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A Lot to Look Out for As MXGP Arrives in Arnhem

Aug 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are gearing up for an exciting weekend as they head into the 16th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Arnhem, The Netherlands. This round […]

Inspiration Friday: BMW Motorrad Days 2024 & GS Trophy 2024 Namibia

Jul 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The world’s largest BMW Motorrad event will return to Europe in July and America in October! An unadulterated motorcycle culture, a party atmosphere and unique riding experiences await riders who want the ultimate inspirational motorcycle […]

Inspiration Friday: Queen of All Events

Sep 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

#213 Inspiration Friday: Queen of All Events. The variety of news and information on Total Motorcycle is astounding. One week, it’s about Harley-Davidson‘s new El Diablo inspired by the Four Horseman and Revelation, this week […]

BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 1

Sep 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Berat Castle, Albania. The 2022 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy started in spectacular fashion today. The competitors set off from the base camp at Kavaje on the shores of the Adriatic and headed inland, across the […]

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 […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo emerged victorious at Algarve

Apr 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Quartararo Victorious in Portuguese Grand Prix Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo emerged victorious in the Algarve this weekend, dominating proceedings at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve to take the 2022 MotoGP World Championship lead. […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride to Antarctica

Oct 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

What is the best Adventure bike? A dual sport that surpasses all others? Today’s Inspiration Friday: Ride to Antarctica will reveal the top ADV you can buy. Is it a Honda? BMW? Kawasaki? Yamaha? Harley-Davidson? […]

Aragon’s 23 hard and fast laps tested resolve tire endurance and race management

Sep 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was the top-ranked KTM MotoGP racer for the second Grand Prix in a row as the South African captured 7th place in the sweltering climes of MotorLand Aragon. […]

KTM’S SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE DUKE RIDER FINDS 10 WORTHY CHAMPIONS

Jul 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The brief from KTM was simple – “Put up your DUKES,” and show everyone why you deserve the crown, by uploading photos or videos on social media and starting your caption or description with “I’m […]

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 […]

THE HONDA AFRICA TWIN HEADS TO ICELAND FOR ITS THIRD ADVENTURE ROADS TOUR IN 2021

Jul 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Adventure Roads heads to Iceland for 2021 30 riders all on the latest CRF1100L Africa Twins 11 days Once in a lifetime experience, complete ‘turn-key’ package Meet and benefit from the knowledge of HRC rally […]

A RETROSPECTIVE – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

Feb 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The seventh BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, the 2020 Oceania edition, came to a close on February 16. After eight grueling days, and over 2500km travelled over both the North and South islands of New […]

Day 8: Nevis Road. BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 Oceania Winner

Feb 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Coronet Peak, near Queenstown, New Zealand. After eight days and approximately 2500 km the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy has reached its conclusion at the ski resort of Coronet Peak near Queenstown. And it’s South […]

Day 2 Fun on the beach – BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020

Feb 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Castlepoint, New Zealand. Today’s stage of the 2020 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy is best described as a long push south along coastal trails. The Pacific Ocean glistened an azure blue under an unrelenting sun, […]

BMW MOTORRAD INTERNATIONAL GS TROPHY OCEANIA 2020 GUIDE

Feb 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With the exception of the Australian team, arriving here has been a matter of long haul flights for all participants so there’s been the matter of coming to terms with jet lag. As well there’s […]