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Interactive Friday: Big Motorcycle Engines! Helmet Visors & New Tires!

February 7, 2025 Michael Le Pard

When you think of a motorcycle, odd are, the first thing you think of, directly or indirectly is its engine, sound or performance. All these are related even if you don’t know what type of […]

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: 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 […]

Updates to 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Calendar

February 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following the changes made to the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship calendar, the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup is now set to get underway at Estoril on 7-8 May, with the original opener in […]

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 […]

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

April 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, […]

Arai Helmets and American Flat Track Sign Multiyear Partnership Renewal

March 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 6, 2020) – American Flat Track (AFT) and Arai Helmet, Inc. announced today a multiyear partnership agreement naming Arai Helmets – the industry leader in head protection – as the Official Helmet of American Flat […]

Exclusive Coverage: 2020 Vancouver Motorcycle Show

February 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to some highlights of the Vancouver Motorcycle Show 2020. The big motorcycle brands were present with the usual assortment of sport bikes, big cruisers and dual sports. However, there were a few new additions […]

Exclusive Coverage: 2020 Calgary Motorcycle Show

January 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle reviewers, Jennifer and Bruce Ross, were at the 2020 Calgary Motorcycle Show to cover the first 2020 motorcycle show for our readers! Exciting new 2020 motorcycles, major manufacturers, stunt shows and vendors galore […]

XSound 3 Helmet Speakers by iASUS – Review

November 26, 2019 Eric Leaverton

One of the latest offerings in the helmet audio space is the XSound 3 helmet speaker set by iASUS. With 45mm drivers, lightweight aluminum construction, and an ubiquitous 3.5mm pin, the kit ticks all the […]

Motorcycle Live 2019 may seem a long time away…

August 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle Live 2019 may seem a long time away, but it’s always good to have something to look forward to! Here are seven reasons why you should think about booking NOW for Motorcycle Live, in association with Bikesure […]

Cardo PACKTALK BOLD – TMW Long Term Review!

July 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Cardo PACKTALK BOLD Helmet Communications System Reviewed By: Bruce and Jennifer Ross Review Dates: May 19th 2019 to July 12 2019 Price As Tested: $359.99 USD Total Motorcycle endurance tests the new Cardo PACKTALK BOLD […]

New BMW Motorrad Fit-for-All Communication System

July 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Please note: Total Motorcycle has not reviewed the BMW Motorrad Fit-for-All communication system at this time and cannot recommend it as of yet. The following is a BMW Group Press release. Munich. BMW Motorrad simplifies wireless […]

Cardo PACKTALK BOLD – TMW Review Preview!

June 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle tests the new Cardo PACKTALK BOLD in the Rocky Mountains before bringing it along on our big Alaska motorcycle adventure. Is the BOLD worth the price? Is Dynamic Mesh Technology a game changer? […]

Cardo 4+ Bluetooth Helmet Communicator – TMW Reviews!

June 3, 2019 Eric Leaverton

Rider-to-Rider communication is becoming a very competitive market. With dozens of options and a growing list of features, it can be hard to separate the gold from the gimmicks. Voice control, cross-brand integration, POV cameras, […]

Not all beasts hibernate

December 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It’s been a fairly mild autumn so far but winter is fast approaching, which for many motorcyclists means putting their bike into hibernation It’s been a fairly mild autumn so far but winter is fast […]

EXO-GT920 Helmet by Scorpion – TMW Reviews!

November 26, 2018 Eric Leaverton

Hands down, no article of motorcycling gear is as controversial as the helmet. Whether it’s your local government mandating their use or your track coach insisting no helmet under $500 is good enough, everyone has […]

AIMExpo 2018 with Total Motorcycle

October 27, 2018 Eric Leaverton

Las Vegas, AIMExpo 2018 is the largest motorcycle industry event in North America. Total Motorcycle staff writers Eric and Carrie Leaverton travel to Las Vegas to cover the show, see and test ride the latest […]

Unique. Cutting Edge. VOZZ RS 1.0 Helmet Review

October 8, 2018 Carrie Leaverton

Get Unhinged. We’re all familiar with the many different street helmets available. Bucket styles include Full face, Half face, Modular, Moto-X, Half, and the ones that were popular in the 70’s that resemble a disco […]

Group Rider? Our Review of Road-Lynx Phone App

November 12, 2017 Eric Leaverton

When I was given the opportunity to review Road-Lynx, the obvious first question I had to answer was “do people even have access to their cell phones when they’re riding?” I asked around in […]

SUCCESS ETC SCS-S1 Helmet Bluetooth Intercom System Review

August 5, 2017 Eric Leaverton

SCS-S1 Full Review Reviewer: Eric Leaverton, Ogden, UT, USA Review Dates: July 11th – July 25th 2017 Price as Tested: USD $110 – $120 My wife and I have ridden thousands of miles together, […]

TMW’s Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling

September 21, 2016 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle’s Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling Used by Tens of Millions of Riders! – 20th Anniversary Edition – Be inspired. Make this year THE year to start riding and adventuring. Start off right by reading […]

Total Motorcycle Bike, Gear and Product Reviews

Total Motorcycle Bike, Gear & Product Reviews

September 20, 2016 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle Bike, Gear & Product Reviews “Professional. Unbiased. Quality second to none. With 400 Million Readers and 24 years in online we have built a solid, trustworthy and dependable reputation. Total Motorcycle is your […]

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