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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 […]

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: Allure & temptation of Ducati's Darkness Tour
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Inspiration Friday: Allure & temptation of Ducati’s Darkness Tour

March 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Enrobe yourself into the delicate sensation of the Diavel. Venture into the dark. Alluring refined atmospheres of sophisticated taste will define your pilgrimage through unmistakable metropolises venues of Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, London and New York […]

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: Kickin' King of Baggers 2023
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Inspiration Friday: Kickin’ King of Baggers 2023

March 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Are you ready to hear the rumble?! Inspiration Friday: Kickin’ King of Baggers 2023 is coming in bigger and better than ever before with the season opening at Daytona International Speedway this weekend for Daytona […]

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: Triumph Enters SuperMotocross 250 & 450cc
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Inspiration Friday: Triumph Enters SuperMotocross 250 & 450cc

January 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Since 2017, rumors and spy shots have been floating around about Triumph’s new 250cc to 750cc small bikes in partnership with Indian motorcycle manufacturer Bajaj and we have more information. Interestingly Triumph has just announced […]

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: HD120, EICMA, INTERMOT, MOTO SESSIONS & EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLE WEEK
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Inspiration Friday: HD120, EICMA, INTERMOT, MOTO SESSIONS & EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLE WEEK

December 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Looking for the ultimate Christmas present for a motorcycle enthusiast? This week’s Inspiration Friday: HD120, EICMA, INTERMOT, MOTO SESSIONS & EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLE WEEK highlights the biggest shows to hit in 2023 and what you can […]

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… […]

Inspiration Friday: Great BMW Custom Motorcycles
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Inspiration Friday: Great BMW Custom Motorcycles

November 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

What does the NFL, college football, soccer, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and custom motorcycles have in common? Inspirational Competition!  Welcome to week 224 of Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Great 2023 BMW Custom Motorcycles. We cross the […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Live 2022 Guide
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Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Live 2022 Guide

November 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to the biggest event Motorcycle Live 2022 Guide on the internet and all on 1 page for easy reference. Today’s Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Live 2022 Guide will inspire you to see, experience and enjoy […]

Inspiration Friday: Veterans Day - Remembrance Day - Armistice Day
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Inspiration Friday: Veterans Day – Remembrance Day – Armistice Day

November 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

April 17th 1991, the day I took my Oaths of Allegiance to defend Freedom, joining the millions of other’s who took the Oaths of Allegiance before me.  Today lets honor those who fought for, fell […]

Triumph Factory Visitor Experience
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Inspiration Friday: Triumph Factory Visitor Experience

November 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to week #221 of Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Triumph Factory Visitor Experience! Words like Progression, Personalized, Individuality, Community, Evolution, Iconic, Performance, Bloodline, Legendary easily describes Triumph’s 121 year history. Now Triumph is celebrating their […]

Inspiration Friday: Honoring Heroes Collection
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Inspiration Friday: Honoring Heroes Collection

October 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Give Back to Those Who Give So Much. That’s this week’s Inspiration Friday: Honoring Heroes Collection on Total Motorcycle! Indian Motorcycle has unveiled it’s Honoring Heroes’ apparel collection with all profits from purchases made donated […]

Inspiration Friday: Swapping Bikes for Surfboards
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Inspiration Friday: Swapping Bikes for Surfboards

October 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday week #219: Swapping Bikes for Surfboards! Blue waters, iconic waves, hot and sunny Melbourne and two of the best supercross riders today at FIM WSX and URBNSURF, mix it up and […]

Inspiration Friday: Zero road traffic casualties
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Inspiration Friday: Zero Road Traffic Casualties

October 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Zero road traffic casualties week #218! This is an interesting one this week and well worth the read if you are a driver, rider or pedestrian. Honda‘s human-machine interface with a goal […]

Inspiration Friday: 'Cause I'm Mr. Broadslide
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Inspiration Friday: ‘Cause I’m Mr. Broadslide

October 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to week 217 of Inspiration Friday: ‘Cause I’m Mr. Broadslide, where we take the global nuclear war tension down a little. After all, how can you NOT SMILE at Husqvarna racer Gunnar Barthelsson aka […]

Inspiration Friday Top Gun Goose
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Inspiration Friday: Top Gun Goose

September 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

It’s Not The Plane, It’s The Pilot. Nick “Goose” Bradshaw would have loved our 216th week of Inspiration Friday: Top Gun Goose. It’s Time To Let Go and feel the need, the need for speed! […]

Inspiration Friday: Operation Ride Home & Dunbass Referendum
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Inspiration Friday: Operation Ride Home & Dunbass Referendum

September 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Daniels, YMCA, Indian Motorcycle, Christmas, United States military personnel and the Dunbass Region Referendum… quite the post today for those looking for inspiration on a global scale! Welcome to week 215 of Inspiration Friday: […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight 131 Racing
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Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight 131 Racing

September 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Big article title, big racing series, big baggers and an even bigger engine. Welcome to big Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight 131 Racing designed to get your inspiration engine running hard. MotoAmerica King of Baggers series […]

Inspiration Friday: Queen of All Events
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Inspiration Friday: Queen of All Events

September 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

#213 Inspiration Friday: Queen of All Events. The variety of news and information on Total Motorcycle is astounding. One week, it’s about Harley-Davidson‘s new El Diablo inspired by the Four Horseman and Revelation, this week […]

Inspiration Friday: Wheels and Waves 2022 Honda Customs Winners
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Inspiration Friday: Wheels and Waves 2022 Honda Customs Winners

September 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Wheels and Waves 2022 Honda Customs Winners week #212! 212 glorious weeks of rider inspiration to get you out riding. Honda showcases ten of the best European custom CMX500 and CMX1100 […]

Inspiration Friday: Most Epic Adventure is Back!
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Inspiration Friday: Most Epic Adventure is Back!

August 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Inspiration Friday: Most Epic Adventure is Back takes a look at the more intense, epic and exclusive adventure you could ever do on two wheels, the Honda Africa Twin Morocco Epic Tour! Held […]

Inspiration Friday Top Secrets of Adventure Riding
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Inspiration Friday #210: Top Secrets of Adventure Riding

August 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

“If someone else can do it, you can do it as well…” welcome to our 210th week of Inspiration Friday: Top Secrets of Adventure Riding! This week Total Motorcycle opens the adventure travel vault of […]

Inspiration Friday #209: Supply Chain Management
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Inspiration Friday #209: Supply Chain Management

July 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

This week’s inspirational hot topic is the incredibly interesting supply chain management dilemma we all find ourselves in or affected by in the motorcycle industry. Welcome to Inspiration Friday #209: Supply Chain Management where we […]

Inspiration Friday: World Ducati Week 2022
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Inspiration Friday #208: World Ducati Week 2022

July 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

What do Newport Beach, Vancouver, Paris, Miami, New Delhi, Rome, Mexico City, Sydney, Valencia, New York, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Singapore, Seoul, Hangzhou, Bangkok and Ingolstadt have in common? It’s Inspiration Friday #208: World Ducati Week […]

Inspiration Friday #207: The Times They Are A-Changin'
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Inspiration Friday #207: The Times They Are A-Changin’

July 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to the Bob Dylan edition of Inspiration Friday #207: “The Times They Are A-Changin’” and the time sure are changing fast! Do you struggle with rapid change? I do; it makes my head spin. […]

Inspiration Friday #206: 2022 Pure & Crafted Festival
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Inspiration Friday #206: 2022 Pure & Crafted Festival

July 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

17000 motorcyclists is what happens when you combine BMW Motorrad Days 2022 and 2022 Pure&Crafted Festival events together on the same weekend. Add an usual mix of hand-crafted music, motorbike culture and new-heritage lifestyle and […]

Inspiration Weekend #205: Happy 4th of July & Canada Day!
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Inspiration Weekend #205: Happy 4th of July & Canada Day!

July 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Happy 4th of July & Canada Day to all our visitors! While both holidays this year seem to be quite controversial let’s just fight over who wants a  BBQ’d hotdog or a hamburger. With July […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Wild Ones Rally
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Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Wild Ones Rally

June 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson WILD ONES: VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE RALLY 2022 is back! Come celebrate Harley-Davidson’s unrivaled motorcycle heritage with vintage 1940s-style motorcycle rally at the H-D Museum with Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Wild Ones Rally! Total Motorcycle has all […]

Inspiration Friday #203: Born Free Motorcycle Show Texas
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Inspiration Friday #203: Born Free Motorcycle Show Texas

June 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday #203: Born Free Motorcycle Show Texas spotlight. Born-Free Texas is set for October 22-23 2022 Yellow Rose Canyon in Mt Enterprise Texas! Dirt Track Racing, Camping, Bike Show, Swapmeet, Music & […]

Inspiration Friday: National Get Outdoors Day 2022
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Inspiration Friday: National Get Outdoors Day 2022

June 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Celebrate Inspiration Friday with National Get Outdoors Day 2022 simply by getting outside and win epic prizes, even free park passes. Discover new possibilities, experience off-road motorcycles, trails, camping across 200 epic destinations nationwide. It […]

Inspiration Friday: 8311 Days of Inspiration
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Inspiration Friday: 8311 Days of Inspiration

June 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday: 8311 Days of Inspiration, our 201st Friday of Inspiration Friday and 8311 day of Total Motorcycle being online! That’s a lot of days, weeks and free inspiration to support new riders, […]

Inspiration Friday #200: Motor Valley Fest 2022
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Inspiration Friday #200: Motor Valley Fest 2022

May 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome, welcome to Total Motorcycle’s 200th Inspiration Friday! 200 weeks, almost 4 years, of great inspiring motorcycle stories! Motor Valley Fest 2022 event is on for this week. Explore the Land where Speed was Born…Modena, […]

Inspiration Friday: 36th Biker Fest International
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Inspiration Friday: 36th Biker Fest International

May 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

This weekend is the 36th edition of the Biker Fest Custom Bike Show with thousands of custom bikes, events, festivals, tours, demo rides and much more. Welcome #199 Inspiration Friday: 36th Biker Fest International Guide, […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride Free
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Inspiration Friday: Ride Free

May 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ever wanted to have a taste of what life on two wheels can be like, in a safe and friendly way and for free? Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Ride Free, inspired by Honda‘s Ride Free […]

2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660
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10 thousand enthusiasts came to Misano for Aprilia’s big party

May 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

OVER 10 THOUSAND PEOPLE AT MISANO TO CELEBRATE APRILIA, ITS CHAMPIONS AND ITS GREAT MOTOGP SEASON ALEIX ESPARGARÓ, MAVERICK VIÑALES AND LORENZO SAVADORI PUT ON A SHOW ON THE TRACK TOGETHER WITH CHAMPIONS AND LEGENDS […]

Inspiration Friday: Triumph 120-Years Celebration
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Inspiration Friday: Triumph 120-Years Celebration

May 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

At Total Motorcycle, our tagline is By Riders for Riders and Triumph thinks so too. Welcome to this week’s Inspiration Friday: Triumph 120-Years Celebration! 120 Years of Triumph from the first Triumph motorcycle that went […]

Inspiration Friday: All Stars 2022 Celebration
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Inspiration Friday: All Stars 2022 Celebration

April 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Looking for like-minded riders celebrating a full day of passion, entertainment, sport and endless fun for everyone? You can even win a new motorcycle…oh and it’s free! Total Motorcycle brings you this week’s Inspiration Friday: […]

Inspiration Friday: Earth Day 2022
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Inspiration Friday: Earth Day 2022

April 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

As snow falls outside my window on April 22nd and the thermometer reads 30°F I wonder when Spring will return, apparently climate change is heating up the planet, but obviously not here. We should be […]

Inspiration Friday: Easter Fuel for Life
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Inspiration Friday: Easter Fuel for Life

April 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A very happy Easter to all those to visit Total Motorcycle this long weekend. May Easter blessing rain down upon you. Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Easter Fuel for Life. It’s not only Easter that will […]

Friday Inspiration: Flat Track Slide School
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Friday Inspiration: Flat Track Slide School

April 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The slide is an art, and once you nail it, it’s hard to get away from that feeling! Slide into this week’s Friday Inspiration: Flat Track Slide School with Royal Enfield‘s new 411cc bike. Flat […]

Inspiration Friday: Daytona 200 Returns!
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Inspiration Friday: Daytona 200 Returns!

March 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Return to the high banks of the iconic Daytona International Speedway with the 80th running of the renowned Daytona 200. Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Daytona 200 Returns! Vintage Daytona 200 photos, history and every Daytona […]

Friday Inspiration Daytona Bike Week 2022
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Friday Inspiration: Daytona Bike Week 2022

March 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Looking for inspiration away from WWIII news? Then ride to the sandy shores of Florida with over 500,000 bikers! Daytona Bike Week 2022 competes with Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for popularity! TMW’s Guide to Daytona Bike […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Adventure Awaits
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Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Adventure Awaits

March 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Spring is here and I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to ride my motorcycle again. No Biden, Trudeau, Putin or Zelenskyy….global events be damned! Time to refresh the mental health with Inspiration […]

Inspiration Friday: Daytona Flying Piston Benefit
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Inspiration Friday: Daytona Flying Piston Benefit

February 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Daytona Flying Piston Benefit! They found the next generation of riders…And they are in kindergarten! Keep the sport of motorcycling alive by training future riders in PE Class and the charity […]

Inspiration Friday Honda Garage Dreams Contest
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Inspiration Friday: Honda Garage Dreams Contest

February 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Amazing Honda contest you may never have heard about! Introducing the 3rd Edition of the Honda Garage Dreams Contest where 20 dealers go head-to-head customizing either a 2022 Honda Rebel 500 or Rebel 1100 from […]

Inspiration Friday: BTR Women Racers Return
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Inspiration Friday: BTR Women Racers Return!

February 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

15 women, 6 MotoAmerica Superbike tracks and 1 hot year. “This whole experience is a dream come true”. Total Motorcycle is proud to bring you this week’s Inspiration Friday: BTR Women Racers Return for 2022! […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcyclist for Life
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Inspiration Friday: Motorcyclist for Life

February 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

“I believe they’re the best kind of transportation given to mankind. Riding a motorcycle makes life that much more wonderful” and what an inspiring way to start off this week’s Inspiration Friday: Motorcyclist for Life! […]

Inspiration Friday: Industrial Creativity
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Inspiration Friday: Industrial Creativity

January 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Meet Shinya Kimura, one of the most sought-after motorcycle customizers in the world. From making, from feeling. Without sketches or drawings, blueprints or models, that’s passion and our Inspiration Friday: Industrial Creativity story this week. […]

Inspiration Friday The Great Get-a-way
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Inspiration Friday: The Great Get-a-way

January 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Let the cold winter snow blow as warmer, sunnier riding days are ahead. Today Total Motorcycle shovels away the winter blues with Inspiration Friday The Great Get-a-way! How does riding the jungles of Costa Rica […]

Inspiration Friday: Cyber-Secure Motorcycles?
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Inspiration Friday: Cyber-Secure Motorcycles?

January 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

2022’s first Inspiration Friday: Cyber-Secure Motorcycles is a great read. Cyber crime is on the rise and hackers can not only access your motorcycle’s (car/truck) bluetooth, GPS, Airbag, eCall, remote control key and even an […]

Inspiration Friday: Build Your Own BMW
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Inspiration Friday: Build Your Own BMW

December 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It’s Christmas time and who doesn’t love presents, gifts and parties with great friends and good food! Inspiration Friday: Build Your Own BMW is the prefect Christmas inspiration toy gift for any motorcycle or BMW […]

Inspiration Friday: Colorado Motorcycle Expo 2022
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Inspiration Friday: Colorado Motorcycle Expo 2022

December 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It’s Back! The show is on! The buzz is loud! Everyone is excited for the Colorado Motorcycle Expo Coming February 19th and 20th! With over 800 vendors and 20,000 attendees, Colorado Motorcycle Expo is the […]

Inspiration Friday Spread Festive Cheer
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Inspiration Friday: Spread Festive Cheer

December 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Did you notice TMW Christmas decorations are up? December…snow, Christmas trees, holly, lights, music, social get-togethers, egg nog, presents, boxing day, midnight masses, ice skating, hot chocolate, it’s time for Inspiration Friday Spread Festive Cheer! […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride Like Rossi
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Inspiration Friday: Ride Like Rossi

November 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Man. The Myth. The #46 MotoGP Legend “The Doctor” retires. Inspiration Friday: Ride Like Rossi bring inspiration to all those who followed Valentino Rossi‘s 26 year championship racing career. Rossi was riding bikes from […]

Inspiration Friday: Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
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Inspiration Friday: Once-in-a-lifetime Experience

November 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This morning I was sure I was going to run something about Black Friday, motorcycle deals, gear deals or door buster savings, but then I saw this news story for kids and Black Friday wasn’t […]

Inspiration Friday Motorcycle Hall of Fame
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Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Hall of Fame

November 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the distinguished men and women who have played a vital role in shaping the sport and lifestyle of motorcycling and Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Hall of Fame […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle vs Fighter Jet
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Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle vs Fighter Jet

October 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Somethings are just so inspiringly motorcycle cool and this week we bring you Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle vs Fighter Jet thanks to BMW and the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team complete with video! ‘Ready for take […]

Inspiration Friday: Milipol 2021 Paris
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Inspiration Friday: Milipol 2021 Paris

October 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

We have a “blue light special” Inspiration Friday: Milipol 2021 Paris today for you! It’s likely you have never heard of Milipol but it is a huge  Homeland Security and Safety Global Security Ecosystem worldwide […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride to Antarctica
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Inspiration Friday: Ride to Antarctica

October 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

What is the best Adventure bike? A dual sport that surpasses all others? Today’s Inspiration Friday: Ride to Antarctica will reveal the top ADV you can buy. Is it a Honda? BMW? Kawasaki? Yamaha? Harley-Davidson? […]

Inspiration Friday: Rising Gas Prices
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Inspiration Friday: Rising Gas Prices

October 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Not my favorite topic but Inspiration Friday: Rising Gas Prices is this weeks hot button around the world. Gas shortages, skyrocketing energy prices, high demand, low supply, canceled pipelines. Back in 2012 Obama said, on […]

Inspiration Friday: Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2021 Special Edition
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Inspiration Friday: Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2021 Special Edition

October 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Welcome our 3rd year of Inspiration Friday! Our Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2021 Special Edition is especially for the gear heads out there. Engines, power, torque, speed, specifications, style, class, you know it and love […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride-Out to Help-Out
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Inspiration Friday: Ride-Out to Help-Out

September 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Inspiration Friday, Ride Out to Help Out, is all about helping the motorcycling community including independent businesses like cafes and small motorcycle dealers hit hard by the lockdowns. While Triumph is leading the […]

Inspiration Friday: Plant-Based Motorcycles
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Inspiration Friday: Plant-Based Motorcycles?

September 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Plant-Based Motorcycles! Seriously? YES! Revolution, not evolution plant-based motorcycles and cars by 2030 says BMW Group. No more steel, aluminum, leather or oil, your ride is natural fibers, pulverized cactus fibers, […]

Inspiration Friday Harley-Davidson Great Relay & Festival of Motorcycling 2021
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Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Great Relay & Festival of Motorcycling 2021

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Long title for Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Great Relay & Festival of Motorcycling 2021 this week but it is two great inspiring motorcycle events happening at the same time you may not know about! The 2021 […]

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