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.

OliMoto partners with Honda in a record-breaking round the world adventure

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

OliMoto, the ambitious father-and-son team preparing to undertake a record-breaking 19,000-mile motorcycle journey around the world in 2027 are delighted to confirm Honda UK Motorcycles as a key partner in this adventure. The partnership marks […]

US Car On The Beach the final roar of the V8s brings Lignano’s muscle car summer to a close

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Over 200 American cars took part in the fifth edition of the event dedicated to vehicles from across the Atlantic, which traditionally brings the Italian Bike Week weekend to a roaring close with its spectacular […]

Aprilia RS 660 crowned 2026 Italian Sportbike Champion

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

FILIPPO BIANCHI, A TALENT NURTURED IN THE APRILIA RS 660 TROPHY, CLAIMS THE ITALIAN TITLE IN THE MIDDLEWEIGHT PRODUCTION CLASS THANKS TO HIS VICTORY IN THE SUPERPOLE RACE AT CREMONA It has been an […]

Pirelli successfully completes another stage in the development of tyres for the 2027 FIM Grand Prix World Championship

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Giorgio Barbier, Pirelli Motorcycle Racing Director: “Today’s test represents another important step forward in the development of our 2027 range. The feedback from the riders was positive overall, particularly regarding the grip and stability offered by […]

Billy Bolt to sit out Roof of Africa due to knee injury

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has withdrawn from round six of the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, the Roof of Africa in Lesotho, as he continues to recover from a knee injury. […]

Korie Steede and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing take John Penton GNCC victory

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Defending WXC Class Champion Korie Steede earned a hard-fought victory at Round 10 of the 2026 Grand National Cross Country Series at The John Penton GNCC, with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider now […]

Pirelli to bring a new supersoft development tyre to the Italian Round

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

At their ‘home’ round of Cremona, Pirelli will introduce the F0769 specification, combining the SCX range compound with a new structure · A new supersoft. At the final Italian round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship, Pirelli […]

Abellan, Farré and Montserrat Junque clinch crowns at TrialGP of Spain

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Berta Abellan (Scorpa) retained her TrialGP Women crown on day two of the final round of the 2026 Hertz FIM Trial World Championship – the TrialGP of Spain – at Pobladura de las Regueras and […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2026 Romania: The adventure in the Carpathians has been decided

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Colțești, Romania. After six days of riding, around 1,500 kilometres and an exceptionally demanding route through the Romanian Carpathians, the tenth BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy has been decided. Team Germany (Fabi Fenner, Norman Pleissner, Flo […]

EUIPO granted registration of the three-dimensional trademark for the shape of the “Vespa Primavera”

Sep 25, 2026 Michael Le Pard

ontedera, 21 September 2026 – The Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) said that on (22) July 2026, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) had granted registration of the three-dimensional trademark for the shape of the “Vespa Primavera”. The registration […]