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An Indian Summer Ep3: Gear Up in Style

May 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

An Indian Summer: Indian Motorcycle partnered with Total Motorcycle in 2020 so we could review their bikes and gear for our readers! In this episode, An Indian Summer Ep3: Gear Up in Style, we review […]

Inspiration Friday: The Motorcycle That Inspired Riders to Win 26 WorldSBK Races

May 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

There is no replacement for displacement and Honda capitalized on this in 1999 with their first big V-Twin 1000cc racer. It had such easy, deliverable power. It was such an easy bike to ride compared […]

An Indian Summer Ep2: Scouting an American Idol

May 18, 2020 Eric Leaverton

In this article we’ll answer some upfront questions about the new Indian Scout. After one week and about 300 miles, we have some first impressions to share. Some interstate superslab, some mountain twisties, some city […]

Inspiration Friday: Dirt to Dakar – Epic Games Dream Comes True

May 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Honda’s Ricky Brabec: A fighter and a man with a dream. To not just compete in the Dakar but win it versus seasoned racing professionals. From “good” to “best” takes more than a dream and […]

Can Fashion and Safety Meet on a Motorcycle? – TMW Review

May 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Can Fashion and Safety Meet on a Motorcycle? We look into that question as Total Motorcycle reviews the Indigo Kevlar Motorcycle Riding Jean to evaluate quality, performance and durability, and style. The Indigo Riding Jean […]

TMW Long Term Reviews An Indian Summer Ep1

An Indian Summer Ep1: Scouting for Good Times – Indian Motorcycle Reviews

May 9, 2020 Eric Leaverton

Indian Motorcycles opened up their garage to TMW, and we couldn’t be more excited! We selected a Scout and a Springfield to review, and we’ve got them for a whole month! We’ll be writing articles […]

May is Here! Let’s Ride: Beginners Guide to Motorcycling

May 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycling isn’t about transportation alone, it is a life changing event. It is about the feeling you get when you ride. You fill all of your senses with that feeling. May is Here! Let’s Ride: […]

Inspiration Friday: From Prototype to Racer – Building a Flat Tracker

May 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Total Motorcycle Inspiration Friday brings you into Yamaha’s project garage and goes deep what it takes to build a modern Flat Tracker. From Prototype to Racer – Building a Flat Tracker we look […]

Tail Bag Test – Pack Some Junk In Your Trunk!

Viking Sport Tail Bag: Pack Some Junk In Your Trunk!

Apr 27, 2020 Eric Leaverton

We all know space is at a premium in the motorcycle universe. Having somewhere to put stuff can give us more opportunities to ride, and more ways to ride too. Viking Bags sent us one […]

Rider Inspiration: WorldSBK Racer Fitness Tips and Physical Training Program. Stay Fit!

Apr 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Staying Fit is difficult these days with gyms closed, fitness equipment scarcity, parks and tracks closed. So what do you do and how to you inspire yourself? Yamaha’s riders show you what they are doing, […]

Rider Stimulus: Check out the Top 2021 Motorcycle Models!

Apr 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Stimulus Check on the way? Are you looking for a way to stimulate the economy while being environmentally conscious on Earth Day 2020? I might just have the answer for you… Exciting New 2021 Motorcycles […]

Inspiration Friday: Gilead Remdesivir COVID Treatment & Slingshot Nominate a Hero Contest

Apr 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Today we have two inspirational news stories! An exciting potential COVID-19 treatment, Remdesivir by Gilead, is showing promise in clinical trails ( full reports included). Emergency access to Remdesivir outside of clinical trials for individual […]

Tobacco Riveter Riding Shirt: TMW Reviews!

Apr 13, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

We estimate that women make up about 33% of motorcycle riders on the road today. 100% of us women are looking for the perfect riding attire. Tobacco’s products are made by riders for riders with […]

Inspiration Friday: Easter 2020 Message of Hope in a Time of Crisis

Apr 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

We live in interesting times today don’t we? Lockdowns, flattening the curve, social isolation, social distancing and we fear the unknown. Where does hope, family, friends and even religion fit into this predicament? While we […]

2021 BMW R18 Cruiser: Should Indian and Harley-Davidson be Worried?

Apr 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With the launch of the 2021 BMW R18 Cruiser: Should Indian and Harley-Davidson be Worried? Yes. Should you care? Yes. First, the Engine: BMW’s biggest boxer (1802cc) churns out 116 lbs-ft of pure torque at […]