Friday Inspiration

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson’s Must-Know 12 Motorcycle Camping Tips

May 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

Rider Inspiration – Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark

May 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

Motocross was just so Good Back in the Day – Golden Era of Motocross

May 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

Rider Inspiration: World’s Rarest Motorcycles Buried in a Forgotten Los Angeles Warehouse

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

1972 Road Racing Grand Prix World Champion Honored by Finland

Apr 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

2019 Honda Garage Dreams Contest Europe Final

Apr 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

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Rider Inspiration Friday – 315 Million Riders Need You!

Apr 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

Motorcycle Spring Riding Tips on Getting You and Your Bike Ready

Mar 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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: 103 years of BMW Group, 100 years of records and victories

Mar 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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 4 – Low Budget Plans for a Weekend Road Trip on 2 wheels

Feb 20, 2019 Carrie Leaverton

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 […]

Rider Inspiration: A Dad’s Dream – Becoming a motorcycle man

Jan 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

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, […]

The year that changed the world – The Spirit of ’59 lives on with Triumph

Dec 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

‘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 […]

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

Jun 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 […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson’s Must-Know 12 Motorcycle Camping Tips

Rider Inspiration – Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark

Motocross was just so Good Back in the Day – Golden Era of Motocross

Rider Inspiration: World’s Rarest Motorcycles Buried in a Forgotten Los Angeles Warehouse

1972 Road Racing Grand Prix World Champion Honored by Finland

2019 Honda Garage Dreams Contest Europe Final

Motorcycle Spring Riding Tips on Getting You and Your Bike Ready

Rider Inspiration: 103 years of BMW Group, 100 years of records and victories

Rider Inspiration: A Dad’s Dream – Becoming a motorcycle man

The year that changed the world – The Spirit of ’59 lives on with Triumph

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

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