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A Legendary Ride: TMW Forums Park but the Spirit Never Stops!

August 25, 2025 Michael Le Pard

With over 334,667 posts, 46,400 topics and 20,598 members our TMW Motorcycle Community Forums are set to go into park, but the Total Motorcycle Spirit Never Stops. Started back in 2002 before Social Media and […]

Binder saves the day with action packed ride to 7th at German MotoGP

July 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing ended the 2025 German Grand Prix with a top seven result thanks to Brad Binder’s push at a crowded Sachsenring and a 98,573 attendance. The first of another double-header of […]

New Feature Rich 2025 Yamaha Tracer 7 Motorcycles Arrive!

May 19, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Looking for a dynamic and exhilarating ride with unmatched levels of comfort and practicality? Then you are going to want to ride these new 2025 Yamaha TRACER 7 and TRACER 7 GT motorcycles! With a […]

Billy Bolt begins FIM HEWC campaign with strong runner-up ride at Valleys Hard Enduro

May 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Returning to hard enduro action, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered a solid second-place result at the Valleys Hard Enduro in Wales for the opening round of the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. […]

New 2025 Ducati Multistrada: More exciting to ride plus comfort!

September 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

If you are a rider who wants it all on 2-wheels, Ducati has the solution for you… the new 2025 Ducati Multistrada now more exciting to ride plus additional comfort and even more innovations. Total […]

WorldSBK at Misano: BMW Motorrad Motorsport is back in action

June 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Misano. After an eight-week break, BMW Motorrad Motorsport is now gearing up for the fourth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). The event will take place next weekend (14th to 16th June) […]

Inspiration Friday: Simplify Your Ride – New Automated Shift Assistant

May 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Operating a manual clutch with your left hand and a manual shifter with your left foot is so 2023! BMW wants you to simplify your ride with its latest invention the new Automated Shift Assistant […]

Latest addition 2024 Kawasaki Motorcycles Change the Game!

February 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Just when you think Kawasaki was done with their new 2024 motorcycle announcements we get 14 more new bikes bringing the total to 90! Latest addition 2024 Kawasaki Motorcycles Change the Game by adding 3 […]

Ride to FIM Awards at Motorcycle Live in Birmingham

November 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 […]

Sign up for local demo rides with eight different models to ride at each event

November 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sign Up to Test Ride a Beta Near You The 2024 Beta Demo POD program is out in full swing! Beta dealers put on local demo rides with eight different models to ride at […]

Strong and consistent ride at the 2023 Rallye du Maroc

October 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Delivering another strong and consistent ride at the 2023 Rallye du Maroc, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has safely completed stage two as the fourth fastest rider. In doing so the Argentinian maintains his fifth […]

MXGP’s Maxime Renaux’s incredible ride at FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar

September 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Renaux Makes Welcomed Return to MXGP Podium in Turkey Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Maxime Renaux put in an incredible ride at the 17th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Afyonkarahisar as he […]

Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide

August 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle‘s Inspiration Friday searches the best motorcycle inspiring events around the world and this week we bring you Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide! It may be the biggest motorcycle group ride you have […]

Ultimate 2023 Sturgis Rally Guide – Schedules – Events – Concerts – Live Webcams

August 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle’s legendary 2023 Strugis Motorcycle Rally Guide is back again! Did you think our 2022 Sturgis Rally Guide was big last year? For 2023 we have went bigger, badder, louder and more extreme! Share our […]

Overcoming the odds Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has put in heroic ride

July 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Overcoming the odds, Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has put in a heroic ride at round three of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship to take fourth overall at Red Bull Romaniacs. Despite nursing a […]

Calculated ride to take maiden Pro Motocross race win at Southwick

July 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

SOUTHWICK, Mass. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle raced his way to the top step of the 250MX podium at Round 6 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship in the sands of Southwick today, […]

Inspiration Friday: World Record Ride & Canada Day 2023

June 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Happy Canada Day (July 1st) to all our Canadian readers and supporters! As a veteran of the Canadian Army I picked the Canadian Red Ensign was the flag under which this nation was built (1867), […]

Inspiration Friday: Inspiring Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Routes

June 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to part 2 of Total Motorcycle’s Amazing Guide to First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023! Inspiration Friday: Inspiring Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Routes shows the best top 6 routes to ride (or drive) to H-D’s historic […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride for Dad 2023

May 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Since 2000, Ride for Dad has raised over $39 million to support prostate cancer research and raising public awareness. Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Ride for Dad 2023 Guide at Total Motorcycle! With 29 Event Rides […]

Inspiration Friday: Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2023

May 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

On May 21st 2023, thousands will ride their classic and vintage style motorcycles in suits to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research in 121 countries. Be Part of It […]

Inspiration Friday: Must See Custom Bike Winners!

March 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad Customizing Contest trumps other custom bike contests by offering sheer variety of visions and styles. TMW presents 13 major customizing achievements in this week’s Inspiration Friday: Must See Custom Bike Winners! With three […]

Inspiration Friday: New World Adventures

February 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits! Welcome to our huge Inspiration Friday: New World Adventures week #231 of rider inspiration. Ever wanted to ride in Morocco? Greece? Turkey? Tunisia? France? Wales? How about a […]

Stage 12: Cool calculated ride in Saudi Arabia Dakar Rally 2023

January 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides have safely completed the two-day marathon stage at the 2023 Dakar Rally. On stage 12 today, Skyler Howes finished as sixth quickest and now lies second in […]

2023 Yamaha’s Nuclear Lineup

November 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

North Korea sims to have the world’s most powerful nuclear force but it pales in comparison to the power of 2023 Yamaha‘s Nuclear Lineup. Kim Jong Un would be much happier riding the new 2023 […]

Charlie Nesbitt to ride Buildbase Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike at Donington Park

September 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 29. Charlie Nesbitt has been given the call up to ride the Buildbase Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike at Donington Park for round 10 of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this […]

Opportunity to ride the Suzuki factory GSX-RR for a few runs

September 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 5. Suzuki Motor Corporation is happy to announce that Dominique Aegerter will be given the opportunity to ride the factory GSX-RR for a few runs on Tuesday September 6th […]

2023 Triumph: Exciting. Sophisticated. Iconic

June 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Record breaking summer heat is here and what better way to cool down the get a 2023 Triumph motorcycle and ride, ride, ride. 2023 Triumph: Exciting. Sophisticated. Iconic. The new 2023 Triumph motorcycles have landed […]

After undergoing medical checks will Alex Rins ride again?

June 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 15. After a short break of 10 days, Team Suzuki Ecstar return to the track to tackle the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring, and the squad are pleased to […]

CAREER-BEST RIDE AT THUNDER VALLEY NATIONAL 450MX

June 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Stilez Robertson secured a career-best finish in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday, racing to sixth overall in the 250MX class with 6-7 moto finishes at the Thunder Valley […]

Stellar ride takes first victory with Yamaha in thrilling MotoAmerica Superbike Race

June 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Petersen put in a stellar ride to take his first victory with the team in a thrilling MotoAmerica Superbike Race 2 at Road America. Jake Gagne finished fourth […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride Free

May 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ever wanted to have a taste of what life on two wheels can be like, in a safe and friendly way and for free? Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Ride Free, inspired by Honda‘s Ride Free […]

Official Online Retailer Returns as Key Partner for 50th Anniversary of Pro Motocross Championship

May 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 10, 2022) – MX Sports Pro Racing has announced that online industry retail giant MotoSport will return as a key partner for the 50th Anniversary of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by […]

Inspiration Friday: All Stars 2022 Celebration

April 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Looking for like-minded riders celebrating a full day of passion, entertainment, sport and endless fun for everyone? You can even win a new motorcycle…oh and it’s free! Total Motorcycle brings you this week’s Inspiration Friday: […]

ROUGH RIDE FOR SUZUKI ON OPENING DAY IN MANDALIKA MOTOGP

March 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 18. Alex Rins: 10th – 1’32.106 (+ 0.498) Joan Mir: 20th – 1’32.641 (+ 1.033) Thunderstorms and rain passed over the Pertamina Mandalika circuit on Friday morning, but for […]

Friday Inspiration: Daytona Bike Week 2022

March 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Looking for inspiration away from WWIII news? Then ride to the sandy shores of Florida with over 500,000 bikers! Daytona Bike Week 2022 competes with Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for popularity! TMW’s Guide to Daytona Bike […]

Breakthrough ride on challenging Daytona Supercross track

March 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 8. Justin Bogle: RM-Z450 – 11th Brandon Hartranft: RM-Z450 – 17th Darek Drake: RM-Z250 – 19th Justin Bogle had a breakthrough ride, showing speed on the challenging Daytona Supercross […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride Like Rossi

November 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Man. The Myth. The #46 MotoGP Legend “The Doctor” retires. Inspiration Friday: Ride Like Rossi bring inspiration to all those who followed Valentino Rossi‘s 26 year championship racing career. Rossi was riding bikes from […]

Breakout ride in 2021 MXGP World Championship Pietramurata

October 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Delivering his breakout ride in the 2021 MXGP World Championship, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has placed sixth overall at the MXGP of Pietramurata following two inspiring rides. Eighth in moto one […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride to Antarctica

October 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

What is the best Adventure bike? A dual sport that surpasses all others? Today’s Inspiration Friday: Ride to Antarctica will reveal the top ADV you can buy. Is it a Honda? BMW? Kawasaki? Yamaha? Harley-Davidson? […]

Brixx WorldSBK Ride the Portimão Rollercoaster

October 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Ride the Portimão Rollercoaster in Friday Free Practice 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship leader Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished Free Practice in fifth position overall, with his P1 lap in FP1 having […]

Inspiration Friday: Plant-Based Motorcycles?

September 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Plant-Based Motorcycles! Seriously? YES! Revolution, not evolution plant-based motorcycles and cars by 2030 says BMW Group. No more steel, aluminum, leather or oil, your ride is natural fibers, pulverized cactus fibers, […]

2022 Shocking New Concept Bikes

September 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Are you looking at the future of motorcycling in 2030? The new Green Deal, the Great Reset, Planopolis, Operation Lockstep and technocratic society eBikes to ride around Telosa City wearing your ImmunaBand? Introducing the 2022 […]

Wildcard ride at WorldSBK Circuito de Navarra in Spain a first for Suzuki

August 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 22. Naomichi Uramoto: GSX-R1000 – 16-DNF Naomichi Uramoto finished just out of the points in a wildcard ride at the weekend’s World Superbike seventh round at Circuito de Navarra […]

EMX250 Netherlands rider gives outstanding ride and name of the future

July 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Andrea Bonacorsi has moved up to third in the EMX250 Championship following an outstanding ride to fourth in both races for fourth overall at the second round of the series […]

Another strong ride on stage three of Rally Kazakhstan

June 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s Ross Branch has taken the lead of Rally Kazakhstan following another strong ride on stage three of the event. Bringing his Yamaha WR450F Rally home in third place, Branch moves […]

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 […]

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 […]

Suzuki International Superbike series in New Zealand kicks-off next month

November 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 18. The Suzuki International Superbike series in New Zealand kicks-off next month for the first of three rounds at Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park on December 6th. And following a […]

Rent a MV Agusta Motorcycle with Hertz Ride

October 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, Italy, October 13, 2020 – MV Agusta and Hertz Ride are thrilled to announce a new partnership that allows thousands of moto tourism enthusiasts who tour with Hertz Ride every year to have brand […]

2021 Indian: New Models & Next-level Technology

September 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Cutting edge in style, performance, and technology mixed with… affordability?! Introducing 2021 Indian: New Models & Next-level Technology, read on! Indian Motorcycle’s new2021 lineup says their “additions and upgraded features are a result of the […]

Inspiration Friday: Movember & Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

August 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

$6,000,000 raised and 116,000 riders participating across 104 countries Movember & Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride are breaking down health barriers that exist in men. From research against prostatic cancer and mental health support it is important […]

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman Ride Harley-Davidson’s in AppleTV+ Motorcycle Show

August 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

“Long Way Up” to Debut Globally September 18 on Apple TV+ Apple TV+ today unveiled a first look at “Long Way Up,” an epic new motorcycle series, starring and executive produced by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, which reunites best […]

MV Ride APP adds Itineraries, Trips, Engine, Suspension, Battery, Lean angles, Gear shifts, Throttle to Your Smartphone

June 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, June 9th, 2020 – MV Ride is the app that marks the debut of MV Agusta in the world of digital services, and is already available for free download in the Apple App Store […]

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 […]

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: […]

Beta USA Introducing Build Your Own Beta: Mailed to Your Home Ready to Ride

April 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Beta Motorcycles Shipped To Your Front Door and Ready To Ride ! Beta USA recognizes the challenges of purchasing a new motorcycle during the crisis so they are offering for a limited time a program […]

XAVIER SIMEON JOINS SUZUKI ENDURANCE RACING TEAM

January 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 11. Belgian rider Xavier Simeon has joined Suzuki Endurance Racing Team for the 2019-2020 EWC Championship to ride alongside Etienne Masson and Gregg Black aboard the GSX-R1000. Simeon will […]

Markus Reiterberger to ride the BMW S 1000 RR in the Asia Road Racing Championship in 2020

December 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Markus Reiterberger (GER) will be back in the saddle of a BMW S 1000 RR again in 2020. The 25-year-old will race for the Onexox BMW TKKR Racing Team in next season’s Asia Road […]

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 […]

Counterweighting – Tight Turns, Tight Skills

September 20, 2019 Eric Leaverton

COUNTERWEIGHTING: Tight Turns, Tight Skills. One of the best tools in a motorcyclists’ arsenal is the low-speed maneuver known as counterweighting. This technique can help you manage your bike in small spaces like parking lots […]

Win a 4 Week 2020 Harley-Davidson Ride Plus Gear

September 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Take a test you won’t want to finish. Not all good things have to come to an end. Test ride any 2020 Harley-Davidson® motorcycle and you automatically enter a draw to extend your test ride […]

Last Chance to Ride Thailand in 2019 with BMW Motorrad

August 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A confirmed departure in November 2019 this two week ride in remote northern Thailand is packed with the sights and sounds of this enchanting country. A magical mix of great riding and incredible sights. This […]

2019 International Ural Ride Day Saturday September 7th

August 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

This special day continues a tradition of Ural riders that started the Ural Rally Day. We’re happy to carry the torch for this annual tradition and share with the world, the friendliest motorcycles on the […]

Gauthier to Ride Black Hills H-D XG750R in AFT Production Twins

July 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

RAPID CITY, S.D. (July 19, 2019) – Black Hills Harley-Davidson, which is currently running a Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R in the AFT Production Twins class with James Rispoli in the saddle, is excited to announce it […]

Inspiration Friday: Heart-Warming Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis

July 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE PARTNERS WITH VETERANS CHARITY RIDE FOR 5th ANNUAL “MOTORCYCLE THERAPY” ADVENTURE TO STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY Veteran Non-Profit Organization Uses “Motorcycle Therapy” to Rehabilitate & Support Veterans Returning from Combat Salt Lake City, Utah […]