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Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 3, 2025… BMW of North America today reported Q4 2024 and full year 2024 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S. BMW Brand. In the fourth quarter […]

Top BMW performing sales bikes for 2024 year S1000RR and R1300GS

BMW Motorrad. BMW Motorrad reported sales of 400 motorcycles in the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of +19% compared to the same period last year. For the year, the two-wheeled brand sold 2,678 units, […]

Great victory for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the third stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race

JACOPO CERUTTI WINS AND TAKES BACK THE LEAD IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS, FRANCESCO MONTANARI THIRD Team Aprilia Tuareg Racing is back in the lead of the 2025 Africa Eco Race overall standings thanks to Jacopo […]

Liqui Moly Factory Beta SX Team Official lineup for 2025 AMA Monster Energy Supercross

The Liqui Moly Beta Factory Supercross Team is thrilled to announce its official lineup for the 2025 AMA Monster Energy Supercross season, marking the manufacturer’s second year competing in the series. Building on the momentum […]

Piaggio Group Confirmed for MotoCanada’s “The Motorcycle and Powersport Shows” 2025

Who: Piaggio Group’s iconic motorcycle and scooter brands — Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa What: MotoCanada’s National “The Motorcycle and Powersport Shows” When and Where: • Vancouver: January 17-19, 2025 — Tradex in Abbotsford […]

Fourth consecutive podium for Aprilia Tuareg Racing in Africa Eco Race 2025

JACOPO CERUTTI CLAIMS SECOND PLACE IN FOURTH STAGE OF AFRICAN RALLY The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team celebrated another podium finish in the fourth stage in the Africa Eco Race 2025, with Jacopo Cerutti securing the […]

DANIEL SANDERS WINS STAGE ONE AT DAKAR 2025 Dakar Rally 2025 – Stage 1

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has come out swinging at the 2025 Dakar Rally to win stage one in Bisha. Also victorious in the prologue, the Australian now leads the provisional overall standings after the […]

Botturi Retakes Overall Lead of Africa Eco Race After Stage 4 Win

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), fought through a fever to claim victory in the longest special stage of the Africa Eco […]

Botturi Powers to Second on Stage 3 of Africa Eco Race

January 3, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), put in another superb performance to secure second on the third stage of the Africa Eco […]

Interactive Friday: Bucket List Bikes, Women Mechanics & 2025 Arrives!

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2025! Did you have a good Holiday? If you felt 2024 was a big year of changes, hold on to your hats as 2025 will make 2024 look like […]

Botturi Wins Stage 2 at the Africa Eco Race to Take Overall Lead

January 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), faced contrasting fortunes during Stage 2 of the 2025 Africa Eco Race as Alessandro Botturi stormed to victory […]

Aprilia Tuareg Racing in the lead for the first stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race

January 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

JACOPO CERUTTI, DEFENDING CHAMPION, DOMINATES AT THE END OF THE FIRST STAGE The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team is off to a brilliant start in the 2025 edition of the Africa Eco Race. After the traditional […]

Strong Start for Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team on Stage 1 of Africa Eco Race

January 1, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi and Pol Tarrés, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), finished the opening stage of the 2025 Africa Eco Race in second and […]

Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team Ready for Africa Eco Race

December 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Pol Tarrés and Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), are primed and ready to take on one of the most challenging rally […]

Total Motorcycle Year End Review: Riding into 2025!

December 27, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ever get caught riding into a rain storm? I know I have and if you packed the right gear and ride carefully you’ll be fine… otherwise, prepare to get very, very wet. Storm clouds are […]

2025 Honda NX400 Review

The 399cc water-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder engine has an output characteristic that is torqueful and powerful at low and mid-range speeds, which are often used in daily commuting, and powerful and smooth at high-range speeds. […]

2025 Honda CBR400R Review

The 399cc water-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder engine has an output characteristic that is torqueful and powerful at low and mid-range speeds, which are often used in daily commuting, and powerful and smooth at high-range speeds. […]

2025 Honda CB1300 Super Bol d’or SP Review

With a dignity that exudes manliness and a presence that asserts a unique individuality, it stimulates the pride of adults who know all about the joy of riding a motorcycle. Review – Key Features – […]

2025 Honda CB1300 Super Bol d’or Review

With a dignity that exudes manliness and a presence that asserts a unique individuality, it stimulates the pride of adults who know all about the joy of riding a motorcycle. Review – Key Features – […]

2025 Honda CB1300 Super Four Review

The three elements of “control,” “sound,” and “vibration” are highly integrated to create an exceptionally high level of naked sports fun. It pursues excellent linearity, such as agile throttle response even at low openings, and […]

2025 Honda CB1300 Super Four SP Review

With a dignity that exudes manliness and a presence that asserts a unique individuality, it stimulates the pride of adults who know all about the joy of riding a motorcycle. Review – Key Features – […]

Aprilia Tuareg Racing ready for the 2025 Africa Eco Race

AT THE START, DEFENDING CHAMPION JACOPO CERUTTI, FRANCESCO MONTANARI, AND MARCO MENICHINI ASTRIDE THE APRILIA TUAREG RALLY The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team gears up to tackle the most eagerly awaited challenge of the year: the […]

RED BULL KTM SIGNS EDGAR CANET FOR 2025 DAKAR RALLY ASSAULT

December 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has signed Edgar Canet to contest the 2025 Dakar Rally. The promising young talent will join the team to compete in the Rally2 class this coming January. Joining the experienced […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2025 RACE SEASON CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED

More Than $582,000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers

MILWAUKEE (Dec. 20, 2024) – Harley-Davidson renews its support of motorcycle racing competitors during the 2025 season with cash contingency programs totaling more than $582,000. These funds will be available for qualified H-D racers competing in […]

Interactive Friday: Merry Christmas 2024 from TMW!

December 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A Very Merry Christmas to all our readers, supporters, members and visitors! Thank you very much for keeping TMW in business in 2024 by being here and spreading the word about Total Motorcycle in our […]

KTM PLOTS A PATH TO THE FUTURE AND TO MORE VICTORY

December 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

READY TO RACE is more than a slogan for KTM. It defines our existence. In competition, there are highs and lows, daring and disappointment, and victory and defeat. 2024 has been a year of conquests […]

Yamaha WorldSBK and WorldSSP Teams Bolster WorldWCR Grid for 2025

December 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The publication of the entry list for the 2025 FIM World Women’s Circuit Racing Championship (WorldWCR) sees a 24-strong grid set to compete aboard identical Yamaha R7s at selected rounds of the FIM Superbike World […]

16-year-old’s tumultuous season with FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup

December 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Australia’s Cameron Swain joined the FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup this season after a wildcard ride in 2023 and the 16-year-old had a tumultuous season with no prior experience of the tracks and […]

King of the Hammers New “King of the Grand Prix” and “Holeshot King” Events

December 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

JEREMY McGRATH TO BRING TWO NEW TWO-WHEELED EVENTS TO THE 2025 PROGRESSIVE KING OF THE HAMMERS POWERED BY OPTIMA BATTERIES The AMA Hall of Fame Inductee will bring the “King of the Grand Prix” and […]

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing targets offroad success entering 2025

December 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A sharp new Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing line-up will race into the United States offroad season in 2025, aiming to continue to challenge for championship success with Craig DeLong, Dalton Shirey, Ryder LeBlond and […]

RED BULL KTM READY TO RACE 2025 DAKAR RALLY

December 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s three-man team of Kevin Benavides, Luciano Benavides, and Daniel Sanders are all set to take on the 2025 Dakar Rally in the RallyGP class. After a strong program of testing and training, the experienced […]

MotoGP Lorenzo Savadori together with Aprilia Racing for two more years

December 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

THE ITALIAN RIDER WILL CONTINUE HIS WORK DEVELOPING THE RS-GP FOR THE 2025 AND 2026 SEASONS Lorenzo Savadori renews his commitment to Aprilia Racing, continuing in his role as official tester for the 2025 and […]

New 2025 Yamaha Motorcycles – Manifesting Riding Excitement!

December 16, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha wraps up Christmas for riders with the complete release of all 56 of their 2025 motorcycle and scooter models, what a great holiday gift! (Unless we missed something that is). 27 great new and […]

Billy Bolt gets 2025 SuperEnduro season off to strong start with victory in Poland

December 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Factory Racing star takes two wins from three races at round one to claim an early championship lead Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has secured victory at round one of the 2025 FIM SuperEnduro […]

Interactive Friday: It’s a White Wall Christmas!

December 13, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Today being both Friday the 13th and with 12 Days to to Christmas it’s a weird Merrily Day indeed! Welcome to a Motorcycle Christmas at Total Motorcycle and starting it off is our Interactive Friday: […]

2025 KTM 1390 Super Adventure R Review

December 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

For 2025, the KTM 1390 SUPER ADVENTURE R features an all-new bodywork design, LED lighting, a shorter, more offroad-focused windshield, and more storage binnacles. The 2025 KTM 1390 SUPER ADVENTURE R sees an increase in […]

2025 Ducati Diavel V4 Review

December 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Muscular, gritty, with its broad “shoulders” and proudly visible four-exit exhaust, the Diavel V4 is designed to convey boldness and not go unnoticed. Starting with the new front and rear light cluster, to the retractable […]

2025 Yamaha BWS 125 Review

The 2024 BWs125 features rugged asymmetric headlights with easily adjustable beams optimize view angles for a wide range of riders. It’s stylish LCD meter features a fuel gauge, clock, oil change indicator, trip meter 1 […]

2025 Yamaha Zuma 125 Review

Beneath the rugged styling, the ZUMA 125 is built around a strong steel frame with aggressive tread tires and tough suspension. This scooter boasts capability on roads of all sorts, with plenty of attitude for […]

2025 Yamaha XMAX Review

High-tech features distance the XMAX from your typical bare-bones scooter, including the unique LED lighting and advanced instrumentation. With plenty of lockable onboard storage, a 12V power port to recharge small devices and an adjustable […]

2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Review

The symbiosis of rider and machine requires a motorcycle which prioritizes strength, simplicity and adaptability. The Ténéré 700 Rally embraces this philosophy. Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications 2025 Yamaha Tenere […]

2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Review

The new 2025 Ténéré 700’s styling updates further accentuate its distinctive Dakar Rally racing DNA with an all-new quad-LED headlight, new side covers, tail section, color-matched handguards and a flatter rally-inspired seat. Review – Key […]

2025 Yamaha V-Star 250 Review

The soft rumble of the V-Star 250 comes from its 249 cc V-Twin engine, a perfect powerplant for new riders wanting that authentic V-Twin feeling. Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications […]

2025 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec Review