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Jaw Dropping Autonomous Driving BMW R1200GS
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Jaw Dropping Autonomous Driving BMW R1200GS

September 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

A motorcycle that will go, stop, corner and maneuver on its own. I don’t use the word “Jaw Dropping” very often, and there are enough fake news sites and teaser headlines to sucker you into […]

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Sam Lewitt to create BMW Open Work 2018. Artwork inspired by BMW technology to premiere at Frieze London

September 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

London/Munich. BMW and Frieze continue theirlong-term partnership with the major artistic initiative BMW Open Workby Frieze. Curated by Attilia Fattori Franchini, the initiative bringstogether art, design and technology in pioneering multi-platformformats. The artist chosen to […]

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International Ural Ride Day on September 8

September 1, 2018 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 […]

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Glemseck 101 2018. Three days of Rock ‘n’ Roll

August 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

On August 31st 2018, Glemseck 101 enters the next round. The event has become established as a constant within the European Café Racer scene. Every year, thousands of visitors head to Leonberg near Stuttgart with […]

Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours - Looking for adventure? We know where to find it.
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Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours – Looking for adventure? We know where to find it.

August 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There is nothing like riding new roads, discovering new sites, meeting new friends and having fun; why not do it all by motorcycle? North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and even Africa await you on […]

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Join Yamaha Next Weekend at Japan Festival Canada 2018!

August 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Come celebrate with Yamaha Motor Canada at the largest Japanese Cultural Event in North America! The annual event celebrates Japanese culture, food, and technologies around the world and this year’s event marks the 90th Anniversary […]

2018 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: Demo Rides & Thrill Shows
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2018 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: Demo Rides & Thrill Shows

August 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

August 3rd-12th 2018 : 10 DAYS/NIGHTS OF RIDING, FOOD, AND MUSIC  2018 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – 500,000 riders, concert fanatics, and street-food enjoyers attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally every year. Sturgis is located in the […]

RSD's Moto Bay Classic, Joins Forces with Police Motor Skills Competition
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RSD’s Moto Bay Classic, Joins Forces with Police Motor Skills Competition

July 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Our weekly rider inspiration story comes from the Moto Bay Classic event, why not get out there and see what happens when you combine Law Enforcement & Hooligans Join Forces for Three Days of Motorcycle […]

Show Me Your Boots! - Gear Talk Episode One
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Show Me Your Boots! – Gear Talk Episode One

July 18, 2018 Carrie Leaverton

Show Me Your Boots! What are your boots made for? Nancy Sinatra would tell you they’re made for walkin’, but our boots are made for riding and that’s a whole different ballgame. For Show Me Your […]

The Dog Days of Summer #sidecardog
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The Dog Days of Summer #sidecardog

July 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Our rider inspiration story of the week comes a little early and it isn’t about humans, but our beloved motorcycling pets! If there is anything we can learn from our furry rider friends is that […]

This Summer’s Must-See Riding Destinations 2018
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This Summer’s Must-See Riding Destinations 2018

June 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Summer is well on its way, so we’ve put together an overview of some of the most beautiful North American routes that you can explore this summer! Legendary motorcycle route of Big Sur, State Route […]

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Happy Father’s Motorcycling Day 2018

June 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Happy Father’s Day from URAL and Total Motorcycle! Get inspired. Go Riding! When Father’s Day comes around, we’re often contacted or sent photos by sidecar families from around the globe sharing their stories of togetherness. […]

Rider Inspiration: Overland Expo West 2018 Event at Flagstaff, Arizona
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Rider Inspiration: Overland Expo West 2018 Event at Flagstaff, Arizona

June 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The scene at Overland Expo West just outside of Flagstaff, Arizona defines the adventurous spirit. It’s a place where Urals are right at home. The guys at Kalaber Creations are regulars here, known for hosting a […]

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Total Motorcycle GDPR compliant. Privacy and Trust.

May 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Thank you VERY much for being a big part of Total Motorcycle! As many of you may already know there is a push for internet sites and services to protect and look after your data […]

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Illinois Resident Wins BMW Motorrad’s National IMS Sweepstakes

May 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 23, 2018… Steve Boydston was heading for the exit at the Chicago Motorcycle Show when his buddy pointed out an opportunity to win a 2018 BMW G 310 R at […]

Good Ride with Indian Motorcycle, Carey Hart, BBQs, Live Music takes on Germany
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Good Ride with Indian Motorcycle, Carey Hart, BBQs, Live Music takes on Germany

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Military holidays are synonymous with sunshine, barbeques, friends and family. We give thanks those who served on Veteran’s Day and honor the fallen soldiers on Memorial Day. But all too frequently those currently serving, specifically […]

Vote on the Top Bikes of 2011 - 2018 on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Grand Finale
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Vote on the Top Bikes of 2011 – 2018 on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall Grand Finale

May 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

8 years, 400 Weeks, 100’s of models, millions of votes. Our Total Motorcycle Cool Wall has been with us since the start of 2011 and for 8 years on every Friday we posting interesting, cool, […]

Travis Pastrana to Jump Indian FTR750
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Travis Pastrana to do Evel Knievel Jumps on Indian Scout at Live Event

May 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Nitro Circus and Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, announced today that Travis Pastrana will be jumping an Indian Scout FTR750 when he looks to pay tribute to Evel Knievel, the founding father of motorcycle stunts, and […]

99 Dollar Harley-Davidson Riding Academy Extended to Spouses of U.S. Military
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Harley-Davidson offers $99 Riding Academy for Spouses of US Military

May 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SAYS ‘THANK YOU’ TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AND THEIR SPOUSES FIRST RESPONDERS, U.S MILITARY, AND SPOUSES LEARN TO RIDE FOR $99. Friday is Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Harley-Davidson – to thank the […]

Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary, 15 years ago - A look back
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Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary, 15 years ago – A look back

May 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

As Harley-Davidson celebrates its 115th Anniversary this year, TMW takes a look back to Harley-Davidson’s historic 100th Anniversary in 2003. There are very few motorcycle companies that have such a rich heritage, history and following […]

Waffles the Sidecar Dog - One Dog's Great Life on the Road
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Waffles the Sidecar Dog – One Dog’s Great Life on the Road

April 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

This week I was going to write all about protecting your privacy on Facebook, the #deletefacebook movement and that Total Motorcycle protects your privacy, doesn’t sell your data and looks out for you but you […]

Almost five years on the road: Anna Grechishkina and her travelling dream
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5 years on the road: Anna Grechishkina and her travelling dream

April 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Equipped with a KTM 1190 ADVENTURE and the burning desire to travel, Ukrainian Anna Grechishkina set out on a journey. She is now almost breaking records and is nearly five years in the saddle. This […]

Sidecar Camping - Hotdogs, Campfires, Good Times
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Sidecar Camping – Hotdogs, Campfires, Good Times

March 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Camping is all about getting outside and enjoying the open air, something Ural riders know all about. Whether you travel to a faraway forest or a nearby campsite, a sidecar can make the experience much […]

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BMW Motorrad rider equipment highlights for 2018

March 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Even a very long winter with icy temperatures can’t change one thing: the growing sense of anticipation as the 2018 motorcycling season gets closer and closer. Man and machine can hardly wait to get […]

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Finding the Flow: Discovering more about motorcycle aerodynamics

March 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It is something of a mysterious art. By nature motorcycles and riders are not the most aerodynamic of vehicles on the road so what do KTM do to maximize this area of their R&D and […]

Lyndon Poskitt: Malle Moto And The True Spirit Of The Dakar
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Lyndon Poskitt: Malle Moto And The True Spirit Of The Dakar

March 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Dakar is often referred to as the world’s toughest rally, with most of the attention focused on the factory riders battling for victory. But some would say they have it easy compared to the […]

Bonneville to the Himalayas. A journey of rediscovering India
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Bonneville to the Himalayas. A journey of rediscovering India

February 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

When Polo Arnaiz first toured India in a van he was a timid, uneasy traveller, reluctant to immerse himself in the ways of the people and their culture. He returned to his native Spain with […]

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Surprising End to First Ever Motorcycle Grand Prix 86 years ago

February 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

People in Finland have always had a sweet tooth for motor racing. Through the years they have fostered more than a few world-class motorcycle riders. Looking back through history, it all started in 1932 when […]

'Maiden Voyage - The Prequel to the Adventure of a Lifetime'
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Maiden Voyage takes us on Tim Notier’s journey

February 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Exclusive Review by Total Motorcycle Reviewer Aaron Heinrich. Writing a book of any sort is hard work. It’s more than just placing words together into sentences, paragraphs and pages. It’s doing so in a way that […]

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The Motorcycle Shows: Calgary Review – New Model Fever!

January 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It is the Motorcycle Show Season! This past weekend the Canadian Motorcycle show season kicked off with a large and well represented show in Calgary Alberta.  Calgary is historically the first stop on the Canadian […]

See the toughest ever 2018 Dakar route
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See the toughest ever 2018 Dakar route

December 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

In recent years the Rally Dakar has found its home in South America. But, as the name suggests, that’s not always been the case. The Rally Dakar was born in 1978, taking competitors from Paris, […]

Rider Inspiration: Lea Rieck 90,000km world motorcycle tour
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Rider Inspiration: Lea Rieck 90,000km world motorcycle tour

December 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

There were occasions during her round-the-world ride when Lea Rieck happily admits she returned to her hotel room and sobbed. The third and final leg of Lea’s tour took her from Australia – where her […]

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Australia URAL Owner Adventure Ride

December 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

December 13, 2017/ Ural Motorcycles Our team in Australia recently held their annual Ural Adventure Ride, one of their biggest to date!  The multi-day ride started in Glen Innes in the New England region of […]

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Ice Racing in 1935 – Spills, Thrills and Chills

December 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

In the 1930s, Husqvarna dominated the Swedish ice-racing scene. Riders such as Ragnar Sunnqvist, Ivar Skeppstedt and Martin Strömberg took to the frozen lakes on Husky 350cc and 500cc machines equipped with lethal-looking spiked tyres. […]

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Vespa Sei Giorni: Paying Tribute to a Race Winner

December 7, 2017 Michael Le Pard

  Back in 1951, Vespa entered 10 “Squadra Corse” (Race Team) scooters into the 26th Sei Giorni Internazionale enduro race, which was held in Varese, Italy.Though the competition was heavy with motorcycles, nine of these […]

KEVIN SCHWANTZ 1989 RGV500 COMPLETE RESTORATION
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Kevin Schwantz 1989 RGV500 Complete Restoration

December 6, 2017 Michael Le Pard

 Kevin Schwantz’s 1989 Pepsi Suzuki RGV500 received a full strip-down and rebuild at last month’s Motorcycle Live Show in Birmingham, England as part of the Suzuki GB presence at the annual nine-day event. The iconic […]

George Clarke: TV Architect to Passionate Motorcycle Collector
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George Clarke: TV Architect to Passionate Motorcycle Collector

December 2, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Fine lines and aesthetics are recurring themes in the TV architect’s life away from the small screen as he customizes a growing collection of bikes, including his ‘game-changing’ Thruxton R. “Look and design are everything […]

Leonce: Life and Times as a KTM MotoGP mechanic
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Leonce: Life and Times as a KTM MotoGP mechanic

November 29, 2017 Michael Le Pard

We’ve come to learn a lot about the demands of MotoGP thanks to Red Bull KTM’s exploits through a 2016 of testing and now a maiden season in the Grand Prix paddock but we decided to […]

Inspiration: Himalayas on a Triumph, How high can you go
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Inspiration: Himalayas on a Triumph, How high can you go?

November 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

A life or death race against time.  Hitting the roof of the world, almost as high as a passenger jet, on a motorcycle means several things. Spectacular horizons, endless views and altitude sickness. FTR chatted […]

Dream Machine. Riding 10 Countries, 2000 Miles, 63 years ago
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Dream Machine. Riding 10 Countries, 2000 Miles, 63 years ago

November 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

At the beginning of the 1950s people were still rebuilding after the second world war. Most had their thoughts on productivity and looking for an improved standard of living. There were exceptions however – some […]

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Ice, Ice, Baby!

November 1, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Ice, Ice, Baby Story by Aaron Heinrich. In states north of the Mason-Dixon line, Fall is starting to slowly give way to Winter. And as the days grow shorter and the cold lasts longer, the […]

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An interview with Dennis Marschall: BMW Motorsport is incredibly diverse.

October 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

  Six promising talented youngsters are part of the BMW Motorsport Junior Programme in the 2017 season. They are all at the start of their careers, but already have an interesting background behind them. As […]

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