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Inspiration Friday: International GS Trophy 2022

July 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Calling all adventure riders…You have 1 year to prepare for a once in a lifetime motorcycling inspiration experience. Total Motorcycle brings you this week’s Inspiration Friday: International GS Trophy 2022, The unknown beauty of Albania. […]

New 2022 BMW Olympic Gold

July 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With the Olympic games Tokyo 2020 racing ahead with gold, silver and bonze metal winners everywhere, BMW launches their own new 2022 BMW Olympic Gold earning models! Michael Phelps challenging S1000RR and R1250RS sportbikes, flexible Simone […]

Inspiration Friday: World Adventure Week 2021

July 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Did you participate in World Adventure Week 2021? 74 Countries and 1.5 million kilometers ridden by 735 groups around the world… Seven days, seven unique challenges, plus 1,000 km to complete. TMW’s Inspiration Friday: World […]

Powerful new 2022 Yamaha Motorcycles

July 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

25 powerful new 2022 Yamaha motorcycles launch into action today! Be the first to see the new lineup at Total Motorcycle. New engines, improved suspension, updated brakes, enhanced ergonomics, and new modern styling meet cutting-edge performance […]

Harley-Davidson’s New Sport Bike

July 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson‘s New Sport Bike, the 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a next generation Sportster defined by power, performance, technology and style. The Sportster S model is designed to deliver a riding experience rooted in the thrill […]

Inspiration Friday: 10 Best Biker Movies on Netflix

July 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

What would we do without Netflix today? (Besides having have more free time to ride that is). Total Motorcycle serves up Inspiration Friday: 10 Best Biker Movies on Netflix. What about the Top Netflix Motorcycle […]

Heart-stopping untamed beastly power

July 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Imagine a motorcycle that has 212hp, 1000cc 4-cylinder with a screaming 13,000 rpm redline, >300km/h top speed in a feather light 410lb body… that’s Heart-stopping untamed beastly power to the max! Yes, it exists and […]

Happy 4th of July & Happy Canada Day 2021!

July 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Happy 4th of July & Happy Canada Day 2021 to all our readers! Let’s get out there and celebrate how great America and Canada is and be proud of who we are, where we live […]

2022 Ducati Let’s Get Hyper!

June 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Looking for maximum fun with out compromise? Need an adrenaline rush with pure pleasure? Want to take cornering to the extreme with upmost agility? 2022 Ducati Let’s Get Hyper with 3 new 2022 Ducati Hypermotard […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Hometown Rally

June 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Riding weather is back and so is the biggest local biker bash! Ride on into the heart of Milwaukee and get your fill of moto-culture. Harley-Davidson Museum and will host the party of the summer. […]

Next Generation Supersport Bike

June 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Next Generation Supersport Bike has arrived! The most advanced production motorcycle ever made by Yamaha. Thrills & excitement galore with superior technology, higher levels of engine performance, extreme chassis design, ultra-responsive handling, pure R-Series […]

Inspiration Friday: Laconia Motorcycle Week 2021

June 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Inspiration Friday Total Motorcycle brings you the World’s Oldest Motorcycle Rally…Laconia Motorcycle Week 2021! Motorcycle events and rallies are back (Thank God!) and you can get out and celebrate with Total Motorcycle and […]

Bike Buddy Review: Portable Terra Firma

June 15, 2021 Eric Leaverton

The Bike Buddy is the sort of product that Total Motorcycle enjoys reviewing. It’s a simple product that does a simple thing, but it does it in an innovative way. By virtue of their unique […]

Total ATV/Quad/UTV/SxS/Four Wheeler Rider Guide

June 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to our Total ATV/Quad/UTV/SxS/Four Wheeler Rider Guide. We review ATV, Quad, Four-wheeler choices, unique side-by-side and UTV off-road machines and definitions of an ATV/side-by-side vehicle/UTV. We prepare you for severe winter & snow, hunting, tracking, […]

Inspiration Friday: National Get Outdoors Day

June 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Let’s celebrate this weeks Inspiration Friday: National Get Outdoors Day by being outside, enjoying the warmth of sunshine, wide-open greenspaces, our own backyard or our nation’s parks, forests and wildlife refuges. Just 20 minutes will […]

Inspiration Friday: Never Ending Road Trip

May 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Memorial Day Weekend and a Never Ending Road Trip. Life is a highway, I want to ride it all night long. If you’re going my way then you won’t hesitate to read this weeks Inspiration […]

Invoxia GPS Tracker for Motorcycles – TMW Reviews!

May 24, 2021 Eric Leaverton

Live Time Tracking…The Invoxia GPS Tracker can help recover a stolen motorcycle, or prevent a theft in the first place. Featuring 4G cellular technology, tilt detection, and rechargeable battery, this little device really does a […]

Inspiration Friday: LiveWire by Harley-Davidson

May 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Age of Electric. Harley-Davidson spins off the LiveWire into its own brand (LiveWire) launching this Spring! H-D claims “the best experience for the urban rider, with personality and soul” and drawing a clear “agile […]

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Inspiration Friday: Total Motorcycle Turns 50

May 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle started in 1971 and celebrating 50 years! Today I bring our readers a very special semicentennial edition of Inspiration Friday: Total Motorcycle Turns 50 this weekend. That’s Mr. Mike “aka Total Motorcycle”, founder […]

18 New 2022 KTM Bikes!

May 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

18 New 2022 KTM Bikes with unmatched outright speed that pushes the boundaries of performance! Engineered on the racetrack and setting new superior standards the new 2022 KTM motorcycles are the choice of winners. New […]

Inspiration Friday: Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

May 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Date changed to May 23rd! Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. April showers may bring May flowers but it also brings motorcycle events, rallies and meetups! Celebrate 10 years of riding with Distinguished Gentleman’s […]

New Harley-Davidson Sound & Fury!

May 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Electric eBikes not “doing-it-for-ya”? Bland white Tesla’s not “your-thing”? Don’t care for Apple’s newest 1oz lighter iPhone? Then celebrate good-old Americana, celebrate the traditional, revel in the Revival! Introducing the 2021 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Revival […]

Inspiration Friday: Bike Shortages

April 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Computers, components, food, appliances, lumber, toilet paper, disinfectants, cars, trucks and now motorcycles. Inspiration Friday: Bike Shortages doesn’t sound very inspiring does it? Maybe Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday inspired our 350 million readers to buy […]

2021 MV Agusta: In Pursuit of Perfection

April 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

“We do not simply build motorcycles, we craft emotions. We look to the future, and build machines that are always one step ahead.” 2021 MV Agusta: In Pursuit of Perfection. MV Agusta has inspired many […]

Inspiration Friday: Design Fashion & Style

April 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycling brings you this week’s Inspiration Friday: Design Fashion & Style, in style! 1946, quite the year for riding and the history books. First bikini, United Nations, V2 Rockets, UNICEF, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, […]

2021 Triumph: Lay It On The Line

April 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Great British bikes, great British bands. 2021 Triumph Lay It On The Line with the magic power of new revised engines, new models and an even better riding experience! So fight the good fight, tear […]

Inspiration Friday: Adventure Training

April 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Off-road riding. Exciting. Adventurous, Scenic. Inspirational! Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Adventure Training challenges you to challenge your off-road riding skills, abilities and increase multi-terrain skill confidence. From twisty roads, gravel roads, rivers, streams, forests, mountain […]

Unleash the Beast… 2021 KTM Motorcycles

April 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Unleash the Beast… 2021 KTM Motorcycles are here! Interstellar V-twin performance, refined and reassessed, pure performance. Just pick a point on a map, drop a pin, and hit the road in new beastly street bikes, […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Shows are Back!

April 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Are you bored? Looking for something to do? Want to socialize? Love motorcycles? Total Motorcycle has the cure… Inspiration Friday, Motorcycle Shows are Back with the first motorcycle show of 2021, the The One Show […]

Honda’s Full 2022 Performance Line Announced

April 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

“Legendary.” “Dominant.” “Unbeatable. Honda’s full 2022 performance line announced motorcycle enthusiasts, like you, can now get their hands on new AMA Supercross leading engines! Check out the 2022 Honda CRF450RWE, Honda CRF450R, Honda CRF450R-S, Honda […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson & Aerosmith

April 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

You Don’t Want to Miss a Thing with this week’s Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson & Aerosmith partnership announcement. Dream On no more and get Pumped as Harley-Davidson’s design collection expands with one-of-a-kind 17 Aerosmith graphics to […]

2021 Slingshot R Redesigned & Improved – TMW First Ride!

March 29, 2021 Eric Leaverton

In this article, TMW takes a look at how Polaris redesigned & improved the Slingshot R for the 2021 model year. We spent two weeks with a gorgeous Stealth Blue model, and got to speak […]

Triumph TE-1 Electric Motorcycle Revolution

March 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With performance results that exceeds anything else on the market the Triumph TE-1 electric motorcycle is a significant step forward from existing technology giving the rider more power, for longer. With next-generation battery technology, control […]

TMW’s Top 10 Tips for Spring Motorcycle Riding

March 22, 2021 Eric Leaverton

Welcome to TMW’s Top 10 Tips for Spring Motorcycle Riding. If you’re like us, these recent warm temps and bright sunlight have you ready to get back into the wind! Winter is over and we’re […]

Inspiration Friday: Culture a vehicle for change

March 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle invites readers to expand their horizons and minds with our Inspiration Friday: Culture a vehicle for change this week. Culture on a global scale. Get ready to blow your mind with singing, dancing, […]

Iconic 100th Anniversary of Magnificent Motorbikes

March 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

100 years of making motorcycles is quite an achievement. The oldest being Indian Motorcycle at 120 years and Harley-Davidson at 118 years. Now Moto Guzzi joins Indian and Harley-Davidson today with their iconic 100th anniversary […]

All-Star 2022 Honda Models Royally Launched

March 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

All-Star 2022 Honda Models Royally Launched so Let’s get the party started! The most fun bikes are showing up to play with the new 2022 Honda Grom & Honda Grom ABS, long live the Grom! […]

Inspiration Friday: Spring Riding Season

March 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Warmer weather, longer days, cool breezes, more sunshine. What more could you ask for? The feel and sound of a motorcycle rumbling down the road. Your motorcycle. Your ride. Your day is today. Welcome to […]

Reimagined and Redesigned 2022 Indian Motorcycle Line

March 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Reimagined and Redesigned 2022 Indian Motorcycle Line bringing back the glory days of American motorcycling. Combining iconic, American V-twin with modern performance and technology with simplistic and aesthetic styling. Introducing the head turning 2022 Indian […]

Inspiration Friday: Women of Speed

February 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

What do you get when you combine Fast, Fashion and Foxy Females? This week’s Inspiration Friday: Women of Speed! Women Racers are empowering our motorcycling culture, they love riding, love motorcycles and want to compete in […]

Epic 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America Arrives!

February 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Epic 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America Arrives! 3 years in the making Harley-Davidson’s first adventure tourer arrives and what a motorcycle! If DETOURING is your idea of TOURING then you’ll love features like adaptive ride height, […]

Inspiration Friday: Pushing the Envelope

February 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Today’s Inspiration Friday: Pushing the Envelope is all about striving to be the best, going up against the odds and succeeding in the face of adversity. NASA Perseverance Mars Lander reached for the stars, Rush […]

2021 Honda Gold Wing: 24k Solid Gold Hits!

February 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2021 Honda Gold Wing: 24k Solid Gold Hits! With updates aimed at greater comfort and convenience the King of Motorcycles gets two golden thumbs up! Carry all that you need, beautifully finished, premium ticket to […]

Inspiration Friday: Honda Garage Dreams Contest

February 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle brings you a very special Inspiration Friday: Honda Garage Dreams Contest story this week that unless you live in Spain or Europe you might not have heard about. 40 custom bike shops. 3 […]

2021 Suzuki Motorcycles: What’s New and Discontinued

February 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Tom Brady’s Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LV and The Weeknd’s halftime show maybe over but our 2021 Suzuki Motorcycles: What’s New and Discontinued will continue to keep you entertained! New and redesigned sportbikes, […]

2022 Models Arrive Already… from Who?

February 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It can’t be that time of year already when 50% of the 2021 models haven’t been released yet but the 2022 Models Arrive Already… from Who? What company jumped the queue and boldly stated new […]

Inspiration Friday: Human or Machine Who’s In Control?

January 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Inspiration Friday: Human or Machine Who’s In Control? TMW examines this touchy subject of who is in control of your bike, you or the computer? With Artificial Intelligence connecting cars and bikes and […]

Moto Guzzi Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary with Special Models

January 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It isn’t everyday a motorcycle manufacturer turns 100 and Moto Guzzi celebrates 100 Year Anniversary with special models this year for riders! Introducing the 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Centenario, V7 Stone Centenario and V9 […]

New 2021 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Arrive!

January 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Martin Luther King Day has passed and Inauguration Day is tomorrow so what perfect timing for the new 2021 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Arrive! Today could be called “Harley Day” with a full motorcycle parade, bands and […]

Inspiration Friday: Explore the Unexpected

January 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

“Explore the unexpected” is the motto of the 8th edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, which will take place in late summer 2022 in Albania one of the last still largely untouched off-road […]

Impressive 2021 Aprilia and Moto Guzzi Models Launched

January 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

I’m always excited to see what Aprilia and Moto Guzzi bring out new and for 2021 we have some impressive 2021 Aprilia and Moto Guzzi models launched today. Before I get into that I believe […]

Inspiration Friday: World’s Richest Rally

January 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Tesla’s Elon Musk and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos may be the richest men in the world, but they can’t shine a candle to the world’s richest rally; The Dakar Rally. Rich in history, culture, competition and […]

New 2021 Ducati’s: Power and Refinement

January 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

New 2021 Ducati’s: Power and Refinement plus a whole lot more. With all the new 2021 motorcycle models arriving each week Ducati has really stepped up to the plate this year with some super models. […]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021

December 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

A VERY Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021 to all our Total Motorcycle readers, supporters, staff and members! May you and your family Christmas this year, no matter where you are in the world, […]

Inspiration Friday: Non-Buyer’s Remorse

December 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Love at first sight. Perfect color, perfect looks, your heart pounds, that’s the bike for me you said, but you didn’t buy it… Why? Today I bring you Inspiration Friday: Non-Buyer’s Remorse edition. Motorcycles come […]

Faster Than a Speeding Motorcycle

December 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle; faster than a speeding motorcycle. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! Well, maybe not be able to leap buildings but the site is now super […]

Friday Inspiration: 2021 Harley-Davidson Good and Bad News

December 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Friday Inspiration: 2021 Harley-Davidson Good and Bad News and let’s get the bad news out of the way. Harley-Davidson has announced significant shifts including streamlining its planned product portfolio by 30 percent. The neutral news […]

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Polaris Slingshot R Review & Rating Finale

December 7, 2020 Eric Leaverton

This is TMW’s Polaris Slingshot R Review & Rating Finale! We rate vehicles in eight categories; Comfort, Power, Handling, Range, Versatility, Style, Sound, and Fun! Notice that Oxford comma, we are professional grade here at […]

Inspiration Friday: Outdoor Motorcycle Shows

December 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

At Total Motorcycle we love motorcycle shows, the new bikes, gear, social atmosphere, interviewing manufacturers and the press rooms leftover stale donuts (ok, maybe not the stale donuts). But 2021 will look very different to […]

400 New 2021 Models with Hundreds More to Come!

November 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Love motorcycles? Love looking, reading and riding the latest bikes? Total Motorcycle has you covered with over 400 New 2021 Models with Hundreds More to Come unleashed upon our readers! Huge photos, exclusive information, full […]

Inspiration Friday: Top 10 Hot Picks for 2021

November 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas, Boxing Day… mix in “the crisis” and your head is spinning! Inspiration Friday: Top 10 Hot Picks for 2021 brings you something more relaxing, enjoyable and darn right fun. […]

Exciting & Unique: Slingshot Speaks to You

November 23, 2020 Eric Leaverton

After three weeks and more than 1,000 miles with our 2020 Slingshot R, we got pretty familiar with it. We’d like to share a few impressions about how exciting & unique it is and how […]

Inspiration Friday: DUB West Coast vs East Coast Customs

November 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle’s takin’ it back to the old school with this week’s Inspiration Friday: DUB West Coast vs East Coast Customs! The Auto Firm vs DUB, Miami vs Los Angeles, East vs West, squaring off […]

Could You Live Day to Day with a Slingshot?

November 16, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

Commuting, traffic, groceries, drive-thru’s even weather sound mundane until you do it in a super car! We’ve taken our Slingshot on long weekend trips and through twisty canyon roads. Until now we haven’t had occasion […]

Inspiration Friday: Better than Sony PS5

November 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

While shoppers battle Black Friday lineups to order the latest sold out tech gadget the PS5 we ask, “What’s Better than the Sony PS5?”. While Walmart and Best Buy want you to order the PlayStation […]

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Compilation of 13 Slingshot Passenger Reactions

November 9, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

‘When Polaris offered Total Motorcycle the opportunity to review the 2020 Polaris Slingshot R, we couldn’t help but invite some friends to ride along with us! With our Compilation of 13 Slingshot Passenger Reactions see […]

Inspiration Friday: Speed Danger Adrenaline & Femmes Fatales!

November 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Grab a martini, shaken, not stirred as Total Motorcycle brings you another blockbuster Inspiration Friday: Speed Danger Adrenaline & Femmes Fatales! No Netflix subscription required. Mr. Nogues is “Back in Black” with a vengeance in […]

Touring in the Batmobile: The Slingshot Effect

November 2, 2020 Eric Leaverton

Our very first weekend with the 2020 Polaris Slingshot R, we went touring in the Batmobile! It was starting to get cold up north, so we headed into southern Utah for a trip along picturesque […]

Inspiration Friday: MotoGP Extreme Bagger Racing!

October 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Inspiration Friday, MotoGP Extreme Bagger Racing: Mix Harley-Davidson and Indian 13 full-sized 700lb baggers with professional WorldSBK and Superbike racers and pour onto the MotoGP Laguna Seca Raceway track and what do you have? The […]

2021 Kawasaki and Kawasaki and more Kawasaki Motorcycles!

October 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Must-see 2021 Kawasaki Motorcycles, more 2021 Kawasaki and Kawasaki and more Kawasaki Motorcycles than you can shake a stick at! With 2020 being a crazy year I’m so happy to see the new 2021 models […]

New 2021 BMW Models & Upcoming Review… Delivered!

October 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Good morning, good morning! Two exciting pieces of news to share with our readers; the new 2021 BMW models & upcoming review is here and our special secret review has been delivered! First, a ton […]

Inspiration Friday: Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

October 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Social Dilemma. Google, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Huawei, WeChat, Apple AI. Corporation AI. Take a deep dive with TMW into our Inspiration Friday Ethics of Artificial Intelligence special. Artificial Intelligence surrounds us, when you turn […]

Top 10 New Adventure Bikes for 2021

October 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

On-road, off-road, enduro, adventure… Travel the mixed roads with Total Motorcycle’s Top 10 New Adventure Bikes for 2021 and runner-ups from KTM, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW, Ducati, Honda and Harley-Davidson. Adventure motorcycles (aka ADV […]

Inspiration Friday: Start a Touring Business!

October 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Inspiration Friday: Start a Touring Business is a great way to think about “What could be better in life than doing what you love and making it your job?” Rob and Zayne in […]

Stop Thief! Location Tracking App

October 5, 2020 Eric Leaverton

We all hate a thief, right? Having your bike stolen is always a traumatic event, but having safeguards can make it less so. The Monimoto Smart Tracker location tracking app is one such safeguard. This […]