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.

Pata Yamaha Make Good Progress on Friday In Buriram

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team got off to an encouraging start on an exciting and close-fought Friday at Round 2 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship in Thailand that saw half a […]

BMW Motorrad under new leadership

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. On 1 May 2018 Dr Markus Schramm will take over as director of BMW Motorrad. He will succeed Stephan Schaller, who left the BMW Group at the end of February 2018 to head up […]

KYMCO Unveils ‘Ionex’ at Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2018

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MUMBAI and TOKYO, March 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Launching a Game-Changing Electric Scooter Solution That Eliminates All Barriers to Go Green KYMCO unveils Ionex at Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2018, marking the beginning of a new […]

KYMCO Launches Noodoe Navigation at Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2018

Mar 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pioneering a Rider-Centric Approach in Navigation, Noodoe Navigation Allows the Riders to Focus on the RoadTOKYO, March 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — At Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2018, KYMCO launches Noodoe Navigation, a revolutionary navigation experience designed […]

MISSISSIPPI RECLASSIFIES DRIVING REQUIREMENTS FOR 3-WHEELED VEHICLES

Mar 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

MISSISSIPPI (March 21, 2018) – Slingshot®, the bold three-wheeled, open-air roadster has announced Mississippi as the latest state to reclassify its driving requirements as an “autocycle.” Mississippi becomes the 43rd state to reclassify its driving […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018

Mar 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. With the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy heading to Mongolia in June 2018, the past weeks have been extremely busy for the mechanics who have been preparing the 114 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye […]

New BMW Motorrad BoxerCup starts in 2018

Mar 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. From 2001 to 2004, the international BMW Motorrad BoxerCup thrilled spectators at the MotoGPTM, the Superbike World Championship & ca. Now, BMW Motorrad is bringing the Boxer engine back to motorsport. The new BMW […]

Camier and Gagne eager to return to action in Thailand

Mar 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a four week hiatus, Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team riders Leon Camier and Jake Gagne are eager to get back on track at Thailand’s Chang International Circuit, as the pair looking to build […]

Yamaha Riders Set for a Sunny Spanish Grand Prix

Mar 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team‘s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP‘s Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson, are ready to tackle new horizons with the third round of the 2018 […]

TOP FIVE FOR AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI AT ST LOUIS SX

Mar 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 19. Kyle Peters #76 – 250 Class – 4th Weston Peick #34 – 450 Class – 5th Malcolm Stewart #27 – 450 Class – 10th Autotrader/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing’s Kyle Peters […]

DOUBLE PODIUM FOR WATERS & SUZUKI AT GOULBURN SBK

Mar 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 19. Josh Waters – GSX-R1000 – 3rd-3rd Markus Chiodo – GSX-R1000 – DNF-18th Defending Australian Superbike Champion Josh Waters scored a double podium position aboard his Team Suzuki ECSTAR […]

SUZUKI GSX-R1000 WINS NEW ZEALAND SBK CHAMPIONSHIP

Mar 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 19. Sloan Frost – GSX-R1000 – 1st overall Daniel Mettam – GSX-R1000 – 3rd overall Sloan Frost clinched the 2018 New Zealand Superbike Championship aboard his Suzuki GSX-R1000 after […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE EXTENDS POINTS LEAD WITH A VICTORY AT ST. LOUIS SX!

Mar 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team made its way to the Show Me State for the 11th round of AMA Supercross, held at The Dome At America’s Center in St. Louis, MO on Saturday. […]

Jamie McCanney Makes Winning Start To Enduro 1 World Championship Campaign

Mar 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Topping the Enduro 1 class standings on the opening day of competition in Lake Paijanne, Outsiders Yamaha Official Enduro Team rider Jamie McCanney has enjoyed a victorious start to his 2018 FIM Enduro World Championship […]

TOP 10 PLACING FOR IANNONE IN QATAR, MISFORTUNE FOR RINS

Mar 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 18. Andrea Iannone: 9th – +12.957 Alex Rins: DNF. • Andrea Iannone performs well in opening race of the season. • Unfortunate DNF for Alex Rins after strong start. […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Make Good Progress on Friday In Buriram

BMW Motorrad under new leadership

KYMCO Launches Noodoe Navigation at Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2018

MISSISSIPPI RECLASSIFIES DRIVING REQUIREMENTS FOR 3-WHEELED VEHICLES

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018

New BMW Motorrad BoxerCup starts in 2018

Camier and Gagne eager to return to action in Thailand

Yamaha Riders Set for a Sunny Spanish Grand Prix

TOP FIVE FOR AUTOTRADER YOSHIMURA SUZUKI AT ST LOUIS SX

DOUBLE PODIUM FOR WATERS & SUZUKI AT GOULBURN SBK

SUZUKI GSX-R1000 WINS NEW ZEALAND SBK CHAMPIONSHIP

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE EXTENDS POINTS LEAD WITH A VICTORY AT ST. LOUIS SX!

Jamie McCanney Makes Winning Start To Enduro 1 World Championship Campaign

TOP 10 PLACING FOR IANNONE IN QATAR, MISFORTUNE FOR RINS

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

New 2026 Ducati & Yamaha Rally Motorcycles Deliver Adventure!

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