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... Check out our shirts & stickers! 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 20...
Aug 15, 2025•1 hr 17 min
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... Check out our shirts & stickers! 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 Servic...
Aug 07, 2025•1 hr 34 min
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... Check out our shirts & stickers! 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 f...
Jul 30, 2025•2 hr
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 o...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 41 min
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 m...
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr 31 min
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 Ben...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 14 min
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 ba...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 30 min
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 ...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 25 min
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 Harl...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 17 min
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 ...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 27 min
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 ...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 40 min
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 ...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 33 min
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 ...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min
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 LiveWir...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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 - C...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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 Iss...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 25 min
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 m...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min
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 t...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 30 min
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 Sportste...
Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 8 min
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 Motocomp...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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 Ser...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 17 min
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 5...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 21 min
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 H...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 38 min
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! Livewir...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 38 min
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 ...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 37 min
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 annou...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 34 min
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...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 58 min
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 improve...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 30 min
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 ...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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 - R...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min
