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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.

- And much more!

00:00 Intro

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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?

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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!

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

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:

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?

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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/Bagger World Cup?

1:05:33 What do YOU think about Bagger racing and its future?

1:06:44 Once again - check out our past episodes!

1:08:20 Rate us and/or leave us a comment

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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?

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

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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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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.

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

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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-the-wall guesses from us

01:19:19 What bikes do you want to see next year?

01:19:50 Rate us! And general housekeeping

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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.

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

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

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

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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!)

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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!

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 has it all wrong

02:09:00 Where to find Nick and Champ School

02:10:03 Wrap up/Rate us

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

1:11:35 End-roll

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.

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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