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Interactive Friday: Your Bikes! Hayabusa at 25 and Pushing the Limits!
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Interactive Friday: Your Bikes! Hayabusa at 25 and Pushing the Limits!

October 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Can you believe it, another week has gone by and another Interactive Friday, our 309th week for Inspiring and Interactive fun for our readers! This week we have some great discussions, polls, surveys and everyone’s […]

Interactive Friday: Modern Bike or Vintage? Brand Loyalty & Stuff!
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Interactive Friday: Modern Bike or Vintage? Brand Loyalty & Stuff!

September 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Are you ready for another Interactive Friday at Total Motorcycle? This week’s Modern Bike or Vintage? Brand Loyalty & Stuff title might make you scratch your head wondering, but they were are Top 3 topics […]

Interactive Friday: Crushing Bikes, eBikes and Pricey Ducati's!
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Interactive Friday: Crushing Bikes, eBikes and Pricey Ducati’s!

September 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

When you have over 425 million readers and one of the largest social media motorcycle channel on X, you get to ask, survey and poll a lot of riders.  And we asked 17 of them […]

Interactive Friday: Next Motorcycle? Bike Thefts & Pet Peeves!
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Interactive Friday: Next Motorcycle? Bike Thefts & Pet Peeves!

August 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Interactive Friday week #304 What’s Your Next 2025 Motorcycle? Bike Thefts & Pet Peeves! This week we asked our 425 million readers, @totalmotorcycle followers and visitors some great questions, polls and surveys like: […]

Inspiration Friday: 300 Weeks of Motorcycle Inspiration!
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Inspiration Friday: 300 Weeks of Motorcycle Inspiration!

August 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Totalmotorcycle.com is pretty darn amazing when it comes to supporting inquiring, new, veteran and returning riders and so is our weekly Inspiration Friday articles! Over 300 articles, 5.75 years of weekly motorcycle inspiring coverage from […]

Inspiration Friday: Paris Summer Olympics Motorcycle Events
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Inspiration Friday: Paris Summer Olympics Motorcycle Events

July 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are revving up to be an unforgettable event, bringing the world’s best athletes to the City of Light for a high-octane showdown. Riders, Total Motorcycle has you covered with our […]

Inspiration Friday: Make American Motorcycles Great Again!
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Inspiration Friday: Make American Motorcycles Great Again!

July 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

You’ve heard the term, MAGA, but what about MAmGA? That’s our Inspiration Friday: Make American Motorcycles Great Again! Last night President Donald J. Trump at the RNC delivered a speech of America First, but what […]

Inspiration Friday: Honda Adventure Roads
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Inspiration Friday: Honda Adventure Roads

July 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Honda Adventure roads isn’t just about reaching the destination; it’s about the transformative journey that lies in-between. The 2025 edition of Honda Adventure Roads starts in Rome, Italy and finishes in historic Istanbul, Turkey. Experience […]

Inspiration Friday: BMW Motorrad Days 2024 & GS Trophy 2024 Namibia
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Inspiration Friday: BMW Motorrad Days 2024 & GS Trophy 2024 Namibia

July 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The world’s largest BMW Motorrad event will return to Europe in July and America in October! An unadulterated motorcycle culture, a party atmosphere and unique riding experiences await riders who want the ultimate inspirational motorcycle […]

Inspiration Friday: The Empty Space & #Debate2024
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Inspiration Friday: The Empty Space & #Debate2024

June 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Honestly, I don’t know where to start other than enjoy your July BBQ’s because come August thru November, I don’t know what shape the world will be in. In conjunction with those thoughts Vespa has […]

Inspiration Friday: Experience Suzuki Live 2024!
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Inspiration Friday: Experience Suzuki Live 2024!

June 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Quick Question… Are you going? If no, why not? It’s THE summer event for Suzuki riders! This weekend experience Suzuki motorcycle parades, Suzuki races, 2024 Suzuki motorbike displays, Suzuki vintage bikes as well as many […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Riding with Mixed Reality?
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Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Riding with Mixed Reality?

June 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

“The participants drive on a small course, a virtual interpretation of BMW Town, and try to collect coins, like in a game.” Are you ready to Ride into the Future? Then you’re ready for today’s […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Couple Circumnavigates the World
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Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Couple Circumnavigates the World

June 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Traveling on a Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT 20 months after their departure on the trip of a lifetime, Ollie Gamblin and Lavi Scholl not only circumnavigate the world on a motorcycle, claims the new Guinness world […]

Inspiration Friday: June is Off-Road Safety Month!
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Inspiration Friday: Off-Road Safety Awareness Month

May 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Off-roading in nature’s backyard is amazing but can be dangerous. National Off-Road Safety Month is June and that means sharing vital safety tips for ATV, Side-by-Side and off-road motorcycle riders! Join us with this week’s […]

Inspiration Friday: Veterans Charity Ride 2024
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Inspiration Friday: Veterans Charity Ride 2024

May 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Happy Memorial Day long weekend Total Motorcycle riders! Are you excited to get out, BBQ, attend a parade and have some great times with friends and family? Well, we have something special for you to […]

Inspiration Friday: Free Yamaha Demo Tour Events
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Inspiration Friday: Free Yamaha Demo Tour Events

May 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Are you ready for some free great motorcycling fun? Want to ride and try something different? Looking forward to meeting fellow motorcyclists and like minded enthusiasts? From May to November, we have the complete 2024 […]

Inspiration Friday: Simplify Your Ride - New Automated Shift Assistant
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Inspiration Friday: Simplify Your Ride – New Automated Shift Assistant

May 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Operating a manual clutch with your left hand and a manual shifter with your left foot is so 2023! BMW wants you to simplify your ride with its latest invention the new Automated Shift Assistant […]

Inspiration Friday: Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide 2024
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Inspiration Friday: Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide 2024

April 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ducati fans, Ducati riders and Ducatisti all over the world are you ready for May 4th, 2024 for We Ride As One day? Welcome to Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide 2024 Guide to […]

Vespa World Days 2024 Guide
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Inspiration Friday: Vespa World Days 2024 Guide

April 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Thousands of Vespa fans and their scooters from 55 countries and 5 continents will swarm Pontedera, Italy this week for Vespa World Days 2024! A celebration of everything Vespa with Vespa exhibitions, events, shows and […]

Inspiration Friday: Handbuilt Motorcycle Show & 4/14 Day party!
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Inspiration Friday: Handbuilt Motorcycle Show & 4/14 Day party!

April 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

April is going to be a busy month for motorcyclists, motorcycling and motorcycle events on Total Motorcycle and on Twitter/X! This weekend is two big events at the same time you have to check out! […]

Inspiration Friday: Arizona Bike Week 2024
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Inspiration Friday: Arizona Bike Week 2024

April 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Looking for a thrilling celebration of powersports and music? Then Arizona Bike Week, held at WestWorld of Scottsdale is it! Five-day celebration of motorcycles and music with hundreds of vendors, builders, dealers and manufacturers, daily […]

Inspiration Friday: Goodbye Yamaha YZF-R1
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Inspiration Friday: Goodbye Yamaha YZF-R1!

March 22, 2024 Michael Le Pard

26 years of street Yamaha YZF-R1 sportbikes and is that it…Stick a fork in it, it’s done? 2024 will be the last of street YZF-R1 unfortunately as “Yamaha Motor Europe has taken the decision that […]

Inspiration Friday: Flying Piston Benefit Auction
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Inspiration Friday: Flying Piston Benefit Auction

March 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Looking for something to do this week motorcycle related that’s not only fun but also helps kids get on bikes? Well, Inspiration Friday: Flying Piston Benefit Auction is sure to meet all those requirements plus […]

Inspiration Friday: That's the Pits @WorldSBK!
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Inspiration Friday: That’s the Pits @WorldSBK!

February 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

WorldSBK starts this weekend and we are pumped for another year of not only covering every motorsports race but the new WorldSBK changes! Mandatory Pit-Stops!! This eleventh-hour curve ball was thrown at teams and riders […]

Inspiration Friday E-Fuels over Electric Vehicles
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Inspiration Friday: E-Fuels over Electric Vehicles?

February 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

According to our Twitter/X poll, the vast majority (97.7%) of TMW readers want ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles. Very few are interested in EV, eBike or even hybrid motorcycle solutions (2.3%). What are the WHO, […]

Harley-Davidson Museum & Mama Tried celebration
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Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Museum & Mama Tried Celebration

February 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson Museum‘s newest exhibit and event, “Mama Tried: Bringing it Together” and join the Official Pre-Party experience for an unforgettable evening of thrills and spills! Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Museum & Mama Tried Celebration, […]

Inspiration Friday: 30 years of the KTM DUKE
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Inspiration Friday: 30 years of the KTM DUKE

February 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

30 Years ago both the new KTM DUKE and Duke Nukem 3D burst upon the scene! Coincidently named? We think not as both are powerhouses of unapologetically raw and unbridled in-your-face aggression. the 1994 KTM […]

Inspiration Friday: 43000km’s by Land to New York
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Inspiration Friday: 43000km’s by Land to New York

January 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Each week for over 5 years Total Motorcycle brings you Inspiration Friday and this week we have another great motorcycle story and new adventure exhibition to get you inspired!  “Overland to New York: 4 Ural […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycling Reaches New Highs!
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Inspiration Friday: Motorcycling Reaches New Highs!

December 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Picture it. December in Chile. A fleet of fully equipped 2024 BMW R1300GS motorcycles. The highest active volcano in the world. The goal: 6,027 meters up in less than 20 hours. Welcome to yet another […]

Inspiration Friday Holiday Harley-Davidson Museum Fun
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Inspiration Friday: Holiday Harley-Davidson Museum Fun

December 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

There’s no place like the Harley-Davidson Museum for the holidays! Breakfast with Santa, Dec 31st Free Day, Holiday Blood-Drive, New Year’s Eve Party and that special H-D Christmas magic! Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Holiday Harley-Davidson […]

Inspiration Friday: President Visits Moto Guzzi!
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Inspiration Friday: President Visits Moto Guzzi!

December 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, may not be my President, but he his definitely my type of guy! A true motorcycle enthusiast he appreciates riders and loves motorcycle riding. Welcome to Inspiration […]

Inspiration Friday: Happy 400th Thanksgiving!
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Inspiration Friday: Happy 400th Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

I bet you didn’t know it was the 400th Anniversary of Thanksgiving here in the USA? If you did, well done and extra helping of Pumpkin Pie for you! If not, did you know today’s […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Live 2023 Let's Go!
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Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Live 2023 Let’s Go!

November 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Who is not excited to see the first 2023 fall bike show? Total Motorcycle‘s full guide to Motorcycle Live! This week from November 18th – 26th, 10am-5pm everyday treat yourself to motorcycling eye candy from […]

Lest We Forget - Remembrance Day 2023
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Inspiration Friday: Lest We Forget

November 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With the Israel War on Palestine (Gaza & West Bank) reaching genocidal levels with over 4412 children killed, the War in Ukraine claiming over 400,000 lives and with more NATO war clouds on the horizon […]

Inspiration Friday: RxART Charity Hand-Painted Ducati
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Inspiration Friday: RxART Charity Hand-Painted Ducati!

November 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sold for $32,500 and will go to transform children’s hospital settings into engaging and inspiring healing environments full of beauty, humor, and comfort! TMW’s Inspiration Friday: RxART Charity Hand-Painted Ducati highlights this exciting charity from […]

Inspiration Friday: Ducati Dirty Dozen Challenge
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Inspiration Friday: Ducati Dirty Dozen Challenge

October 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Each trail in the Dirty Dozen Challenge event presents a unique set of obstacles with ever-changing conditions. From grueling rocky climbs, river crossings, to steep descents, prepare for a thrilling adventure across some of America’s […]

Inspiration Friday: Face recognition & AI Motorcycles
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Inspiration Friday: Facial recognition & AI Motorcycles

October 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Just unbelievable that I would be writing this topic that in late 2023 we have Facial recognition & AI Motorcycles coming our way! No more ignition key with BMW‘s new iFace infrared technology. Just let […]

Inspiration Friday: Honda E-Clutch makes Shifting Optional
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Inspiration Friday: Honda E-Clutch makes Shifting Optional!

October 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to week #263 of Inspiration Friday…Honda E-Clutch makes Shifting Optional! “As we continue to technology evolve as a species…” TMW Science Mode: OFF. As our industry moves forward we try to appeal to new […]

Inspiration Friday: Small ICE or Electric Engine?
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Inspiration Friday: Small ICE or Electric Engine?

October 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycles are incredibly efficient and “green” already. Do we truly need to ditch small internal combustion engines? With Government regulations, WEF, DAVOS, climate change, ESG, UN Sustainable Goals or the Pope saying “The world is […]

Inspiration Friday: Texas Sized WorldSBK Inspiration
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Inspiration Friday: Texas Sized WorldSBK Inspiration

September 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

There are a lot of great memories for me thinking about my home state in the USA, Texas. Big everything, wide-open freedom and incredible food/shopping. But today isn’t about me, it’s about BMW Motorrad Motorsport, […]

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Inspiration Friday: 100 YEARS OF “MAKE LIFE A RIDE”

September 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Motorcyclists know that just owning a motorcycle can be inspiring, riding it, meeting other riders and joining a worldwide family, now that’s making “Life a Ride.” Join us for week #260 of Inspiration Friday: 100 […]

Inspiration Friday: Italian Bike Week 2023 Grazie!
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Inspiration Friday: Italian Bike Week 2023 Grazie!

September 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Buon giorno motociclista! Today we take a trip to Lignano Sabbiadoro in northern Italy for our Inspiration Friday: Italian Bike Week 2023, grazie! Picture this, Italy, beautiful seaside of the Adriatic Sea, magical atmosphere of […]

Inspiration Friday: BMW ADV-X 2023 Adventure Tour
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Inspiration Friday: BMW ADV-X 2023 Adventure Tour

September 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad Canada announces ADV-X, a week-long adventure motorcycle tour set in British Columbia! 1880km of the most breathtaking scenery Canada has to offer. Welcome to week #258 of our Inspiration Friday: BMW ADV-X 2023 […]

Inspiration Friday: Fascinating TransAnatolia Rally
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Inspiration Friday: Fascinating TransAnatolia Rally

September 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Have you ever wanted to do something so inspirational in motorcycling but never had the money resources to do it? For under $3000 now you can! Introducing Inspiration Friday: Fascinating TransAnatolia Rally, from September 2-9th […]

Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide
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Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide

August 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle‘s Inspiration Friday searches the best motorcycle inspiring events around the world and this week we bring you Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide! It may be the biggest motorcycle group ride you have […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Open Houses & Factory Tours!
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Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Open Houses & Factory Tours!

August 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Witness passion forged in steel! Experience an incredible motorcycle weekend at Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycle, Triumph and Moto Guzzi with their open houses and factory tours for all riders and fan alike! Get inspired by a […]

Inspiration Friday: Riders for Health 2023
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Inspiration Friday: Riders for Health 2023

July 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Very few things in life are more inspiring than helping others without profits. Yamaha is doing just that in partnership with Riders for Health in Africa. By providing new 2024 Yamaha motorcycles to medic’s they […]

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Inspiration Friday: 2023 AMD World Bike Building Championships

July 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Not much is more inspiring than a Custom Bike Building Championship or holding the winning $1.08 billion Powerball lottery ticket. While I don’t have the winning Powerball ticket to share, I can offer up not […]

Motorcycle Smartglasses & Virtual Reality
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Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Smartglasses & Virtual Reality

July 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The age of Technocracy, Elon Musk’s Neuralink, Artificial Intelligence and Metaverse Virtual Reality is upon us motorcyclists! Companies like BMW want to merge virtual reality with the real world as you ride with Smartglasses, head-up […]

Inspiration Friday: Celebrating Big Yamaha Milestones
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Inspiration Friday: Celebrating Big Yamaha Milestones

July 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

I love America’s Top Google search trends for today “National Fried Chicken Day” with Taylor Swift and Britney Spears while Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant isn’t even close. Welcome to the crazy world of Total Motorcycle’s […]

Happy 4th of July & Harley-Davidson Surprise!
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Happy 4th of July & Harley-Davidson Surprise!

July 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Happy 4th of July to all our American readers and supporters, it’s going to be a great week for y’all! From riding and BBQ’ing, to parades, to friends and family, to drinking and eating a […]

Inspiration Friday: World Record Ride & Canada Day 2023
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Inspiration Friday: World Record Ride & Canada Day 2023

June 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Happy Canada Day (July 1st) to all our Canadian readers and supporters! As a veteran of the Canadian Army I picked the Canadian Red Ensign was the flag under which this nation was built (1867), […]

Inspiration Friday: Pure&Crafted Festival & BMW Motorrad Days 2023
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Inspiration Friday: Pure&Crafted Festival & BMW Motorrad Days 2023

June 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Back for 2023, both the Pure&Crafted Festival and BMW Motorrad Days 2023 offer up a bizarre mixture of arts, motorcycles and music festival for an exciting melting pot of different communities and their interests! If […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Festival Budapest
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Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Festival Budapest

June 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Total Motorcycle’s Huge Guide to the biggest Harley-Davidson festival even in Europe! Welcome to week #249 of Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Festival Budapest. Taking place 100 days before H-D’s Homecoming Anniversary event […]

Inspiration Friday: Inspiring Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Routes
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Inspiration Friday: Inspiring Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Routes

June 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to part 2 of Total Motorcycle’s Amazing Guide to First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023! Inspiration Friday: Inspiring Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Routes shows the best top 6 routes to ride (or drive) to H-D’s historic […]

Inspiration Friday: VAHNA Motorcycle Film Festival 2023
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Inspiration Friday: VAHNA Motorcycle Film Festival 2023

June 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Enjoy watching inspiring short films and hearing inspiring motorcycle stories? Calling all filmmakers to read this week’s Inspiration Friday: VAHNA Motorcycle Film Festival 2023! Do you have a passion for motorcycles and a talent for […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride for Dad 2023
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Inspiration Friday: Ride for Dad 2023

May 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Since 2000, Ride for Dad has raised over $39 million to support prostate cancer research and raising public awareness. Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Ride for Dad 2023 Guide at Total Motorcycle! With 29 Event Rides […]

Inspiration Friday: First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023
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Inspiration Friday: First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023

May 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson is celebrating their 120th, and you’re invited! You only turn 120 once. Welcome to your Inspiration Friday: First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Guide! Everything you need to know about the 4-day festival in H-D’s […]

Inspiration Friday: Legends of the Dakar Exhibition
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Inspiration Friday: Legends of the Dakar Exhibition

May 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The word “Dakar” brings up images of desert, dunes, heat and exotic locals but also hero’s and overcoming inspiring challenges overcome. Welcome to week #244 of Inspiration Friday: Legends of the Dakar Exhibition. Be inspired […]

Inspiration Friday: Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2023
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Inspiration Friday: Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2023

May 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

On May 21st 2023, thousands will ride their classic and vintage style motorcycles in suits to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research in 121 countries. Be Part of It […]

Inspiration Friday: World's Most Exclusive Event 2023
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Inspiration Friday: World’s Most Exclusive Event 2023

April 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Biker’s love May. It’s the unofficial start of the Northern Hemisphere riding year! It’s also the start of many 2023 motorcycle shows, events, rallies and BBQ‘s. A bucket-list-must is the 2023 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este […]

Inspiration Friday: 2023 Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide
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Inspiration Friday: 2023 Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide

April 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday: 2023 Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide event and event guide! While many motorcycle sites are posting just the event press release TMW goes deeper with event listings, what do expect, where to go and […]

2023 Spring Collection of Unisex Casualwear Draws Inspiration from Vehicle Lineup
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2023 Spring Collection of Unisex Casualwear Draws Inspiration from Vehicle Lineup

April 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

POLARIS SLINGSHOT INTRODUCES NEW LIFESTYLE CLOTHING COLLECTION WITH TWO DISTINCT STYLES 2023 Spring Collection of Unisex Casualwear Draws Inspiration from Vehicle Lineup, Delivers Broad Range of Colors & Designs Suited for Any Personal Style MINNEAPOLIS, […]

Spring is Here: TMW's Spring Motorcycle Riding Guide
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Spring is Here: TMW’s Spring Motorcycle Riding Guide

April 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Biker’s…Start your Engines! Welcome to our Spring is Here: TMW’s Spring Motorcycle Riding Guide back again for another great start to riding season!! Our Inspiration Friday’s, 20th Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling Anniversary, Top 10 Tips […]

Inspiration Friday: Rider–machine Unity
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Inspiration Friday: Rider–machine Unity

April 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Since 1990, automobile accidents have dropped by 50% and motorcycle accidents hasn’t dropped. As a rider you have 2 seconds to impact. Yamaha wants to change that and it’s called Jin-Ki Kanno x Jin-Ki Anzen. […]

Inspiration Friday: Must See Custom Bike Winners!
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Inspiration Friday: Must See Custom Bike Winners!

March 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

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 […]

Inspiration Friday: Outrageous Lightning Bolt USA 2023
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Inspiration Friday: Outrageous Lightning Bolt USA 2023

March 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Honestly, some of these motorcycle events are just over the top outrageous and New York puts the cherry on the cheesecake. Inspiration Friday: Outrageous Lightning Bolt USA 2023 presented by BMW Motorrad and by House […]

Inspiration Friday: Record Motorcycle Sales!
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Inspiration Friday: Record Motorcycle Sales!

March 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle and Scooter sales numbers are in for 2022 and they are not only the best results ever, setting new records for all indicators! Welcome to week #235: Inspiration Friday: Record Motorcycle Sales! 2022 was […]

Inspiration Friday: Backcountry Discovery Routes
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Inspiration Friday: Backcountry Discovery Routes

February 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Open your mind, explore new boundaries, question new perspectives. Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Backcountry Discovery Routes week #234 (that’s nearly 4.5 years of Inspiration Friday’s!) where Total Motorcycle highlights BMW, Oregon and non-profit Backcountry Discovery […]

Inspiration Friday: Privateer Contingency Racing!
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Inspiration Friday: Privateer Contingency Racing!

February 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Are you fueled by a desire to go faster and win races? Crave the thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat? Then MotoAmerica, King of the Baggers, Super Hooligan National Championship (SHNC) or American […]

Inspiration Friday: Ultimate Race Day Experience
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Inspiration Friday: Ultimate Race Day Experience

February 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Looking for that Thrill of Speed and Rush of Adrenaline? Want to ride the latest bikes surrounded by passionate riders and enthusiasts? TMW gives you the chance to ride Circuit of the Americas, Road Atlanta, […]

Inspiration Friday: New World Adventures
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Inspiration Friday: New World Adventures

February 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits! Welcome to our huge Inspiration Friday: New World Adventures week #231 of rider inspiration. Ever wanted to ride in Morocco? Greece? Turkey? Tunisia? France? Wales? How about a […]

Inspiration Friday: Ducati’s Electric Historic Moment
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Inspiration Friday: Ducati’s Electric Historic Moment

January 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

“The beginning of a new and important chapter in Ducati‘s history…that of electric sports bikes.” Welcome to week #230 of Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Ducati’s Electric Historic Moment! The start of production of the “V21L” […]

Inspiration Friday: Era of Carbon Neutrality
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Inspiration Friday: Era of Carbon Neutrality

January 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The end is nearing for the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) as we see manual motorcycle transmissions fading way and the future is EV DCT.  Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Era of Carbon Neutrality week #227. Honda […]

Inspiration Friday: Goodbye Suzuki
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Inspiration Friday: Goodbye Suzuki

December 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

2022 Suzuki, truly an end of an era. 2023 recession, supply chain issues, stock market corrections, high interest rates, and now this. “In the face of the need to re-allocate resources on other initiatives for sustainability… […]

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