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.

Nozane to Replace Folger at Japanese Grand Prix

Oct 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Local hero Kohta Nozane will step in for the absent Jonas Folger this weekend at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan. Folger will fly home today in order to undertake more medical checks and his […]

Give the Gift of the Awe-Inspiring Outdoors with New California State Parks Pass

Oct 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks ring in the holidays and celebrate League’s anniversary with a limited edition Centennial Redwood Celebration Golden Poppy Annual Pass SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Each pass […]

Fired Up Tech3 Duo Head East for Motegi Showdown

Oct 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco and Jonas Folger aim to kick-start the triple flyaway Grand Prix’s in a positive way by powering to two notable finishes in Japan this weekend. Johann Zarco intends to build on his 6th […]

Movistar Yamaha Moves On to Motegi

Oct 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Having recharged their batteries during the two-week break after the race in Aragón, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team has flown to Japan to kick off the triple-header overseas, starting with Yamaha’s home race at this […]

Motegi Race To Open A Three-In-A Row Series Out Of Europe

Oct 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 11. A long-haul flight has taken Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins to Japan, where the MotoGP Championship is about to begin a series of three consecutive races before reaching […]

Pablo Quintanilla Crowned 2017 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion

Oct 11, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla has won the 2017 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship at the final round of the series in Morocco. Successfully defending the title he won in 2016, the […]

WATERS AND GSX-R1000R WIN AUSTRALIAN SBK CHAMPIONSHIP

Oct 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 9. Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia and Josh Waters won the 2017 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) in convincing fashion during the weekend’s seventh and final round of the season at […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA EXTENDS OVERALL LEAD AFTER PENULTIMATE STAGE OF MOROCCO RALLY

Oct 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Moving one step closer to securing the 2017 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship title, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla has claimed a third place result in today’s marathon stage. Extending his lead […]

Double podium for BMW rider Matteo Ferrari in Italy

Oct 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Last weekend brought more success for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport community: in the Italian Superbike Championship (CIV), BMW rider Matteo Ferrari (ITA) wrapped up the 2017 season with a double podium at Vallelunga (ITA). Also […]

Pablo Quintanilla Regains Provisional Overall Lead At Morocco Rally

Oct 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Following an important decision by race organisers to remove the penalty Pablo Quintanilla received at the end of stage two and give him back part of the time lost in the river incident, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Riders Endure Challenging Day At Morocco Rally

Oct 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Following Pablo Quintanilla’s winning result on Friday, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team duo of Quintanilla and teammate Andrew Short entered today’s stage two of the 2017 OiLibya Morocco Rally determined to continue their […]

Jared Mees ends season on top at the Cycle Gear American Flat Track Finals

Oct 9, 2017 Michael Le Pard

PERRIS, Calif. (October 7, 2017) – Grand National Champion Jared Mees put an exclamation point on his epic 2017 American Flat Track season with one last flawless performance at the Cycle Gear American Flat Track […]

Hello Snow! Exploring the Colorado Mountains by Motorcycle

Oct 8, 2017 Michael Le Pard

A group of Ural owners celebrated the first glimpse of snow in Colorado with a mountain pass tour. They rode from Longmont, CO to Steamboat Springs, CO via Cameron Pass (10,249 feet) and Buffalo Pass […]

Cool Wall Week #345: 2018 Kawasaki Z900

Oct 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Have You Voted Yet? The Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Week #345; Get to it. Voting Open. EASY TO RIDE. SUPER EXCITING. 2018 Kawasaki Z900 Review on Total Motorcycle: The new Z900 epitomizes Kawasaki’s belief of […]

2018 Honda Riding Assist-e: Toyko Motor Show Concept model

Oct 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Honda’s unique technologies making daily life more fun with self-balancing concept model The Honda Riding Assist-e is an experimental motorcycle featuring Honda’s unique balance control technology, developed through its humanoid robot research. The motorcycle automatically […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Nozane to Replace Folger at Japanese Grand Prix

Give the Gift of the Awe-Inspiring Outdoors with New California State Parks Pass

Fired Up Tech3 Duo Head East for Motegi Showdown

Movistar Yamaha Moves On to Motegi

Motegi Race To Open A Three-In-A Row Series Out Of Europe

Pablo Quintanilla Crowned 2017 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion

WATERS AND GSX-R1000R WIN AUSTRALIAN SBK CHAMPIONSHIP

PABLO QUINTANILLA EXTENDS OVERALL LEAD AFTER PENULTIMATE STAGE OF MOROCCO RALLY

Double podium for BMW rider Matteo Ferrari in Italy

Pablo Quintanilla Regains Provisional Overall Lead At Morocco Rally

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Riders Endure Challenging Day At Morocco Rally

Jared Mees ends season on top at the Cycle Gear American Flat Track Finals

Hello Snow! Exploring the Colorado Mountains by Motorcycle

Cool Wall Week #345: 2018 Kawasaki Z900

2018 Honda Riding Assist-e: Toyko Motor Show Concept model

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

New 2026 Yamaha’s Delivers Championship Racing DNA to Riders!