Inspiration

Ricky Howerton – American Flat Track Harley-Davidson and Indian Rider Bridged the Gap

Dec 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Ricky Howerton has functioned as an agent of change throughout his tenure in American Flat Track racing. Drawing on the insight first gained while earning a mechanical engineering degree and honed while in pursuit of […]

Inspiration Friday: The Hook Up – Old School Chopper Rally

Nov 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As a motorcyclist, if you don’t have a event or rally that works for you, create your own! That’s what James Bull and his friends did as they wanted to attend and event that didn’t […]

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 […]

Inspiration Friday: 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019

Oct 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

There Is Greater Joy Yet to Come! The Tokyo Motor Show is one of the most anticipated events of the year for both motorcycle and car enthusiasts. Riders and drivers get a first look at […]

Happy 20th Anniversary Total Motorcycle!

Sep 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Happy 20th Anniversary Total Motorcycle! 20 great years helping 320 million great riders around the globe. 1 guy and team of great volunteers who each and everyday, unselfishly, pour their passion into TMW so we […]

Inspiration Friday: Heart-Warming Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis

Jul 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE PARTNERS WITH VETERANS CHARITY RIDE FOR 5th ANNUAL “MOTORCYCLE THERAPY” ADVENTURE TO STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY Veteran Non-Profit Organization Uses “Motorcycle Therapy” to Rehabilitate & Support Veterans Returning from Combat Salt Lake City, Utah […]

1st Japanese winner at the Isle of Man TT in 1963 passes away

Jul 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 3. Mitsuo Ito, the first Japanese rider to take victory at the Isle of Man TT in 1963, passed away earlier today (July 3rd). As an employee rider of […]

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 […]