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Commuters and short-trip-takers will be particularly pleased with the increased storage space following the model update. After the update, its exclusive design in particular makes the BMW C 400 GT the gold standard for the […]

2025 BMW R18B Review

For 2025, all R 18 models gain 4 ft-lb in torque at 3,000 rpm ( up to 120 lb-ft) and meet the latest Euro 5+ emissions standards. Over 110 lb-ft. of torque is available between […]

2025 BMW R18 Roctane Review

The 2025 BMW R18 Roctane includes steering stabilizer, telescopic forks with fork covers, one piece bench seat, integral panniers in body color, floorboards, cruise control, black powertrain to give it that premium fit and feel. […]

2025 BMW R18 Transcontinental Review

In addition to the 2025 BMW R 18 B’s standard equipment, the 2025 BMW R 18 Transcontinental includes fairing lowers, top case in body color, seat heating, chromed rearview mirror and engine protection bar for […]

2025 BMW R18 Review

Now more modern in appearance thanks to a resculpted raised center section. All three body components, front fender, gas tank and rear fender, now look as if they have been cast from a single piece. […]

2025 BMW R18 Classic Review

The 2025 BMW R 18 Classic has a powertrain finished in silver, a chrome-plated exhaust system, spoked 19-inch / 16-inch wheels and fork covers. The standard paint finish is Black Storm Metallic. Together with newly […]

New 2025 LiveWire Electrics Motorcycles & Uncertain EV Future

New 2025 LiveWire Electric Motorcycles & Uncertain EV Future

New 2025 LiveWire Electric Motorcycles arrive and with a stroke of the pen, Donald Trump signs executive order ending the EV mandate spelling a very uncertain future for eBikes and EV sales (more below). The […]

Billy Bolt dominates SuperEnduro Romania

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered an outstanding performance at round three of the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship to secure the overall victory. Claiming SuperPole and taking three wins from three races, Bolt’s […]

Malcolm Stewart makes progress with seventh position in San Diego Supercross

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart has raced to a solid seventh-place finish in San Diego’s second round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship. The 32-year-old posted the seventh-fastest qualifying time in […]

CAREER-FIRST 250SX WIN FOR RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S JULIEN BEAUMER IN SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Julien Beaumer has taken control of the 250SX West Championship lead after racing to a breakout first-career AMA Supercross victory in San Diego’s second round of the […]

Strong start to U.S. Sprint Enduro Series for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Craig DeLong and Korie Steede were both competitive in the opening round of the 2025 U.S. Sprint Enduro Series at Mac Daddy’s XC Paradise in Georgia, where DeLong finished […]

Campioni in Pista: the 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team Launch in Madonna di Campiglio

A record-breaking Team and two riders who need no introduction with 11 overall riders World Championship titles (9 in the Top Class) The Pearl of the Dolomites hosts for the third year in a row […]

F-series Motorcycles from BMW set strongest sales result in company history

Munich. After selling 210,408 bikes in 2024, BMW Motorrad was able to achieve the strongest sales result in company history. Germany stays the largest market and carries a significant share on the sales record of BMW […]

2025 LiveWire One Guide

Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications 2025 LiveWire One: YOUR’RE A REAL LIVEWIRE. Introducing the 2025 LiveWire One… An electric sport standard, the LiveWire ONE is the experience of speed and […]

2025 LiveWire S2 Del Mar Guide

Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications 2025 LiveWire S2 Del Mar: PLUG IT IN AND GO. Introducing the 2025 LiveWire S2 Del Mar… Built for speed, agility, and acceleration, Del Mar […]

2025 LiveWire S2 Mulholland Guide

January 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications 2025 LiveWire S2 Mulholland: AN OLD RECYCLED IDEA. Introducing the 2025 LiveWire S2 Mulholland… A performance cruiser built for confidence and control, S2 Mulholland is […]

2025 Canada Motorcycle and PowerSport Show Event Schedule

General Events Montreal International Boat Show February 20, 2025 – February 23, 2025 Montreal, QC General Events Montreal Motorcycle and Powersport Show February 28, 2025 – March 2, 2025 Montreal, QC General Events Toronto Motorcycle and Powersport Show February […]

MV AGUSTA CELEBRATES ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY

January 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta celebrates its 80th anniversary, a remarkable milestone that tells a unique story of innovation, passion, and success in the world of motorcycling. Since 1945, MV Agusta has been synonymous with excellence in design, […]

Interactive Friday: Bad to the Bone Riding Week!

January 17, 2025 Michael Le Pard

We sure had a great week here at Total Motorcycle, I hope you were part of it with new 2025 motorcycle model releases from Harley-Davidson, KTM, Honda, Yamaha, Zero and Ducati! But also a great […]

New era: Aprilia Racing unveils 2025 RS-GP25 and new rider line-up

THE 2025 SEASON GETS UNDERWAY WITH WORLD CHAMPION JORGE MARTÍN AND THE GREAT ITALIAN TALENT MARCO BEZZECCHI After an initial taster on the track during the Montmeló tests, Jorge Martín, reigning World Champion of MotoGP, […]

RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR LUCIANO BENAVIDES ON DAKAR STAGE 11

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has secured an impressive second-place result on a shortened stage 11 at the 2025 Dakar Rally. Finishing just 33 seconds shy of the win, Luciano’s superb result keeps him in fourth […]

Season Launch with the BMW World Championship factory teams in Berlin

Berlin. With two world championships, two factory teams, six factory riders, a new generation of the BMW M 1000 RR, and a big racing family, BMW Motorrad Motorsport officially kicked off the 2025 season in the […]

First round of the West Hare Scramble in Page Arizona

Page, AZ Round One January 11th, 2025 Roberts Starts the 2025 Campaign off with a Podium The first round of the West Hare Scramble was in Page, Arizona. Beta Factory rider, Zane Roberts picked […]

Strong Start to Supercross Season at Anaheim One

Anaheim, CA Round One January 11th, 2025 Strong Start to the Season at Anaheim One The Beta Factory Supercross Team got off to a strong start at Anaheim One, the first round of the […]

First landmark Ducati FIM Motocross World Championship debut

Aruba.it will be the Factory Team title sponsor, starting with the debut in the 2025 World Championship in Cordoba, Argentina, on March 2nd The official presentation of the Aruba.it – Ducati Factory MX Team will […]

BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team 2025

Munich. Familiar names and a strong new addition as the rider lineup for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team for the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) is set. South African Steven Odendaal will join […]

EDGAR CANET FIFTH-FASTEST ON STAGE 10 AT DAKAR 2025

January 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Edgar Canet showcased his skill and consistency on stage 10 of the 2025 Dakar Rally, navigating the demanding dunes of the Empty Quarter to secure a fifth-place finish. The Spaniard’s […]

2025 LiveWire S2 Alpinista Guide

Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications 2025 LiveWire S2 Alpinista: 0-60 in 3 SECONDS AND 5.9 HOURS TO 80% CHARGE. Introducing the 2025 LiveWire S2 Alpinista… Designed for personalization, practicality, and […]

New 2025 KTM Duke Motorcycles: Inner Excellence

January 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Over 50 New 2025 KTM models have launched so far… but today we are looking at the new 2025 KTM Street Bike line named “Duke”, these radical models include the: 2025 KTM 1390 Super Duke […]

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S CHASE SEXTON SPRINTS TO ANAHEIM 1 SUPERCROSS VICTORY

January 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Chase Sexton have started their 2025 AMA Supercross Championship in spectacular form by taking victory in the Anaheim 1 season-opening round, on a night where teammate Julien […]

Malcolm Stewart leads Rockstar Energy Husqvarna into Anaheim 1 top 10

January 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Malcolm Stewart put a dramatic Heat Race crash behind him to take a top 10 resulti in the opening round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Championship at Anaheim 1. […]

Heartbreak for Botturi as Bad Luck Costs Him Victory at Africa Eco Race

January 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), missed out on the overall victory by just 25 seconds after a dramatic finish to the […]

FIFTH PLACE FOR LUCIANO BENAVIDES ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE SIX

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides delivered a strong performance on stage six of the 2025 Dakar Rally, finishing fifth on the 605-kilometer timed special and moving up to sixth overall in the standings. Teammate Daniel Sanders overcame […]

RED BULL KTM READY TO RACE WEEK TWO AT 2025 DAKAR RALLY

With the first week of the 47th Dakar Rally complete and the team enjoying a well-deserved rest day in Saudi Arabia, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing now looks ahead to the second half of the […]

Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the tenth stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race

EXTRAORDINARY VICTORY FOR CERUTTI AND THE TUAREG RALLY IN THE PENULTIMATE TIMED SECTION Jacopo Cerutti and Team Aprilia Tuareg Racing took home an extraordinary win in the tenth stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race. […]

Ducati and Troy Lee Designs join forces in the AMA Supercross paddock to prepare for the Desmo450 MX’s arrival in North America

The partnership marks the first step in preparing for the arrival of the Ducati Desmo450 MX in the American market ahead of its upcoming racing debut in the AMA Championship Starting with the first round […]

Africa Eco Race Set Up for Dramatic Finale as Botturi Secures Second on Stage 10

Africa Eco Race Set Up for Dramatic Finale as Botturi Secures Second on Stage 10 The 2025 Africa Eco Race is on a knife edge after the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership […]

Yamaha Motorcycles & Scooters now backed by three-year factory warranty

Yamaha Motor UK is proud to announce an enhancement to its customer aftersales offering. Effective immediately, all Model Year 2025 Yamaha road-going motorcycles and scooters, including the versatile NEO’s electric scooter and its batteries, will […]

Interactive Friday: Buying Electric in 2025? Slow Speeds & Shocks!

Here at Total Motorcycle my heart goes out to those affected by the California wildfires. I wanted to share some incredible imagery you wouldn’t see on the news. What better media to use than motorcycles […]

2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL FEATURES HEADLINING ACTS CHRIS STAPLETON AND HANK WILLIAMS JR

2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL TO FEATURE HEADLINING ACTS CHRIS STAPLETON AND HANK WILLIAMS JR. Advanced Ticket Sales Begin January 17, 2025 MILWAUKEE (January 9, 2025) – The annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival will be headlined […]

LUCIANO BENAVIDES WINS STAGE FIVE AT DAKAR 2025

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has claimed an impressive stage win on the final day of week one at the 2025 Dakar Rally, his first victory of the event, moving him up to seventh overall […]

Announcing the 2025 Liqui Moly Factory Beta Off-Road Team

The Liqui Moly Beta Factory Off-Road Team is excited to announce its official lineup for the 2025 season, showcasing a roster of exceptionally talented and determined riders. The West Coast Off-Road Team returns two champions, […]

TRIUMPH RACING ENTERS A1 WITH JORDON SMITH AND STILEZ ROBERTSON COMPETING IN 250SX WEST

With Jalek Swoll suffering an unfortunate pre-season injury in the lead up to the 2025 AMA SuperMotocross World Championship season, Triumph Racing will now be represented by Jordon Smith and Stilez Robertson at the opening […]

METZELER TT VILLAGE is back in spotlight at the Isle of Man TT 2025

The campsite, which in the past has hosted motorcyclists and fans from all over the world in the heart of the Isle of Man, is renewed with high-level services, opening registrations for the 2025 event […]

Race Husky in 2025 with Contingency and Trackside Support Programs

Husqvarna Mobility North America, Inc. has announced details for the 2025 Husqvarna Motorcycles Contingency Support Program, which is proud to continue offering over $6 million in possible rewards for amateur and professional racers across a […]

Victory for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in eighth stage of Africa Eco Race 2025

FRANCESCO MONTANARI CLAIMS FIRST STAGE WIN, CERUTTI WEAKENED BY GASTROINTESTINAL VIRUS Francesco Montanari and the Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team enjoyed a great day as Montanari claimed victory in the eighth stage of the Africa Eco […]

Botturi Increases Overall Lead on Stage 8 of the Africa Eco Race

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), managed to extend his lead in the general classification to nine minutes and 49 seconds after […]

2025 KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition Review

The most obvious sign that the KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION is on track and creating an orange blur is evident through those unmissable graphics. Mimicking the look and shade of the Red Bull KTM […]

2025 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition Review

The KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION boasts one of the most manic 4-stroke powerplants in the pits, with its SOHC engine proving to be the perfect example of advanced engineering. The engine is positioned to […]

2025 KTM 300 XC-W Hardenduro Review

The KTM 300 XC-W HARDENDURO models receive the full hard enduro treatment. From the standard-fitted radiator fan to machined anodized triple clam, right down to a solid rear brake disc, with safety wire, each and […]

2025 KTM 300 XC-W Factory Edition Review

The KTM 300 XC-W FACTORY EDITION receives the full hard enduro treatment. From the standard-fitted radiator fan to the FACTORY racing triple clamp, right down to a solid rear brake disc, with safety wire, every […]

2025 KTM 300 XC-W Champion Edition Review

Just like it says in the name, the KTM CHAMPIONS EDITION range takes its inspiration from our KTM Red Bull Factory Racing championship-winning machines. Boasting an unmatched READY TO RACE look – and backed up […]

2025 KTM 350 EXC-F Review

Getting READY TO RACE has never been easier. The 2025 KTM EXC-F range boasts a tool-free suspension setup at both ends. At the rear, our legendary, race-winning PDS technology features hand-adjustable dual compression controls, allowing […]

2025 KTM 500 EXC-F Review

The KTM EXC range features a rider-focused body-position triangle, providing improved knee contact – especially when standing on the pegs – with improved gripping surfaces all around. Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits […]

2025 KTM 500 EXC-F Six Days Review

The 2025 KTM SIX DAYS range celebrates the latest installment of the ISDE in Spain with its most striking look to date. Boasting multiple shades of orange and sharp graphics, all that’s left to say […]

2025 KTM 350 EXC-F Review

Remaining a hallmark of KTM Enduro weaponry, a PDS rear shock concept improves the anti-squat behaviors of the chassis. This remains the most reliable and maintenance-friendly option for competitive enduro racing. Moreover, a lightweight WP […]

2025 KTM 350 EXC-F Champion Edition Review

Light, compact, and weighing only 63.4 lb (28.8 kg), the KTM 350 EXC-F engine is an outstanding bit of engineering. For 2025, the engine maintains its winning ways with an impeccable center of gravity, and […]

2025 KTM 500 EXC-F Champion Edition Review

Warp speed engaged! The SOHC engine in the KTM 500 EXC-F is an undeniable powerhouse. Weighing in at a mere 65 lb (29.5 kg), it’s remarkably lightweight for its power output. Designed with mass centralization […]

2025 KTM 125 Duke Review

Boasting the latest generation in LC4c engines, the 2025 KTM 125 DUKE muscles up with more power, smoother acceleration, and light overall weight. Drawing from years of experience in the small engine game. Review – […]

2025 KTM 250 Duke Review

Excellent comfort for the rider and pillion, thanks to thick seat foam, a narrow profile, and racy ergonomics. Need for more seat height? The 2025 KTM 250 DUKE has a standard seat height of 31.4 […]

2025 KTM 390 Duke Review

Get ready to rocket off the line, because, for the first time ever, the 2025 KTM 390 DUKE comes equipped with Launch Control as standard. With TRACK Mode selected and Launch Control engaged, the engine will […]

2025 KTM 790 Duke Review

The ORIGINAL SCALPEL rolls into 2025, bringing its signature style and razor-sharp precision to the streets, with updated tech, sharper lines and two all-new colorways coming along for the ride. Review – Key Features – […]

DANIEL SANDERS TOPS THE TIMESHEETS ON DAKAR STAGE FOUR