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.

Vespa 80ᵗʰ anniversary with Premier Meloni

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

After attending the ceremony in the Italian Chamber of Deputies to mark the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly, and before leaving for Antibes for the 36th Intergovernmental Summit between Italy and France, Italian Prime Minister […]

DeMartile Put Beta on the Podium at Glen Helen

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Glen Helen, CA Round Six June 20th, 2026 DeMartile Put Beta on the Podium at Glen Helen Liqui Moly Beta Factory Racing’s Dare DeMartile fought through adversity to secure a hard-earned podium finish at […]

Walker Dominated the Little Raccoon Enduro with a Sweep Wellston

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Wellston, OH Round Five June 21st, 2026 Walker Dominated the Little Raccoon Enduro with a Sweep Liqui Moly Factory Beta’s Jhak Walker delivered his best performance of the season at round five of the […]

Bloss Finishes in Top Ten in Moto 2 at High Point

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

aq Mount Morris, PA Round Four June 20th, 2026 Bloss Finishes in Top Ten in Moto 2 at High Point The AMA Pro Motocross Championship traveled to Mount Morris, Pennsylvania, for round four of […]

The Vespa 80th anniversary celebrations have begun in Rome

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

THE RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE OPENING OF THE VESPA VILLAGE AT THE FORO ITALICO MARKS THE OFFICIAL START OF “VESPA ROMA 2026 – 80 YEARS OF AN ICON”, THE EXTRAORDINARY EVENT CELEBRATING THE GLOBAL VESPA […]

CRUISIN’ RODEO: Italy’s Largest American Car Gathering Heads to Friuli Venezia Giulia. Save the Date: July 4

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

After 22 years in Lombardy, Italy’s biggest event dedicated exclusively to American cars is moving to a new home. The 2026 edition will take place at Tiare Shopping in Villesse (Gorizia – Italy) on the […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team secure the direct seed to Q2 at Assen

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the opening day of action for the tenth Grand Prix of the season at the TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands. Francesco Bagnaia finished Practice in fifth position, with […]

Opening day of track action at the TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia Racing qualifies four RS-GP26 machines for Q2 at Assen SOLID START FOR NOALE-BASED MANUFACTURER: BEZZECCHI FASTEST, JORGE MARTÍN NINTH. SUPERFILE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S FERNÁNDEZ SECOND, OGURA FOURTH Aprilia Racing enjoyed a positive opening day […]

ROYAL ENFIELD UNVEIL FIRST-EVER US FLAGSHIP STORE WITH BAXTER CYCLE

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

ROYAL ENFIELD UNVEIL FIRST-EVER US FLAGSHIP STORE WITH BAXTER CYCLE MARNE, Iowa – June 26, 2026 – Royal Enfield has unveiled its first-ever flagship dealership in the United States, with Baxter Cycle, located in Marne, Iowa. […]

MXGP Action Continues as Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Arrive in Agueda

Jun 27, 2026 Michael Le Pard

From the heat of Italy to the red clay of Agueda, Portugal, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are back in action this weekend for Round 10 of the MXGP World […]

Francesco Bagnaia joins Aprilia Racing from 2027

Jun 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

BAGNAIA HAS SIGNED A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT TO LINE UP ALONGSIDE MARCO BEZZECCHI ON THE APRILIA RS-GP, FORMING AN ALL-ITALIAN TEAM IN MOTOGP Francesco Bagnaia has signed a four-year contract with Aprilia Racing starting in […]

Ducati Lenovo Team: stop at the Cathedral of Speed

Jun 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Any time to archive the extraordinary weekend in Brno and it is already time for the Ducati Lenovo Team to fire up the engines again. The MotoGP paddock moves without pause to the Netherlands […]

Pedro Acosta will be Marc Márquez’s MotoGP new teammate until 2028

Jun 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Among the most talented riders in the MotoGP nursery, the Spaniard will race with Ducati in the 2027 and 2028 seasons Pedro, born in 2004, will make his debut on the factory team’s Desmosedici GP bike […]

WorldSBK Donington: Danilo Petrucci set for comeback – ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Jun 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team are looking ahead with confidence to the next round of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Donington Park (GBR). The team is expected to […]

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati will part ways at the end of the 2026 season

Jun 24, 2026 Michael Le Pard

After eight seasons of shared projects and goals, six of which with the Ducati Lenovo Team, Pecco and Ducati Corse will embark on different paths at the end of this year To date, the Desmosedici […]