MotoHop On Air: A Motorcycle Podcast

Ep 39 - Automatic Wheelies, Helmet Pods, and Music

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500

We talk about Sleepy making some awesome content on MotoStories and More, Johnny Mac being the best human, the importance of music, new helmet crash tech, Missy talks Ohlins branding update, EICMA bikes, a helmet care station, and more...

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Recalls:
None?! Better go check the NHTSA website to make sure

Reference Photos/Links:
My 2025 Riding Music Playlist
MotoStories and More… YouTube
MotoStories’ Holiday Gift Guide
Livestream with Johnny Mac “The Honda Whisperer”

News:
Suzuki 650 V-Twin isn’t dead?
Electric Mini Bike from the makers of OneWheel
Quin Pod
Quin Tag
Ohlins has a new brand identity
Flying Flea S6 Scrambler
MV Agusta 5 cylinder engine
RE Bullet 650
Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup
Vespa 80th Anniversary
Top Selling Motorcycle Brand in USA

Other Stuff:
Helmet Care Station Thing

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Ep 38 - Is everything awful?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500

We talk about whether everything is awful, KTM moving GasGas production out of Spain, a new cannonball, do we need helmets from non-helmet manufacturers, Livewire to show off bikes and scooter at EICMA, a pretty cool Honda, a Tesla manages to drive onto a live racetrack, and more...

(Apparently I can't read - We recorded this on Sunday November 2nd... not 12th)

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Recalls:
None?! Better go check the NHTSA website to make sure

News:
KTM is moving GasGas Motorcycle Production to Austria
European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers says new bike registrations are down
2025 AMA Hall of Fame Inductees
ADV Cannonball
2026 Kawasaki KLE500
Livewire S4 Honcho
Cardo has some new helmets
Some retro customization for the Honda CB1000F

Weird News:
A Tesla drives onto a live racetrack full of motorcycles

Reference Photos/Links:
Dealer News September 2025 - What’s the problem? And What will it take?

Ep 37 - Winding Roads, Riding Scooters, and Fixing Harley

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0400

We talk about some of our recent travels, a visit to the ClevelandMoto Podcast, why I like scootering, Missy’s thoughts on Harley-Davidson, Indian has a new owner, Connecticut enacts some e-bike rules, count down to EICMA, Kawasaki KLE speculation, and more...

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Recalls:
2026 BMW R 1300 RT Driveshaft/Cardan Shaft Failure
2025 BMW R 1300 RT Driveshaft/Cardan Shaft Failure

News:
Moto Morini 300cc singles on the way
Polaris sells majority stake of Indian to private equity
Zero moves global headquarters from US to Netherlands
Connecticut passes some new e-bike rules
New Norton model names revealed
Kawasaki KLE Teaser

Reference Photos/Links:
ClevelandMoto - Ep 522 (We talk about the “not a bike” of the year)
Sleepy’s Janus Halcyon 250 Review Video
GasGas e-bikes

Ep 36 - Penton, the Pope, and Paying Tariffs

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 22:00:00 -0400

We talk about being on NoCo Moto Podcast, seemingly every Harley news outlet just now discovering the SWM Stormbreaker, recalls for breaking axles and upper triple clamp, the passing of John Penton, US Women’s World Trophy Team’s victory, Buell produces a Super Cruiser, dash cams, and more...

Recalls:
Assortment of Ducati Streetfighter & Panigale models - rear axle may break
2026 Aprilia Tuono 1100 & RSV4 1100 models - turn signal and running light issue
2020-2022/2024-2025 Honda Africa Twin - left handlebar switch may lose function
2021-2025 Harley-Davison Sportster S - upper triple clamp may fracture

News:
ClevelandMoto’s coverage of John Penton’s passing - Episode 518
U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team wins International Six Days Enduro
The holiest of wheels - an R18 Transcontinental blessed by the Pope
Buell supposedly making Super Cruisers…
Maeving raised $15 million in new funding round, focus towards expanding in US
Ducati unveils new battery tech & Moto E to go on hiatus after 2025 season
Livewire S4 platform on the way - Trademark for S4 Honcho
Harley gets two new board members
Special edition Kawasaki Eliminator for Japan - Dual Dash Cams

Weird News:
Ruroc enters administration and buys itself?

Reference Links:
Moto Stories & More - Moto Morini X-Cape 700 Review
Multi-Podcast / VMD FEMA Camp Discord
Motorcycle-Podcasts.com
Rieju USA - Somehow tied to Gas Gas?

Ep 35 - Full Throttle into Another Bike, Wife of the Year Award, and an Electric Check-up

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

We talk about NoCo Moto being wrong, dealership experiences, a new bike in the stable, Missy receives an award, MotoAmerica at Mid-Ohio, updates from a few electric motorcycle companies, and more...

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Recalls:
None?! Better go check the NHTSA website to make sure

News:
Troy Herfoss Disqualified, Mid-Ohio King of the Baggers Race 2
Sturgis Final Traffic Numbers
Sturgis Final Accident/Ticket/Etc Numbers
LiveWire Q2 Numbers
FIM is allowing the Stark Varg in the 2025 World Supercross Championship
Stark also says they’ll have electric road bikes that beat petrol in every way
Royal Enfield Flying Flea - New testing video (and there’s apparently a YouTube channel?)
More RE Himalayan Twin Spy Shots
India jumping in the deep end with ethanol blended fuels, straight to E20

Weird News:
Who stole the Harley sign?

Reference Photos/Links:
2012 Moto Guzzi Norge GT from Throttle Company
Throttle Company - Royal Enfield, Moto Guzzi, and BSA Dealer in Columbus, OH

Ep 34 - Liquid Vacation, Cybertruck was cyber stuck, and BMW espresso?!

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400

We talk about an easy tiki drink, hanging out with ClevelandMoto, upgrades on the way for our Royal Alloy, a twin (maybe 750cc) Himmy, they got a Cybertruck stuck where?, Kawasaki is resurrecting a bike, a touch of power lifting, and more...

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Recalls:
2025 BMW F800 GS, F 900 GS, R 1300 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, S 1000 R, S 1000 RR, K 1600 GT eCall system may have been inadvertently deactivated
2020 SUZUKI GSX-S1000S Katana, 2024 SUZUKI GSX-S1000S Katana, and 2020-2025 SUZUKI DL1050 V-Strom 1050 headlight is too bright

News:
New details on the Himalayan twin
QJMotor SRT400X on the way
Cybertruck was stuck on Rubicon Trail
Kawasaki is brining back the Ninja 300?
Buell Super Cruiser maybe getting closer to actual production.. began “final” multi-week test
MotoAmerica goes to Mid-Ohio this weekend - Aug 15-17

Weird News:
~$9,000 BMW R18 Espresso Machine

Ep 33 - Supporting your SO’s moto hobby, and what do Pizza Hut, Top Golf, and HD all have in common?

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0400

We talk about how the Rattler is doing, Old Port Washington Road, working towards call-in guests, reason to support your significant other’s moto hobby, the chaos that is currently Harley-Davidson, first few days of Sturgis, and more...

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Recalls:
None?! Better go check the NHTSA website to make sure

News:
Doodle on a Motorcycle’s crash video
Harley launching an entry-level bike, targeting a price below $6,000
Harley sold part of Harley-Davison Financial Services… that can’t be good
Harley has a new CEO
My post about the current Harley-Davidson situation
Colby Raha sets new distance record for jumping a Harley-Davidson
Sturgis starts off strong - 55 accidents / 2 fatalities
Sturgis vehicle count up
Moto Morini Alltrhike is likely coming to the US with a different name - Vettore
Supercharged Kawasaki Side by Sides.. why not?
BMW F450 GS Revealed - Pretty darn close to the concept
Triumph Thruxton 400 Teaser
Triumph Thruxton 400 details

Weird News:
AI used to abuse financing pre-qual

Ep 32 - Vintage Days 2025: A Retrospective

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400

We talk about us for a bit, who/what is MotoHop, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2025 - what we did, what we loved, what we’d change, a decent chunk of recalls, a 150hp triple is coming from where, why steal catalytic converters when charging stations have a bunch of copper, and more...

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Recalls:
2025 Can-Am Canyon lower idler support will fail and may cause a belt failure
2024 Honda NC750X front tire’s inner ply-cord may loosen or unravel
A bunch of 509 and 509 for Polaris helmets issues with chin strap
2024 Zero DS, Zero DSR, DSRP, DSR/X front brake hose issue

News:
Kove’s founder is working on a 370lb sport bike with a 150hp triple - ZXJC (ZXMoto) 820RR
Moto Morini is tossing their hat into the 450cc adventure bike ring - Alltrhike
PA State Rep has announced an intent to introduce helmet requiring legislation
Thieves are stealing copper charging cables in the UK
Vespa announces 80th anniversary celebration for 2026

Weird News:
Suzuki Curry

Check out our website and our Instagram profiles for more AMA vintage Motorcycle Days coverage!

Ep 31 - Suzuki Takes on Tariffs, E-Bike Gray Area (Revisited), and Our Perfect VMD Bike

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0400

We talk about our search for a new Vintage Days bike, a fully faired CFMoto Papio, Harley-Davidon Japan’s fine for strong-arming dealers, some new Suzuki models (and a commitment to absorb tariffs for now), a 65+ mph “e-bike” thing, Iron Butt Rally results, and more...

New Shirts, Stickers, and More!

Recalls:
None? Better go check the NHTSA site to be sure.

News:
CFMoto is adding a fully faired version of the Papio, the X0-1
Harley-Davidson Japan is looking at a ~$1.4 Million fine
New Kawasaki on the way, maybe?
New Suzuki GSX-8T & GSX-8TT
Suzuki also absorbing tariff impacts for their dealers.. for now
Indian Motorcycle x RVSO - Native Designed Collection
Onyx RCR 80V - More power than you need in an e-bike, or whatever it is
Royal Enfield Scram 440 sales resume after pause in India
Nichole Meuse becomes second-ever female to win Iron Butt Rally

Weird News:
BOLD84 using bumpy streets to mix their coffee drinks

Reference Photos/Links:
ChatGPT Visualization of the “Party Police” Spree

Ep 30 - We’re in hot water... or not, BIG merch update, and RIP to NYC bikes

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0400

We talk about hot water tank failures, NASCAR and their success turning both directions, more Vintage Days prep, stockfish from Long Way Home, big recalls, NYC destroying a bunch of affordable transportation, Honda rockets, Motorcycles & Misfits Episode 628, and a ton more...

New Shirts, Stickers, and More!

Recalls:
2025 Honda Rebel 1100, Africa Twin 1100, and Trans Alp 750
Multiple Harley Softail models from 2018-2024

News:
NYC crushes a bunch of motorcycles… it’s sad
New Vespa Officina 8 models, gear, and apparel
Harley sold part of it’s headquarters
More photos of the Him-E… and apparently the Himalayan twin isn’t dead?
Spy shots of the RE Flying Flea S6
AMA announces next class Hall of Fame inductees
MotoAmerica Talent Cup coming to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Best new model name that we probably won’t get in the US?

Weird News:
Honda builds a rocket… like a real rocket

Reference Photos/Links:
Oil/Fluid Capacity References
Finnegan & Freiburger reunite post-Roadkill
Episode 628 - Motorcycles & Misfits

Ep 29 - Blindfolded Vespa Wheelies, a Diabetic Mouse, and Drinking the Coolaid

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

We talk about drinking some coolaid, AMA Vintage Days prep, state of car repairs, Royal Enfield imported a whole year worth of bikes to the US, spy shots of the electric Himalayan, Kawasaki and the Tour de France, Benda developing a bike with a better name, and more...

Recalls:
None? Better go check the NHTSA site to be sure.

News:
Royal Enfield imported a year worth of bikes into the US
Production ready electric Himalayan spy shots
Kawasaki & Tour de France
Ducati developing auto-clutch
Benda Graystone .. or Rock 707
Isle of Man results
Amazon picks up Isle of Man TT series and feature film

Weird News:
Wheelies Vespa 4.5km, up a mountain, while blindfolded…
What happened to ALTA Motors documentary by Krankit - Pt 1
What happened to ALTA Motors documentary by Krankit - Pt 2

Reference Photos/Links:
Magic City Brewing Company
Electric Tuk-Tuk

Ep 28 - Our Entire Life is a Crisis… and Maybe a Story About E-Bikes

Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

We talk about the conclusion of recall work on the X5 (not happy with BMW of Akron), beach breakdowns, helmets are getting winglets, Bajaj is saving KTM, Harley still doesn’t have a new CEO or direction, are e-bikes helping or hurting the powersports industry, and more...

Recalls:
None? Better go check the NHTSA site to be sure.

News:
AVG testing MotoGP helmet with winglets
GM and LG pioneer new LMR battery tech
General Motors motorcycle patents surfaces
Bajaj is saving KTM
Harley board proxy battle over… still need to find new CEO
Keeway to distribute Benda in the US
Someone opens a factory capable of producing 750,000 motorcycles per year

Weird News:
Diesel motorcycles for real.. maybe..

Ep 27 - Cheap EV truck, Long Way is back, and a meth smoking raccoon

Thu, 08 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400

We talk about becoming a top ranked podcast.. sort of, Noco Moto’s response to Cleveland Moto’s discussion of Tesla driver aid issues, weird recalls, Long Way Home, the Slate Truck, and more...

Recalls:
2021-2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, MT-09 SP, MT-09, MT-10 SP, MT-10 & XSR900… but only in Hawaii?
2025 CanAm Origin & Pulse

News:
New Long Way Series coming May 9th
Slate comes out of stealth with electric truck
Fuel Cleveland paused for 2025
House looks at adding a tax to EVs, Hybrids, ..and all vehicles?
Harley-Davidson Q1 Financials
Kawasaki Supercharged H2 UTV
May is AMA Take a Kid Dirt Biking Month

Weird News:
Our new local celebrity - Chewy the Raccoon

Reference Photos/Links:
Recreation of Mark Rober Test
Electronic Driver Aids and Motorcycles Reference Links
Slate truck blog post

Ep 26 - One crisis at a time

Thu, 01 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400

We talk about where the heck we've been (car accident, day job, Flu A), Harley's CEO sized hole, sleek looking 50th Anniversary Gold Wings, the death of the FTR, LiveWire scooters, handlebar wheelie speed record, and more...

I think we forgot to mention - this one was recorded on April 27th, 2025.

Recalls:
2024 Kawasaki Ninja/Z E-1 Battery Terminal Issue
2025 Indian Challenger Dark Horse, Pursuit Limited, Roadmaster Elite, and Springfield Dark Horse Fuel Pump Issue

News:
Jochen Zeitz leaves Harley
More Harley CEO/Board Drama
Harley 2024 Q4 Results
50th Anniversary Gold Wing
$110,000 Harley
Indian FTR Discontinued
LiveWire Scooters
New Livewire Trademark
AMA backs reintroduction of the REPAIR Act

Weird News:
Magnus Carlton sets record for fastest handlebar wheelie

Reference Photos/Links:
Electric 3-wheeler
Motocompacto fits like a glove in a Fiero

Ep 25 - Nitromethane, COVID, and Thai Flavored Harleys

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400

We talk about Night Under Fire, Top Fuel Harleys and the scooters they rely on, getting COVID, taking a more serious look at starting a motorcycle/scooter dealership, LiveWire's Olympic moment, Harley shipping production of "non-core" models to Thailand for US market, a 650 Himalayan maybe for real this time, new Long Way episodes are on the way, and more...

Recalls:
A bunch for 2024 Indian Models may have rear suspension failure
2023-2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE rear tire may crack or deform
2024 BMW R 1300 GS starter relay may overheat

News:
Another Rider Killed by a Tesla Driver using Autopilot
LiveWire Del Mar at the Olympics
Harley-Davidson Dealers are unhappy with the MoCo
Harley Moving Revolution Max Production for US Market to Thailand
Harley-Davidson Q2 Financials Deck (LiveWire Sales Page 13)
AdventureTrackers debut at Sturgis TT
There’s Still Hope for a 650 Himalayan - New Spy Shots
New Long Way Episodes on the way!

Weird News:
Fastest Speed Dragged Behind a Motorcycle Update - Jonny Davies sets record at 159.522 mph

Reference Photos/Links:
Night Under Fire Photo/Video Gallery
AFT Sturgis TT AdventureTrackers

Ep 24 - A Lot of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days and a Little Bit of News

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:00:00 -0400

We talk about AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the last bit of motorhome prep before we headed to VMD, hiccups we had, a new addition to the garage from Pike Cycles, burnouts in the Captain's Corner, X-Games Moto X High Air, Harley gets a $89M grant for electric motorcycles, a new flat track class for adventure bikes, and more...

Recalls:
None this week? That's crazy. Better go double check on the NHTSA website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/

News:
X Games - Moto X Quarterpipe High Air
Harley-Davidson Gets $89M Government Grant for Electric Motorcycles
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Launched
Benelli Unveils a 385cc V-Twin Leoncino Bobber
CSC Wolf 125
Zero Working on Electric Mini Moto
Maeving RM1S Officially in US
Utah Harley-Davidson Dealers Face Suit Over Modifying Exhaust Systems
AMA Part of Coalition in Support of HR 906/REPAIR Act
AFT & AMA Release Rules for New AdventureTrackers Class

Weird News:
Honda Patent for New Take on Motocompo… as a Range Extender
Wild Wheelies at a Wedding

Reference Photos/Links:
Pike Cycles
VMD Photo Dump #1
Honda Spree Burnout

Ep 23 - Motorhome Progress, an Italian Bagger, and ... oh look, a squirrel!

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0400

We talk about a 700cc scooter with a manual transmission, Motorcycle & Misfits discussion of neurodivergent minds and motorcycling, @Dum_Rush's new adventure, Vintage Days motorhome progress, Moto Morini's upcoming bagger, flat tracking a Janus, and more...

Recalls:
2023-2024 CRF50F, CRF110F, CRF125F, and CRF125FB left grip can detach

News:
Italjet Dragster 700 Twin Factory Limited Edition
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 coming July 17th
Royal Enfield Electric Motorcycle Design Patent Leak
Moto Morini Calibro Bagger to arrive in August
Yamaha Patent’s a Fake Clutch for their Electric Motocross Bikes
CFMoto Patents Motorcycle Seat Belt/Bar
Janus is going Flat Track Racing with a custom Gryffin 450
Aprilia Taureg 660 wins Africa Eco Race

Weird News:
Apparently you can just buy a Russian Military UTV...?

Reference Photos/Links:
@Dum_Rush takes a Shoveled Chopper to Europe
Motorcycles & Misfits - Ep 580

Ep 22 - An old U-Haul, a sheepskin Vespa, and the legal difference between "will" and "may"

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400

We talk about large developments for our AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days plans, the apparent end to the Barber Small Bore event, Harley finds win in warranty practices lawsuit, a new motorcycle record, cylinder deactivation on a motorcycle, Vespa being Vespa with some weird ad campaigns, and more...

Recalls:
None this week? That's crazy. Better go double check on the NHTSA website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/

News:
Barber Small Bore comes to an end
Harley finds a win over warranty practices/wording
Kove 450 Rally now street legal in US
A flat 8 cruiser too? ...with cylinder deactivation
QJMotor SRK400RR
CFMoto 500SR Voom
Cake Bankruptcy Update
Youngest Pair to Circumnavigate the Globe by Motorcycle
Kawasaki backed stunt rider attempting to break "Fastest speed being dragged behind a motorcycle" record
Vespa Empty Space campaign
"Drive to Survive" style docuseries for Isle of Mann coming in 2025

Weird News:
Wild Wheelies

Reference Photos/Links:
Our yet to be named motorhome

Ep 21 - Virtual Brakes, AI, and the End of Gas Honda Motorcycles

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400

We talk about where we've been for a couple months, a few recalls, LiveWire virtual brakes, Kymco/LiveWire co-development, Kawasaki hybrids, new products, Honda Dax coming to US in 2025, and more...

oh, and we mention AI like everyone else.

Recalls:
LiveWire S2 Del Mar Rear Axle Fasteners
2023-2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R, ZX-4RR Spark Plug Damage
2024 BMW R 1300 GS Accessory Side Case
2024 BMW CE 02 Side Bag Holder

News:
LiveWire patents virtual brakes… and clutch
Kymco bikes will be using LiveWire S3 platform
Kawasaki Ninja 7 and Z7 delayed
More Kawasaki hybrids on the horizon
Cardo PackTalk Pro
Beeline Moto II Update
AMSOIL 5w-40 Metric Motorcycle Oil
Zero Motorcycles selling a Tesla adapter
New colors for 2025 Triumph line up
Elvis Edition Bonneville T120 on the way
2025 Honda Dax coming to the USA
2040 the end of the line for all gas Honda motorcycles
Motorcycle.com using AI for articles (see footnote on linked article)
AMA Vintage Days Pit Bike Racing, now more official
Michael Dunlop adds to his Isle of Mann wins
Flat 8 touring bike?

Weird News:

Ep 20 - A Talking Bird, Buell Concept Deviations, and Some Vintage Days Decisions

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

We talk about a recall correction, planning for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, a new Himalayan clone/competitor from Honda, LAND acquiring some talent from Zero, whether or not Buell is delivering on the Super Cruiser concept, and more...

Recalls:
Honda Goldwing + CBR Fuel Pump Issues

News:
LAND hires former Zero exec
Royal Enfield Scram 450 Spy Shots
Royal Enfield Scram and Classic 650 Spy Shots
Honda CB350 based ADV bike for Indian marekt
Maybe not just the Indian market?
Buell Super Cruiser - Cycle World Review
Buell Super Cruiser - Throttle Blip Test Ride
Indian teasing new model (likely Scout) on April 2nd
LiveWire S2 Mulholland teased
Kove takes 1st and 2nd the Swank Rally in Tunisia

Weird News:
Kove Founder/CEO resigns
Water testing an electric scooter
Woman has allegedly stolen ~7,000+ gallons of gasoline

Reference Photos/Links:
Buell Super Cruiser - Concept Comparison
Chad the Bird

Ep 19 - Taking a peep at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400

We talk about our visit to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, a listener email about the Beeline Moto, a handful of recalls, Zero working on a simulated clutch, Honda working on new airbags, the FIM's beef with Stark, and more...

Recalls:
Honda Goldwing + CBR Fuel Pump Issues
2024 LiveWire S2 Del Mar May Suddenly Shut Down
2023 CFMoto 450SS Telematics Box May Dislodge
2023 Triumph Trident & Tiger Sport 660 Improperly Machined Fork Caps
2024 R 1250 RT, K 1600 GT / GTL / B Front Spring Strut Issue

News:
Liquid cooled V-Twin for 2025 Indian Roadmaster and Chieftain models
Honda working on crosswind assist tech
Honda working on new airbag that is designed to wrap around rider
Zero patent for simulated clutch
New Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide Revival
New Harley-Davidson Tobacco Fade Enthusiast Collection
Trackhouse manages a 15th and a DNF in first MotoGP outing
Moto Guzzi may revive the Stornello name for a scrambler
Kove 800X coming to the US
Moto Morini roll top backpack

Weird News:
QJ Motors Mono V-Twin?
The FIM & Stark Varg Saga

Ep 18 - Hard Times, Honeypots, and Harleys

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

We talk about the fire evacuation at AIMExpo, Cake & Suzuki Recalls, cybersecurity's intersection with vehicles, new Moto II from Beeline, the CF Moto Ibex 450 is coming to the states, Harley's new models, and more...

Recalls:
Cake Kalk models may have battery issues
2024 Hayabusas may leak brake fluid
2024 Suzuki GSX-8R chains may detach

News Stories:
Carles Falcón passes away from Dakar injuries
Ebike battery smoke/fire causes evacuation at AIMExpo
First of the 2024 Benelli models for US market announced
Ducati Desmo 450 MX looks like a dirt bike
Cake files for bankruptcy
Beeline Moto II
EU looks to mandate cybersecurity features for motorcycles
CF Moto Ibex 450 is coming to the US - $6,499 MSRP
New 2024 Harley Models
Harley 23Q4 Results & 2024 Projections

Reference Photos/Links:
Good Read - Motorcycle Show Meltdown

Ep 17 - AMA Turns 100, Another BMW Stop Sale Order, and Death of SONDORS?

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We talk about another BMW stop sale order, AMA is turning 100, Harley to show off new models, a hydrogen Kawasaki H2, SONDORS might be dying, and more...

Recalls:
Headlight issues on certain 2021-2024 BMW R18 Models
Some 2019-2023 Can-Am Rykers may have fuel pump malfunctions

News Stories:
Follow Up: Jedi Motor baby street glide… there’s a police version lol
AMA’s 100th Anniversary
Triumph reveals the 2024 Daytona 660
Reveal of new Harley models on Jan 24th...
...unless Dennis Chung can reveal them all first
Kawasaki Ninja H2 under $100?
Hydrogen powered Kawasaki H2
Is SONDORS going the way of the dodo?
New Arai Tour-X5
Himalayan 450 Rally Raid
GoPro bought a helmet company

Weird News:
Parallel Twin Moto-Guzzi
UK Road Sign Updates
Kymco simulated gearbox - fake clutch and shifter

Reference Photos/Links:
Electronic Driver Aids and Motorcycles

Ep 16 - Separating Steering Columns, Harley Clones, and Fantasy League for Dakar

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500

We talk about Motocompacto stickers selling well, motorcycle gifts we gave and received, a whole bunch of recalls (including a separating steering column), electric bikes going to Dakar, Chinese Harley clones, and more...

Recalls:
2020-2022 Cake Osa Flex
2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide CVO
2022-2024 Indian Chieftain, Roadmaster, And Springfield
2016-2023 Ducati XDiavel S and STD

News Stories:
Tacita Electric Motorcycles to take on Dakar
Dakar fantasy racing
SWM Stormbreaker (a blatant Sportster Evo copy)
Jedi Motor 250cc Street Glide "clone"
SYM ADXTG 400 Adventure Scooter
SYM ADXTG 400 Walkaround
Kawasaki Versus Hybrid seems to be on the way
Bird transitions into bankruptcy
J&P Cycles closing home town location

Gifts we gave/got:
Insta360 Ace Pro w/ Motorcycle Kit
Craftsman Garage Glider Rolling Tool Chest Seat
Montezuma 15" x 10.5" Steel Shopbox™
Digital Toque Adapter
Destroy What Destroys You Crewneck
Solo Stove Ranger
Lithium Jump Start Battery Pack

Ep 15 - Delayed Motocompactos, More Electric Hondas, and NASCAR to MotoGP?

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0500

We talk about Motocompacto delays (and then un-delays), Honda's two wheeled EV plans, a NASCAR team going MotoGP racing, Vespa's design/look gets protected by the court, and more...

News Stories:
CF Moto 700CL-X Recall
AIMExpo Booth Space is Sold Out (For Now)
Honda's Electric Two Wheeled Plans
Mini Triumph Thruxton Spy Shots
Trackhouse Racing Joins MotoGP
Vespa Wins Court Case Over Design
Feel Good Story - Emma, Molly, and Grettle the Vespa

Reference Photos/Links:
Motocompacto Unboxing
Motocompacto Riding Up Driveway

Motocompacto (and other) Stickers!

Ep 14 - Too Much Turkey, Not Enough Sales

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500

We talk about Black Friday/Cyber Monday, Royal Enfield has another new bike, pricing of the Triumph motocross bike, companies taking maybe too much inspiration from each other, Harley-Davidson selling off part of their business, gift ideas, Indian working on wireless heated gear, and more...

News Stories:
Best Entry Level Motorcycle of 2023
New Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Triumph TF 250-X
Yamaha PG-1
Honda CB350 Update
BMW R12 Now Official
New Livewire S2 Model Maybe?
Harley-Davidson Sells Off Serial 1

Gift Ideas & Gift News:
Indian Patents Method for Powering Wireless Heated Gear
Royal Enfield Watch
JC Cycle Merch (Support Small Business)
Stickers! from us or others
Go Fast Don't Die for Shirts, Hats, Etc.
Lowbrow Customs for Shirts, Hats, Etc.
Fasthouse for Shirts, Hats, Etc.
Motorcycle Lift
Garage Heater

Reference Photos/Links:
Greenworks Electric Mini Bike

Ep 13 - Death of a Star (Venture), what makes a scooter, and stealing Kawasakis from EICMA

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

We talk about a recall for the Rocket 3, whether Yamaha is killing the Star Venture, Buell's direct to consumer and dealership hybrid sales model, a new Pet Bag from Givi, part 2 of EICMA coverage - including a 58hp 6 speed manual scooter, and more...

News Stories:
Triumph Rocket 3 Recall
Land Moto Production Wave 2
Motorcycle Industry Council Q3 Sales Info
Zero Motorcycles 2024 Updates
Yamaha models returning for 2024

EICMA News:
Trying to steal a Kawasaki from EICMA
Givi T525 Pet Bag
Benelli 500 Twins
Benelli BKX 300 - 29hp 300 Single ADV Bike
MV Agusta LXP Orioli - Named after 1990 Dakar Motorcycle Class Winner
Moto Morini X-Cape 1200
Italjet Dragster 559 Twin - 58hp 6 speed manual scooter
Lambretta Elettra

Reference Photos/Links:
Buell Ad
Buell Service Center Info

Ep 12 - Motocompactos selling out, a Goldwing stagecoach, and EICMA news

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500

We talk about Motocompacto preorders, an All-Women racing series, a maybe not vaporware 400-ish mile electric motorcycle, weird co-branding choices by Indian, the first bits of EICMA news, and more...

News Stories:
All-Women Racing Series from FIM
Evoke 6061-GT - Electric Touring Motorcycle?
2024 Indian Motorcycle updates, including a limited edition 100% FTR
Moto Guzzi V85 Updates

EICMA News:
CF Moto EICMA Presentation
CF Moto 450MT
Royal Enfield EICMA Presentation
Royal Enfield New Himalayan
Honda 650 Twins first to get E-Clutch
Honda NX500 - Successor to CB500X
Kawasaki New 500 Twin Models (Ninja & Z)
Bimota Tera - Kawasaki H2 Powered Adventure Bike

Reference Photos/Links:
1980 Goldwing Coach for sale
Other trike photo from the Coach builder

Ep 11 - Sturgis tracking cell phones, Chinese concept bikes, and electric motorcycle history

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

We talk about the Motocompacto, Sturgis tracking cell phones for attendee data, Harley/Livewire financial updates, CF Moto bringing the heat to EICMA, an abbreviated history of electric motorcycles, and more...

News Stories:
Motocompacto now available
Himalayan 452 color options and more specs revealed
Honda CR Electric Motocross Bike has decent first outing
2023 Sturgis rally numbers released.. and they were tracking cell phones
Harley retail sales and profit down, but CVO sales are up!
Livewire loses less money
Triumph Tiger 900 Updates
CF Moto EICMA CL-X Concept
CF Moto EICMA Low Ride Concept
CF Moto EICMA 125NK Concept
CF Moto EICMA MTX Concept
CF Moto 675SR - Triple derived from their 450 twin
CF Moto 500SR - 500 inline-4
Several 2022 CF Moto 650 Adventura models listed at dealers under $4,500

Reference Photos/Links:
The History of Electric Motorcycles.. So Far (the parts I care about)

Ep 10 - Italian Motocross, British Lust, and Bad Days

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400

We talk about a couple updates to my bikes, more info on the Ninja 7 Hybrid, Ducati's new 10,000+ rpm single and motocross effort, new special edition paint options from Triumph, Yamaha's beautiful new retro bike, BMW's new 200hp sport tourer, and more...

News Stories:
New Ninja 7 HEV Info
Ducati's New 659cc Single Cylinder Engine
Ducati is Entering the Motocross World
New Stealth Paint Options from Triumph
Yamaha XSR900 GP
2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Official
BMW M 1000 XR - 200hp touring...
Royal Enfield 2024 Build. Train. Race. Applications Open
Stolen Bikes Recovered Thanks to Tracker
Another Bike Recovered by AirTag

Reference Photos/Links:
Cobra Speedster 909 Exhaust for the Sportster
Kawasaki's River Mark Logo

Ep 9 - 3 Wheeled Hybrid, 2 Leaking Harleys, and 1 Hydrogen Scooter

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

We talk about Saddlemen's Mini Fairing leaks, 2024 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, new bikes from Yamaha and Royal Enfield, two Harley recalls, a correction/follow up from last week, preview some of the concepts from the 2023 Japan Mobility Show (including Yamaha's wild TMW three wheeled dual sport hybrid concept), and more...

News Stories:
Drag Specialties lists the Saddlemen Mini Fairing before any official announcement
Saddlemen Mini Fairing w/ Lowers
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2024 dates announced
Yamaha Tenere 700 Extreme
Photos of likely Himalayan 452 color options
Harley says they're NOT bringing X500 to USA
Harley X350 Fuel Sensor Gasket Recall
Harley CVO Street Glide & Road Glide Loss of Brake Fluid Recall
Yamaha Concepts for 2023 Japan Mobility Show
Suzuki Hydrogen Burning Burgman for 2023 Japan Mobility Show
Honda Concepts for 2023 Japan Mobility Show

Reference Photos/Links:
Sportster Air Shocks Installed
Helibars - Adjustable Handlebars

Ep 8 - Question Your "Human to Wheel" Ratio

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400

We talk about Kawasaki's upcoming hybrid, Royal Enfield being smart by putting Noraly/Itchy Boots on the pre-production Himalayan 450/452, an almost 70mph Segway, a 690cc Super scooter, Honda's E-Clutch for those that don't want to deal with a clutch, plans for my Sportster and more...

News Stories:
Kawasaki Ninja 7 HEV
Himalayan 450/452 production begins
Itchy Boots' Himalayan 450/452 video
Moto Morini 650 Cruiser
Honda H’ness CB350 Legacy Edition
Harley-Davidson X500 coming to the USA... maybe for real?
Piper Moto Super Scooter
SYM ADX 125
Segway E300SE
Honda Electric Motocross Prototype
Honda patent for using multiple electric motors to improve handling
Honda E-Clutch
Ducati & Lamborghini working on motorcycle to car communication
Cardo x 509 Helmet
New head at BMW Motorrad

Reference Photos/Links:
Sportster from Florida to Ohio ride
Quality Handmade Motorcycles
Some of the most recent pictures of the upcoming Saddlemen mini FXRT fairing
Is this motorcycle parked correctly?
NEW STICKERS!?!!

Ep 7 - More Roads to Rewired Hardwires

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400

We talk about BMW lifting their stop sale order, pig races, someone actually did replicate the Long Way Up Livewires, some attractive pricing on new Triumph 400 models, a 300cc V-Twin Cruiser, reading between the lines of Buell Super Cruiser pre-order numbers, an overview of the past few years of Harley-Davidson, and more...

News Stories:
BMW Stop Sale Lifted
Triumph 400 USA Pricing Announced
Zero Motorcycles makes price drops permanent
Kawasaki Electrics officially launched in USA
Cardo improves compatibility with Sena
Ducati DesertX Rally Launched
Hyosung 300cc V-Twin Cruiser
Honda auto adjusting windshield patent
Honda Africa Twin Updates
Buell Super Cruiser pre-orders hit $120 million
Mark Marquez leaves Honda for Ducati
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450/452 spied doing 85mph+
Spy shots of off-road-ish RE model with 650cc twin
RE exports down YoY
Harley X350 & X500 to Japan

Reference Photos/Links:
Mapleside Pig Races
Adventures on Zero (Modified Livewire One)
Adventures on Zero YouTube

All my Harley-Davidson overview reference links

Ep 6 - Not Sponsored by BMW

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0400

We talk about BMW Motorrad changing the head of design, getting ready to release the new R 1300, US BMW Motorrad dealers not being allowed to sell any gas powered BMW - new or used... a lot of BMW talk, our experience at Turbos & Tacos, new leaks from Kawasaki and Royal Enfield, rewatching Long Way Up, and more...

News Stories:
BMW Motorrad issues stop sale order
New head of design for BMW Motorrad
BMW R 1300 GS Photo Leak
More BMW R12 Cruiser rumblings
Triumph Motocross bike at LA Coliseum
Rider Magazine’s 2023 Motorcycle of the Year
Limited Run of 2024 Suzuki Katanas for US
Kawasaki Z E-1 Review from MCN
Kawasaki Hybrid Spy Shots
Royal Enfield 350 Bobber Leak
RE Himalayan 452 Spec Leak
Honda Active Bodywork for rider assists
Honda teases electric concepts
Energica supplying French police with electric motorcycles

Reference Photos/Links:
Turbos & Tacos Photos
VISION NEXT 100 Concept
Long Way Up
Sticker Store

Ep 5 - Bypassing Ignition Locks, Dealers, and Logic

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400

We talk about potential issues with Kawasaki keys, more Honda Motocompacto talk, AMA Hall of Fame inductions, new Ducati spy shots, onslaught of Chinese models we'll probably never get, buying a Suzuki scooter without going into a dealership, a ridiculous first bike suggestion, should the V-Strom keep the "V", and more...

News Stories:
Potential Kawasaki Key Issues
2024 Zero Updates
Piaggio working on VVT for scooters
AMA Hall of Fame Inductions
X-Wedge - Chinese V-Twin Models
Kove 321F Cafe - Retro Styled Racer
Kove 450 Rally
Ducati DesertX Rally Spy Shots
Ducati Supermoto Spy Shots - 1
Ducati Supermoto Spy Shots - 2
Norton electric progress with Cosworth
BMW R1300 GS to be released on Sept. 28th
Suzuki trying "Click to Buy" for 125cc Scooters in UK
Tiger 1200 to copy Pan America's Adaptive Ride Height
Kawasaki electrics to arrive in UK in October 2023
Should the V-Strom retain the "V"-Strom name without a "V"-Twin?

Reference Photos/Links:
Honda's Motocompacto Website
Cardo Open Channel Questionnaire
Ridiculous first bike suggestion - Suzuki GSX-R750
Funny/ridiculous bike brand name - Rawrr
Hole in Scarab fuel pump diaphragm

Ep 4 - Broken Fasteners, A Dead Rally, and New Motocompos

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

We talk about the Harley's recall and trademark issues, a bunch of new motorcycles, possible end to a large motorcycle rally, swappable battery mini bikes, Honda's new Motocompacto, and way more...

News Stories:
Harley Softail Recall
Harley/Hero Trademark Issue
Thunder In The Valley Ends?
QJ/SSR make it official
US Honda Transalp down on power
Honda Motocompacto Instagram Post
Honda's Motocompacto Website
The Autopian's Honda Motocompacto article
iPhone Satellite Roadside Assistance
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 US Certified
BMW New/Refreshed Middleweight Models
Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Corsa
Navicam Kickstarter

Reference Photos/Links:
Zeths Naja 250
Cleveland Cyclewerks
Land Energy/Moto
Vespa Sprint Electric Conversion
Greenworks 60V Stealth Series Mini Bike
Ego Power+ Mini Bike
Fortnine's Shoei Opticson Video
100 mile scooter ride for 100 episodes

Ep 3 - Bigger, Faster, Stronger: Bugs & Bikes

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

We talk about the first real photos of Triumph's dirt bike project, April's new RS457, a cruiser with a fuel range more than almost every vehicle, no more lane splitting in Texas, and more...

News Stories:
Latest Triumph Motocross Bike Developments
New Aprilia RS457
Qidian 150C - 130mpg Cruiser

Texas Outlaws Lane Splitting
Lane Splitting Safety
Lane Splitting by US State
Lane Splitting Globally

Motorcycle Cannonball
Motorcycle Cannonball Instagram

Reference Photos/Links:
Big Hornet
Moto Guzzi V100 Stelvio

Ep 2 - British Motocross, Italian Lust, and Bad Journalism

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

We talk about the 2024 Honda Monkey & Super Cub, Triumph's dirt bike project, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 leak, Vespa GTV 300, Electrek writer Micah Toll making less than honest claims about a Honda ICE scooter, diesel mini bike project, and more...

News Stories:
2024 Honda Monkey & Super Cub colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 leak
Triumph Motocross Engine

Reference Photos/Links:
Vespa GTV 300 Lust
Doodle Bug Mini Bike from Fuel Cleveland
Inertia Start Harley

Ep 1 - That Star Wars Guy's Bike & AMA Vintage Days

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

We talk about the upcoming LiveWire S2 Del Mar, a bit of Livewire history, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, tire changing, and more...

News Stories:
Spite's Corner - LiveWire Del Mar Post
2023 Indian Challenger & Pursuit Fuel Line Recall
US Motorcycle Theft on the Rise

Reference Photos/Links:
LiveWire One vs Zero SR & SR/F Chart
Ewan McGregor's HD Livewire from Long Way Up
AMA Vintage Days
Noco Moto's Interview of the Captain
SSR Razkull Photos from Paul Jr's The Next American Innovator
Motorcycle Magazine Tire Change Video
Tire Spoons I used

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