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.

Suzuki Ecstar Jerez Motogp Test – Sylvain Guintoli Video

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Racing today publishes the first of a three-part video series from the Team SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP™ test at Jerez, Spain. Part 1 from the test in late-November features 2017 Bennetts Suzuki BSB rider […]

Suzuki Gixxer Cup Series Debuts In New Zealand

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The New Zealand Suzuki Tri-Series Road Racing Championship will incorporate a new Suzuki GIXXER Cup class when it kicks-off at the Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park, near Taupo, on December 10th. The three-round series has already […]

Suzuki RM-Z250 Dominates at New Zealand Vets WMX

Dec 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki riders Daryl Hurley and Taylar Rampton dominated the weekend’s New Zealand Veterans and Women’s Motocross Championships. The two-day event, held at the recently-built Hack Track south of Eltham, was the perfect venue to showcase […]

George Clarke: TV Architect to Passionate Motorcycle Collector

Dec 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Fine lines and aesthetics are recurring themes in the TV architect’s life away from the small screen as he customizes a growing collection of bikes, including his ‘game-changing’ Thruxton R. “Look and design are everything […]

Leonce: Life and Times as a KTM MotoGP mechanic

Nov 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

We’ve come to learn a lot about the demands of MotoGP thanks to Red Bull KTM’s exploits through a 2016 of testing and now a maiden season in the Grand Prix paddock but we decided to […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Set For 2018 Superenduro Campaign

Nov 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Featuring reigning SuperEnduro World Champion Colton Haaker, last year’s runner-up Alfredo Gomez and promising rookie Billy Bolt, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing enter the five-round 2018 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship firmly focused on defending Husqvarna’s […]

BMW rider Muhammad Farid Badrul Hisam ends the season as champion in the Malaysia Superbike Championship.

Nov 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The last races of the 2017 season for the international BMW Motorrad Motorsport racing family were held at the weekend. In Sepang (MAS), the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSC) ended with the title win for […]

Overbeeke Added to Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge for 2018

Nov 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe would like to announce the addition of 18-year-old Dutch rider Joep Overbeeke to the 2018 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge. Overbeeke will replace Alessandro Arcangeli in the six-rider strong lineup that will […]

Inspiration: Himalayas on a Triumph, How high can you go?

Nov 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

A life or death race against time. Hitting the roof of the world, almost as high as a passenger jet, on a motorcycle means several things. Spectacular horizons, endless views and altitude sickness. FTR chatted […]

Leon Camier impresses on debut test with Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

Nov 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Leon Camier has completed his first-ever test with the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team at ‘Circuito de Jerez’ in southern Spain, in which he got to grips with the team’s Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 […]

SUZUKI GOOD VIBES FOR THE LAST TEST OF 2017

Nov 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 24. Team Suzuki Ecstar has been busy the last three days on the Spanish circuit at Jerez de la Frontera with an intense session of private testing that saw […]

Markus Reiterberger wins the 2017 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy

Nov 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Berlin. The winner of the 2017 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy is: Markus Reiterberger (GER). Having previously won this unique competition in its inaugural season back in 2014, Reiterberger has now been crowned the top BMW […]

Cool Wall Week #352: 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

Nov 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

New Cool Wall Bike Every Friday. Have You Voted Yet? No? Then Get to it… Voting Open! A POWERFUL URBAN ICON. 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Review on Totalmotorcycle.com: The VITPILEN 701 is an immaculately designed street […]

BMW Motorrad End of Year 0% APR Offer

Nov 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Now through December 31, 2017. For a limited time, finance as low as 0% APR on all 2016 and 2017 BMW motorcycles, at participating BMW Motorrad dealers. Ask your salesperson for details. *Promotional rate as […]

American Flat Track Announces 2018 Schedule

Nov 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2017) – American Flat Track has announced its 18-race calendar for the 2018 season, which begins with the DAYTONA TT at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 15, 2018, and […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Suzuki Ecstar Jerez Motogp Test – Sylvain Guintoli Video

Suzuki Gixxer Cup Series Debuts In New Zealand

Suzuki RM-Z250 Dominates at New Zealand Vets WMX

George Clarke: TV Architect to Passionate Motorcycle Collector

Leonce: Life and Times as a KTM MotoGP mechanic

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Set For 2018 Superenduro Campaign

BMW rider Muhammad Farid Badrul Hisam ends the season as champion in the Malaysia Superbike Championship.

Overbeeke Added to Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Challenge for 2018

Inspiration: Himalayas on a Triumph, How high can you go?

Leon Camier impresses on debut test with Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

SUZUKI GOOD VIBES FOR THE LAST TEST OF 2017

Markus Reiterberger wins the 2017 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy

Cool Wall Week #352: 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

BMW Motorrad End of Year 0% APR Offer

American Flat Track Announces 2018 Schedule

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