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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Top 10 Tools Every Rider Should Own

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Top 10 Tools Every Rider Should Own Wrenching is part of riding. The right tools turn breakdowns into quick fixes – and build your confidence as a rider.   Every rider, beginner or veteran, should […]
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Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Basic Motorcycle Maintenance Schedules Riding isn’t just throttle and brakes – it’s also wrenches and checklists. Regular maintenance keeps your bike safe, reliable, and fun.   Every rider should know the basics of motorcycle upkeep. […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Motorcycle Situational Awareness

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Motorcycle Situational Awareness Every road user sees the world differently. Mastering situational awareness means anticipating their moves – and staying one step ahead.   Riding isn’t just about controlling your motorcycle – it’s about reading […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Weather Riding Guide

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Safety & Roadcraft: Weather Riding Guide From rain to storms, every weather condition changes the ride. Total Motorcycle’s Weather Riding Guide guide covers 10 common challenges – and how to adapt safely to each.   […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: How to Practice in a Parking Lot

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Safety & Roadcraft: How to Practice in a Parking Lot (Step‑by‑Step Drills) A quiet lot is your classroom. Build safe habits and confidence before you hit traffic.   Controlled practice turns nerves into know‑how. In […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Top 10 Beginner Mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Safety & Roadcraft: Top 10 Beginner Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) Confidence comes from clarity. Learn the common pitfalls, and ride smarter from day one. Every rider starts somewhere – and every rider makes […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Motorcycle Insurance Cost Comparison

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Motorcycle Insurance Cost Comparison Real-world premiums. Rider-first clarity. Global insight for smarter decisions.   Insurance isn’t just paperwork – it’s part of your riding reality. Whether you’re 18 or 68, commuting on a 125cc or […]
2025 Yamaha YZF-R3
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Beginner Bike Fit & Confidence Checklist

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Beginner Bike Fit & Confidence Checklist Because confidence starts before the engine does.   Before you fall in love with a spec sheet or chase horsepower numbers, take a moment to ask the most important […]
2025 Suzuki SV650 ABS
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Beginner Bike Confidence Quiz

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Beginner Bike Confidence Quiz Build your instincts. Reinforce your knowledge. Ride with confidence.   Whether you’re gearing up for your first ride or still browsing the 200-bike comparison table, this quiz is designed to help […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: 200 Beginner’s Motorcycle Comparison

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Welcome to the Ultimate Beginner Motorcycle Comparison (200 Models) Total Motorcycle helps riders start off right! Whether you’re buying your first bike or just curious how the classics stack up, this guide is your one‑stop […]
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New Rare & Special 2025 Honda Motorbikes Arrive!

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O say can you see… Yes, you do have to click and see that Honda has released some rare and special Honda Motorbikes for 2025! Some will come to North America others sadly won’t, but […]
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Inspiration Friday: Must See Custom Bike Winners!

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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 […]
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Indian Motorcycle Names Ola Stenegard Director of Product Design

Mar 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard
MINNEAPOLIS, (March 8, 2018) – Indian Motorcycle Company today announced the hiring of motorcycle industry design veteran Ola Stenegard as its Director of Product Design. Stenegard brings Indian nearly two decades of product-design experience, a life-long passion […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Section Three

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Section Three: Basic Styles of Motorcycles So many different bikes to choose from, where do you start? Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Harley, Triumph, BMW, they all make the right bike for you, and this section […]

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