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Indian Motorcycle Sold Now What? Q&A With CEO Mike Kennedy!

Feb 9, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Breaking News: Total Motorcycle just got off a call with new Indian Motorcycle CEO Mike Kennedy and we can share some juicy insider information about what’s coming down the road for the new Indian Motorcycle! […]

Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Adventure & Touring Basics

Sep 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

🌍 Adventure & Touring Basics From weekend getaways to cross‑continent odysseys, touring is the art of turning the road into your home. Comfort, preparation, and mindset are the keys. Section 1.1, What is Motorcycle […]

Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Ultimate Motorcycle Track Day Guide

Sep 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

🏁 Motorcycle Track Days Guide Street skills sharpened, limits tested, confidence boosted, track days are the safest way to explore what your bike (and you) can really do. 🌟 Why Track Days Matter […]

Inspiration Friday: First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023

Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Group Riding Etiquette Intro

Sep 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

🏍️ Group Riding Etiquette Intro 🏍️🏍️🏍️ Riding alone is freedom. Riding together is family. Group riding is one of the most rewarding parts of motorcycling, but it comes with its own rules of respect, safety, […]

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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: When to Upgrade Your Bike

Sep 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

When to Upgrade Your Bike (Signs You’ve Outgrown Your First Ride) Every rider remembers their first motorcycle. It’s freedom, fear, and fun all rolled into one. But eventually, you’ll feel it: the bike that once […]

Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Budgeting for Motorcycle Riding

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Budgeting for Your First Year of Riding Money is one of the biggest factors for new riders. A smart budget means more freedom, fewer surprises, and a safer first year on two wheels. […]

New riders Austin Walton and Dalton Shirey started their 2024 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) campaign

Jan 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Austin Walton and Dalton Shirey started their 2024 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) campaigns with a pair of consistent Pro Class results as they battled through the rugged, […]

New 2023 Friendly Budget Bikes!

Mar 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to the first day of Spring and Spring means new riders and a new riding season! While I recommend new riders go for a gently used bike, if you are looking for something new […]

99 Dollar Harley-Davidson Riding Academy Extended to Spouses of U.S. Military

Harley-Davidson offers $99 Riding Academy for Spouses of US Military

May 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SAYS ‘THANK YOU’ TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AND THEIR SPOUSES FIRST RESPONDERS, U.S MILITARY, AND SPOUSES LEARN TO RIDE FOR $99. Friday is Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Harley-Davidson – to thank the […]

Progressive International Motorcycle Shows Experiential and Retail Spaces

Nov 10, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Shift Offers Curated Selection of Lifestyle Motorcycle Gear; Adventure Out! Features The Best in Adventure and Touring Products PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 9, 2017 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The […]

Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Adventure & Touring Basics

Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Ultimate Motorcycle Track Day Guide

Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: When to Upgrade Your Bike

Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Budgeting for Motorcycle Riding

New riders Austin Walton and Dalton Shirey started their 2024 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) campaign

New 2023 Friendly Budget Bikes!

Harley-Davidson offers $99 Riding Academy for Spouses of US Military

Progressive International Motorcycle Shows Experiential and Retail Spaces

Reliable Dominance: New 2027 Yamaha Supersport & Off-Road Competition Range

Bikers Dictionary: Taste the Freedom. Feel the Ride. Learn the Language.

2027 Kawasaki Kraziness! 22 New Motorbikes Reviewed at TMW!

2027 Ducati Classics are Back! 10 liveries & 100 numbered bikes

2026 Ducati Motorcycle Review Guides