London. From March 20 to 29, the annual BMW Tate Live Exhibition, realised through the long-term partnership between Tate Modern and BMW, goes into its fourth edition. This year’s programme features Faustin Linyekula, Okwui Okpokwasili […]
SATURDAY 9 MAY, AT MUGELLO, THE GREAT APRILIA FESTIVAL IS BACK ON THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CIRCUIT IN THE WORLD, THE PROTAGONISTS WILL BE THE APRILIA MOTOGP TEAM RIDERS, ALONG WITH THE GREAT CHAMPIONS AND BIKES […]
Team Suzuki Press Office – January 28. Vincent Philippe is one of the FIM Endurance World Championship’s most prolific riders and kingpin at the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team since 2003. Here, the Frenchman reflects on […]
Honda UK and Nottingham Trent University setup exhibition to gauge student attitudes towards motorcycles and riding Exhibition comprises cross-section of Honda models on display in the university’s brand new engineering department Rolling road running a […]
Total Motorcycle brings you this week’s Inspiration Friday with a 125000km trip around the world on a KTM! When Aaron Steinmann got on his KTM 500 EXC to ride from the bottom to the top […]
TMW staff writers Eric and Carrie Leaverton hopped a flight to Dallas recently to cover the Progressive International Motorcycle Show! Despite every storefront in Dallas offering an $11 margarita, they managed to keep their wits […]
Total Motorcycle Rider Inspiration Friday brings you across the world today to get you inspired on what is going on with Harley-Davidson’s custom scene in Japan! Plus special bonus of other custom guests bikes that […]
As the Motorcycle Shows across the USA and Canada are starting up and shifting into high gear Total Motorcycle will be there to cover them for you again this year! Plus find dates/times/places and event […]
The front wheel is nudging the start line marker tape. I’m already knackered just from pushing and pulling the stripped down Harley Street Rod in and out of the sand ruts. I’ve dug my toes […]
I would like to wish everyone a Joyful Christmas and a Happy 2020! 2019 has been an impressive year which brought our readers hundreds of new motorcycle models, dozens of new product reviews and many […]
SOFTAIL: A MOTORCYCLE ICON The Softail® family: the timeless look of a classic ‘hardtail’ combine with hidden technology to deliver a full-throttle ride that has been constantly improved over 35 years FOR MANY ADMIRING THE LOOK […]
YOU’RE IN A LOCATION THAT’S NEW TO YOU, AND THERE ARE BIKES EVERYWHERE. You need to take things slow, but how do you maintain control with limited space and at minimal speeds? Read on for […]
Ricky Howerton has functioned as an agent of change throughout his tenure in American Flat Track racing. Drawing on the insight first gained while earning a mechanical engineering degree and honed while in pursuit of […]
Total Motorcycle’s feature sneak peek of the new blockbuster James Bond Film “No Time to Die” vehicles 5 months before release! Triumph, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, Royal Alloy and Lamborghini. Stunts, extreme and dynamic […]
Munich. Gabriele Piana (ITA) and Hofor Racing are the winners of the Drivers’ and Team competitions in this year’s BMW Sports Trophy. BMW Motorsport traditionally honours the most successful privateers from the previous season at […]
As a motorcyclist, if you don’t have a event or rally that works for you, create your own! That’s what James Bull and his friends did as they wanted to attend and event that didn’t […]
Something dark stirs in the night deep inside the Harley-Davidson factory. A break with tradition, a break with history and into revolution. Meet the new progressive motorcycle models, Harley-Davidson Bronx 975, Bronx 1250, LiveWire, Streetfighter […]
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN 30. October 2019 After a 20-year absence, Husqvarna introduced their 4-stroke big-bore beast. In 1983, it tried establishing the brand as a top player on the bike market. Not only was a […]
Great news everyone! Our forums are now upgraded to the latest, bestest, fastest and most feature filled just released version… 3.2.8! (yay!). Even though phpBB looks “old school” I like to keep our forums on […]
Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday brings us Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings 2019! Back again for yet another year (see last years coverage), of amazing custom Harley-Davidson motorcycles, gifted builders completing from 258 ENTRIES in 26 COUNTRIES […]
October 28, 2019 — TORRANCE, Calif. Custom-tuned, 1972 Honda N600 powered by Honda VFR 800cc V4 motorcycle engine wins first-ever Honda Super Tuner Legends Series Winning vehicle will be on display at the 2019 SEMA Show […]
Between 1959 and 1966 Husqvarna had conquered four MX championships in the 250cc class. Torsten Hallman had three world titles and Rolf Tibblin one European victory when plans for the 1967 season began. On top […]
There Is Greater Joy Yet to Come! The Tokyo Motor Show is one of the most anticipated events of the year for both motorcycle and car enthusiasts. Riders and drivers get a first look at […]
Happy 20th Anniversary Total Motorcycle! 20 great years helping 320 million great riders around the globe. 1 guy and team of great volunteers who each and everyday, unselfishly, pour their passion into TMW so we […]
With a $2,000 trade-in bonus* on any new 2019 Chieftain Limited, the roads and possibilities are wide open. But hurry, this offer is only valid through September 30, 2019. Schedule your test ride today. […]
Designers jump at the opportunity to get their design, art and crafts out to the public so the public can not only appreciate their work but look into the future of design. Renown designer Tom […]
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 […]
Between 1969 and 1970 the Swedes doubled both production and sales over a period of only one year. There were two main reasons for this success – the growing American market and a surge in […]
There is nothing quite like the smell of a new motorcycle, the sound when you first start it up and ride out. What is even better is sleeping under the stars in a foreign land […]
Team Suzuki Press Office – August 28. “Thanks to everyone that helped me to get this second win of the season, and thanks to all the fans for their support too!” “Winning is always an […]
Each Week Total Motorcycle Brings you great motorcycle related inspiration stories to get you excited about riding, getting out there and learning something new. This week Harley-Davidson Millennial Revolution Custom Bike Builder Danny Schneider shows […]
The BIGGEST, CRAZYIST AND BADDEST Motorcycle event of the year is here and Total Motorcycle has the ULTIMATE 2019 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Guide for you! Full listing of events, rides, concerts, times, dates, when and […]
Are you ready for the Beyond Meat soy-gluten-and-GMO-free generation of motorcycles about to hit our showrooms? Does quiet, efficient, vibration-free with vegan leather get your ah-hem “motor” running? Harley-Davidson to Lead Electrification of Motorcycles with […]
eam Suzuki Press Office – July 21 Suzuki Endurance Racing Team rider Gregg Black reflects on the EWC season so far, plus the positive test he and teammates Vincent Philippe made at Suzuka in Japan […]
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 […]
Team Suzuki Press Office – July 3. Mitsuo Ito, the first Japanese rider to take victory at the Isle of Man TT in 1963, passed away earlier today (July 3rd). As an employee rider of […]
Happy 4th of July – Happy Canada Day to all our American and Canadian readers! Great summer riding is here and it is the BEST time of year to celebrate and socialize with your fellow […]
After seven races in the 2019 MotoGP Season, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Alex Rins is 3rd in the Championship (-39pt from the leader Marc Marquez, -2 from the runner-up Andrea Dovizioso) with one victory (GP of […]
Following an incredible qualifier in California, two women and three men are moving on to compete for the International GS Trophy. Later this year the USA women’s finalists will be competing in Spain for a spot […]
Climate Change, Climate Justice; controversial claims, violent environmental protests, these sensationalized issues have been raging around the world like acid rain of the 1980s and manufactures are listening to capitalistic consumers. Introducing the new 2020 […]
There was a time, not long ago, when manufacturers offered stunning paint jobs in creative colors, wild patterns and embraced artistic passion. Black, grey, white, silver colors are the rage now, the “safe choices“. Today, […]
MILWAUKEE (June 14, 2019) – After fierce online competition, the people have spoken, casting 42,000 votes for the coolest custom motorcycles in the United States. Twenty-one U.S. custom bike builds reign as the “People’s Choice” […]
140°F is hot, very hot and when you are on a track in full racing leathers it is even hotter. In a 1-on-1 intervew with WorldSBK riders Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark tell […]
To help those planning a voyage, we’ve compiled a list of Harley-Davidson’s Must-Know 12 Motorcycle Camping Tips all in one place! Motorcycling and camping both allow us the freedom to explore and to experience the […]
Total Motorcycle presents, Rider Inspiration – Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark. A look into what inspired Michael van der Mark from a kid who didn’t attend classes and the journey from expensive truck […]
In Husqvarna’s Golden Era of motocross, Bror Jaurén was the primary person responsible for handling the factory’s tactics in their quest for success. Working as competition manager for the racing department, Jaurén’s leadership led to […]
A treasure trove of incredibly valuable and rare motorcycles hidden away and lost for decades only found after the passing of a reclusive motorcyclist! These are the dreams of many motorcycle owners, collectors and story […]
MEET THE 2019 REV’IT! US WOMEN’S ADV TEAM Following a successful year in 2018, the REV’IT! US Women’s ADV Team welcomes two new members to the fold in 2019: Katelyn Barnecut and Kris Fant, who join […]
If you are Goldmember and in the market for a 24kt Gold Zac Brown Collective Indian Chieftain Dark Horse then today is your lucky day! The problem is, there is ONLY one available! A real […]
47-Year-Old Photos Delivered to Their Rightful Home Yamaha Motor paid tribute to Finnish Yamaha racer Jarno Saarinen honouring his legacy with a display at the Feel Finland event celebrating 100 years of diplomatic relations between […]
With the start of the European leg of the season in Aragon and Assen, Yamaha Racing wanted to discuss the ‘state of play’ for the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Team as it embarks upon a busy […]
There is a custom building motorcycle contest in Europe few North Americans know about called Honda Garage Dreams. Take a new Honda CB1000R, a budget of €3,000 and each artist competes to create the ultimate […]
Happy Friday everyone! This week’s Rider Inspiration Friday is about helping and supporting riders through Total Motorcycle and frankly we could use your help. As TMW approaches 20 years online you have made a big […]
Just announced a new 200hp Wankel Rotary Engine Motorcycle will be coming in 2020 with the first being a cruiser hybrid model! Wankel Rotary Engines are making a comeback and being used in the new […]
Spring riding. Nothing is more exciting than getting your motorcycle out after winters nap, starting the engine, putting your gear on, shifting it into gear and feeling the wind upon your face. But wait, you […]
Rider Inspiration Friday can come in many forms for both riders and manufacturers and this week’s Inspiration Friday is thanks to Indian Motorcycle, Jack Daniel’s The two iconic American brands have joined forces with Klock […]
Art and riding have something in common. Both have passion and that passion feeds the heart. It is more than just metal, rubber and plastic bolted together, it is a creative synergy of an intangible […]
Victories, honors and history are a big part of motorcycling and where would riders be today without the efforts, R&D and dedication of BMW? BMW makes some of the finest motorcycles today for riders, everything […]
Gear Talk Episode 4 is focused on how to plan rides that anybody could fit into their busy schedule on a budget. Having the budget and freedom to reach a destination away from home on […]
Privately owned, it is possibly the largest classic MV Agusta motorcycles’ collection in the world, and it will be up for auction at the prestigious Rétromobile exhibition in Paris. As true pieces of motorcycle art, […]
The most beautiful motorcycle classics will once again attract two-wheeler fans from all over the world to Cernobbio in Northern Italy between 24th and 26th May 2019. Once again, a unique collection of elite rare […]
If you’re reading this, you’re most likely in the beginning stages of planning a long-distance ride. Congratulations! Long distance riding is one of the most rewarding things you can do with your bike. It’s surreal […]
Motorcyclists have long championed riding as their main road to stress relief and positive mental health. Today, the results of a neurobiological study conducted by a team of three researchers from UCLA’s Semel Institute for […]
As a young kid, my father Tore was not really into school or education. Instead, he dreamt of famous riders and had early passionate thoughts of becoming a motorcycle man. Dad was a true scrambler, […]
December 2018 Close your eyes, picture a token motorcycle dude. He has a beard doesn’t he? Keep them closed. Now picture Santa. He has a beard too right? Coincidence? I think not. During the holidays […]
There are so many great works I could use to describe our TMW motorcycle forums, but words cannot really describe the great our forum members are. Dedication, passion, community, support, selflessness, helpfulness and kindness can’t […]
‘What is this thing?’ a British newspaper’s chief sub editor scrawled on a picture of a swivel-hipped new singer telexing its way around the world, before tossing it to a colleague. A truck driver from […]
Scrambling is in the DNA for Triumph. Back in the 60s, Triumph-powered machines were taking over the grid in the UK and Europe – and bringing home the gold. FTR catches up with Richard Winn, […]
Love this happy pic by @mnnthbx. Our inaugural International Ural Ride Day was a great success and we’re already looking forward to next year! We are grateful for the Ural community who gave rides to […]
The next time you turn on the TV to watch a MotoGPTM race, take time to appreciate the complex logistics operation that goes on behind the scenes. It’s more than just getting a few motorbikes […]
Don’t stop, keep moving… that’s the single most important piece of advice for anyone considering riding the infamous El Camino de la Muerte or ‘Road of Death’. Climbing to 4,600 metres and riding for long […]
GRAND OLD MASTER There is an old Irish proverb ‘An old broom knows the dirty corners best’. This applies to the legendary Stanley Woods; whose 10 TT victories were unchallenged in the 1930s. In 1935 […]
BRAVE AND STRONG Late in his splendid career Sylvain Geboers switched to Husqvarna, hoping for success. The Belgian had never made it to the top of the podium, forced to be content with runner-up positions […]
The Husqvarna Silver Arrow – one of the most famous and successful machines the Swedish factory ever produced. 11,300 units of the 175cc 2-stroke were produced and went on to win many victories on both […]
TOP 1 OIL AND HUNTER SILLS RACING ADD ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE WORLD RECORD OF 226 MPH/ 363 KPH AT THE COOK TOP OF THE WORLD SHOOTOUT ABOARD THEIR BMW S1000 RR Uyuni, Bolivia July 18, […]
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