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Inspiration Friday: Design Fashion & Style

Apr 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycling brings you this week’s Inspiration Friday: Design Fashion & Style, in style! 1946, quite the year for riding and the history books. First bikini, United Nations, V2 Rockets, UNICEF, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, […]

Iconic 100th Anniversary of Magnificent Motorbikes

Mar 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

100 years of making motorcycles is quite an achievement. The oldest being Indian Motorcycle at 120 years and Harley-Davidson at 118 years. Now Moto Guzzi joins Indian and Harley-Davidson today with their iconic 100th anniversary […]

BMW Motorrad posts second-best sales figures in its history

Jan 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Despite the challenges resulting from the crisis, BMW Motorrad was able to deliver 169,272 motorcycles and scooters to customers in 2020 and achieved the second-best sales figures in its history. This achievement underpins BMW Motorrad’s […]

Royal Enfield Makes History with checkered flag at American Flat Track Daytona

Oct 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE, Wis (October 16, 2020) — On a humid night in Daytona, Fla Johnny Lewis made history for Royal Enfield by capturing the checkered flag in the Production Twins class during the American Flat Track (AFT) […]

First time in Royal Enfield’s modern history that motorcycles will be assembled and produced

Sep 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Milwaukee, Wis September 25, 2020: Royal Enfield, the global leader in the middleweight motorcycle segment, announced it will begin motorcycle assembly in Argentina in partnership with Grupo Simpa, Royal Enfield’s local distributor in the country […]

The History Behind Ducati’s 50 MotoGP Wins

Aug 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Thanks to Andrea Dovizioso’s spectacular victory at the Austrian GP, Ducati achieved its 50th overall MotoGP success yesterday. It is an important milestone for the Borgo Panigale manufacturer: thanks to the determination and dedication of […]

Racer becomes 1st in history to win 5 consecutive WorldSSP races

Aug 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Record Breaking Locatelli Doubles Up in Portimão Thriller Andrea Locatelli became the first rider in history to win five consecutive FIM Supersport World Championship races, as the Evan Bros Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team ace doubled […]

Honda Impala plus more at the 75 years of rare motorcycle history exhibition

Jun 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The exhibition “Montesa, the forge of a myth” can be visited at the Palau Robert on the Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona, from June 9 to September 6. The sample includes 43 motorcycle models, among […]

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

Feb 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 […]

Check out the Exclusive 2020 Ducati Bikes in these Rare Photos

Feb 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

History and Development of Husqvarna 4-stroke Enduro Machine

Nov 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN 30. October 2019 After a 20-year absence, Husqvarna introduced their 4-stroke big-bore beast. In 1983, it tried establishing the brand as a top player on the bike market. Not only was a […]

Best Result Ever for Aprilia in the History of MotoGP

Oct 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Andrea finishes less than 8 tenths from the podium, Aleix consistently in the battle with the leaders With its riders putting in an outstanding performance, Aprilia was one of the protagonists in the Australian GP. […]

They’re Here! New 2020 Harley-Davidson’s Mix Heritage with Innovation

Aug 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A whole lotta shakin goin on at Harley-Davidson this year and the big bopper of classic cruisers just unleashed great balls of fire on their competition! New 2020 Harley-Davidson‘s nix heritage with innovation by introducing […]

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2000-2002 Total Motorcycle Logo History Page

Sep 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle Logos 1999 – 2002 A collection of artifacts of historical importance from our past. A logo is much more than just a symbol of a company, it is its face. […]

Mees Gets Redemption, Texter Makes History at Lima Half-Mile

Jul 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Grand National Champion Jared Mees has racked up 18 Main Event victories during his historic run these past two American Flat Track seasons. Saturday’s win at the Indian Motorcycle Lima Half-Mile, however, may just be […]