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1. Episode 36: David Emmett On The Past, Present, and Future of MotoGP

   21 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 51 min

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   The 2027 MotoGP technical regulations are set to completely overhaul the grid — banning ride-height devices, slashing engine displacement to 850cc, and trimming aerodynamics. In Episode 36 of Bore and Stoke, we sit down with veteran MotoGP journalist and founder of MotoMatters.com, David Emmett! The conversation starts around the beginnings of the MotoGP era as both David and Troy get nostalgic about the early days, then we dive deep into the current championship battles, the technical gap between European and Japanese manufacturers, and what the massive 2027 rule reset means for riders, teams, and wheel-to-wheel racing. Lees meer

   🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:
   - Current MotoGP season dynamics & pressure points
   - How aero and ride-height devices changed modern riding styles
   - Honda & Yamaha’s concession strategy and path back to the top
   - The 2027 engine drop (850cc) and 100% sustainable fuels explained
   - David’s bold predictions for the 2027 regulation reset!

   - And much more!

   00:00 Intro

   00:34 Advertisement

   01:12 Check out our past episodes!

   02:12 Introducing David Emmett

   04:56 The start of MotoMatters and following the circus

   09:04 Nicky Hayden and the 2006 season

   12:17 How Toni Elias led us to the single-tire rule

   17:50 The 800cc era

   20:00 How Gigi D’alligna transformed Ducati and MotoGP

   36:05 How does modern MotoGP tech really affect streetbikes, anyway?

   41:44 Advertisement

   42:24 Sustainable fuels — how MotoGP develops fuels

   52:16 The 2026 season so far

   01:15:28 Toprak — living up to the hype or not?

   01:21:35 Let’s talk 2027!

   01:36: 57 Marc Marquez builds a team like no other

   01:39:00 Prediction time

   01:42: 55 David’s final thoughts

   01:44:40 Wrap up/Rate us/Don’t forget past episodes!

   01:46:32 Advertisement

2. Episode 35: Is Harley-Davidson Running Away From King of the Baggers?

   7 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 15 min

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   Did Harley-Davidson just drop the mic, or did they take their ball and go home? Lees meer

   In Episode 35 of the Motorcycle.com Bore & Stroke podcast, Ryan, Dennis, and Troy dive headfirst into Harley-Davidson's decision to pull out of MotoAmerica’s King of the Baggers series to go all-in on the global FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup alongside MotoGP.

   Is this a classic case of Harley being sore losers after coming up short in the KOTB championship, or is it a calculated strategy to showcase American iron on the international stage? We break down what this seismic move means for the future of MotoAmerica, Indian Motorcycle's lone dominance, and why Dorna and MotoGP are rolling out the red carpet for 200-horsepower heavyweights.

   In this episode, we cover:

   The Big Topic: Harley-Davidson exits King of the Baggers for the Bagger World Cup. Strategic global expansion or salty exit strategy?

   The Domino Effect: What happens to MotoAmerica's most polarizing class without Milwaukee's factory support, and where does Indian go from here?

   The Return of the Crown: Harley-Davidson brings back the iconic Road King (as the Road King ST)!

   The Immortal V-Twin: Suzuki’s legendary 645cc V-Twin lives on.

   Italian High Performance: Ducati's upcoming heat with the next-gen Streetfighter V4 SP and Diavel V4 S.

   Join the crew for all the hot takes, technical banter, and deep industry analysis!

   00:00 Intro

   00:34 Advertisement

   01:40 Today’s Topic

   02:53 Check out our past episodes!

   03:54 THE NEWS

   04:10 The Harley Road King is coming back — in ST trim

   08:44 Road Glide and Street Glide are also back as non ST models

   09:46 Suzuki’s bringing the SV650 back, now with the SV-7GX engine

   14:13 Some new V4s from Ducati are on the way

   17:54 Can-Am Recalls

   23:30 Harley-Davidson pulling out of King of the Baggers — Good call or sore losers?

   33:07 Advertisement

   33:55 Why it makes sense for Harley

   39:40 Global-scale impact(s)

   47:06 What does MotoAmerica do now?

   57:51 What happens with Harley…

3. Episode 34: Adam Child on MotoGP Testing, TT Racing & Modern Moto-Tech

   16 september 2026 · 1 uur 46 min

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   How do you go from testing factory prototypes on track to dropping down Bray Hill at the Isle of Man TT? Lees meer

   In Episode 34 of the Bore and Stoke podcast, we sit down with veteran moto-journalist, road tester, and TT racer Adam "Chad" Child. With over 25 years in the industry, 350+ press launches, and a million-plus test miles under his belt, Chad gives us an insider’s look at the wild world of motorcycle media and real-road racing.

   We dive into how MotoGP tech has evolved from pure analog machinery to modern electronic missiles, the mental shift required to go from evaluating bikes to racing the Mountain Course, wild press launch stories, and what it takes to balance all that with a “normal” life.

   If you love pure road racing, MotoGP tech, and stories from the heyday of motojournalism, hit that Subscribe button and enjoy the ride!

   We’d like to extend a special thank you to our podcast sponsor, the Honda CRF450R. So good, the only competition is yourself. Learn more about the CRF450R here: https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N1620.2181304VERTICALSCOPE/B35785606.447332039;dc_trk_aid=640859292;dc_trk_cid=255708988;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=%24%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=%24%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1

   00:00 Intro

   00:37 Advertisement

   01:19 Check out past episodes!

   02:12 Our guest this week

   03:54 Chad’s earliest memories of the job

   11:13 The greatest moto mag test ever

   14:30 The Americans always had the best leathers

   22:30 Chad’s first TT gives a different view of the race

   40:57 Advertisement

   41:35 How the industry and motorcycles have changed over the years

   59:30 What MotoGP tech is coming down to street bikes?

   01:05:50 Chad and Honda’s E-Clutch technology

   01:17:10 What’s it like to ride a MotoGP bike?

   01:38:00 Where you can find Chad

   01:40:40 Rate us!

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4. Episode 33: What’s Coming in 2027?

   2 september 2026 · 1 uur 27 min

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   What new motorcycles are landing in showrooms for 2027? On Episode 33 of the Bore & Stoke podcast, Troy, Dennis, and Ryan dive deep into the rumor mill, patent filings, and OEM trends to tell you what we know is coming, what we think is coming, and what we hope is coming. Lees meer

   Before we look into the future, we cover news like Can-Am refreshing the Ryker, Livewire dropping prices, and Bimota making a return to the US — sorta.

   Drop your 2027 predictions in the comments below! What bike do you want to see built?

   We’d like to extend a special thank you to our podcast sponsor, the Honda CRF450R. So good, the only competition is yourself. Learn more about the CRF450R here: https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N1620.2181304VERTICALSCOPE/B35785606.447332039;dc_trk_aid=640859292;dc_trk_cid=255708988;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=%24%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=%24%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1

   #MotorcycleNews #BoreAndStoke #MotorcycleCom #FutureBikes #ADV #Sportbike #HarleyDavidson #Yamaha #Honda #KTM #Podcast

   00:00 Intro

   00:36 Advertisement

   01:55 Checkout our past episodes

   03:06 What’s coming down the pipeline

   04:04 THE NEWS

   04:14 Can-Am Updates the Ryker

   09:36 Livewire Drops Price for One

   14:15 Bimota’s Back in the US — Sorta

   18:26 Please help with Kevin Wing’s road to recovery (GoFundMe)

   23:12 Advertisement

   23:55 2027 Motorcycles!

   24:50 BMW M1000RS

   27:00 BMW M1300GS

   31:22 BMW S1000RR (But it might be a 2028 model)

   32:24 BMW R20

   33:38 BMW F600GS

   35:23 Ducati Panigale V4 SP

   37:53 CFMOTO V4 1000

   39:49 Harley-Davidson Sprint

   41:40 Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster

   47:58 Honda V3R

   52:44 Honda CBR500 Four and CB500 Super Four

   54:37 Kawasaki Versys 900

   56:04 Kawasaki KX327 2-Stroke

   59:31 KTM 490 Platform

   01:03:48 Harley Acquires Dust

   01:05:16 MV Agusta 5-cylinder engine

   01:08:32 Triumph Tiger 1200

   01:10:10 Triumph Bonneville 400

   01:11:25 Triumph 800 Platform

   01:13:13 Yamaha Teases a new Three Cylinder

   01:17:40 Off-…

5. Episode 32: Greg White on MotoAmerica, American Road Racing & The Future of Moto Racing

   19 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 51 min

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   This week, in episode 32 of the Bore and Stoke Podcast we are joined by long-time commentator, television host, and American motorcycling staple, Greg White. Lees meer

   Having called the action from the prime AMA Superbike era to today’s wildly popular MotoAmerica series, Greg gives us an insider’s look at the evolution of American road racing. We dive into his early riding roots, the reality of calling live races, and how classes like King of the Baggers are reshaping the sport. Then we take a hard detour and chat about his passion for archery!

   #MotoAmerica #MotorcyclePodcast #BoreAndStoke #RoadRacing #Superbike #GregWhite #MotorcycleCom

   00:00 Intro

   00:39 Advertisement

   01:24 Past episode callback

   02:05 Introducing the voice of MotoAmerica, Greg White!

   05:11 Warriors In Need

   06:20 The skillset behind commentating

   09:15 Greg’s first time on TV

   17:30 Greg’s still the first person to ever do this

   29:00 Keeping secrets, then and now

   35:00 Going full stick for the first time and modern electronics

   42:10 Advertisement

   42:50 The only rider Greg’s taken a selfie with

   46:00 Differences in riders over the years

   52:35 Tire technology and making racing safer

   56:45 Redefining motorcycle categories

   59:00 How MotoAmerica creates parity

   1:06:40 Greg the archer

   1:24:50 The story of Greg’s first press introduction — and crash!

   1:37:57 Greg’s too kind

   1:45:25 Watch past episodes and rate us!

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6. Episode 31: The Anatomy of a Cult Classic: What Makes a Motorcycle Unkillable?

   5 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 15 min

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   Why do some slow, clunky, or objectively flawed motorcycles become absolute legends, while technically superior bikes are forgotten? Lees meer

   On this episode of the Bore and Stoke podcast, Ryan, Dennis, and Troy break down the mysterious recipe behind "Cult Classic" motorcycles.

   Dennis kicks things off with a look at some news topics to kick things off, including a new Suzuki with an old Suzuki engine, plus some corporate news from Indian and Harley. Then, Ryan and Troy talk about cult bikes: what is it about these machines on the road (or trail) that converts mechanical flaws into "personality"?

   The guys debate the fine line between true character and overhyped nostalgia, call out a few famous cult bikes that they think are wildly overrated, and draft their picks for future cult classics you should buy right now before prices skyrocket.

   Drop a comment below: What motorcycle do you think is a true cult classic, and which one is overhyped garbage?

   00:00 Intro

   00:36 Advertisement

   01:12 Go watch our past shows!

   03:03 THE NEWS

   03:30 Suzuki’s bringing the SV7GX and SV7GX-V to the States

   06:16 Indian’s trimming the Scouts

   08:52 Harley’s Q2 Numbers

   13:30 Cult motorcycles — Let’s get into it

   14:00 What’s the definition of a cult bike?

   21:36 How does a bike reach cult status?

   29:55 Ryan’s cult bike history

   35:20 Troy’s cult bike history

   39:08 Offroad cult bikes

   41:45 Advertisement

   42:24 Why do people like the KLR650 so much?

   45:55 Where do Moto Guzzis fit?

   49:49 We’ll look past a lot of stuff for Ducati Monsters

   51:05 Overrated vs Underrated bikes

   01:00:30 What are some future cult classics?

   1:08:00 Tell us about your cult bike (and leave us a rating!)

   1:10:28 Advertisement

7. Episode 30: The Masterclass of Speed: Nick Ienatsch on The Pace, 2-Strokes, & ChampSchool

   16 juli 2026 · 2 uur 17 min

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   Motorcycle racing legend, iconic journalist, and Yamaha Champions Riding School founder Nick Ienatsch joins us for Episode 30 of the Bore & Stoke podcast! Lees meer

   In this episode, we sit down with one of the most influential figures in American motorcycle coaching. From the frantic grids of AMA 250 GP racing to the peak "golden era" of print magazine testing at Motorcyclist and Sport Rider, Nick Ienatsch has seen, ridden, and written it all.

   We dive deep into the origin story behind his legendary riding philosophy essay, "The Pace," how raw two-stroke race bikes shaped his view of motorcycle riding and testing, and why the old street-riding myth of "doing all your braking in a straight line" is so incredibly dangerous. Whether you are a street rider looking to survive traffic, a track-day enthusiast looking to improve, or just want to hear some good stories about riding and racing, our conversation with Nick will have you laughing and taking notes at the same time.

   00:00 Intro

   01:30 Shoutout to past episodes

   02:20 Introducing our guest!

   08:00 What Nick rides the most

   16:00 Where did the motorcycling bug come from?

   18:44 Nick’s first roadrace — with no idea what he was doing

   21:00 How Nick really got the racing bug

   25:56 Are you racing other people or yourself?

   28:00 Who’s got the dirty truck?

   34:55 How do you know a crash is coming?

   39:38 Minibike racing is the best

   43:00 Mistakes happen — can you adjust?

   52:11 Why racing benefits the moto-journalist

   55:40 When Nick knew pro racing wasn’t for him

   01:03:41 The secret behind riding Lawson’s 500 that nobody knew

   01:12:10 The start of Sport Rider magazine

   01:22:20 The Pace and The Pace 2.0

   01:29:53 Comparing two-strokes vs four-strokes

   01:39:00 Nick’s idea to bring bikes back to Pike’s Peak

   01:42:55 Where do you stand on electronic rider aids?

   01:50:30 This is what today’s bikes REALLY need

   01:53:00 Biggest misconception riders at all levels have

   01:57:15 Best practices

   01:59:05 MSF new rider school h…

8. Episode 29: The Moto-Marketing Roast: Buzzwords, Bias, & Behind-the-Scenes Secrets

   1 juli 2026 · 1 uur 16 min

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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? Lees meer

   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

   1:11:35 End-roll

9. Episode 28: Tales from Pikes Peak and the Isle of Man TT

   17 juni 2026 · 1 uur 49 min

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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. Lees meer

10. Episode 27: Celebrating The Century Mark

    3 juni 2026 · 1 uur 19 min

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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). Lees meer

    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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