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.

Follow these riders’ footsteps and pursue your dream of racing full-time by signing up to join 2024 R3 bLU cRU FIM World Cup

Dec 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Registration Now Open for the 2024 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU FIM World Cup After another successful season in 2023, aspiring young racers can now sign up for the renamed 2024 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU FIM […]

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Vespa brand now valued at more than one billion euros

Dec 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

London – Pontedera, 04 December 2023 – With a global relevance and perceived as a lifestyle icon, the brand Vespa has been valued at more than one billion euros (1,079 million) with a 19% growth in value, compared to […]

Incredible Iconic 2024 Norton Motorcycles Launched!

Dec 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The new 2024 Motorcycle lineups just keep getting more amazing but so are the ever increasing prices too. $10k will still get you a great bike, but prices of $65,695 are not that unbelievable anymore. […]

URAL December Specials – $2850 off and 5.99% APR

Dec 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ADVENTURE AWAITS Get 5.99% APR* Financing On New 2022 & 2023 Models Ends December 31st *Offer applies to all new, untitled 2022 and 2023 Ural Gear Up 2WD models as indicated, subject to availability. […]

Seven riders makes up Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team in 2024 offroad competition

Dec 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A class roster of seven riders will make up the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team in offroad competition heading into the 2024 season, spread throughout the sport’s leading series within the United States and […]

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 […]

2024 Honda’s Aggressive Power Push!

Nov 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Honda CEO to Engineering… We need more power! 750cc? No, put the CBR1000RR engine in it! But, but, the laws of physics Captain! The order came down “Just do it!”. Thus, the new 2024 Honda […]

Articles by Michael Le Pard

Follow these riders’ footsteps and pursue your dream of racing full-time by signing up to join 2024 R3 bLU cRU FIM World Cup

Vespa brand now valued at more than one billion euros

Incredible Iconic 2024 Norton Motorcycles Launched!

URAL December Specials – $2850 off and 5.99% APR

Seven riders makes up Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team in 2024 offroad competition

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!

Just released 2027 KTM Motorcycles: Uncompromising Performance!

Good Luck, Have Fun & Don’t Die: TMW Game Arcade Returns!

New 2026 Triumph Daytona 660: Sports Excitement Every Day!

Oil and Gas Prices Surge Pump Costs Amid Middle East Conflict!

New 2026 Honda Icons Return + More Tariffs + USMCA Dead?