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.

2017 Victory Cross Country Tour on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall

Jun 30, 2017 Michael Le Pard

THIS WEEK: 2017 Victory Cross Country Tour – VOTE TODAY For MORE information and Photos click here: https://unwraply.shop/motorcyc … untry-Tour 2017 Victory Cross Country Tour on www.Totalmotorcycle.com PACKED WITH POWER… Cross America in record time. […]

PORTUGAL UP NEXT FOR THE SUZUKI WORLD MXGP TEAM

Jun 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

PORTUGAL UP NEXT FOR THE SUZUKI WORLD MXGP TEAM Team Suzuki Press Office – June 29. The Suzuki World MXGP team make their way to Portugal this weekend, returning to the Agueda track south […]

THOMAS HANNECKE SUZUKI MX2 BLOG

Jun 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

THOMAS HANNECKE SUZUKI MX2 BLOG Team Suzuki Press Office – June 29. Suzuki World MX2 Team Manager Thomas Hannecke talks about his passion for the sport and being part of the Suzuki family. Thomas Hannecke’s […]

BENNETTS SUZUKI SET FOR SNETTERTON BSB

Jun 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

BENNETTS SUZUKI SET FOR SNETTERTON BSB Team Suzuki Press Office – June 29 The Bennetts Suzuki team is set for Snetterton this weekend, and the fifth round of the MCE British Superbike championship, looking […]

Yamaha Renew Contract with Arnaud Tonus Through 2019

Jun 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce a contract extension with Arnaud Tonus that will see him continuing to race the YZ450F for the next two years, through to 2019. The twenty-five-year-old Swiss rider is […]

Febvre & Tonus Optimistic for Portugal

Jun 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus are geared up for the twelfth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship which will take place on the fire-red soil […]

BILLY BOLT TO REPLACE INJURED CHRISTOPHE CHARLIER AT ENDUROGP OF GREECE

Jun 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S EXTREME ENDURO RIDER TO GET FIRST TASTE OF ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s extreme enduro rider Billy Bolt will get his first taste of the FIM […]

Movistar Yamaha All Set for Sachsenring Start

Jun 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Following an eventful weekend of racing in the Netherlands, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi have made their way to the Sachsenring to finish the first half of the 2017 MotoGP World […]

STRAIGHT TO GERMANY FOR THE LAST RACE BEFORE THE BREAK

Jun 28, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 28. It’s nearly the halfway through the Championship for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR, with riders Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins heading to Germany directly after the last race in The […]

2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall

Jun 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

THIS WEEK: 2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer – VOTE TODAY 2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer on www.Totalmotorcycle.com Some Like it Hot… 803 cc. The Ducati Scrambler Café Racer, Scrambler’s interpretation of the legendary bikes that […]

HUSQVARNA OFFICIALLY UNVEIL 2018 ENDURO RANGE

Jun 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES LIFT THE COVERS FROM THEIR EXCITING 2018 ENDURO LINE-UP Husqvarna Motorcycles today launch their complete line-up of 2018 enduro models – a sophisticated new series of 2-stroke and 4-stroke machines that take the […]

2017 YOSHIMURA SUZUKI GSX-R1000 1-2 AT MotoAmerica SBK

Jun 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 26. Toni Elias – (2017 GSX-R1000) – 1-1 for 1st Roger Hayden- (2017 GSX-R1000) – 2-2 for 2nd Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing dominated with a one-two aboard the new […]

TOTAL MOTORCYCLE VERSION 17.4!

May 5, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Major Changes at Total Motorcycle! Today, I am VERY pleased to announce (with glorious fanfare) the new Total Motorcycle website has launched! With 11 months in the making, Total Motorcycle has a new modern look, […]

THIS WEEK: 2017 Indian Springfield – VOTE NOW

May 5, 2017 Michael Le Pard

THIS WEEK: 2017 Indian Springfield – VOTE NOW 2017 Indian Springfield on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall For MORE information and Photos click here: https://unwraply.shop/motorcyc … gfield.htm 2017 Indian Springfield on www.Totalmotorcycle.com GLORY IN […]

NEW SUZUKI GSX-R1000 TAKES VICTORY AT DONINGTON BSB

Apr 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

NEW SUZUKI GSX-R1000 TAKES VICTORY AT DONINGTON BSB Team Suzuki Press Office – April 2. Richard Cooper – 1st SST Sylvain Guintoli – 7th SBK Michael Dunlop – 16th SBK The Bennetts Suzuki team […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

2017 Victory Cross Country Tour on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall

PORTUGAL UP NEXT FOR THE SUZUKI WORLD MXGP TEAM

THOMAS HANNECKE SUZUKI MX2 BLOG

BENNETTS SUZUKI SET FOR SNETTERTON BSB

Yamaha Renew Contract with Arnaud Tonus Through 2019

Febvre & Tonus Optimistic for Portugal

BILLY BOLT TO REPLACE INJURED CHRISTOPHE CHARLIER AT ENDUROGP OF GREECE

Movistar Yamaha All Set for Sachsenring Start

STRAIGHT TO GERMANY FOR THE LAST RACE BEFORE THE BREAK

2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall

HUSQVARNA OFFICIALLY UNVEIL 2018 ENDURO RANGE

2017 YOSHIMURA SUZUKI GSX-R1000 1-2 AT MotoAmerica SBK

TOTAL MOTORCYCLE VERSION 17.4!

THIS WEEK: 2017 Indian Springfield – VOTE NOW

NEW SUZUKI GSX-R1000 TAKES VICTORY AT DONINGTON BSB

Exciting New 2026 Yamaha Motorcycles Celebrate 70th Anniversary

New 2026 Indian Motorcycle Lineup: More Powerful Timeless Style!

Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day

Should This New Bike Exist? 2026 Ducati Monster+

First 2026 BMW Street and Dirt Monsters Arrive!