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.

Rain Spoils First Free Practice Sessions for Movistar Yamaha in Spain

Sep 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back in the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP box today for the first two free practice sessions ahead of Sunday’s Gran Premio Movistar de Aragón, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing. […]

Rain Complicates Plans For First Day In Aragon

Sep 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 22. Andrea Iannone: 14th – 2’01.471 / +1.613 Alex Rins: 21st – 2’02.077 / +2.219 The unexpectedly inclement weather in Aragon complicated the working schedule of Team SUZUKI ECSTAR […]

Riding the Hatfield McCoy Trail in West Virginia

Sep 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The crew from Good Spark Garage are off-roading their way through the U.S. on a Ural cT and Gear Up Sahara. This week they rode through West Virginia and tackled the muddy Hatfield McCoy Trail. […]

URAL Off-Roading in Hokkaido

Sep 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs (onsen) and amazing off-road riding. When a new Ural owner took delivery of his 2017 Gear Up he invited his […]

Cool Wall Bike #343: 2018 Can-Am Spyder F3

Sep 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Vote and Discuss on this week’s Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Bike #343! Vote Now. MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE WITH YOUR BOOTS ON. 2018 Can-Am Spyder F3 Race Review by TOTAL MOTORCYCLE The starting point […]

Yamaha Introduces 2018 Yamaha WR250F and WR450F

Sep 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Powering you into the victorYZone Yamaha are powering into the 2018 season with the latest WR250F and WR450F, two of the world’s most innovative and successful enduro bikes with a distinguished track record in EnduroGP […]

New 2018 Yamaha XSR700 and XSR900

Sep 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s Faster Sons Inspired by some of the most memorable and iconic models from our past, Yamaha’s Sport Heritage range is proving to be a major success with those riders who appreciate their unique formula […]

Husqvarna Good Old Times Blog – The Crowd Pleaser, Christer Hammargren

Sep 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Meet Christer Hammargren, the always-smiling, multiple Swedish champion. Always popular with the fans and his fellow riders – Christer was a man who simply loved to ride. Swede Christer Hammargren never dominated the motocross world, […]

Dave Geurts Suzuki MXGP Blog September 21

Sep 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 21. Dave Geurts is Kevin Strijbos’ personal mechanic at Team Suzuki World MXGP. Before starting his career in MX, Dave Geurts worked as a maintenance technician for a Belgian […]

Sturgis Rally Doubleheader Returns to 2018 American Flat Track Schedule

Sep 22, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2017) – Following the recent confirmation of the 2018 DAYTONA TT during Bike Week at DAYTONA, American Flat Track is pleased to announce the return of the Sturgis Rally doubleheader […]

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Can-Am Spyder Motorcycle Lineup

Sep 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Saddle up for the ride of your life! The new 2018 Can-Am Spyder Motorcycle Lineup has been unleashed… Six new Spyders, 115hp 1330cc engines, SACHS suspensions, 10 year anniversary models, premium audio systems and more. […]

MISSION: THANK YOU – RETIRED AIR FORCE MEDIC SURPRISED WITH GIFT OF NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE

Sep 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

San Antonio (September 20, 2017): Today at Cowboy’s Alamo City Harley-Davidson in San Antonio, retired Air Force medic, Lisa Benjamin, was honored with a Harley-Davidson Model Year 2018 Street Glide Special powered by the […]

American Flat Track makes long-awaited return to Dallas-Fort Worth for Lone Star Half-Mile presented by Indian Motorcycle

Sep 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 20, 2017) – American Flat Track returns to action this weekend for the Lone Star Half-Mile presented by Indian Motorcycle. The penultimate round of the championship marks the first time the […]

Rossi Back in Action in Aragon

Sep 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi has been declared fit to ride in this weekend’s Gran Premio Movistar de Aragón. The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team will start round 14 of the MotoGP World Championship with […]

OFF TO ARAGON FOR THE PENULTIMATE ROUND IN EUROPE

Sep 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 20. The upcoming Aragon GP will be the last European round before the following three far-away races in Asia/Oceania and therefore an important date to consolidate the latest configurations […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Rain Spoils First Free Practice Sessions for Movistar Yamaha in Spain

Rain Complicates Plans For First Day In Aragon

Riding the Hatfield McCoy Trail in West Virginia

URAL Off-Roading in Hokkaido

Cool Wall Bike #343: 2018 Can-Am Spyder F3

Yamaha Introduces 2018 Yamaha WR250F and WR450F

New 2018 Yamaha XSR700 and XSR900

Husqvarna Good Old Times Blog – The Crowd Pleaser, Christer Hammargren

Dave Geurts Suzuki MXGP Blog September 21

Sturgis Rally Doubleheader Returns to 2018 American Flat Track Schedule

Total Motorcycle’s 2018 Can-Am Spyder Motorcycle Lineup

MISSION: THANK YOU – RETIRED AIR FORCE MEDIC SURPRISED WITH GIFT OF NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE

American Flat Track makes long-awaited return to Dallas-Fort Worth for Lone Star Half-Mile presented by Indian Motorcycle

Rossi Back in Action in Aragon

OFF TO ARAGON FOR THE PENULTIMATE ROUND IN EUROPE

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!