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Inspiration Friday: The Art of Motorcycle Passion

Jun 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

There was a time, not long ago, when manufacturers offered stunning paint jobs in creative colors, wild patterns and embraced artistic passion. Black, grey, white, silver colors are the rage now, the “safe choices“. Today, […]

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 Friday: Art and the Passion of Riding

Mar 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Art and riding have something in common. Both have passion and that passion feeds the heart. It is more than just metal, rubber and plastic bolted together, it is a creative synergy of an intangible […]

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 Friday: Motorcycle fascination at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019

Feb 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The most beautiful motorcycle classics will once again attract two-wheeler fans from all over the world to Cernobbio in Northern Italy between 24th and 26th May 2019. Once again, a unique collection of elite rare […]

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 […]