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New Dynamic Racing Concept from SBS Unique combination of two brake pad compounds meets different braking preferences in racing After more than two years testing, the well-known racing brake pad compound DS-1 is now followed […]

BMW Motorrad sells record 165,566 motorcycles in 2018

BMW Motorrad sold more motorcycles and maxi scooters in 2018 than ever before. Compared to the strong previous year, deliveries increased by a further 0.9%. As of December 2018 a total of 165,566 vehicles (previous […]

QUINTANILLA AND SHORT INSIDE THE TOP FIVE ON DAKAR’S STAGE EIGHT

Making light work of a physically taxing stage of the Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short have both finished inside the top five on Tuesday’s stage eight. Picking […]

Yamalube Yamaha Rally Riders Battle Through Challenging Stage Eight Of Dakar

Battling through a physically demanding stage eight of the Dakar Rally, both Yamalube Yamaha Rally team riders have reached the Pisco bivouac and now look ahead to the last two days of racing in the […]

2019 AMA Pro Hillclimb Schedule Released

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 15, 2019) – AMA Pro Hillclimb is pleased to announce its 2019 event schedule. The season will host a total of eight events, including two highly-anticipated returns to Laconia, NH and Spring […]

Arai Helmets Renews Partnership with American Flat Track for 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 14, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) is excited to announce the continuation of its partnership with Arai Helmet, Inc. for 2019, naming the industry leader in head protection as the […]

Van Beveren Climbs To Second Overall After Dakar’s Stage Seven

Putting in yet another solid stage performance today in Peru, Yamalube Yamaha Rally team rider Adrien Van Beveren has managed to move up three spots in the provisional overall standings. Currently holding the runner-up spot […]

ANDREW SHORT CLAIMS TOP SIX RESULT ON STAGE SEVEN OF DAKAR

In what was yet another challenging day of racing at this year’s Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team riders Andrew Short and Pablo Quintanilla enjoyed strong performances during Monday’s stage seven of the […]

2019 BMW model spring updates

Munich. BMW will introduce a wave of enticing additions to standard specification and broaden the array of options available ex-factory in spring 2019, delivering a further boost to driving pleasure and individuality in many of […]

New 2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i and 2020 BMW Z4 M40i Roadster

New 255 hp and 382 hp BMW TwinPower Turbocharged engines. New sports chassis with a perfect 50:50 weight distribution. New soft top for reduced weight and greatly increased cargo space. Market Launch of the Z4 […]

NAIAS News: 2020 Toyota Supra Launches $49,990. 4.1 sec. 335hp. The #Supra is Back

DETROIT (Jan. 14, 2019) – Sports car enthusiasts have been waiting more than 20 years for the return of Supra and will soon be able to purchase the 2020 Toyota GR Supra for a Manufacturer’s Suggested […]

SUZUKI GSX-R1000 DOMINATES NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKES

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 14. Scott Moir – GSX-R1000 – 1-1-1 – 1st overall Sloan Frost – GSX-R1000 – 2-2-2 – 2nd overall Suzuki riders Scott Moir and Sloan Frost dominated the New […]

Adrien Van Beveren Inside The Top Five On Dakar’s Stage Six

The second part of the 2019 Dakar Rally has started today with Yamalube Yamaha Rally team riders battling through a demanding stage six of the event. Enjoying a stealthy performance in the dunes of Peru, […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA WINS STAGE SIX OF DAKAR RALLY

Claiming his first individual stage victory at this year’s Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Pablo Quintanilla has retaken the lead of the event’s provisional overall standings. Securing a solid eighth place result […]

MARTENS FINISHES FIGHTING SECOND AT GURP TT

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR PLACES CLOSE RUNNER-UP AT FIFTH STOP OF CHAMPIONNAT DE FRANCE DES SABLES Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Yentel Martens has secured a strong runner-up result at round five of […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA RACERS LOOK AHEAD TO WEEK TWO OF DAKAR

Well placed inside the top 10 at this year’s Dakar Rally, both Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short are looking forward to the demanding second week of racing that lies ahead […]

Yamalube Yamaha Rally Set The Bar High For Second Week Of Dakar

Enjoying a well-deserved break in Arequipa on Saturday, Yamalube Yamaha Rally team riders Adrien Van Beveren and Xavier de Soultrait are set to attack the second part of this year’s Dakar Rally. Currently sitting fifth […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S JASON ANDERSON 2ND AT GLENDALE SX

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson earned his first 450 Main Event podium of the season on Saturday at the Glendale Supercross, the second round of the 2019 AMA Supercross series, held at the […]

Colt Nichols Stays On Top With Second-Straight Podium

Glendale, AZ – January 12, 2019 – Following his stellar win at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opener, Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Colt Nichols rode a smart race to hold onto his championship […]

DAVIDE BRIVIO MotoGP 2018 SEASON REVIEW

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 13. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR Team Manager Davide Brivio talks about an outstanding 2018 season that netted a total of nine podium finishes for the team and the GSX-RR. Before […]

Justin Barcia Scores Valuable Championship Points In Glendale

January 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Glendale, AZ – January 13, 2019 – Titles are won by collecting points, even on those tough days. In spite of a challenging track at State Farm Stadium, Justin Barcia and his Monster Energy Yamaha […]

NAIAS 2019 News – LEXUS LC CONVERTIBLE CONCEPT MAKES WORLD DEBUT IN DETROIT

Lexus LC Convertible concept Makes World Debut in Detroit Open top concept suggests future direction of LC flagship Dynamic design positions LC concept as a halo for the rest of the brand Continues the Lexus […]

ANDREW SHORT CLAIMS CAREER BEST RESULT ON STAGE FIVE OF DAKAR

January 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has earned an impressive top-five result on stage five of the 2019 Dakar Rally – the American’s second participation in the world’s most demanding rally. Following a well-calculated […]

Xavier De Soultrait Second On Dakar Rally’s Stage Five

January 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

With both Yamalube Yamaha Rally team riders safely reaching the end of the gruelling two-day marathon stage, Xavier de Soultrait has secured a solid runner-up result on Friday’s stage five of the 2019 Dakar Rally. […]

STROUD DOMINATES NEW ZEALAND GIXXER CUP

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 11 Jesse Stroud – Suzuki GSX150F – 1 – 1 The Stroud name has long been associated with motorcycling glory in New Zealand with Andrew Stroud a record nine-time […]

Van Beveren Earns Top Five Result On Dakar’s Stage Four

Continuing their battles in the Peruvian countryside for a fourth consecutive day, Adrien Van Beveren and Xavier de Soultrait have both enjoyed strong performances during Thursday’s stage four of the Dakar Rally. Reaching the halfway […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA SECOND OVERALL AFTER STAGE FOUR OF DAKAR

Successfully battling his way through a tough stage four of the 2019 Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla is holding on to a strong runner-up position in the event’s provisional overall standings. […]

BMW Group remains world’s leading premium automotive company in 2018

Munich. The BMW Group has achieved its eighth consecutive annual sales record with a total of 2,490,664 (+1.1%) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce delivered around the world in 2018. Best-ever figures were achieved by both BMW […]

2019 Calgary Motorcycle Show – TMW Reviews

Total Motorcycle reviewer, Bruce Ross, was at the 2019 Calgary Motorcycle Show to cover the first 2019 motorcycle show for our readers! Exciting new 2019 motorcycles, major manufacturers, stunt shows and vendors galore make this […]

41st Annual Colorado Motorcycle Expo Feb. 2-3, 2019 at the National Western Complex

We’ve got the country’s Largest Indoor Motorcycle Swap Meet with nearly 800 Booths, combined with one of the country’s largest Antique & Custom Motorcycle Shows, with 100 bikes. Down in the stadium we’ll have live music with […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA TAKES CONTROL AT 2019 DAKAR RALLY

Pablo Quintanilla has delivered the goods on Wednesday’s stage three of the Dakar Rally. Securing a close runner-up result on the day’s timed special stage, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider is now the […]

Yamaha’s Xavier De Soultrait Wins Stage Three Of Dakar Rally

Delivering Yamaha their first stage win at the 2019 Dakar Rally, WR450F Rally powered Xavier de Soultrait has secured victory on stage three of the event in Peru. Making today’s stage even more successful for […]

BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas

BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Bringing the future to life: first virtual drive in the BMW Vision iNEXT. The future of driving pleasure: the BMW Vision iNEXT. The […]

ANDREW SHORT INSIDE THE TOP 10 AFTER STAGE TWO OF DAKAR RALLY

Taking competitors further towards the south of Peru, stage two of the 2019 Dakar Rally proved to be highly positive for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short and Pablo Quintanilla. With Quintanilla securing a […]

Yamalube Yamaha Rally Riders Tackle Demanding Dakar Stage Two

Continuing their 2019 Dakar Rally adventure, the four Yamalube Yamaha Rally riders have tackled a fast-paced and highly-challenging stage two of the event in Peru. Leading the team’s efforts in South America, Adrien Van Beveren […]

Seven-time National MX Champ Jeff Ward to race American Flat Track TTs in 2019

NEWPORT BEACH, CA (Jan. 8, 2019) – Jeff Ward, a seven-time AMA Motocross champion, AMA Supermoto champion, IndyCar and NASCAR racer, Motorcycle Hall of Famer and one of the most versatile and successful competitors in […]

Motion Pro Renews Partnership with American Flat Track for 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 8, 2019) – American Flat Track (AFT) is pleased to announce that Motion Pro will continue as the Official Tools, Cables and Controls of American Flat Track for the 2019 season. […]

BMW Group seeks new talent to join 2019 apprenticeship scheme

Applications for 2019 apprenticeship scheme are now open. – Apprenticeship places available at Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall. – Roles in a wide range of areas including maintenance, engineering, IT and business. – BMW Group […]

CES Las Vegas – Ducati with Audi and Ford presents car-to-bike communication technology

Ducati continues safety-related research and experimentation Multistrada 1260 used in the first American demonstration of the ConVeX (Connected Vehicle to Everything) project at Consumer Electronics Show® 2019 Ducati, Audi AG, and Ford Motor Company together […]

Jaw Dropping Autonomous Driving BMW R1200GS

CES 2019 – BMW Motorrad to Showcase Riderless Motorcycle For The First Time In USA

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 7, 2019… BMW Motorrad will showcase a riderless motorcycle prototype for the first time in the U.S. at CES® 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. The BMW, developed by BMW engineers […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA RUNNER-UP ON STAGE ONE OF THE DAKAR RALLY

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER WITHIN STRIKING DISTANCE OF THE TOP OF THE LEADERBOARD AFTER OPENING DAY OF RACING IN PERU Making a strong start to the 2019 Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

Van Beveren Fourth On Dakar Rally’s Opening Stage

Getting their 2019 Dakar Rally campaigns underway today in Peru, all four Yamalube Yamaha Rally riders have completed the event’s opening stage without any issues. Spearheading the team’s efforts in the dunes of South America, […]

2019-Harley-Davidson Electric Concept Type 1

2020 Harley-Davidson Electric Scooter Guide

BORN TO BE A WILD CHILD. 2020 Harley-Davidson Electric Scooter: CES 2019. Harley-Davidson, the company that has defined the motorcycle industry for the past 116 years, today revealed two new concept electric two-wheelers and announced […]

2019-Harley-Davidson Electric Concept Type 2

2020 Harley-Davidson Electric Bicycle Guide

CUSTOM CRUISER OF THE FUTURE ELECTRIFIED. 2020 Harley-Davidson Electric Bicycle: CES 2019. Harley-Davidson, the company that has defined the motorcycle industry for the past 116 years, today revealed two new concept electric two-wheelers and announced […]

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CES 2019: HARLEY-DAVIDSON NEW CONCEPTS AND LIVEWIRE MOTORCYCLE

CES 2019 crowd shocker! Harley-Davidson introduces new electric motorcycle concepts and 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. At Total Motorcycle we are not sure how our readers and riders will react to […]

Nichols And Ferrandis Score Stunning 1-2 Finish At Anaheim

Colt Nichols got the new year off to a sensational start tonight, taking his first career Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX win at the season opener at Angels Stadium of Anaheim. It was great night […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MICHAEL MOSIMAN 12TH AT ANAHEIM OPENER

JASON ANDERSON FINISHES 14TH IN 450 CLASS The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team battled brutal conditions at the AMA Supercross season opener on Saturday, held at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. Despite a slick […]

Justin Barcia Defies The Conditions To Conquer Anaheim

Anaheim, CA – January 5, 2019 – Justin Barcia fired the first shot of the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season, taking a thrilling victory aboard the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team YZ450F at […]

COLTON HAAKER FINISHES THIRD AT SUPERENDURO GERMANY

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING ENJOY PODIUM FINISH AT ROUND TWO OF SUPERENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Colton Haaker maintains his top three position in the 2019 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship following a third-place overall result at […]

GROOMBRIDGE SET FOR 2019 NEW ZEALAND SBK DEBUT

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 5. Suzuki motocross and enduro rider Brad Groombridge makes his appearance in this weekend’s opening round of the 2019 New Zealand Superbike Championship aboard a GSX-R1000 at Mike Pero […]

Yamaha Riders Set To Enter Dakar On New WR450F Rally

Yamalube Yamaha Rally team riders are ready to take to the start of the 2019 Dakar Rally aboard the latest version of the WR450F Rally machine. With Franco Caimi’s participation confirmed, the team, who have […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SET FOR 2019 DAKAR RALLY ACTION

Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short are set to take to the start of the 2019 Dakar Rally on Monday in Lima, Peru. Spending months preparing for the event, the two Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Barcia And Plessinger Ready For Supercross Opener At Anaheim I

The Monster Energy/Yamaha Factory Racing Team looks to start the New Year on a high note this Saturday, January 5, at the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opener at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, in […]

DUCATI BRINGS NEW 2019 MOTORCYCLES TO CALGARY MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND NEW DEALERSHIP TO CALGARY

World’s Most Powerful Production Motorcycle, Ducati Panigale V4 R, to be shown for the first time in Canada The Land of Joy will be onsite with four new Scrambler Ducati models showcased along with the […]

Rider Inspiration: A Dad’s Dream – Becoming a motorcycle man

As a young kid, my father Tore was not really into school or education. Instead, he dreamt of famous riders and had early passionate thoughts of becoming a motorcycle man. Dad was a true scrambler, […]

The Motorcycle & ATV Show 2019 – Edmonton Expo Centre, January 11-13

EDMONTON, AB (January 3, 2019) – The Motorcycle & ATV Show – Edmonton presented by Dalton Timmis Insurance is the industry’s premiere event. The industry leading manufacturers will debut all the new models at the […]

Brandon Robinson to Return to Kennedy Racing in 2019

PHOENIX, AZ. (January 3, 2019) – After a two-year absence, Kennedy Racing is returning to the 2019 American Flat Track (AFT) series in the AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines class. With veteran rider […]

BMW Reports December 2018 and Year-End U.S. Sales

BMW brand sales increase for 14th consecutive month. U.S. built BMW X3 posts best year of sales of any SAV in BMW history. BMW 5 Series iPerformance is best-selling premium plug-in hybrid in U.S. […]

The all-new 2020 Zero SR/F is coming… the future of motorcycling

Backed by thirteen years of innovation and iteration, setbacks and what-ifs, our next evolution will be the first of its kind. Effortless power. Precise instinct. This is the future of motorcycling. The History of […]

FIRST FEMALE FMX RIDER TO PERFORM IN GROUND N’ GRAVITY SHOW

Calgary, AB – The Motorcycle Show – Calgary features all the new models from the biggest names in the industry. The Ground n’ Gravity Freestyle Show is one of many features all included in the […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ZACH OSBORNE INJURED

During a routine practice day, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s, Zach Osborne, sustained an injury to his collarbone. The injury requires surgery, which will take place tomorrow and has a four to six week recovery […]

Indian Motorcycle Makes Akrapovič Exhaust Stock on FTR 1200 S with Race Replica Paint

January 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following the launch of the FTR 1200, Indian Motorcycle received overwhelmingly-positive feedback for the Akrapovič low-mount accessory exhaust. Based on this feedback, Indian Motorcycle has decided to offer this exhaust system as a stock element for […]

Happy New Year 2019!

A very happy new year to all our visitors, members, site supporters and contributors! My wish is that 2019 brings joy, happiness and success to each and everyone of you! Thank you for your continued […]

SUZUKI LINES UP FOR ARENACROSS

December 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 31. The 2019 Arenacross indoor motocross race series gets underway in just a few weeks, when the gate drops for the opening leg of the six-round international championship in […]

NEW 2019 RM-Z250 IMPRESSES EUROPEAN JOURNALISTS

December 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 31. The recent official European Press Launch of the brand-new 2019 Suzuki RM-Z250 motocross machine saw leading journalists from the motorcycle media travel to Spain for three days of […]

MOIR CLINCHES NEW ZEALAND SUZUKI TRI SERIES

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 28 Scott Moir – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1-5 – 1st overall. Suzuki’s Scott Moir raced his GSX-R1000 to victory in won the three-round Suzuki Series Formula One class in […]

FULLER WINS NEW ZEALAND GIXXER CUP

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 28. Zak Fuller – Suzuki GSX150F – 1-1 – 1st Fourteen months can seem like a lifetime for a 17-year-old, but still it’s hard to believe that it was […]

Indian Motorcycle Boxing Week Sale 2018

Hurry before time runs out and take advantage of our Season of Brotherhood* offer on Indian Motorcycle® parts, apparel and accessories. Now through December 31. Shop online with promo code IMCHSE18, or download the coupon and head […]

Interview: BMW Stefan Juraschek, VP Development Electric-Powertrain