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Inspiration Friday: DUB West Coast vs East Coast Customs

November 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 […]

Could You Live Day to Day with a Slingshot?

November 16, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

Commuting, traffic, groceries, drive-thru’s even weather sound mundane until you do it in a super car! We’ve taken our Slingshot on long weekend trips and through twisty canyon roads. Until now we haven’t had occasion […]

Inspiration Friday: Better than Sony PS5

November 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

While shoppers battle Black Friday lineups to order the latest sold out tech gadget the PS5 we ask, “What’s Better than the Sony PS5?”. While Walmart and Best Buy want you to order the PlayStation […]

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Compilation of 13 Slingshot Passenger Reactions

November 9, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

‘When Polaris offered Total Motorcycle the opportunity to review the 2020 Polaris Slingshot R, we couldn’t help but invite some friends to ride along with us! With our Compilation of 13 Slingshot Passenger Reactions see […]

Touring in the Batmobile: The Slingshot Effect

November 2, 2020 Eric Leaverton

Our very first weekend with the 2020 Polaris Slingshot R, we went touring in the Batmobile! It was starting to get cold up north, so we headed into southern Utah for a trip along picturesque […]

Inspiration Friday: MotoGP Extreme Bagger Racing!

October 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Inspiration Friday, MotoGP Extreme Bagger Racing: Mix Harley-Davidson and Indian 13 full-sized 700lb baggers with professional WorldSBK and Superbike racers and pour onto the MotoGP Laguna Seca Raceway track and what do you have? The […]

2021 Kawasaki and Kawasaki and more Kawasaki Motorcycles!

October 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Must-see 2021 Kawasaki Motorcycles, more 2021 Kawasaki and Kawasaki and more Kawasaki Motorcycles than you can shake a stick at! With 2020 being a crazy year I’m so happy to see the new 2021 models […]

New 2021 BMW Models & Upcoming Review… Delivered!

October 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Good morning, good morning! Two exciting pieces of news to share with our readers; the new 2021 BMW models & upcoming review is here and our special secret review has been delivered! First, a ton […]

Inspiration Friday: Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

October 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Social Dilemma. Google, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Huawei, WeChat, Apple AI. Corporation AI. Take a deep dive with TMW into our Inspiration Friday Ethics of Artificial Intelligence special. Artificial Intelligence surrounds us, when you turn […]

Inspiration Friday: Start a Touring Business!

October 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Inspiration Friday: Start a Touring Business is a great way to think about “What could be better in life than doing what you love and making it your job?” Rob and Zayne in […]

Stop Thief! Location Tracking App

October 5, 2020 Eric Leaverton

We all hate a thief, right? Having your bike stolen is always a traumatic event, but having safeguards can make it less so. The Monimoto Smart Tracker location tracking app is one such safeguard. This […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson’s Long Way Up

October 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 […]

2021 Suzuki Motorcycles: Game On!

September 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Get Ready Player One: Choose your new sportbike, dual sport, supermoto, motocross or off-roader and join the fun… 2021 Suzuki Motorcycles, Game On! Find the Secret Suzuki Bonus level and level up with 100th Anniversary […]

Inspiration Friday: Custom Built Motorcycles

September 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Sure custom built motorcycles are amazing, but they are expensive and take forever to build. What if you could build your own custom for free? Now you can without waiting! Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycles, Yamaha and […]

2021 Indian: New Models & Next-level Technology

September 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Cutting edge in style, performance, and technology mixed with… affordability?! Introducing 2021 Indian: New Models & Next-level Technology, read on! Indian Motorcycle’s new2021 lineup says their “additions and upgraded features are a result of the […]

Inspiration Friday: Win a Trip to Anywhere

September 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With our Inspiration Friday: Win a Trip to Anywhere contest by Moto Guzzi, where would you go? New York? London? Paris? Toronto? Maybe somewhere exotic like Bangkok or Morocco? With the opportunity to take a […]

School’s in: 2021 Honda Model Touchdown!

September 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Motorcycle School’s in riders score a 2021 Honda Model Touchdown! New 2021 models are back like the NFL and no matter what team you support, (Cowboys, Rams, Patriots, 49ers…), we have our teams as well […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson’s New World Records

September 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 […]

An Indian Summer Finale: Can’t help falling in Love

September 7, 2020 Eric Leaverton

With An Indian Summer Series Finale, we give our final rating on the Indian Springfield Dark Horse and talk about our first ever 15 episode long-term review series. 2 new Indian motorcycles, 6 reviewers, 18 […]

Inspiration Friday: Stunt Bike Urban Freestyle

September 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Tricks, stunts, wheelies, stoppies, and burnouts. Welcome to stunt bike urban freestyle baby! If heart stopping, fast paced adrenaline rush action is what you seek, you found it. Watch French stunt champion Thibaut Nogues on […]

An Indian Summer Ep14: Indian Riding Gear Review

August 31, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

‘Proper riding gear is a necessity for all motorcycle riders. It doesn’t just protect you in the event of a fall but protects riders from the elements on the open road. Thanks to Indian riding […]

Inspiration Friday: Top 10 Harley-Davidson Engines

August 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Get Your Motor Running for our top 10 Harley-Davidson engines Inspiration Friday! With Harley-Davidson’s release of their biggest and most powerful V-Twin engine to date (more on that) we count down the 9 other big […]

An Indian Summer Ep13: Springfield Passenger Paradise or?

August 24, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

‘Sharing our Passion for motorcycles is what we at Total Motorcycle are all about. We took a couple friends out on the open road to experience the thrill of the 2020 Indian Springfield Dark Horse. […]

Inspiration Friday: Movember & Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

August 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

$6,000,000 raised and 116,000 riders participating across 104 countries Movember & Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride are breaking down health barriers that exist in men. From research against prostatic cancer and mental health support it is important […]

An Indian Summer Ep12 – Springfield Dark Horse Fit, Feel and Finish

August 17, 2020 Eric Leaverton

In this article, we’ll take you through the fit, feel, and finish on our 2020 Indian Springfield Dark Horse. It just takes a glance to know this bike is big, with a big motor in […]

An Indian Summer Ep11: Springfield Dark Horse Commute

August 9, 2020 Eric Leaverton

We’ve taken our Springfield Dark Horse on long weekend trips and through canyons, but until now we haven’t had occasion to commute with it. I commuted on the Dark Horse all last week to see […]

Inspiration Friday: 0-60 Quarter Mile Living

August 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Acceleration. Adrenaline. Torque. Power. Smoke. Noise. Introducing the 2021 BMW R18 Dragster, Triumph Rocket 3 and Yamaha VMax. The legendary film star Vin Diesel once said “I live my life a 1/4 mile at a […]

Indian Summer Ep10: Indian Springfield Dark Horse Touring

August 3, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

It’s still Indian Summer here at Total Motorcycle and we’re loving it! What you really wanna do on a big touring bike like the Indian Springfield Dark Horse is of course, tour. We wasted no […]

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

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

July 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 […]

An Indian Summer Ep9 – Indian Springfield Dark Horse First Ride

July 20, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

Indian Summer at Total Motorcycle just keeps getting better and better! Indian promised and delivered us a gorgeous behemoth of a motorcycle for our review. It’s big, it’s beautiful, it’s fast, it’s nimble and it’s […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson No Show 3 hours of Acts, Builders, Bikes & Entertainment

July 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Looking for good free shows? You found it at Total Motorcycle with the Harley-Davidson No Show 3 hours of Acts, Builders, Bikes & Entertainment! Yes, hours of live music, passionate custom bike builders, community acts […]

An Indian Summer Ep8 – Indian Scout Rate and Review

July 14, 2020 Eric Leaverton

Is the Indian Scout the most fun mid-sized cruiser? After six weeks and nearly 1000 miles with the Indian Scout, we’re ready to give you our final ratings! We took the Scout up and down […]

Inspiration Friday: Active Motorcycle Cruise Control

July 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 […]

208hp & 410lbs of Motorcycle Art

July 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Powerful, stylistic, technical and dynamic. Its not just a new 2021 bike we have 208hp & 410lbs of motorcycle art thundering down the road. Grab the throttle and life doesn’t pass by, it stops and […]

Independence Day & Canada Day 2020 Events Rallies and What’s Open

June 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Happy Independence Day & Canada Day 2020 to all our Total Motorcycle readers, supporters, staff and family! While Independence Day and Canada Day this year will be very different than previous years it doesn’t mean […]

Inspiration Friday: Track Day Corner Carving 101

June 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Track Day Corner Carving 101. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride a super cool race bike? Racing, sliding, corner carving, cheering crowds, standing on the podium and winning a trophy? […]

An Indian Summer Ep7 – Luxurious Leather

June 22, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

A good quality pair of luxurious leather riding gloves is a must have on the open road. No rider should ever have to sacrifice their style for safety too much. Stylish classic black leather riding […]

Inspiration Friday: Great Father’s Day Movies and Hero Fathers

June 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

What a better way to celebrate Father’s Day and Inspiration Friday than to showcase Great Father’s Day Movies and Hero Fathers! Guy Martin’s Great Escape is just such a movie. Fathers, Hero’s, action, excitement and […]

An Indian Summer Ep6: Everyday Scout – Commuting

June 15, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

We wanted to know if the 2019 Indian Scout would be ideal for commuting. We rode it to work for two weeks, saddle bags loaded with a laptop, planner, and other essentials. Then we ran some […]

Inspiration Friday: Yamaha 65 years of Innovation, Passion & Inspiration

June 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With the media filled with bad news today it is great to promote the good news. We take a look at Yamaha 65 years of Innovation, Passion & Inspiration on today’s Inspiration Friday! From Iconic […]

An Indian Summer Ep5: Scout Horsepower Dyno Runs!

June 8, 2020 Eric Leaverton

There’s nothing quite like a dyno run when reviewing a bike. It’s one thing to try to explain how much horsepower a bike has, and how it delivers that power. It’s quite another to have […]

Inspiration Friday: Share Your Passion with Kids

June 5, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson just released two new 2021 motorcycle models this week, the IRONe12 and IRONe16. Other than they are new 2021 H-D bikes, the IRONe are designed for kids, not adults! Harley-Davidson children’s bikes, it’s a […]

An Indian Summer Ep4: Scout Fit, Feel, and Finish

June 1, 2020 Eric Leaverton

We’re racking up the miles on our new long term Indian Scout cruiser! We’ve been up and down a dozen canyons, spent some time on the interstate slab, and driven in heavy city traffic. After […]

Inspiration Friday: 60 Years of Dreams, Innovations and Wins

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Even though racing tracks are quiet, stands are empty and the smell of hotdogs and popcorn are gone, we haven’t forgotten the recent heydays of live racing action, thrills, chills and spills on the raceway! […]

An Indian Summer Ep3: Gear Up in Style

May 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

An Indian Summer: Indian Motorcycle partnered with Total Motorcycle in 2020 so we could review their bikes and gear for our readers! In this episode, An Indian Summer Ep3: Gear Up in Style, we review […]

Inspiration Friday: The Motorcycle That Inspired Riders to Win 26 WorldSBK Races

May 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

There is no replacement for displacement and Honda capitalized on this in 1999 with their first big V-Twin 1000cc racer. It had such easy, deliverable power. It was such an easy bike to ride compared […]

An Indian Summer Ep2: Scouting an American Idol

May 18, 2020 Eric Leaverton

In this article we’ll answer some upfront questions about the new Indian Scout. After one week and about 300 miles, we have some first impressions to share. Some interstate superslab, some mountain twisties, some city […]

Inspiration Friday: Dirt to Dakar – Epic Games Dream Comes True

May 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Honda’s Ricky Brabec: A fighter and a man with a dream. To not just compete in the Dakar but win it versus seasoned racing professionals. From “good” to “best” takes more than a dream and […]

Can Fashion and Safety Meet on a Motorcycle? – TMW Review

May 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Can Fashion and Safety Meet on a Motorcycle? We look into that question as Total Motorcycle reviews the Indigo Kevlar Motorcycle Riding Jean to evaluate quality, performance and durability, and style. The Indigo Riding Jean […]

TMW Long Term Reviews An Indian Summer Ep1

An Indian Summer Ep1: Scouting for Good Times – Indian Motorcycle Reviews

May 9, 2020 Eric Leaverton

Indian Motorcycles opened up their garage to TMW, and we couldn’t be more excited! We selected a Scout and a Springfield to review, and we’ve got them for a whole month! We’ll be writing articles […]

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: From Prototype to Racer – Building a Flat Tracker

May 1, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Total Motorcycle Inspiration Friday brings you into Yamaha’s project garage and goes deep what it takes to build a modern Flat Tracker. From Prototype to Racer – Building a Flat Tracker we look […]

Tail Bag Test – Pack Some Junk In Your Trunk!

Viking Sport Tail Bag: Pack Some Junk In Your Trunk!

April 27, 2020 Eric Leaverton

We all know space is at a premium in the motorcycle universe. Having somewhere to put stuff can give us more opportunities to ride, and more ways to ride too. Viking Bags sent us one […]

Rider Inspiration: WorldSBK Racer Fitness Tips and Physical Training Program. Stay Fit!

April 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Staying Fit is difficult these days with gyms closed, fitness equipment scarcity, parks and tracks closed. So what do you do and how to you inspire yourself? Yamaha’s riders show you what they are doing, […]

Rider Stimulus: Check out the Top 2021 Motorcycle Models!

April 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Stimulus Check on the way? Are you looking for a way to stimulate the economy while being environmentally conscious on Earth Day 2020? I might just have the answer for you… Exciting New 2021 Motorcycles […]

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

April 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 […]

Tobacco Riveter Riding Shirt: TMW Reviews!

April 13, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

We estimate that women make up about 33% of motorcycle riders on the road today. 100% of us women are looking for the perfect riding attire. Tobacco’s products are made by riders for riders with […]

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

April 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

April 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, […]

Radical Retro 2021 Honda CB-F Breaks Cover!

March 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Some days are better than others, and we could definitely use more better days right now. When the new 2021 Honda CB-F concept landed in my inbox, I can tell you it was a good […]

Inspiration Friday: The Best Form of Self-Isolation

March 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 […]

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

March 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 […]

Spotlight: 10 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Recovery Stories

March 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 […]

Life Got You Stressed? Play games at TMW Arcade!

March 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Life Got You Stressed? Play games at TMW Arcade! Total Motorcycle has 365 games to keep you entertained for months if you are finding yourself with free time. With everything from classic, strategy, action, sports […]

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

March 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 […]

Why Indian Motorcycle’s New $8999 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty Deal is Amazing

March 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle’s new $8999 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty deal is amazing for riders. Last week, TMW highlighted the new 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard for an incredible $13599, making it the big bike buy of the […]

Inspiration Friday: 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Harley-Davidson Customized Bikes and Skateboards

March 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

What do the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Harley-Davidson customized bikes, and skateboards have in common? Street subculture and street cred! From Wheels & Waves, Born-Free, and The Trip Out rallies, events and festivals motorcycles have been […]

New 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard – The Bargain Big Boy Bike

March 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The new 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard – The Bargain Big Boy Bike is raw, minimalistic and best of all comes with the Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-Twin engine! How much? The new Softail Standard is $13599 USD/$15699 […]

Inspiration Friday: Royal Enfield North America to race in American Flat Track

February 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Royal Enfield is going to be racing with the big boys in American Flat Track Racing. Let that sink in a bit. While there is no question Royal Enfield will be the underdog in AFT […]

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Exciting New 2020 Norton Motorcycles but End of the Road with Norton Insolvency?

February 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With a heavy heart I post this week’s cover story; Norton Motorcycles maybe at an end. Many other websites are going with the fear angle, I am not and waited to get the full story. […]

Check out the Exclusive 2020 Ducati Bikes in these Rare Photos

February 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

I have always had a spot in my heart for Ducati motorcycles. While it may be the meticulous attention to detail, I tend to think it is the company’s passion, creativity and, of course, that […]

10 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Technologies You May Not know About

February 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Rider Inspiration Friday this week takes a different spin with 10 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Technologies You May Not know About. With spring riding on the horizon, these advanced technologies will keep your rubber on the road […]

Exclusive Coverage: 2020 Vancouver Motorcycle Show

February 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Welcome to some highlights of the Vancouver Motorcycle Show 2020. The big motorcycle brands were present with the usual assortment of sport bikes, big cruisers and dual sports. However, there were a few new additions […]

Inspiration Friday: See this year’s most anticipated moto-culture events on now!

February 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

No-holds-barred Motorcycle Lifestyle! Total Motorcycle Inspiration Friday brings you Portland’s annual celebration of custom motorcycle artistry and motorcycle culture. Over the past decade, The One Moto Show has entrenched itself as arguably the year’s most […]

Total Motorcycle Site Improvements Updates and Upgrades Complete

February 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Wonderful news everyone! In my continual efforts to make Total Motorcycle the best experience for my visitors (you) on the internet I (and my host Idleserv) have completed some big updates and upgrades behind the […]