Michael Le Pard. Owner, Founder, Total Motorcycle.com

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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.

BROOKLYN INVITATIONAL – CUSTOM INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER SERIES

Sep 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

As the title sponsor of the ninth annual Brooklyn Invitational Custom Motorcycle Show, Indian Motorcycle unveiled three custom versions of the all-new Scout Bobber crafted by Keino Cycles, Kraus Motor Co. and skateboarding icon Steve […]

Championship Leader Mahias Confident ahead of Portimao

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team are focused and ready to get back on track at Portimao this weekend for the round nine of the 2017 FIM Supersport World Championship. Having completed a recent two-day […]

2018 YAMAHA X-MAX 125

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Desire what you need Yamaha continues to be regarded as one of the most influential and innovative manufacturers in the Sport Scooter segment, having led the way ever since the introduction of the original TMAX. […]

Pata Yamaha Prepared & Ready for Portimao

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team of Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark are ready to return to action for round ten of the 2017 FIM World Superbike Championship in Portimao after a month’s […]

American Flat Track mourns the loss of Barry Boone

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 11, 2017) – The American Flat Track community is deeply saddened by the passing of Barry Boone, legendary race announcer, longtime motorcyclist and motorcycle racing enthusiast. A third-generation motorcyclist, Boone was […]

Max Gerston Takes the Lead in the West Hare Scramble Series

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Press Release September 11th, 2017 For Immediate Release Paso Robles, California Max Gerston Takes the Lead in the West Hare Scramble Series The 8th round of the West Hare Scramble Series took place […]

KTM & Cairoli Celebrate Sixth MXGP Title This Century

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Celebrations came as Cairoli headed almost every statistic for 2017. He posted the most pole positions (six), led the most laps, scored nine moto wins (a total that Jeffrey Herlings overtook on Sunday at Assen), won […]

GMT94 & YART Ready to Kick off 2017/2018 EWC Season at Bol d’Or

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC Team and the YART Yamaha Official EWC Team return to action at the opening round of the 2017/2018 FIM Endurance World Championship, the 24 hour Bol d’Or, at the Circuit […]

Michael van der Mark to Replace Rossi in Aragon

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha’s WorldSBK rider Michael van der Mark will be riding Valentino Rossi’s YZR-M1 in round 14 of the 2017 MotoGP World Championship, staged at the MotorLand Aragón track in Spain, while the Italian is recovering […]

SEEWER PODIUMS TO KEEP MX2 CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE ALIVE

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 10. Jeremy Seewer – 5-2 for 3rd Hunter Lawrence – 10- 6 for 8th Jeremy Seewer put his RM-Z250 on the third step of the podium in what were […]

SEASON BEST OVERALL FOR STRIJBOS AT ASSEN MXGP

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office Kevin Strijbos – 5-7 for 6th Kevin Strijbos posted his best results of the 2017 Motocross World Championship, getting sixth overall and making it a positive penultimate round for the Suzuki […]

GRAHAM JARVIS CLAIMS THIRD OVERALL AT 111 MEGAWATT

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Returning to action following his dominant victory in July’s Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye, Graham Jarvis has placed third at 111 Megawatt – Poland’s largest hard enduro event staged inside a giant coal mine. Putting in […]

COOPER & GSX-R1000 WIN SUPERSTOCK – GUINTOLI 4TH IN BSB

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 10. Richard Cooper closed in on the lead of the National Superstock 1000 Championship, taking victory in today’s race at Silverstone in the UK onboard his Bennetts Suzuki GSX-R1000, […]

MAX ANSTIE PLACES THIRD OVERALL AT MGXP OF THE NETHERLANDS

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Demonstrating his sand racing prowess, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Anstie wrapped up the penultimate round of the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship in style, claiming third overall at the MXGP of The Netherlands. […]

A Thrilling Podium Finish For Febvre in Assen

Sep 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

A thrilling podium finish for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre at the penultimate round of the FIM Motocross World Championship, which took place on the rough and rutty sand of Assen, in […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

BROOKLYN INVITATIONAL – CUSTOM INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER SERIES

Championship Leader Mahias Confident ahead of Portimao

2018 YAMAHA X-MAX 125

Pata Yamaha Prepared & Ready for Portimao

American Flat Track mourns the loss of Barry Boone

Max Gerston Takes the Lead in the West Hare Scramble Series

KTM & Cairoli Celebrate Sixth MXGP Title This Century

GMT94 & YART Ready to Kick off 2017/2018 EWC Season at Bol d’Or

Michael van der Mark to Replace Rossi in Aragon

SEEWER PODIUMS TO KEEP MX2 CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE ALIVE

SEASON BEST OVERALL FOR STRIJBOS AT ASSEN MXGP

GRAHAM JARVIS CLAIMS THIRD OVERALL AT 111 MEGAWATT

COOPER & GSX-R1000 WIN SUPERSTOCK – GUINTOLI 4TH IN BSB

MAX ANSTIE PLACES THIRD OVERALL AT MGXP OF THE NETHERLANDS

A Thrilling Podium Finish For Febvre in Assen

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