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.

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 […]

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

Nov 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A sunny and sold-out Circuito Ricardo Tormo brought 2023 MotoGP to a conclusion and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing closed the book on a twenty-round season with fierce competitiveness at the Gran Premio de la […]

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati 2023 MotoGP World Champions

Nov 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati 2023 MotoGP World Champions For the second consecutive year the Ducati Lenovo Team rider confirms himself as World Champion thanks to a win in the Valencia GP History repeats itself: […]

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

Nov 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ducati dominates the world of racing with Francesco Bagnaia confirmed as MotoGP World Champion Ducati domination: Francesco Bagnaia and the Desmosedici GP of the Ducati Lenovo Team are confirmed as MotoGP World Champions for the […]

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

Nov 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Plaudits and celebrations were the post-race scenes for LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna IntactGP at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit for the twentieth and last round of 2023 MotoGP as Ayumu Sasaki completed his best ever season […]

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

Nov 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has ended round one of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in France in sixth overall. With the event marking the recently crowned FIM Hard Enduro World Champion’s return to indoor […]

DOMINANT OVERALL WIN STARTS 2024 SUPERENDURO CAMPAIGN IN FRANCE

Nov 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Unbeatable in France, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered a dominant performance at round one of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Making it three wins from three starts inside the Arena Stade couvert […]

Sunshine and blue skies coated qualification and the final MotoGP Sprint of the season

Nov 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sunshine and blue skies coated qualification and the final MotoGP Sprint of the season around the flat and winding Circuito Ricardo Tormo, and the resurfaced asphalt staged a searing charge by Brad Binder as the […]