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.

Harley-Davidson Posts Largest Contingency Package in American Flat Track History

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

$562,500 up for grabs by riders on XG750R and XR750 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2017) – Harley-Davidson announced today its 2018 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $562,500 – the largest contingency […]

Suzuki ECSTAR Jerez MotoGP Test – Alex Rins Video

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 5. Team Suzuki Racing has published the third and final part of Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s MotoGP™ test at the Spanish Jerez circuit in November, featuring Alex Rins on the […]

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Gear Up For 2018 Dakar Rally

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team of Adrien Van Beveren, Xavier de Soultrait, Franco Caimi and Rodney Faggotter are all-set for the most demanding challenge on the annual rally calendar – the 2018 Dakar […]

SAC Champion Punchana Wins Thailand Final Race

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 4. After winning the 2017 SUZUKI ASIAN CHALLENGE Championship on Saturday at his home round at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, Punchana Kulrojchalalai raced his Suzuki GSX-R150 to […]

Pata Yamaha Enjoy Successful 2018 Development Test

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team has concluded a productive three-day test at the Circuito de Jerez, as Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark were joined by Test Rider Niccolò Canepa to begin the […]

Vespa Sei Giorni: Paying Tribute to a Race Winner

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Back in 1951, Vespa entered 10 “Squadra Corse” (Race Team) scooters into the 26th Sei Giorni Internazionale enduro race, which was held in Varese, Italy.Though the competition was heavy with motorcycles, nine of these […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles Present 2018 SX Rider Line-Up and Introduce FC450 Rockstar Edition

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to introduce the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider line-up for the 2018 AMA Supercross Championship. Featuring a mixture of championship winners and promising youngsters the team of Jason Anderson, Dean […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles To Participate In World Enduro Super Series 2018

Dec 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TO COMPETE IN NEWLY ESTABLISHED, MULTI-DISCIPLINE ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that they will officially participate in the 2018 World Enduro Super Series, which begins in May […]

Kevin Schwantz 1989 RGV500 Complete Restoration

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Kevin Schwantz’s 1989 Pepsi Suzuki RGV500 received a full strip-down and rebuild at last month’s Motorcycle Live Show in Birmingham, England as part of the Suzuki GB presence at the annual nine-day event. The iconic […]

BMW Motorrad meets The House of Machines

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Los Angeles. BMW Motorrad is pursuing its philosophy of “motorcycling as a way of life” under the slogan “Make Life a Ride”. Through its involvement in events and collaborative ventures, BMW Motorrad brings people together […]

Suzuki Asian Challenge Title Decided in Thailand

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Thailand’s Punchana Kulrojchalalai has been crowned SUZUKI ASIAN CHALLENGE Champion following the opening race at the final round of 2017 at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand today. The young Thai racer arrived at his […]

Suzuki Ecstar Jerez MotoGP Test – Iannone Video

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 2. Team Suzuki Racing today publishes the second of a three-part video series from the Team SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP™ test at Jerez, Spain. The spotlight of Part 2 features […]

Double Runner-Up Result For Jason Anderson at Geneva SX

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER ENJOYS SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND AT 32ND RUNNING OF GENEVA SUPERCROSS Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson has claimed the runner-up position on both nights of racing at the 2017 […]

Suffragettes Centennial Motorcycle Ride Announces Ten Starting Locations for 2020 Ride

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Three West Coast cities and seven other starting locations highlight the ride into Washington D.C. Nov 30, 2017 Los Angeles, CA: The Suffragettes Centennial Motorcycle Ride (SCMR2020) is announcing the ten cities that will be the starting […]

Polaris Launches Polaris Adventures

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

National Network of Premium Ride and Drive Experiences at Epic Outdoor Destinations PR Newswire MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 30, 2017 Connecting guests with unforgettable experiences coast to coast, Polaris® Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) has launched Polaris AdventuresSM, […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson Posts Largest Contingency Package in American Flat Track History

Suzuki ECSTAR Jerez MotoGP Test – Alex Rins Video

Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Gear Up For 2018 Dakar Rally

SAC Champion Punchana Wins Thailand Final Race

Pata Yamaha Enjoy Successful 2018 Development Test

Vespa Sei Giorni: Paying Tribute to a Race Winner

Husqvarna Motorcycles Present 2018 SX Rider Line-Up and Introduce FC450 Rockstar Edition

Husqvarna Motorcycles To Participate In World Enduro Super Series 2018

Kevin Schwantz 1989 RGV500 Complete Restoration

BMW Motorrad meets The House of Machines

Suzuki Asian Challenge Title Decided in Thailand

Suzuki Ecstar Jerez MotoGP Test – Iannone Video

Double Runner-Up Result For Jason Anderson at Geneva SX

Suffragettes Centennial Motorcycle Ride Announces Ten Starting Locations for 2020 Ride

Polaris Launches Polaris Adventures

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!

Inspiration Friday: Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Turns 20

The Next Evolution: 2026 KTM 450 Rally Motorcycles!