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.

Inspiration Friday: President Visits Moto Guzzi!

Dec 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, may not be my President, but he his definitely my type of guy! A true motorcycle enthusiast he appreciates riders and loves motorcycle riding. Welcome to Inspiration […]

December 1st World AIDS Day Vespa will host a very special event at their Milan Motoplex

Nov 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Vespa & (RED) together at World AIDS Day 2023 The partnership between the Piaggio Group and the organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver has also been renewed for the two-year period 2024-2025. On December […]

Ride to FIM Awards at Motorcycle Live in Birmingham

Nov 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Over sixty world titles of British World Champions from 1979 to 2023 Birmingham 29 November 2023, large crowds turned out for the British World Champions at Motorcycle Live in Birmingham, the expo dedicated to the world […]

Piaggio Group: President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel visits Moto Guzzi

Nov 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Mandello del Lario, 29 November 2023 – During his official visit to Italy, this afternoon the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, met the Executive Chair of the Piaggio Group, Matteo Colaninno, and the CEO […]

Riser launches biggest update yet in collaboration with Cardo Systems

Nov 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RISER, the ultimate motorcycle all-in-one community platform, designed to connect riders worldwide and provide the best routes to explore, is launching its biggest ever update, following its acquisition by Cardo Systems earlier this year. Set […]

Official testing in preparation for the 2024 MotoGP season

Nov 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team riders end positive first day of official testing in Valencia in preparation for the 2024 MotoGP season After a spectacular 2023 season finale in Valencia, which saw Pecco Bagnaia and Ducati […]

Last official MotoGP action in 2023 concluded at Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia as IRTA test

Nov 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The last official bout of MotoGP action in 2023 concluded at the Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia as the one-day IRTA test allowed teams and riders to try new parts and ideas well ahead of […]

Pirelli’s Moto2 and Moto3 era begins with all time lap records

Nov 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

In the first 2024 official test, on Pirelli tyres, Lopez in Moto2™ and Holgado in Moto3™ were the fastest riders, setting the all time lap record for the Valencia circuit in their respective classes Today […]

2023 World Champions: Ducati’s best ever MotoGP season in numbers

Nov 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

For the first time in its MotoGP history, Ducati wins its second consecutive Riders’ World Title with Francesco Bagnaia. For the Borgo Panigale constructor, this is the third MotoGP Riders’ World Title, along with the success achieved in 2007 with […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Inspiration Friday: President Visits Moto Guzzi!

December 1st World AIDS Day Vespa will host a very special event at their Milan Motoplex

Ride to FIM Awards at Motorcycle Live in Birmingham

Piaggio Group: President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel visits Moto Guzzi

Riser launches biggest update yet in collaboration with Cardo Systems

Official testing in preparation for the 2024 MotoGP season

Last official MotoGP action in 2023 concluded at Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia as IRTA test

Pirelli’s Moto2 and Moto3 era begins with all time lap records

2023 World Champions: Ducati’s best ever MotoGP season in numbers

2024 Honda’s Aggressive Power Push!

Sold-out Circuito Ricardo Tormo brought 2023 MotoGP to a conclusion

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati 2023 MotoGP World Champions

Limits exist to be exceeded. Challenges to be overcome. Records to be broken. Ducati dominates

Ranking 1st at Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana and MotoGP season closer

Tough start to Manuel Lettenbichler’s SuperEnduro campaign now looks ahead to Krakow

Early Gift: 2026 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles & Veterans Day

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!

First 2026 BMW Street and Dirt Monsters Arrive!