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Sim Racing: 3 Big Events Coming – Laguna Seca next Nürburgring-Nordschleife then Formula E!

April 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. First Laguna Seca (USA), next the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (GER) – and then the virtual Formula E pre-test: BMW works drivers have three big sim racing events ahead of them over the coming days. During Thursday […]

Difficult to take it all in that Everything Has Stopped: MotoGP Shinichi Sahara

April 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 14. Team Suzuki Ecstar Project Manager Shinichi Sahara reveals his feelings during this tough time and opens up about how 2020 development and plans are on hold, adding ‘I […]

Sim Racing: MotoGP Ducati Petrucci and Pirro Virtual Race Sunday 12th April

April 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After the overwhelming success of the first-ever MotoGP Virtual Race two weeks ago, this weekend on Sunday 12th April 2020 at 3:00 pm (CEST) the event will be repeated. The second race will see ten […]

Inspiration Friday: Easter 2020 Message of Hope in a Time of Crisis

April 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

Here is the Revised 2020 MotoGP Calendar (April 9)

April 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 8. There has been another modification in the 2020 MotoGP World Championship Calendar due to the current crisis, with two more events postponed until further notice. A Statement issued […]

BMW SIM M2 CS Racing Cup and the Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series Preperation

April 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Home office is the order of the day in the current global situation, and the BMW Junior Team newly established for 2020 is no exception. Dan Harper (GBR), Max Hesse (GER) and Neil Verhagen […]

BMW Welt Jazz Award Final 2020 Top 2 Finalists Announced

April 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After exciting concerts of the BMW Welt Jazz Award performed by international ensembles, the jury announced the two finalists: the Adam Bałdych Quartet and the Peter Gall Quintet. With this year’s theme “The Melody […]

Sim Racing: Ducati Corse enters eSport world with MotoGP World Champion AndrewZh

April 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ducati is pleased to announce the born of the official Ducati Corse team of eSport. The line-up of the new squad will see current World Champion Andrea Saveri, also known as AndrewZh, attempting to confirm […]

FIM EWC with Suzuka 8 Hours and Bol d’Or has modified its 2019-2020 calendar again

April 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 6. Due to the global health crisis, the FIM Endurance World Championship has modified its 2019-2020 calendar again and taken steps to protect the race teams. Championship promoter Eurosport […]

MINI TAKES THE STATES: Legendary Road Rally Postponed Till 2021

April 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, N.J., April 6, 2020. In light of the current crisis, MINI USA announced today the official postponement of MINI TAKES THE STATES. The legendary road rally for MINI owners, which was set to take […]

Women’s Motorcycle Tours Announces Women’s Motorcycle Conference Online

April 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

NORTH CAROLINA, April 2, 2020 — Alisa Clickenger and Women’s Motorcycle Tours (WMT) announce the Women’s Motorcycle Conference Online. The team behind WMT has an everlasting desire to bring women riders together. As a result, […]

Husqvarna to withdraw from global trade shows for the rest of 2020 including INTERMOT and EICMA

April 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

KTM AG have assessed their overall strategy for the rest of 2020 and have decided to make several key decisions in the wake of the virus impacting public health, communities, the motorcycle industry and business […]

Sad News as BMW Motorrad Pulls Out of Intermot in October and EICMA in November

April 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Due to the hardly foreseeable development of the pandemic and its effects, BMW Motorrad will not be participating in the two leading motorcycle shows Intermot in Cologne in October and EICMA in Milan in […]

Red Dot Awards: Best of the Best 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

March 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Red Dot: Best of the Best 2020’ recognises the ground-breaking product design of Honda e in the car category– the highest honour in the competition All-new, all-electric Honda e receives a second ‘Red Dot 2020’ […]

With a Heavy Heart BMW Motorrad Days 2020 is Cancelled

March 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. In light of current events and growing measures to contain the corona virus, not to mention our duty of care towards our guests and staff, it is with a heavy heart that the Organization Team […]

Amazing 360° Virtual Tour: Honda Collection Hall and Museum Experience

March 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

BMW Starts Super Sim Saturday Racing with 3 Major Sim Racing Events Online

March 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. “Super Sim Saturday”, which featured three major sim racing events, was a successful one for BMW works drivers. In the “IMSA Sebring SuperSaturday” race, Bruno Spengler (CAN), Nick Catsburg (NED) and Jesse Krohn (FIN) […]

Harley-Davidson Offers 20% off Everything Online With This Promotion

March 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Don’t miss this limited time offer from H-D! FREE SHIPPING WITH $50 PURCHASE AND FREE RETURNS* . Spend more. Get More Stock up on spring gear, and get a Promo Card to spend at your […]

4 REASONS TO VISIT THE KTM MOTOHALL – Museum, Exhibition, Interaction and Education

March 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

KTM’s factory has spread significantly through Mattighofen and into the neighboring Munderfing in recent years but the ribbon-cutting of the KTM Motohall in 2019 marked an aesthetic and necessary reference point for the company in the upper Austrian town and away from the assembly line buildings, engine […]

Spotlight: 10 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Recovery Stories

March 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

LE MANS 24 HOURS EWC RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 2020

March 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 19. The Le Mans 24 Hours Endurance World Championship race in France has been rescheduled for the second time in a week because of the Coronavirus outbreak. An official […]

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2020 Postponed to October

March 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

In light of current events and growing measures to contain the coronavirus, not to mention our duty of care towards our guests and staff, it is with a heavy heart that the Organisation Team of […]

The One Motorcycle Show – Custom Builder Awards & Prize Winners Announced

March 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The One Motorcycle show bikes are tucked back safe and sound at their respective homes, the dirt has been unloaded, the dust has settled but our excitement has not. For those of you who made […]

American Flat Track to postpone Atlanta Short Track and Charlotte Half-Mile Events

March 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 16, 2020) – Due to the ongoing unprecedented situation regarding COVID-19 and expanding restrictions on domestic and international travel, and in accordance with national, state and local governments prohibiting large group gatherings, American Flat […]

BMW Professional Racers go up against Sim Racers at The Race All-Star Esports Battle

March 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Maximilian Günther (GER) from BMW i Andretti Motorsport and BMW Team RLL driver Colton Herta (USA) went up against some of the world’s best professional racing drivers and sim racers at Sunday’s sim racing […]

National Ural Demo Day Postponed Stay tuned for a rescheduled date

March 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Due to the impact of the flu on many communities, we are postponing the National Demo Day originally slated for March 21 until further notice. We encourage using an abundance of precaution for our dealers […]

Inspiration Friday: Breath-Taking 2020 Dakar Rally Images and Scenery

March 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

Harley-Davidson Factory Flat Track Racing Team Debuts at Daytona TT During Daytona Bike Week

March 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (March 10, 2020) – The Harley-Davidson™ Factory Flat Track Racing Team will charge the track on March 14 as the 2020 American Flat Track (AFT) SuperTwins presented by Vance & Hines series opens its […]

World Premiere of the 2021 BMW R18 Cruiser Details

March 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. On Friday, 3 April 2020, the new BMW R 18 will celebrate its long-awaited world premiere. BMW Motorrad will officially present the announced production bike featuring the Big Boxer for the cruiser segment. “All […]

Inspiration Friday: 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Harley-Davidson Customized Bikes and Skateboards

March 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

Nationwide URAL Motorcycles Demo Day – March 21 2020

February 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

2020 National Ural Demo Day Saturday, March 21st – Snow, Rain or Shine! Come out to your nearest and favorite Ural dealership on March 21st for demo rides and coffee. The temperatures may still be low, […]

Inspiration Friday: Royal Enfield North America to race in American Flat Track

February 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

2020 Baikal Mile Ice Speed Festival – Scout Bobber Speed Record Attempt

February 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Appaloosa v2.0 to be unleashed at 2020 Baikal Mile Ice Speed Festival Highly modified Scout Bobber to make its comeback on the deepest lake on Earth BELGIUM (February 28, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle […]

A RETROSPECTIVE – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

February 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The seventh BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, the 2020 Oceania edition, came to a close on February 16. After eight grueling days, and over 2500km travelled over both the North and South islands of New […]

Exclusive Look into 2020 WorldSBK with BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders

February 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) gets underway on Phillip Island, Australia, this weekend. For the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, this will be their second season in the elite class of near-production […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – FEBRUARY 22-24th

February 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 21. The fourth weekend of February sees Team SUZUKI ECSTAR at the Qatar MotoGP Test before the season begins there on March 8th. Alex Rins and Joan Mir will […]

Day 8: Nevis Road. BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania Winner

February 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Coronet Peak, near Queenstown, New Zealand. After eight days and approximately 2500 km the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy has reached its conclusion at the ski resort of Coronet Peak near Queenstown. And it’s South […]

Day 7: Passes and Gorges. BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

February 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Mt. Aspiring, New Zealand. Day seven of the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy saw the GS riders head further south, exchanging the high country of the Mackenzie Basin for the first reaches of the Upper […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – FEBRUARY 15-16th

February 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 8. The third weekend of February continues with the seventh round of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in America with the JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Racing Team […]

Day 6: No river deep enough – BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

February 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand: If day five of the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy had been upscaled, then day six was simply super-sized. The GS riders crossed the South Island west to east, riding […]

Day 5 Rocky Mountain High: BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

February 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Punakaiki Beach, New Zealand. The 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy changed in the biggest way today as the South Island served up a sizable new challenge: mountains! The North Island was never anything less […]

BMW Motorrad BoxerCup 2020 racing BMW R nineT Racers

February 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad BoxerCup promoted by Wilbers goes into its second season this year. The BoxerCup 2020 will primarily be held in conjunction with the International German Motorcycle Championship IDM and the racing calendar currently […]

Day 4: Team Challenges – BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

February 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Pelorus Bridge, New Zealand. Today’s stage was something of a liaison as the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy transitioned from the North Island to the South Island of New Zealand. The GS riders had […]

Exclusive Coverage: 2020 Vancouver Motorcycle Show

February 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

Day 1 Surprises – BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania

February 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Napier Beach, New Zealand. The 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy enjoyed a spectacular opening stage today as the competitors set off from the thermal springs and Maori homelands in Rotorua to travel through native […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – FEBRUARY 9th

February 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 8. The second weekend of February sees the final day of MotoGP™ testing for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Following the team’s global launch […]

BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020 GUIDE

February 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With the exception of the Australian team, arriving here has been a matter of long haul flights for all participants so there’s been the matter of coming to terms with jet lag. As well there’s […]

Inspiration Friday: See this year’s most anticipated moto-culture events on now!

February 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

Kawasaki Good Times Demo Tour Schedule USA 2020

February 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

KAWASAKI GOOD TIMES™ DEMO TOUR …LET’S RIDE! The Kawasaki Good Times™ Demo Tour is back on the road in 2020, bringing our exciting lineup of motorcycles to a dealership near you. Experience your favorite Kawasaki […]

Build Train Race 2020: Highlighting Women and Motorcycle Culture

January 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

BMW Tate Live Exhibition 2020: Ten Days Six Nights

January 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

APRILIA ALL STARS 2020 MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL

January 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

Kawasaki Good Times Demo Tour Schedule USA 2020

January 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

KAWASAKI GOOD TIMES™ DEMO TOUR …LET’S RIDE! The Kawasaki Good Times™ Demo Tour is back on the road in 2020, bringing our exciting lineup of motorcycles to a dealership near you. Experience your favorite Kawasaki […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLING RACING ACTION – JANUARY 25th

January 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. The fourth weekend of January continues with Suzuki action in America with the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross fourth round at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. […]

VANCOUVER MOTORCYCLE SHOW OPENS TODAY – FREE MOTORCYCLE PARKING

January 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Greater Vancouver, BC (January 20, 2020) – The 2020 Vancouver Motorcycle Show is showcasing the industry’s newest and most-anticipated bikes, three-wheelers and scooters January 24-26 at Tradex in Abbotsford. The Show also features world-class entertainment, […]