The death of manual transmission is a question now facing our industry. As consumers we vote with our dollars. Are you an automatic transmission rider or manual one? Do you like to shift or want […]
We’ve taken our Springfield Dark Horse on long weekend trips and through canyons, but until now we haven’t had occasion to commute with it. I commuted on the Dark Horse all last week to see […]
Acceleration. Adrenaline. Torque. Power. Smoke. Noise. Introducing the 2021 BMW R18 Dragster, Triumph Rocket 3 and Yamaha VMax. The legendary film star Vin Diesel once said “I live my life a 1/4 mile at a […]
It’s still Indian Summer here at Total Motorcycle and we’re loving it! What you really wanna do on a big touring bike like the Indian Springfield Dark Horse is of course, tour. We wasted no […]
Harley-Davidson‘s Let’s Ride Weekly Prizes Give-a-way Contest is a breath of fresh air in our crazy world. It’s simple: enter, ride, win prizes weekly, including a custom Sturgis 2020 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S!! Demo a […]
More 2021 BMW models have arrived! The best selling adventure bikes get great technology and engine updates for more rider power and assistance. If you liked the BMW F750GS, BMW F850GS and BMW F850GS Adventure […]
The Chinese Curse, “May you Live in Interesting Times” and “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” (A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens) seem to sum up 2020 […]
Indian Summer at Total Motorcycle just keeps getting better and better! Indian promised and delivered us a gorgeous behemoth of a motorcycle for our review. It’s big, it’s beautiful, it’s fast, it’s nimble and it’s […]
Looking for good free shows? You found it at Total Motorcycle with the Harley-Davidson No Show 3 hours of Acts, Builders, Bikes & Entertainment! Yes, hours of live music, passionate custom bike builders, community acts […]
Is the Indian Scout the most fun mid-sized cruiser? After six weeks and nearly 1000 miles with the Indian Scout, we’re ready to give you our final ratings! We took the Scout up and down […]
2 years ago BMW introduced the self-driving motorcycle, now motorcycle tech has reached another new level! Move over Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google, active motorcycle cruise control is here! Active, as in “self-drive” using […]
Powerful, stylistic, technical and dynamic. Its not just a new 2021 bike we have 208hp & 410lbs of motorcycle art thundering down the road. Grab the throttle and life doesn’t pass by, it stops and […]
Happy Independence Day & Canada Day 2020 to all our Total Motorcycle readers, supporters, staff and family! While Independence Day and Canada Day this year will be very different than previous years it doesn’t mean […]
Track Day Corner Carving 101. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride a super cool race bike? Racing, sliding, corner carving, cheering crowds, standing on the podium and winning a trophy? […]
A good quality pair of luxurious leather riding gloves is a must have on the open road. No rider should ever have to sacrifice their style for safety too much. Stylish classic black leather riding […]
What a better way to celebrate Father’s Day and Inspiration Friday than to showcase Great Father’s Day Movies and Hero Fathers! Guy Martin’s Great Escape is just such a movie. Fathers, Hero’s, action, excitement and […]
We wanted to know if the 2019 Indian Scout would be ideal for commuting. We rode it to work for two weeks, saddle bags loaded with a laptop, planner, and other essentials. Then we ran some […]
With the media filled with bad news today it is great to promote the good news. We take a look at Yamaha 65 years of Innovation, Passion & Inspiration on today’s Inspiration Friday! From Iconic […]
There’s nothing quite like a dyno run when reviewing a bike. It’s one thing to try to explain how much horsepower a bike has, and how it delivers that power. It’s quite another to have […]
Harley-Davidson just released two new 2021 motorcycle models this week, the IRONe12 and IRONe16. Other than they are new 2021 H-D bikes, the IRONe are designed for kids, not adults! Harley-Davidson children’s bikes, it’s a […]
We’re racking up the miles on our new long term Indian Scout cruiser! We’ve been up and down a dozen canyons, spent some time on the interstate slab, and driven in heavy city traffic. After […]
Even though racing tracks are quiet, stands are empty and the smell of hotdogs and popcorn are gone, we haven’t forgotten the recent heydays of live racing action, thrills, chills and spills on the raceway! […]
An Indian Summer: Indian Motorcycle partnered with Total Motorcycle in 2020 so we could review their bikes and gear for our readers! In this episode, An Indian Summer Ep3: Gear Up in Style, we review […]
There is no replacement for displacement and Honda capitalized on this in 1999 with their first big V-Twin 1000cc racer. It had such easy, deliverable power. It was such an easy bike to ride compared […]
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 […]
Honda’s Ricky Brabec: A fighter and a man with a dream. To not just compete in the Dakar but win it versus seasoned racing professionals. From “good” to “best” takes more than a dream and […]
Can Fashion and Safety Meet on a Motorcycle? We look into that question as Total Motorcycle reviews the Indigo Kevlar Motorcycle Riding Jean to evaluate quality, performance and durability, and style. The Indigo Riding Jean […]
Indian Motorcycles opened up their garage to TMW, and we couldn’t be more excited! We selected a Scout and a Springfield to review, and we’ve got them for a whole month! We’ll be writing articles […]
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: […]
This week’s Total Motorcycle Inspiration Friday brings you into Yamaha’s project garage and goes deep what it takes to build a modern Flat Tracker. From Prototype to Racer – Building a Flat Tracker we look […]
We all know space is at a premium in the motorcycle universe. Having somewhere to put stuff can give us more opportunities to ride, and more ways to ride too. Viking Bags sent us one […]
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, […]
Stimulus Check on the way? Are you looking for a way to stimulate the economy while being environmentally conscious on Earth Day 2020? I might just have the answer for you… Exciting New 2021 Motorcycles […]
Today we have two inspirational news stories! An exciting potential COVID-19 treatment, Remdesivir by Gilead, is showing promise in clinical trails ( full reports included). Emergency access to Remdesivir outside of clinical trials for individual […]
We estimate that women make up about 33% of motorcycle riders on the road today. 100% of us women are looking for the perfect riding attire. Tobacco’s products are made by riders for riders with […]
We live in interesting times today don’t we? Lockdowns, flattening the curve, social isolation, social distancing and we fear the unknown. Where does hope, family, friends and even religion fit into this predicament? While we […]
With the launch of the 2021 BMW R18 Cruiser: Should Indian and Harley-Davidson be Worried? Yes. Should you care? Yes. First, the Engine: BMW’s biggest boxer (1802cc) churns out 116 lbs-ft of pure torque at […]
This week’s Inspiration Friday brings our readers to the center of the crisis in Italy to a remarkable man and athlete, Alessandro Zanardi, who has overcome life’s challenges, difficult situations, and grief but, like you, […]
Some days are better than others, and we could definitely use more better days right now. When the new 2021 Honda CB-F concept landed in my inbox, I can tell you it was a good […]
As big changes tighten its grip on our society, lifestyles, and health, our governments have asked us all to “flatten-the-curve” and do our small part by self-isolating and social distancing. Total Motorcycle riders have the […]
This week Total Motorcycle brings you an amazing 360° Virtual Tour: Honda Collection Hall and Museum Experience! Virtually tour from the comfort of your own home 3 full floors of Honda’s Museum containing 350 exhibits […]
Maybe it is just me but I have wondered, why isn’t the general media talking to or sharing stories from those who have had COVID-19 and survived it? Wouldn’t that help us all to understand […]
Life Got You Stressed? Play games at TMW Arcade! Total Motorcycle has 365 games to keep you entertained for months if you are finding yourself with free time. With everything from classic, strategy, action, sports […]
The legendary Dakar Rally. The world’s roughest, toughest race across the most inhospitable terrain attempted by the few, won by the brave. Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday takes a look at the heroes of the 2020 […]
Indian Motorcycle’s new $8999 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty deal is amazing for riders. Last week, TMW highlighted the new 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard for an incredible $13599, making it the big bike buy of the […]
What do the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Harley-Davidson customized bikes, and skateboards have in common? Street subculture and street cred! From Wheels & Waves, Born-Free, and The Trip Out rallies, events and festivals motorcycles have been […]
The new 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard – The Bargain Big Boy Bike is raw, minimalistic and best of all comes with the Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-Twin engine! How much? The new Softail Standard is $13599 USD/$15699 […]
Royal Enfield is going to be racing with the big boys in American Flat Track Racing. Let that sink in a bit. While there is no question Royal Enfield will be the underdog in AFT […]
With a heavy heart I post this week’s cover story; Norton Motorcycles maybe at an end. Many other websites are going with the fear angle, I am not and waited to get the full story. […]
Each week I bring you the best inspirational stories out there and this week is no exception. Who doesn’t like a great feel good story about mentoring marginalized youth and on motorcycles too! For 50 […]
I have always had a spot in my heart for Ducati motorcycles. While it may be the meticulous attention to detail, I tend to think it is the company’s passion, creativity and, of course, that […]
Rider Inspiration Friday this week takes a different spin with 10 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Technologies You May Not know About. With spring riding on the horizon, these advanced technologies will keep your rubber on the road […]
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 […]
No-holds-barred Motorcycle Lifestyle! Total Motorcycle Inspiration Friday brings you Portland’s annual celebration of custom motorcycle artistry and motorcycle culture. Over the past decade, The One Moto Show has entrenched itself as arguably the year’s most […]
Wonderful news everyone! In my continual efforts to make Total Motorcycle the best experience for my visitors (you) on the internet I (and my host Idleserv) have completed some big updates and upgrades behind the […]
Welcome to another Total Motorcycle Inspiration Friday! This week we bring you a very special story about women riders, builders and racers. The Build Train Race program sponsored by Royal Enfield will highlight women and […]
Harley-Davidson fans, Get Your Motor Running! Harley-Davidson introduces the biggest, baddest, most powerful engine ever offered and you have to see it to believe it folks! The new Screamin’ Eagle Milwaukee-Eight 131 is a high-revving, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As today is the release of Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker in theaters I thought it was the perfect time to let you know that we have hyperdrive loading Speeds Engaged on Total Motorcycle! Pages […]
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 […]
Ever wonder why you can hear electricity? The hum of the electricity is remarkably soothing and adds to a relaxing Zero motorcycling experience. With upto 196 miles/315km range, the 2020 Zero electric motorcycles have arrived. […]
Go Big or Go Home they say. BMW engineers just created a monster engine, in fact it is BMW’s biggest Engine ever! BMW didn’t want just a large engine, they wanted a huge boxer engine, […]
Today we not only celebrate the release of the Triumph Tiger 900 lineup (900/900GT/900GTLow/900GTPro/900Rally/900RallyPro) extreme adventure bikes but also 10 more amazing new models from Triumph. I love the new Rocket3R but the new TFC […]
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 […]
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday brings us the Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings 2019 Global Winner! The United States takes the Harley-Davidson World Custom Cup with their FXGTS Coast Glide; crowned the […]
Yamaha has a rich heritage of building great Japanese motorcycles and in 2020 Yamaha ups-the-ante to deliver even more that riders love and desire! Many model lines (sportsport, sport, sport heritage, adventure touring, motocross, off-road) […]
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 […]
Indian Motorcycle has raised the bar even higher on its competitors with the introduction of the all-new 2020 Indian PowerPlus Engine and Challenger lineup! Indian’s first liquid-cooled large displacement motor (108 cubic-inch, 60-degree V-twin) that […]
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 […]
Revolutionary. Performance. Technology, Art. Passion. Best of the best without peer. All these describe MV Agusta models not only for 2020 but for decades. The 2020 MV Agusta motorcycle model lineup amplifies what they do […]
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 […]
Let’s get it out into the open… Ducati adds 3 new eBike bicycles to their motorcycle line. There, that’s out of the way. Leave a comment in our forums. For 2020 Ducati brings us new […]
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