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.

American Flat Track Rule Changes for 2019 Season – Indian Motorcycle Racing Statement

Nov 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 15, 2018 – American Flat Track recently communicated a series of rule changes for 2019, designed to increase the competitive balance in the sport. Two of the three rule changes single out Indian […]

Zero Motorcycles Discover the Ride. No motorcycle license required.

Nov 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

We’re excited to invite you, to invite your friends, to Discover the Ride. Discover the Ride is a fun new program designed to introduce motorcycling to non-riders at the seven IMS Show locations across the […]

SUZUKI DOMINATES STUTTGART SUPERCROSS

Nov 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 14. Cole Martinez – SX1 Class – 1st Cédric Soubeyras – SX1 Class – 3rd Thomas Do – SX2 Class – 2nd The opening round of the German ADAC […]

TO VALENCIA FOR AN AMBITIOUS END OF THE SEASON

Nov 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 14. With three podiums in the last three races, and eight total in the season, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR is on the crest of a wave at the moment, and […]

BMW Motorrad Group sales increase 4.8% in October

Nov 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group has sold more cars in October than ever before in the month, despite the current challenging economic and political situation. The company delivered 200,883 vehicles to customers around the world, […]

MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 1000 SERIE ORO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOTORCYCLE OF EICMA 2018

Nov 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With the new Brutale 1000 Serie Oro, MV Agusta has won the prestigious title of “The most beautiful motorcycle of the show”;. The competition, organised by the largest Italian monthly motorcycle magazine, Motociclismo, saw the […]

A million printed components in just ten years: BMW Group makes increasing use of 3D printing

Nov 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. At the BMW Group, the use of 3D-printed components is on the rise. Over the last decade alone, the companyproduced a million parts by this innovative method, and this yearoutput from the BMW Group […]

AFT Singles Rider Ryan Wells Signs with Estenson Racing for 2019

Nov 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

PHOENIX (November 9, 2018) – Estenson Racing is pleased to announce that Ryan Wells will join the team to lead the campaign for an American Flat Track AFT Singles title in 2019. The 2016 AFT […]

American Flat Track Welcomes Motorsports Veteran Joey Mancari as Chief Competition Officer

Nov 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 13, 2018) – American Flat Track, the fastest growing sport on two wheels, continues to strengthen its series staff in preparation for its highly-anticipated 2019 season. The most recent addition is […]

JD Beach Signs Full Time with Estenson Racing for 2019

Nov 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

PHOENIX (November 12, 2018) – Estenson Racing is happy to announce that multi-time road race champion JD Beach will be joining the team’s core members – two-time Grand National Champion Jake Johnson and 2017 AFT […]

BOLT CROWNED ULTIMATE ENDURO CHAMPION 2018

Nov 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S BILLY BOLT WINS THE 2018 WORLD ENDURO SUPER SERIES Finishing in a highly creditable 12th position and beating his closest championship rivals at the final round of the World Enduro […]

ALEX RINS TALKS MOTORCYCLES – NOV 11 – 2019 BLOG

Nov 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 11. Alex Rins talks about the recent fly-away races that saw Team SUZUKI ECSTAR take three podiums in three races, which took the team’s haul of podiums this season […]

MCN 2018 Top 10 Hot 2019 Motorcycle Picks from Milan

Nov 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With one of Europe’s biggest bike shows taking place in Milan this week, the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers have been unveiling even more new machinery for 2019 – the majority of which will make their UK debut at Motorcycle Live at The NEC from […]

Good Old Times Blog – The Silver Arrow – Street Pioneering

Nov 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Husqvarna Silver Arrow – one of the most famous and successful machines the Swedish factory ever produced. 11,300 units of the 175cc 2-stroke were produced and went on to win many victories on both […]

GRT Yamaha Step Up to WorldSBK with Melandri and Cortese in 2019

Nov 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with Marco Melandri and Sandro Cortese that will see the two riders campaign race proven, factory supported Yamaha YZF-R1 machines for the […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

American Flat Track Rule Changes for 2019 Season – Indian Motorcycle Racing Statement

Zero Motorcycles Discover the Ride. No motorcycle license required.

SUZUKI DOMINATES STUTTGART SUPERCROSS

TO VALENCIA FOR AN AMBITIOUS END OF THE SEASON

BMW Motorrad Group sales increase 4.8% in October

MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 1000 SERIE ORO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOTORCYCLE OF EICMA 2018

A million printed components in just ten years: BMW Group makes increasing use of 3D printing

AFT Singles Rider Ryan Wells Signs with Estenson Racing for 2019

American Flat Track Welcomes Motorsports Veteran Joey Mancari as Chief Competition Officer

JD Beach Signs Full Time with Estenson Racing for 2019

BOLT CROWNED ULTIMATE ENDURO CHAMPION 2018

ALEX RINS TALKS MOTORCYCLES – NOV 11 – 2019 BLOG

MCN 2018 Top 10 Hot 2019 Motorcycle Picks from Milan

Good Old Times Blog – The Silver Arrow – Street Pioneering

GRT Yamaha Step Up to WorldSBK with Melandri and Cortese in 2019

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New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

New Retro Redux: 2026 Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT motorcycles!