The BMW Group Autonomous Driving Campus: the first 450 days. Six questions for Elmar Frickenstein, Senior Vice President Automated Driving and Driver Assistance, BMW AG

Successful test for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Almeria

Piaggio Group: Massimo Rivola to be Aprilia Racing CEO

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!

Just in: New 2026 Kawasaki Motorcycles – Get out and Play!