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GNCC – Round 7 – The John Penton Location: Sunday Creek Raceway – Millfield, OH This last weekend was out in Ohio for round 7 of GNCC for the John Penton which is the oldest […]

Yamaha and Michael van der Mark part ways after 3 WorldSBK and 2 Suzuka 8 Hour Victories

Yamaha and Van der Mark to Part Company at Conclusion of 2020 WorldSBK Season Yamaha and Michael van der Mark will part ways at the end of the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship season, with […]

Impressive victories over the weekend at AMA/ FIM MotoAmerica Road America SBK

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 30. Bobby Fong: GSX-R1000 – 2-1 Toni Elias: GSX-R1000 – 4-7 Sean Dylan Kelly: GSX-R600 – 2-2 Cameron Petersen: GSX-R1000 – 1st Rocco Landers: SV650 – 1st Suzuki Motor […]

Ducati Panigale V4 R Takes First Podium at Road America MotoAmerica Superbike at 184mph

Mountain View, Calif., June 29, 2020 – The second round of the MotoAmerica race series took place at Road America in Wisconsin this past weekend as Kyle Wyman #33 took the Ducati Panigale V4 R to […]

Say What? BMW Introduces Cruise Control on a Motorcycles

Relaxed cruising with active cruise control, without having to manually adapt to the driving speed of the vehicle in front – already available in cars now for many years, but not the standard in motorcycles […]

We will be taking sustainability to a whole new level

Munich. When it comes to sustainability, major corporations have a key role to play. The BMW Group acknowledged this fact long ago and outperforms industry rivals by far in terms of CO2 emissions per vehicle produced. […]

Independence Day & Canada Day 2020 Events Rallies and What’s Open

Happy Independence Day & Canada Day 2020 to all our Total Motorcycle readers, supporters, staff and family! While Independence Day and Canada Day this year will be very different than previous years it doesn’t mean […]

Ducati MotoGP Star Undergos Immediate Surgery After Racing Crash

The Ducati Team rider was operated yesterday evening a few hours after getting injured. Since the operation had a positive outcome, he will be able to start physiotherapy immediately to be ready in time for […]

I felt really good today Says DeLong at his GNCC XC2 Class Victory

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Craig DeLong earned a big win on Sunday at the John Penton GNCC in Millfield, Ohio, where he now holds the lead in the XC2 250 Pro Championship after […]

Cameron Beaubier dominates MotoAmerica Superbike on Yamaha Racing R1

Beaubier Stays Perfect with Another Win at Road America Cameron Beaubier continued to dominate the MotoAmerica Superbike field aboard his Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing R1 with another stellar victory in race one at […]

Crash in Turn 1 at MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Road Atlanta Ends Badly

Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne bounced back from a tough race yesterday to finish second in race two at Road America on Sunday, June 28, in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Unfortunately for Cameron […]

Unexpected Finish to MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North American Road Racing Season

June 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 28. Bobby Fong – GSX-R1000 – 2nd. Sean Dylan Kelly – GSX-R600 – 2nd. Toni Elias – GSX-R1000 – 4th. A highly motivated M4 ECSTAR Suzuki squad returned to […]

Awesome Indian FTR1200 Roland Sands Race-Inspired Parts & Accessories

Collaborative Lineup of FTR 1200 Parts Brings ‘Super Hooligan®’ Racing Inspiration to the Street MINNEAPOLIS (June 25, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, unveiled a collaborative line of race-inspired accessories for FTR […]

American Flat Track to Join NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400

June 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 26, 2020) – American Flat Track is thrilled to announce an exciting development in its updated 2020 schedule – the 2020 Charlotte Half-Mile doubleheader races will run Friday, October 9 and […]

MOTORCYCLE RACING WEEKEND ACTION SCHEDULE – JUNE 27-28th

June 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 26. This weekend’s second round of the 2020 AMA MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin opens it doors to spectators following some relaxation of the […]

First of Five Hundred Carbon Fiber Frame Ducati Superleggera V4 Delivered

June 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Superleggera V4 001/500 delivered at Borgo Panigale Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO, personally delivered model number 001/500 and the certificate of authenticity of the Superleggera V4 to the lucky owner Belgian Ducatista Filip Van Schil, who […]

Inspiration Friday: Track Day Corner Carving 101

Track Day Corner Carving 101. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride a super cool race bike? Racing, sliding, corner carving, cheering crowds, standing on the podium and winning a trophy? […]

BMW Motorrad On the road, ready, go! With RENT A RIDE Expansion

Munich. On the road, ready, go! With RENT A RIDE, BMW Motorrad offers spontaneous motorcycle riding pleasure via the rental platform RENTARIDE – individually plannable, with virtually new rental motorcycles and an exquisite and international […]

After 4 months of lockdown 2020 WorldSBK season starts again in Australia

Superb P1 for Scott Redding after 3 testing days at Misano. Positive feelings for Chaz Davies. Almost four months have passed since the first round of the 2020 WorldSBK season held at Phillip Island, Australia. […]

2020 MotoGP season is Back as Ducati resumes activities on track

June 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Test Team and Michele Pirro finally returned to the track in Misano after the lockdown, for three days of private testing on the circuit named after Marco Simoncelli The Ducati Test Team and […]

Honda’s First 2021 ATVs/Quads are Here on Total Motorcycle

IT’S TIME TO GET OUT Many of us appreciate our time outdoors more than ever. So we’re even happier to announce our latest 2021 Honda FourTrax ATV models—the 2021 Honda Rancher, Foreman, Rubicon and Rincon […]

BMW Industrializes 3D printing methods to speed up production and development

June 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich / Oberschleissheim. The BMW Group has today officially opened its new Additive Manufacturing Campus. The new centre brings together production of prototype and series parts under one roof, along with research into new 3D printing […]

GREAT NEWS AS AMA PRO MOTOCROSS OPENS TO SPECTATORS AGAIN

June 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 24. The opening two rounds of the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship next month in America have been confirmed that they will now host spectators amid changing and […]

2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP BSB Guide

2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP BSB : THE BRITISH SUPERBIKE. Introducing the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP BSB: Honda Racing is pleased to unveil the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP that Andrew and Glenn Irwin will race […]

2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition Guide

2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition : ICONIC DAKAR HERITAGE. 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition: Since its launch the Ténéré 700 has quickly established itself as the best-selling middleweight adventure bike in Europe. – […]

Top of the Podium…Twice! AMA East Hare Scramble – Round 5

Top of the Podium…Twice! AMA East Hare Scramble – Round 5 Location: Harpursville, NY This last weekend was a great weekend for Beta Racing. Two of our Factory Team riders finished in first place. Congratulations […]

Grand Opening of the Stunning 140 square foot MV Agusta Showroom

MV AGUSTA NEW MONO-BRAND STORE IN BIRMINGHAM the140 square meters showroom was officially launched on Saturday June 20th Varese, June 22nd, 2020 – Oak flooring, matte black walls paired with bespoke Italian-made, MV Agusta-branded furniture: […]

New Honda Motorcycle Model Wins Gold “Best design of the Year” Award

The commercial success of the new Montesa Cota 301RR is now joined by one of the most important design awards in our country. And is that the ADI-FAD (Association of Industrial Design for the Promotion […]

Monster Energy AMA Supercross Season Finale Results

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Aaron Plessinger worked his way from a bad start near the end of the pack to finish 11th at Sunday’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross season finale. Justin Barcia got […]

Closing the 2020 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Series

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 22. Broc Tickle – RM-Z450 – 6th Alex Martin – RM-Z250 – 6th in series Closing a challenging series for the 2020 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross series […]

KICKER Performance Audio with American Flat Track

June 22, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 22, 2020) – American Flat Track proudly announced today the forging of a new partnership with KICKER Performance Audio naming the industry leader in cutting edge audio products the Official Sound System of American Flat Track. […]

An Indian Summer Ep7 – Luxurious Leather

A good quality pair of luxurious leather riding gloves is a must have on the open road. No rider should ever have to sacrifice their style for safety too much. Stylish classic black leather riding […]

OSBORNE EARNS FIRST-CAREER 450SX WIN; ANDERSON AND WILSON ROUND OUT THE PODIUM

June 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

It was a historic day for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team as the brand swept the 450SX podium at the final round of the 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship Series in Salt Lake […]

Ferrandis Defends His Crown to Score Back-to-Back 250SX West Titles

June 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Dylan Ferrandis overcame challenges to finish fourth at the East-West Showdown and secure the 250SX West Championship for the second year running at Sunday’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross season finale at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt […]

Next-generation Automated Driving Technology on Hold due to Economy

June 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Stuttgart. The BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG are putting their cooperation on development of next-generation technology for automated driving temporarily on hold. Following extensive review, the two companies have arrived at a mutual and amicable agreement […]

Inspiration Friday: Great Father’s Day Movies and Hero Fathers

What a better way to celebrate Father’s Day and Inspiration Friday than to showcase Great Father’s Day Movies and Hero Fathers! Guy Martin’s Great Escape is just such a movie. Fathers, Hero’s, action, excitement and […]

AMA/FIM Supercross tough season filled with injuries and setbacks

JGRMX SUZUKI IN THE POINTS AT UTAH SX Team Suzuki Press Office – June 18. After a tough season filled with injuries and setbacks, the JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Racing team heads into this weekend’s final […]

Fast and Dusty GNCC – Round 6: Location: High Point – Mt. Morris

GNCC – Round 6: Location: High Point – Mt. Morris, PA Round six of the GNCC at High Point was met with some challenging conditions. The track was fast and dusty in the field areas […]

CDC social distancing guidelines in Effect as American Flat Track returns

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 18, 2020) – As American Flat Track approaches its highly-anticipated debut at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., it announced today ticket sales are now live for the Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 doubleheader weekend. […]

Limited Edition Ducati Superleggera V4 starts production

The first Ducati Superleggera V4 comes off the production line of the Borgo Panigale plant. Made in a limited and numbered series of 500 units, the Superleggera V4 is the only motorcycle in the world […]

Big strides in the 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship Series for Yamaha

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Zach Osborne continues to make big strides in the 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship Series as he led a career-best 22 laps in Wednesday’s 450SX Main Event to ultimately […]

Yamaha lead flag-to-flag to score a dominant race win at Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Shane McElrath and Colt Nichols finish second and third, respectively, at the penultimate round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship on Wednesday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake […]

Sim Racing: From Fortnite to Real Life Racing with BMW M6 GT3 on the Nürburgring

June 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After several months of working from home during the enforced break in racing, the BMW Junior Team is now set for its first race together. Dan Harper (GBR), Max Hesse (GER) and Neil Verhagen […]

2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition Guide

2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition : AN ICONIC BRITISH PARTNERSHIP. Introducing the 2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition: The first-ever official Bond motorcycle and an ultra-rare numbered limited edition, the Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition […]

2021 Triumph Trekker GT Guide

June 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

2021 Triumph Trekker GT : Introducing Triumph’s first electric bicycle. Introducing the 2021 Triumph Trekker GT. Triumph’s passion for two-wheeled performance and riding fun brings together for the very first time the latest in e-drive […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WEEK-LONG INSTAGRAM MOTORCYCLE SHOW DETAILS

Hosted on Harley-Davidson’s Instagram The No Show Celebrates and Raises Funds for Custom Builders MILWAUKEE (June 16, 2020) – Harley-Davidson Motor Company presents The No Show, a week-long online motorcycle show that brings together Harley-Davidson’s […]

2021 Ducati Hypermotard 950 RVE Guide

2021 Ducati Hypermotard 950 RVE Guide: Pure fun, endless adrenaline. Introducing the new 2021 Ducati Hypermotard 950 RVE: The new 2021 Ducati Hypermotard 950 RVE rides the wave of success that the Hypermotard 950 Concept […]

Pair of Top 10s for Yamaha at Fever Pitched AMA SX450

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia and Aaron Plessinger finished ninth and 10th, respectively, on Sunday night in Salt Lake City at Rice-Eccles Stadium for Round 15 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross […]

Ferrandis in Salt Lake City 250SX West Shuts it Down Like T-Mobile

June 15, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis scores another second-place finish at the penultimate round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX West Championship. His teammate Justin Cooper crosses the line sixth on Sunday night […]

An Indian Summer Ep6: Everyday Scout – Commuting

We wanted to know if the 2019 Indian Scout would be ideal for commuting. We rode it to work for two weeks, saddle bags loaded with a laptop, planner, and other essentials. Then we ran some […]

Exciting Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team GNCC runner-up finish

June 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Craig DeLong fought his way to a runner-up finish in the XC2 250 Pro class on Sunday at Round 6 of the 2020 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM CAPTURES TOP-FIVE

June 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The 2020 AMA Supercross World Championship Series continued its jam-packed schedule on Sunday with Round 15 of the 17-race series and the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team put forth another solid performance inside Rice-Eccles […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION – June 14th

June 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 13. Suzuki teams are on track this weekend for round 15 of 17 of the revised 2020 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship in Utah, USA. Under a […]

Sim Racing: Nordschleife Perfect Strategy, Fast Laps and Faultless Performance

June 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. On Thursday, BMW works driver Bruno Spengler (CAN) celebrated his title win in the IMSA iRacing Pro Series, before delivering another victorious performance on Saturday. Together with Team BMW Bank and his team-mates Nils […]

Better than Netflix as Motorrad Tours goes Live

June 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

At Motorrad Tours we have been supporting our customers throughout the Crisis. When tours have been cancelled every customer has been offered their choice of a full refund or a transfer. Refunds have been paid […]

Be the King of Staten Island with Torch Eyewear Official Sunglasses of American Flat Track

June 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 11, 2020) – American Flat Track and Torch Eyewear proudly announced today a freshly-penned partnership naming Torch The Official Sunglasses of American Flat Track. This Florida-based company marries the precision of an American design team […]

Inspiration Friday: Yamaha 65 years of Innovation, Passion & Inspiration

With the media filled with bad news today it is great to promote the good news. We take a look at Yamaha 65 years of Innovation, Passion & Inspiration on today’s Inspiration Friday! From Iconic […]

MARTIN AND SUZUKI RM-Z250 CLOSE IN ON 4TH AT UTAH SX

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 11. The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Racing team continued the tough battle at the fourth consecutive event inside Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah for round 14 of the […]

AMA SX250 Ferrandis Finishes Second on Tough Day in Salt Lake City

After a tough start to the day at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis scored a hard fought second-place finish to help his title defense in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX […]

AMA SX450 Plessinger Scores Best Result in Salt Lake City with Top-10 Finish

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Aaron Plessinger recovered from a bad start to break inside of the top 10 with a ninth-place finish Wednesday night in Salt Lake City at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Unfortunately towards […]

17 Events with New revised 2020 FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 11. A new revised 2020 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar has been issued that will run into mid-December and comprise a maximum of 17 events. Two official press releases […]

Triumph Promo: Fully Loaded For Free on Tiger 1200/900 plus Thousands off on Models

RECEIVE A £100 CLOTHING GIFT CARD WITH EVERY BIKE PURCHASE THRUXTON R NOW AVAILABLE WITH £1000 PERSONALISATION CONTRIBUTION SPEED TRIPLE RS NOW AVAILABLE WITH LOW FINANCE RATE AND £750 TRISTAR DEPOSIT CONTRIBUTION SPEED TWIN NOW […]

Sim Racing: Season finale in the IMSA iRacing Pro Series