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How much of what you read and watch about new motorcycles is actually true, and how much is just corporate marketing hype?
On this episode of the Bore and Stoke podcast, we tear down the curtain separating motorcycle media from the giant OEM marketing machines.
We dive into the corporate side of the landscape, breaking down some of the tactics of how brands try to engineer "hype" before a wheel even turns. Meanwhile, Troy and Ryan share their first-hand, boots-on-the-ground experiences from global press launches. What happens when a manufacturer flies you halfway across the world, puts you up in a luxury hotel, and hands you the keys to a bike on a perfectly curated racetrack? How do you strip away the glamour to figure out if a motorcycle is actually good for the average rider?
From the evolution of motorcycle journalism to the rise of influencer culture, the guys debate whether modern bike reviews can still be trusted—and share a few hilarious behind-the-scenes stories along the way.
Drop a comment below: Has a manufacturer's marketing ever had any influence on the bike you bought?
00:00 intro
00:27 Honda mention
00:34 pre-roll
01:13 Check out past pods!
02:26 The News!
03:03 Harley moving production back to US
07:53 Honda e-compressor is going into everything
11:47 Yamaha’s taking over Moto3
20:39 Norton Atlas and Atlas GT
28:52 mid-roll
29:35 The landscape of motorcycle marketing
1:07:45 Are you aware of the marketing?
1:09:20 Leave us a rating!
1:10:10 Check out the Bore and Stoke Breakout
1:10:42 Honda mention
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On this episode 28 of the Bore and Stoke podcast, Troy and Ryan chat with longtime friend and fellow motojournalist Rennie Scaysbrook about his travels and adventures, including racing in the Isle of Man TT and winning the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
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Happy 100th Birthday to Ducati! To celebrate the crew at Borgo Panigale hitting the century mark, Episode 27 of the Motorcycle.com Bore & Stoke podcast is dedicated to "The Century Club" — the motorcycle manufacturers building bikes today, in 2026, with beginnings going back at least 100 years (even if there are some gaps in between).
From corporate bankruptcies and world wars to massive modern revivals, we trace the wild survival stories of heavyweights like Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Royal Enfield, and Indian, alongside the engineering masterminds at BMW Motorrad, Moto Guzzi, and Husqvarna. Plus, we dive into the modern corporate resurgences of Norton (under TVS) and Benelli (under Geely/QJ)!
But before we unlock the history vault, we kick things off with a bit of news. We’re breaking down Ducati’s "100 Collection," giving you our hot takes on the mind-bending spectacle that is the Isle of Man TT, and giving our first impressions of Honda's highly anticipated retro-naked: the all-new CB1000F.
Grab a drink, hit that subscribe button, and let’s twist the throttle!
00:00 Intro
00:40 Advertisement
01:54 Shout out to past episodes
02:47 Ducati Collezione 100
12:02 It’s Isle of Man TT Time!
20:00 Honda CB1000F Officially Coming to the U.S.
25:15 Advertisement
25:55 The Century Club
27:00 Norton
30:14 Royal Enfield
33:20 Triumph
36:45 Indian and Harley-Davidson
44:15 Husqvarna
48:36 BMW
53:15 Benelli and Moto Guzzi
01:02:06 Ducati
01:13:00 Tell us what we missed
01:13:56 Rate us! Leave a comment!
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Ricky Brabec’s path to the top of rally racing didn’t happen overnight.
In this episode of Bore and Stoke, we talk about his roots in the desert, the journey to becoming a Dakar champion, and the lessons learned along the way.
We also reflect on one of the closest finishes in Dakar history—not as a headline, but as part of a bigger story about resilience, growth, and the pursuit of perfection in rally racing.
00:00 Intro
00:35 Advertisement
01:26 Welcome RICKY BRABEC
03:15 Ricky’s ladder into rally racing
14:10 Ricky’s first rally was gnarly
18:00 Ricky’s second chance on the Honda — and roadbooks
22:40 Dakar comes calling
27:09 Learning from Johnny Campbell
32:11 Partying takes a back seat
37:56 What’s cool about desert racing
40:11 Dakar’s rise in popularity in America
44:51 Bringing up a sore subject
51:33 Advertisement
52:10 Managing each stage mentally
58:01 Ricky’s relationship with danger
01:02:00 Airbags have changed the game — but it still hurts
01:06:09 Americans at the Dakar
01:09:00 Training with Jimmy Lewis
01:14:37 What makes the Ricky Brabec/Honda package work so well?
01:16:30 What’s going on at the Rip n Dip ranch?
01:24:27 What a cool guy
01:26:28 Rate us and leave a comment!
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We're switching things up a little bit with this episode of the podcast. In this one, Ryan, Dennis, and Troy have a discussion about AI and motorcycles. Artificial Intelligence is the big topic in nearly every industry and ours is no different. So we're going to talk about it. We take a stab at how AI will impact the future of not just motorcycles themselves, but also how people like us bring motorcycle information to you. This one asks some questions that we're hoping you can help us answer, so please leave a comment and let us know what you think.
We’d like to extend a special thank you to our podcast sponsor, the Honda Gold Wing. If you’re gonna ride, ride something legendary. Learn more about the Honda Gold Wing here: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/touring/gold-wing?cid=dis_ver_dly&cmpcd=FY26Full_Year_Gold_Wing
00:00 Intro
00:34 Advertisement
01:10 Shoutout to past episodes
02:00 We’re changing things up around here
03:33 LATE BRAKING NEWS (with Dennis Chung)
03:50 Huge Harley Recall
07:32 BMW names new head of motorcycle development
10:45 MORE KTM NEWS (but good news this time)
17:42 Stark posts more profitable numbers
25:30 Kawasaki ZX-4R and RR updates incoming
27:38 Advertisement
28:09 AI and the future of motorcycle media
50:40 How manufacturers are adopting AI
58:00 Rate us and leave a comment!
59:39 Honda mention
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What does it take to design a motorcycle when the brief comes from the battlefield instead of the showroom?
In this episode of Bore and Stoke, we sit down with longtime motorcycle designer Michael Uhlarik to talk about his career shaping bikes across the globe, his latest project developing an electric motorcycle for military use, and why we’re looking at the wrong metrics when it comes to the future of this sport.
00:00 Intro
00:34 Advertisement
01:03 Introducing our special guest
03:22 Motorcycle background
10:29 LEGO is the reason
14:23 The connection between LEGOs and MotoGP
24:21 Motorcycle trends
34:10 Advertisement
34:42 Michael’s take on today’s MotoGP bikes
43:35 Aerodynamics on street bikes are superfluous
50:15 The most difficult motorcycle he’s ever worked on
58:30 Challenges with building military motorcycles
01:01:40 The future of motorcycling is brighter than you think
01:07:45 Sorting the economics
01:20:03 If it looks good, and is affordable, people will come
01:25:31 Closing things out/Comment/Rate us
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From the fundamentals of great motorcycle design to the challenges of packaging electric powertrains, Uhlarik gives us a rare look behind the curtain at how motorcycles come to life. We also dive into motorcycle design for the track versus the street, and how designing for military applications changes everything — from durability and stealth to real-world usability in extreme conditions.
If you’ve ever wondered what goes into motorcycle design — and how some of those decisions are made — this is an episode you don’t want to miss. -
In this episode of Bore & Stoke, we dive into a packed news cycle: Honda brings E-Clutch to the Transalp in the U.S., KTM and Husqvarna shake up the industry with a 4-year warranty, and Ducati teases a new Superleggera V4 Centenario. Not to be outdone, Aprilia has launched the X 250th — a very special edition motorcycle.
On the culture side, we talk Sonora Rally, the growing accessibility of Isle of Man TT events, and a trip to the Vespa Museum in Rome. We also take a moment to recognize legends Broc Glover and the late Jeff Smith.
Then it’s review time: multiple Triumph first rides, Harley touring machines, new tires from Bridgestone and Continental, and gear from Alpinestars and Vanson.
00:00 Intro
00:35 Advertisement
01:33 Ep 22 call out
03:08 KTM/Husqvarna announce 4-year warranty
06:20 MV Agusta streamlines spare parts distribution
07:53 Broc Glover is a HOF Legend
08:59 RIP Jeff Smith
10:13 Sonora Rally Wrap-up
11:42 More from the Isle of Man
14:50 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally
17:50 Aprilia X 250th breaks cover
23:10 Ducati Panigale V4 Superlegera Centenario
28:10 2026 Triumph Daytona 660 updates
29:56 2026 Honda Transalp with E-clutch ONLY
38:48 Nolan helmet, now with crash detection technology!
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42:14 Dennis’ Roman Adventure!
46:06 Ryan tries the new Bridgestone Battlax V03 at a MotoGP track
49:45 Troy tries the Continental ContiSportAttack 5 at a club racing track
58:31 Troy tries the Alpinestars Supertech R7 helmet
01:04:28 Vanson Full Throttle Leather Jacket
01:07:00 Cortech gloves with a silly name
01:08:51 Harley’s new Road Glide and Street Glide Limiteds
01:13:09 Triumph Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660
01:18:19 Sylvia gets her first three-wheel experience
01:19:20 What we’re currently riding and testing
01:22:26 Wrap-up/Comment/Rate us
01:23:00 Stay tuned for Episode 24
01:23:15 Sylvia’s testing her favorite bike
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On Episode 22 of the Bore and Stoke Podcast, we sit down with none other than Kayla Yaakov — the first woman to stand on the podium at the Daytona 200.
From racing at a young age to climbing through the ranks of Junior Cup, Twins Cup, and now Supersport in the MotoAmerica paddock, Kayla has quickly built a reputation as one of the toughest competitors on track.
In this episode we talk about:
• The moment she realized she could podium at the Daytona 200
• Racing in the MotoAmerica paddock
• Mentors and riders who helped shape her career
• Coming up through Junior Cup and Twins Cup
• Racing internationally
• What Kayla's like away from the track
• What the future holds for one of America’s most promising young racers
If you’re a fan of motorcycle racing and just want to hear one of America's rising stars walk you through her process, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
00:00 Intro
00:37 Advertisement
01:39 Introducing Kayla Yaakov
03:17 What’s in the back there?
05:45 Tell us about Daytona!
26:05 Sylvia noticed something really cool
29:10 Mental training
33:06 Advertisement
33:37 I never thought about being a girl in racing
38:38 Racing in Europe
43:55 How Sylvia and Kayla know each other
45:27 The core three mentors
51:25 PJ Jacobsen’s best advice
52:50 Kayla NOT the motorcycle racer
54:45 Pre-race hype music
55:32 Quickfire non-moto questions!
59:50 Kayla’s parting words
01:01:22 Rate us!
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On Episode 21 of Motorcycle.com’s Bore & Stoke Podcast, we’ve got a packed show covering breaking racing news, major recalls, industry shakeups, gear talk, and a stacked First Ride roundup.
We kick things off by introducing our newest team member and a quick callback to last week’s episode with Zack and Ari before diving into the big headline: MotoGP is set to leave the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for a new Adelaide city circuit. Good move? Risky gamble? We break it down.
From there, we cover recalls affecting the Harley-Davidson Sportster S and the Ducati Panigale V4 / Ducati Streetfighter V4, plus take a first look at the limited-edition Ducati Formula 73.
On the business front, we break down five key takeaways from Harley-Davidson’s Q4 2025 financial results and discuss MV Agusta taking a not-so-subtle dig at KTM over paywalled electronics.
We also reflect on the legacy of AMA Hall of Famer George Barber and dive into helmet tech with a discussion about MIPS and its evolution in moto culture.
In Gear this week: the Arai XD-5.
Then it’s First Ride time:
2026 Ducati Monster
2026 Yamaha WR125R
2026 Triumph Trident 800
2026 KTM 990 Duke R
Sit down and get comfortable. This is another good one.
00:00 Intro
00:45 Advertisement
01:25 Welcome the newest member of the team!
07:52 Episode 20 shoutout
09:04 Dennis sends us some surprises from the Toronto motorcycle show
12:44 MotoGP is leaving Phillip Island to Adelaide (boo!)
16:36 Harley-Davidson Sportster S recall — AGAIN
19:27 More recalls: Ducati Panigale and Streetfighter V4
22:25 Ducati Formula 73
24:47 Harley’s Q4 financial results and future outlook
30:00 MV Agusta’s dig at KTM
32:59 Advertisement
33:33 RIP George Barber
37:18 Ryan visits the MIPS laboratory
45:15 In Gear: Arai XD5
51:07 Sylvia got to ride the new Ducati Monster!
58:51 Troy “rips” on the 2026 Yamaha WR125R
01:05:33 Ryan rides the 2026 Triumph Trident 800
01:12:03 Troy rips (for real) on the 2026 KTM 990 Duke R
01:25:50 Rate us and comment
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On Episode 20 of the Bore and Stoke podcast, Troy sits down with Ari Henning and Zack Courts — two of the most influential voices in modern moto media. From their early days building their loyal following, Ari and Zack have helped redefine how motorcycles are reviewed, tested, and talked about in the YouTube era.
In this episode, we dive into:
• The evolution (and future) of motorcycle journalism
• What really goes into their creative process
• Ari's love for little engines
• Stories yet to be told
• Recovering mentally and physically from a crash
• The bikes that surprised them most
It’s an honest and fresh look at two guys who’ve lived it — along with plenty of rider philosophy and a few wise cracks along the way.
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Advertisement
01:54 Guest introduction
06:45 Zack’s injury update
09:07 Zack dissects his crash
20:20 How’s the mental state?
24:17 Does this change Ari’s mentality?
32:10 The creative process
40:00 Moving away from “formulaic” motojournalism
43:27 What do you say when someone asks “What do you do?”
52:33 Advertisement
53:30 What’s up with Ari’s fascination with CBR300 engines?
01:01:17 What bike surprised you (good or bad)?
01:03:49 Are sportbikes dead?
01:06:11 What’s the future of motojournalism?
01:08:20 Funny moments together
01:14:00 Comment/rate us!
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In this, episode 19 of the Bore and Stoke Podcast, we break down the news of the month, give you first looks, leaks, and reviews of the bikes we've ridden so far this year — And that's just for the month of January!
We kick things off with a callback to Episode 18 before diving into KTM’s major shakeup, including a new Chief Commercial Officer and layoffs affecting 500 employees. From there, it’s full throttle into fresh metal: leaked Ducati filings, limited-edition Vespas and MV Agustas, new Harley touring and trike models, Triumph’s growing 660 lineup, and more.
Then it’s review time—boots, tires, track weapons, cruisers, and Honda’s E-Clutch revolution.
In this episode:
• KTM adds a new Chief Commercial Officer
• KTM lays off 500 employees
• WP enters the brake business
• 2026 Ducati Diavel V4 S leaks
• Vespa 946 “Horse” for 2026
• MV Agusta Rush Titanio – First Look
• 2026 Harley-Davidson Trike & Touring models
• 2026 Triumph Trident 660 & Tiger Sport 660
• 2027 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Café Racer Edition
• 2026 Triumph Bonneville – First Ride
• 2026 Indian Chief Vintage – First Ride
• In Gear: Sidi Rex Air Boot Review
• Bridgestone Battlax RS12 – Track Tested
• 2026 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory – Track Review
• 2026 Honda CB750 Hornet now with E-Clutch
• 2026 Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch – First Ride
• Southern California New Year’s Adventure Ride
00:00 Intro
00:47 Advertisement
01:24 Listen to Episode 18
02:35 KTM adds new CCO
03:38 KTM lays off 500 people
05:55 WP enters the brake business
09:08 Ducati Diavel V4 S leaked
13:03 Vespa 946 “Horse” for 2026
16:53 MV Agusta Goes Crazy With the Rush Titanio
20:40 Harley-Davidson’s new Trikes
24:10 Harley’s new Touring Lineup
25:02 Triumph’s new Trident and Tiger Sport 660s
28:03 2027 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer
30:51: We ride the whole 2026 Bonneville lineup
34:37 Advertisement
35:17 We ride the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage
40:41 Riding the 2026 Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch
48:40 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory Track Review
58:37 Testing Bridgestone Battlax RS12’s in Thailand
1:05:22 Gear review: Sidi Rex Air boot
1:10:41 SoCal Getaway Turned Into A Crazy Adventure!
1:14:17 Episode 20 teaser
1:14:57 Like, Comment, Rate us
1:15:35 Ryan teases the Triumph Trident 800 Ride
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In this episode of Motorcycle.com’s Bore and Stoke Podcast, we’re joined by Neil Graham — Gemini Award–winning documentarian, former Editor-in-Chief of Cycle Canada, and host of The Lowdown podcast for ADV Rider.
Neil has done it all: bought old Ducatis, fixed them, raced them, fixed them again, and turned those experiences into some of the most honest storytelling in motorcycling. We dig into riding, racing, wrenching, and making documentaries that have nothing to do with motorcycles. Along the way we dive into random tangents like his cats and how he kicked my butt so bad on a bicycle ride that I’ve been a gym rat ever since.
We also talk about Neil’s Long Hard Road series on Motorcycle.com — a deeply personal look at the highs and lows of riding — and where he thinks the world of moto journalism is headed in the age of YouTube, podcasts, and AI.
If you like irreverent banter between two friends about motorcycles, life, and general randomness, this one’s for you.
00:00 Introducing Neil Graham
03:06 Introducing Neil’s cat!
04:35 What’s the deal with podcasts?
09:40 Saddlebags on a GSX-R750
11:30 Neil’s start in the biz
13:45 Neil’s start on two wheels
20:00 Racing…and burn out
28:17 How did you get involved with Ducatis?
36:00 Getting into this business at the wrong time
37:15 The Brough Superior Moto2
42:00 The BMW S1000RR and funny front ends
44:54 Neil and VW Busses
50:00 Racing, Risk, and Pride
53:00 Am I dead? And is everyone named Neil???
56:30 The other side of Neil
01:06:00 Internet Trolls
01:13:04 Honda Fury!
01:14:00 Harley’s get their due
01:21:00 The industry jumped the shark a long time ago
01:23:00 Everyone should own an RSV4 at some point
01:26:30 Destination Ontario
01:32:32 The Lowdown podcast
01:36:31 What’s the future of motorcycling?
01:46:05 Neil kicked my butt
01:51:00 Wrapping up
01:53:25 Rate us! -
The Bore and Stoke crew is back with a packed Episode 17 — the first of 2026! — covering major industry news, leaked reveals, and a long list of first-ride reviews.
We kick things off with a shoutout to Episode 16 listeners before diving into our annual Motorcycle of the Year awards and a recall affecting KTM 390 and Husqvarna 401 models. From there, it’s first-ride impressions of Honda’s 2026 CRF300F and a deeper look at KTM’s future as Neumeister is confirmed to continue running the company through 2028.
Harley-Davidson dominates the middle of the episode with executive team changes, early looks at upcoming 2026 models, and a confirmed 125th Anniversary Indian Scout Bobber. We also touch on Ducati’s 100th birthday and a possible special edition model to celebrate it. Next we highlight Neil Graham's three-part Long Hard Road series, and first looks at Triumph’s Thruxton and Tracker 400 models.
The back half of the show is all about riding, as we dig into first-ride reviews of the 2027 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S EVO, 2026 Aprilia RS 660 Factory, and the 2026 Suzuki GSX-8TT. We wrap things up with a new segment we're trying called Ride & Seek, before closing the show with a tribute to our MotoGP contributor, Bruce Allen.
As always, find the full written reviews, photos, and videos on Motorcycle.com.
We’d like to extend a special thank you to our podcast sponsor, the Honda Gold Wing. If you’re gonna ride, ride something legendary. Learn more about the 50th anniversary of the Honda Gold Wing here: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/touring/gold-wing?cid=dis_ver_dly&cmpcd=FY26Full_Year_Gold_Wing
00:00 Intro
00:55 Advertisement
01:34 Happy New Year!
03:15 Episode 16 Shoutout
04:44 2025 Motorcycle of the Year Awards
27:10 Answering a Reader Comment
30:20 KTM 390 and Husqvarna 401 ECU Issues
31:53 Neumeister to Continue Running KTM Through 2028
34:50 Harley-Davidson Announces Executive Team Changes
38:55 See Harley-Davidson’s New 2026 Models Before You’re Supposed To
43:00 2026 Indian Scout Bobber 125th Anniversary Confirmed
44:44 2026 Ducati Formula ’73 Certified by CARB
47:27 Advertisement
48:06 Long Hard Road Series
51:42 Triumph Thruxton & Tracker 400 First Looks
54:33 2026 Honda CRF300F Review
56:40 2027 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S EVO First Ride Review
58:49 2026 Aprilia RS 660 Factory Review
1:00:51 2026 Suzuki GSX-8TT Review
1:05:17 Ride & Seek Episode 1: California State Route 33
1:07:39 RIP Bruce Allen
1:11:43 Rate Us!
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In this episode of Motorcycle.com’s Bore and Stoke Podcast, we’re joined by off-road racing legend Johnny Campbell — the backbone of Honda’s Baja program and one of the most influential figures in desert racing history.
From defining what “Honda durability” really means during a 1,000-mile Baja race, to reflecting on 11 straight Baja 1000 victories, Johnny walks us through the evolution of off-road racing, the realities of product development at Honda, and what goes on behind the scenes of real-world durability testing.
We also dig into some classic Baja stories, his transition from racer to team manager and industry leader, the current health of off-road and rally racing, and — just to keep things interesting — his thoughts on the 50th Anniversary Honda Gold Wing.
If you’re into off-road racing, Baja history, motorcycle development, or simply hearing from someone who’s lived every side of the sport, this one’s not to be missed.
00:00 Intro
00:36 Advertisement
01:14 Introducing Johnny Campbell!
03:30 What does Honda durability mean when you’re deep in a 1000-mile race?
05:39 What do you think is the most significant change of rally racing?
10:34 How have riders evolved over the years?
11:52 What do the guys do in the motorhomes now with digital roadbooks?
15:30 If you were to race Baja now, XR650R or CRF450X?
18:35 What’s the most personally meaningful Baja 1000 win?
20:38 When is it OK to piss your pants while racing?
22:10 Give us some wild stories!
26:35 What was the career plan?
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30:45 What skills from racing carried over to team manager? What did you have to learn?
34:50 What are the less glamorous parts of R&D testing?
40:35 What do riders think they need vs what they actually need?
43:30 How’s the health of off-road/Rally racing today?
46:45 Was it easier for you to focus on racing when you were a kid coming up?
49:40 Johnny’s thoughts on the Gold Wing
51:40 Wrap up and Rate Us!
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Welcome back to the Bore & Stoke Podcast. In Episode 15, the crew breaks down a packed week of motorcycle news, first looks, and industry moves. Triumph expands its lineup with the 2026 Thruxton 400 and Street Tracker 400, plus a sharper Street Triple 765 RX and updated Moto2 Edition.
Harley-Davidson announces its 2026 carry-over models, and we dig into five key takeaways from its Q3 financial results.
Kawasaki resurfaces with a second recall for the ZX-6R and quietly introduces the 2026 W175 LTD. Meanwhile, Zero’s new XB and XE electric models get full reviews after our recent ride. In the business world, Bajaj completes its acquisition of KTM, shifting the landscape for several Euro brands.
We also look at MV Agusta’s surprising five-cylinder engine tease, explore Los Angeles by Vespa, and wrap with impressions of Continental’s new ContiAttack SM2 supermoto tire. Tune in and catch up on everything happening across the motorcycle world.
00:00 Intro
00:45 Advertisement
01:34 Ep 14 Recap
02:32 What’s in store in Ep 15
03:52 Triumph Thruxton 400 and Scrambler 400
08:24 Harley-Davidson Carryover models for 2026
11:50 Harley-Davidson Q3 Results and New CEO Appears
18:06 2026 Triumph Street Triple RX and Moto2
21:35 Kawasaki Issues Second Recall For The Ninja ZX-6R
24:35 Bajaj Completes Purchase of KTM
28:14 Kawasaki W175 LTD Coming To The US
30:20 2026 Zero XB and XE Review
37:11 Advertisement
37:55 Dennis Attacks Aliens!
38:47 MV Agusta Teases 5-Cylinder Engine
41:15 Exploring LA on Vespas
45:33 Testing the Continental ContiAttack SM2
54:15 What’s To Come, Episode 16 Tease, and MOBOs!
56:00 Rate us/Leave a Comment
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In this episode, Troy, Ryan, Dennis, and Nic sit down to break down the biggest announcements, reveals, surprises, and head-scratchers from this year’s show in Milan. No guest this time — just the crew digging into the bikes everyone’s talking about.
We cover all the major highlights from the floor, including an adventure scooter from Aprilia, AI-generated marketing images from BMW, a wild V4 sportbike from CFMOTO, Honda’s naked bike with an electronic compressor, Norton’s revival, Zero’s future, and so much more!
We break down what impressed us, what didn’t, and the broader trends we see shaping the next few years of motorcycling.
If you want the inside take from four guys who poured over the numerous press releases sent out from the show floor — this is the episode to watch.
00:00 Intro
01:15: EICMA Chat
03:24: Aprilia SRGT400 Scooter
11:56: BMW F450 GS
20:48: Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition
24:00: CFMOTO 1000MTX
31:02 CFMOTO V41000 Prototype
37:10 Ducati DesertX
39:58 Ducati Hypermotard
47:40 Honda CB1000GT
52:12 Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor Prototype
55:00 Indian Sport Scout RT
57:02 Kawasaki ZX-10R and ZX-10RR
59:34 MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro Pricing
01:02:18 Norton Manx R, Manx, Atlas, Atlas GT
01:07:59 Royal Enfield Bullet 650
01:10:43 Suzuki SV7GX
01:13:00 Yamaha R7 and WR125R clarifications
01:14:44 Zero LS1 Scooter
01:17:29 Zero Lompico Concept
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When we recorded this episode, EICMA was right around the corner, and it's always the time of year when the motorcycle world is buzzing. In this episode of Bore and Stoke, Troy, Nic, and Dennis dig into the biggest headlines leading up to the show — including the all-new MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro, Honda’s confirmed CB1000GT sport-tourer, and Kawasaki’s revived KLE500.
The guys also break down major industry news:
• Zero Motorcycles moving its operations to Europe
• Yamaha’s electric and PHEV prototypes from the Japan Mobility Show
• Indian Motorcycle’s sale to a private equity firm
• Triumph’s updated 2026 Modern Classics lineup
• Ducati’s next Monster, and more
Then they switch gears to the bikes they’ve been riding lately — the CFMOTO 675SS, Honda CBR1000RR-R, and KTM 990 RC R. From affordable performance to track-ready superbikes, this episode covers the full spectrum of what’s new and next in motorcycling.
Watch, listen, and subscribe for more motorcycle news, reviews, and first-ride impressions from the Motorcycle.com team.
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Advertisement
01:45 Destination Ontario
03:12 MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro
12:10 Zero moving to Europe
15:26 Indian acquired by private equity
23:15 2026 Honda CB1000GT
28:28 2026 Kawasaki KLE500
31:20 2026 Kawasaki Z650S
32:52 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS
35:16 2026 Triumph Bonnevilles get big updates
36:44 2026 Triumph Trident 800
41:30 Yamaha updates the R7
45:20 Advertisement
46:06 All-new Ducati Monster for 2026
57:08 Troy rides the 2025 CFMOTO 675SS
01:07:40 Nic rides the 2025 Honda CBR1000RR-R
01:29:00 Nic rides the 2026 KTM 990RC R
01:49:00 Ep 14 teaser
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What happens when a biomedical scientist becomes a motorcycle content creator? In this episode, we talk with Lali, better known as @anti_parallali, whose passion for science and two wheels has built loyal following as a thoughtful and authentic voices in motorcycling.
Lali holds a PhD in biomedical sciences, but her true escape comes when she's riding motorcycles — specifically, her Yamaha MT-07. She shares how her analytical mind influences her riding style, what she’s learned from building an online community, and why motorcycles became her form of therapy. We also dive into how she balances intellect with creativity, the science of riding, and the role of curiosity in both the lab and on the road.
00:00 Intro
00:25 Honda Mention
00:33 Advertisement
01:19 Introducing Lali
03:07 Lali does MotoAmerica in Jersey
05:33 Lali explains Baggers
11:42 Lali at Aprilia Racer Days
14:15 Track riding = better street riding
25:05 How we met
29:15 The birth of @anti_parallali
32:28 The lowest point
34:45 How motorcycles entered her life
39:00 When her parents found out
46:20 Advertisement
47:00 Personal ethos
51:55 Combining science and motorcycles
54:36 Content creating process
59:00 Lali's favorite piece of content
01:01:00 MotoGP talk
01:08:15 Motorcycles and motorcyclists in her own words
01:12:00 Staying authentic
01:13:50 The split between science and moto
01:16:08 Completely non moto-related question
01:20:57 What's your perfect world of science, motorcycles, and influencing?
01:24:00 Outro
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01:25:27 Honda mention
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Once again, the MO crew are back to talk about what's happening in the moto world — and boy, a LOT has happened since the last time we met.
It's not even EICMA time yet, and we have a slew of new models that have been introduced. From sport-touring machines, to dirt models, and everything in between. We tell you what we know, and then what we think.
We've also got industry news, a little bit of racing new, as well as some quirky bits to talk about, like BMW's Pope-mobile.
Lastly, we end with a discussion about our recent Middleweight Naked Bike test and Harley's latest twist on the Pan America.
We’d like to extend a special thank you to our podcast sponsor, the Honda Gold Wing. If you’re gonna ride, ride something legendary. Learn more about the 50th anniversary of the Honda Gold Wing here: https://www.motorcycle.com/l/w0p. -
MV Agusta is one of the most iconic names in motorcycling—synonymous with Italian design, racing heritage, and exclusivity. But what does it take to bring that legacy to a market as vast and competitive as North America? In this episode, we sit down with Luca Dovesi, General Manager of MV Agusta North America, to talk about the brand’s challenges and opportunities on this side of the Atlantic. From strengthening the dealer network to embracing new technologies, and from building a passionate rider community to envisioning the brand’s future, Luca offers candid insights on what it means to lead a legendary company into its next chapter.
Whether you’re an MV enthusiast, a fan of European motorcycles, or just curious about the business behind two wheels, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
00:00 Intro
01:45 Luca Dovesi Intro
02:48 What's the current state of MV Agusta?
05:28 Luca's background
08:44 What surprised you about the US market?
15:20 Balancing exclusivity with growing the brand
20:00 The current status of dealers/technicians/parts
26:50 What kind of ownership experience do you want new customers to have?
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35:35 Differentiating MV from other heritage brands
38:34 Luca's favorite MV Agusta
40:37 MV, electrification, and adapting to future tech
43:40 How does MV connect with today's kids on e-bikes?
46:27 Favorite story from an owner
48:45 How to manage public perception when entering a new segment
51:00 Europe vs. USA
55:55 What gives you confidence in MV's financial stability?
01:01:42 What do you hope people say about MV in 5 years?
01:03:57 Rapid fire questions!
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