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New 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes & TMW Performance Updates!

New 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes & TMW UX Site Upgrade!

Sep 15, 2025 Michael Le Pard

I’m excited to announce two big performance boots today with new 2026 Kawasaki Performance Bikes that were just launched and our very own TMW Performance Updates as well for the Total Motorcycle website. Let’s talk […]

Motorcycle Week Update: Speedway Racing, Basic Bikes and Wheelies!

Feb 21, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Total Motorcycle Week Update #327 where I look at the most exciting things that have happened in the TMW rider world in the past 7 days! TMW went viral this week and you’ll […]

Interactive Friday: Bad to the Bone Riding Week!

Jan 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 […]

Interactive Friday: Merry Christmas 2024 from TMW!

Dec 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 […]

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Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday Evolves into Interactive Friday!

Aug 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

We are excited to announce Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday Evolves into Interactive Friday! As announced last week in Inspiration Friday #300, we are mixing things up and trying something new. We want YOUR input, YOUR […]

Inspiration Friday: 300 Weeks of Motorcycle Inspiration!

Aug 2, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Totalmotorcycle.com is pretty darn amazing when it comes to supporting inquiring, new, veteran and returning riders and so is our weekly Inspiration Friday articles! Over 300 articles, 5.75 years of weekly motorcycle inspiring coverage from […]

Inspiration Friday: Paris Summer Olympics Motorcycle Events

Jul 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are revving up to be an unforgettable event, bringing the world’s best athletes to the City of Light for a high-octane showdown. Riders, Total Motorcycle has you covered with our […]

Inspiration Friday: Make American Motorcycles Great Again!

Jul 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

You’ve heard the term, MAGA, but what about MAmGA? That’s our Inspiration Friday: Make American Motorcycles Great Again! Last night President Donald J. Trump at the RNC delivered a speech of America First, but what […]

25 Years of Total Motorcycle Canada Day & Independence Day Celebrations!

Jul 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

It’s crazy to think 2 countries share the longest undefended border in the world. No giant walls, no VISA required, no AI machine guns and no mass illegal crossings. It’s the similarities and good nature […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Couple Circumnavigates the World

Jun 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Traveling on a Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT 20 months after their departure on the trip of a lifetime, Ollie Gamblin and Lavi Scholl not only circumnavigate the world on a motorcycle, claims the new Guinness world […]

Inspiration Friday: Veterans Charity Ride 2024

May 24, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Happy Memorial Day long weekend Total Motorcycle riders! Are you excited to get out, BBQ, attend a parade and have some great times with friends and family? Well, we have something special for you to […]

Inspiration Friday: Simplify Your Ride – New Automated Shift Assistant

May 3, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Operating a manual clutch with your left hand and a manual shifter with your left foot is so 2023! BMW wants you to simplify your ride with its latest invention the new Automated Shift Assistant […]

Inspiration Friday: Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide 2024

Apr 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Ducati fans, Ducati riders and Ducatisti all over the world are you ready for May 4th, 2024 for We Ride As One day? Welcome to Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide 2024 Guide to […]

Inspiration Friday: Vespa World Days 2024 Guide

Apr 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Thousands of Vespa fans and their scooters from 55 countries and 5 continents will swarm Pontedera, Italy this week for Vespa World Days 2024! A celebration of everything Vespa with Vespa exhibitions, events, shows and […]

Daytona Bike Week 2024 Guide & Calendar of Events

Mar 4, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Spring is here and the first big motorcycle event is on! Daytona Bike Week returns for 2024 with everything you need and want to your hearts desire. 2024 Official Motorcycle Stunt Show. Total Motorcycle’s Daytona […]

Inspiration Friday: Flying Piston Benefit Auction

Mar 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Looking for something to do this week motorcycle related that’s not only fun but also helps kids get on bikes? Well, Inspiration Friday: Flying Piston Benefit Auction is sure to meet all those requirements plus […]

Happy New Year 2024 from Total Motorcycle!

Dec 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Happy New Year 2024 from Total Motorcycle! To all our readers, members, social media subscribers and supporters, I want to wish you the very best for 2024 to you and your family. Thank you for […]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 from Total Motorcycle!

Dec 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023 from Total Motorcycle to all our extended family around the world (that includes you) who have visited, read and supported Total Motorcycle throughout 2023 and as far back […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycling Reaches New Highs!

Dec 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Picture it. December in Chile. A fleet of fully equipped 2024 BMW R1300GS motorcycles. The highest active volcano in the world. The goal: 6,027 meters up in less than 20 hours. Welcome to yet another […]

Inspiration Friday: President Visits Moto Guzzi!

Dec 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, may not be my President, but he his definitely my type of guy! A true motorcycle enthusiast he appreciates riders and loves motorcycle riding. Welcome to Inspiration […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Live 2023 Let’s Go!

Nov 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Who is not excited to see the first 2023 fall bike show? Total Motorcycle‘s full guide to Motorcycle Live! This week from November 18th – 26th, 10am-5pm everyday treat yourself to motorcycling eye candy from […]

Inspiration Friday: Lest We Forget

Nov 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With the Israel War on Palestine (Gaza & West Bank) reaching genocidal levels with over 4412 children killed, the War in Ukraine claiming over 400,000 lives and with more NATO war clouds on the horizon […]

Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide

Aug 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle‘s Inspiration Friday searches the best motorcycle inspiring events around the world and this week we bring you Inspiration Friday: One Ride 2023 Worldwide! It may be the biggest motorcycle group ride you have […]

Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle Open Houses & Factory Tours!

Aug 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Witness passion forged in steel! Experience an incredible motorcycle weekend at Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycle, Triumph and Moto Guzzi with their open houses and factory tours for all riders and fan alike! Get inspired by a […]

Inspiration Friday: Riders for Health 2023

Jul 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Very few things in life are more inspiring than helping others without profits. Yamaha is doing just that in partnership with Riders for Health in Africa. By providing new 2024 Yamaha motorcycles to medic’s they […]

Inspiration Friday: 2023 AMD World Bike Building Championships

Jul 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Not much is more inspiring than a Custom Bike Building Championship or holding the winning $1.08 billion Powerball lottery ticket. While I don’t have the winning Powerball ticket to share, I can offer up not […]

Inspiration Friday: Inspiring Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Routes

Jun 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to part 2 of Total Motorcycle’s Amazing Guide to First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023! Inspiration Friday: Inspiring Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Routes shows the best top 6 routes to ride (or drive) to H-D’s historic […]

Inspiration Friday: First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023

May 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson is celebrating their 120th, and you’re invited! You only turn 120 once. Welcome to your Inspiration Friday: First Annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2023 Guide! Everything you need to know about the 4-day festival in H-D’s […]

Inspiration Friday: World’s Most Exclusive Event 2023

Apr 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Biker’s love May. It’s the unofficial start of the Northern Hemisphere riding year! It’s also the start of many 2023 motorcycle shows, events, rallies and BBQ‘s. A bucket-list-must is the 2023 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este […]

Historic milestone: 400 victories in WorldSBK

Apr 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Winning Ducati: 400 Victories in the Superbike World Championship Bautista’s hat-trick at Assen’s “Cathedral of Speed” earns the Bologna-based manufacturer the historic milestone of 400 victories in the Superbike World Championship The total number of […]

Inspiration Friday: 2023 Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide

Apr 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday: 2023 Ducati #WeRideAsOne Worldwide event and event guide! While many motorcycle sites are posting just the event press release TMW goes deeper with event listings, what do expect, where to go and […]

Inspiration Friday: Rider–machine Unity

Apr 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Since 1990, automobile accidents have dropped by 50% and motorcycle accidents hasn’t dropped. As a rider you have 2 seconds to impact. Yamaha wants to change that and it’s called Jin-Ki Kanno x Jin-Ki Anzen. […]

Inspiration Friday: Ultimate Race Day Experience

Feb 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Looking for that Thrill of Speed and Rush of Adrenaline? Want to ride the latest bikes surrounded by passionate riders and enthusiasts? TMW gives you the chance to ride Circuit of the Americas, Road Atlanta, […]

Inspiration Friday: Veterans Day – Remembrance Day – Armistice Day

Nov 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

April 17th 1991, the day I took my Oaths of Allegiance to defend Freedom, joining the millions of other’s who took the Oaths of Allegiance before me. Today lets honor those who fought for, fell […]

Inspiration Friday: Zero Road Traffic Casualties

Oct 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Zero road traffic casualties week #218! This is an interesting one this week and well worth the read if you are a driver, rider or pedestrian. Honda‘s human-machine interface with a goal […]

Inspiration Friday: Operation Ride Home & Dunbass Referendum

Sep 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Daniels, YMCA, Indian Motorcycle, Christmas, United States military personnel and the Dunbass Region Referendum… quite the post today for those looking for inspiration on a global scale! Welcome to week 215 of Inspiration Friday: […]

Inspiration Friday Top Secrets of Adventure Riding

Inspiration Friday #210: Top Secrets of Adventure Riding

Aug 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

“If someone else can do it, you can do it as well…” welcome to our 210th week of Inspiration Friday: Top Secrets of Adventure Riding! This week Total Motorcycle opens the adventure travel vault of […]

Inspiration Friday #209: Supply Chain Management

Jul 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

This week’s inspirational hot topic is the incredibly interesting supply chain management dilemma we all find ourselves in or affected by in the motorcycle industry. Welcome to Inspiration Friday #209: Supply Chain Management where we […]

Inspiration Friday: World Ducati Week 2022

Inspiration Friday #208: World Ducati Week 2022

Jul 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

What do Newport Beach, Vancouver, Paris, Miami, New Delhi, Rome, Mexico City, Sydney, Valencia, New York, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Singapore, Seoul, Hangzhou, Bangkok and Ingolstadt have in common? It’s Inspiration Friday #208: World Ducati Week […]

Inspiration Friday #207: The Times They Are A-Changin’

Jul 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to the Bob Dylan edition of Inspiration Friday #207: “The Times They Are A-Changin’” and the time sure are changing fast! Do you struggle with rapid change? I do; it makes my head spin. […]

Inspiration Friday 36th Biker Fest International

36th Biker Fest Bike Show Award Winners

Jun 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The long-awaited award ceremony of the most historic continental Custom Bike Show – the first edition was held in 1987 – with a prize pool of over 10,000 euros, was re-presented during the 36th Biker […]

Inspiration Friday #200: Motor Valley Fest 2022

May 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Welcome, welcome to Total Motorcycle’s 200th Inspiration Friday! 200 weeks, almost 4 years, of great inspiring motorcycle stories! Motor Valley Fest 2022 event is on for this week. Explore the Land where Speed was Born…Modena, […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride Free

May 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ever wanted to have a taste of what life on two wheels can be like, in a safe and friendly way and for free? Welcome to Inspiration Friday: Ride Free, inspired by Honda‘s Ride Free […]

10 thousand enthusiasts came to Misano for Aprilia’s big party

May 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

OVER 10 THOUSAND PEOPLE AT MISANO TO CELEBRATE APRILIA, ITS CHAMPIONS AND ITS GREAT MOTOGP SEASON ALEIX ESPARGARÓ, MAVERICK VIÑALES AND LORENZO SAVADORI PUT ON A SHOW ON THE TRACK TOGETHER WITH CHAMPIONS AND LEGENDS […]

Inspiration Friday: Triumph 120-Years Celebration

May 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

At Total Motorcycle, our tagline is By Riders for Riders and Triumph thinks so too. Welcome to this week’s Inspiration Friday: Triumph 120-Years Celebration! 120 Years of Triumph from the first Triumph motorcycle that went […]

Friday Inspiration: Flat Track Slide School

Apr 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The slide is an art, and once you nail it, it’s hard to get away from that feeling! Slide into this week’s Friday Inspiration: Flat Track Slide School with Royal Enfield‘s new 411cc bike. Flat […]

Inspiration Friday: Honda Garage Dreams Contest

Feb 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Amazing Honda contest you may never have heard about! Introducing the 3rd Edition of the Honda Garage Dreams Contest where 20 dealers go head-to-head customizing either a 2022 Honda Rebel 500 or Rebel 1100 from […]

Inspiration Friday: Industrial Creativity

Jan 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Meet Shinya Kimura, one of the most sought-after motorcycle customizers in the world. From making, from feeling. Without sketches or drawings, blueprints or models, that’s passion and our Inspiration Friday: Industrial Creativity story this week. […]

Inspiration Friday: The Great Get-a-way

Jan 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Let the cold winter snow blow as warmer, sunnier riding days are ahead. Today Total Motorcycle shovels away the winter blues with Inspiration Friday The Great Get-a-way! How does riding the jungles of Costa Rica […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride Like Rossi

Nov 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Man. The Myth. The #46 MotoGP Legend “The Doctor” retires. Inspiration Friday: Ride Like Rossi bring inspiration to all those who followed Valentino Rossi‘s 26 year championship racing career. Rossi was riding bikes from […]

Inspiration Friday: Once-in-a-lifetime Experience

Nov 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This morning I was sure I was going to run something about Black Friday, motorcycle deals, gear deals or door buster savings, but then I saw this news story for kids and Black Friday wasn’t […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Hometown Rally

Jun 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Riding weather is back and so is the biggest local biker bash! Ride on into the heart of Milwaukee and get your fill of moto-culture. Harley-Davidson Museum and will host the party of the summer. […]

Inspiration Friday: National Get Outdoors Day

Jun 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Let’s celebrate this weeks Inspiration Friday: National Get Outdoors Day by being outside, enjoying the warmth of sunshine, wide-open greenspaces, our own backyard or our nation’s parks, forests and wildlife refuges. Just 20 minutes will […]

Inspiration Friday: Never Ending Road Trip

May 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Memorial Day Weekend and a Never Ending Road Trip. Life is a highway, I want to ride it all night long. If you’re going my way then you won’t hesitate to read this weeks Inspiration […]

Inspiration Friday: LiveWire by Harley-Davidson

May 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Age of Electric. Harley-Davidson spins off the LiveWire into its own brand (LiveWire) launching this Spring! H-D claims “the best experience for the urban rider, with personality and soul” and drawing a clear “agile […]

Inspiration Friday: Design Fashion & Style

Apr 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycling brings you this week’s Inspiration Friday: Design Fashion & Style, in style! 1946, quite the year for riding and the history books. First bikini, United Nations, V2 Rockets, UNICEF, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, […]

TMW’s Top 10 Tips for Spring Motorcycle Riding

Mar 22, 2021 Eric Leaverton

Welcome to TMW’s Top 10 Tips for Spring Motorcycle Riding. If you’re like us, these recent warm temps and bright sunlight have you ready to get back into the wind! Winter is over and we’re […]

Inspiration Friday: Explore the Unexpected

Jan 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

“Explore the unexpected” is the motto of the 8th edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, which will take place in late summer 2022 in Albania one of the last still largely untouched off-road […]

Inspiration Friday: DUB West Coast vs East Coast Customs

Nov 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle’s takin’ it back to the old school with this week’s Inspiration Friday: DUB West Coast vs East Coast Customs! The Auto Firm vs DUB, Miami vs Los Angeles, East vs West, squaring off […]

Weird illuminati Artwork Erected at Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

Nov 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Cairo/Munich. Already since it’s second edition in 2018, BMW Group is partnering with Art D’Egypte. The fourth edition has recently been announced and will run under the topic “Forever Is Now”. It is set to be […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson’s Long Way Up

Oct 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Be Inspired! Our Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson‘s Long Way Up goes above and beyond and unlocks motorcycle adventures wherever they may lead. From shred dirt roads, single track, and desert trails we highlight Harley-Davidson’s over 13,000 miles […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson’s New World Records

Sep 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson‘s New World Records, Total Motorcycle and the Guinness Book of World Records share the same results: Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values. From parades, drag racing, riding, auctions and one weird award, Harley-Davidson and Total […]

Inspiration Friday: The Best of Times & The Worst of Times

Inspiration Friday: It was the Best of Times, it was the Worst of Times

Jul 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Chinese Curse, “May you Live in Interesting Times” and “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” (A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens) seem to sum up 2020 […]

Inspiration Friday: Active Motorcycle Cruise Control

Jul 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

2 years ago BMW introduced the self-driving motorcycle, now motorcycle tech has reached another new level! Move over Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google, active motorcycle cruise control is here! Active, as in “self-drive” using […]

HONDA’S FIRST GOLDEN DECADE AT THE GRAND PRIX

Jul 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

In June 1959, Honda entered its first World Championship race, the Isle of Man TT Ultra-Lightweight. In 1960, it competed in its first season of the World Championship, earning its first podiums. In 1961, Honda […]

May is Here! Let’s Ride: Beginners Guide to Motorcycling

May 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycling isn’t about transportation alone, it is a life changing event. It is about the feeling you get when you ride. You fill all of your senses with that feeling. May is Here! Let’s Ride: […]

Inspiration Friday: Gilead Remdesivir COVID Treatment & Slingshot Nominate a Hero Contest

Apr 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Today we have two inspirational news stories! An exciting potential COVID-19 treatment, Remdesivir by Gilead, is showing promise in clinical trails ( full reports included). Emergency access to Remdesivir outside of clinical trials for individual […]

Inspiration Friday: Easter 2020 Message of Hope in a Time of Crisis

Apr 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

We live in interesting times today don’t we? Lockdowns, flattening the curve, social isolation, social distancing and we fear the unknown. Where does hope, family, friends and even religion fit into this predicament? While we […]

Inspiration Friday: Zanardi Talks About Staying Positive in Difficult Times

Apr 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Inspiration Friday brings our readers to the center of the crisis in Italy to a remarkable man and athlete, Alessandro Zanardi, who has overcome life’s challenges, difficult situations, and grief but, like you, […]

Inspiration Friday: The Best Form of Self-Isolation

Mar 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

As big changes tighten its grip on our society, lifestyles, and health, our governments have asked us all to “flatten-the-curve” and do our small part by self-isolating and social distancing. Total Motorcycle riders have the […]

BILLY BOLT INTERVIEW – LETS TO THE THE 2020 SUPERENDURO WORLD CHAMPION

Mar 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR ON WINNING HIS FIRST INDOOR ENDURO WORLD TITLE Bouncing back from injury in the best possible way, Billy Bolt claimed this year’s FIM SuperEnduro World Championship to deliver Rockstar […]

Amazing 360° Virtual Tour: Honda Collection Hall and Museum Experience

Mar 23, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This week Total Motorcycle brings you an amazing 360° Virtual Tour: Honda Collection Hall and Museum Experience! Virtually tour from the comfort of your own home 3 full floors of Honda’s Museum containing 350 exhibits […]

4 REASONS TO VISIT THE KTM MOTOHALL – Museum, Exhibition, Interaction and Education

Mar 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

KTM’s factory has spread significantly through Mattighofen and into the neighboring Munderfing in recent years but the ribbon-cutting of the KTM Motohall in 2019 marked an aesthetic and necessary reference point for the company in the upper Austrian town and away from the assembly line buildings, engine […]

Spotlight: 10 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Recovery Stories

Mar 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Maybe it is just me but I have wondered, why isn’t the general media talking to or sharing stories from those who have had COVID-19 and survived it? Wouldn’t that help us all to understand […]

Inspiration Friday: Breath-Taking 2020 Dakar Rally Images and Scenery

Mar 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The legendary Dakar Rally. The world’s roughest, toughest race across the most inhospitable terrain attempted by the few, won by the brave. Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday takes a look at the heroes of the 2020 […]