Inspiration

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycling Reaches New Highs!

Dec 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

Dec 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!

Dec 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!

Nov 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!

Nov 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 […]

Inspiration Friday: Lest We Forget

Nov 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!

Nov 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

Oct 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

Inspiration Friday: Facial recognition & AI Motorcycles

Oct 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!

Oct 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?

Oct 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

Sep 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, […]

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

Sep 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!

Sep 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

Sep 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 […]