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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

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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

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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

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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

01:21:31 Rate us!

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:

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.

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00:00 Intro

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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

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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

01:49:30 Rate us!

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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

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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

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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

01:25:00 Leave us a rating

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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In this episode of the Bore and Stoke podcast, the MO crew breaks down the latest motorcycle news and hot topics. We start with the big news of Yamaha introducing its V4 MotoGP prototype at the San Marino GP, September 12-14, 2025, which breaks away from the YZF-M1’s long-standing Inline-Four configuration. With that new chapter opening, another one closes with Jonathan Rea announcing he will retire at the end of the season. In other racing news, we discuss Stark Future entering the World Supercross Championship, plus the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup’s debut race schedule. We also look at Honda's latest dual-sport, new bikes from Husqvarna and KTM, and the mystery of the Yamaha RW700.

In this episode, we sit down with Bill Davidson, the son of Willie G. Davidson and great-grandson of Harley-Davidson co-founder William A. Davidson. Few names carry as much weight in the motorcycle world as Davidson, and Bill has spent his entire life surrounded by one of the most iconic brands in motorcycling.

We talk about his unique upbringing in the Davidson family, what Harley-Davidson means to him, the responsibility of carrying that legendary last name, and how he’s seen the brand evolve over the decades. From stories about life inside the family to thoughts on Harley’s future with bikes like the LiveWire and Pan America, Bill gives us a rare perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.

If you love Harley-Davidson, motorcycle history, or just great storytelling from someone who’s lived it, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

00:00 Intro

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01:17 A preamble

02:09 Introducing Bill Davidson

03:45 Bill's first taste of freedom

06:05 Feeling the weight of the name

13:38 Early memories of meeting fans

17:14 What does Harley Davidson mean to you/How has that changed over time?

24:35 Balancing Harley's past, present, and future

30:30 Harley has the biggest challenge in the industry

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38:14 Favorite model and why

40:40 What competitor impressed you?

43:24 Do laws make Harley and its owners more creative?

44:45 What do you say to riders who say "That's my dad's brand."

46:56 Pivotal moment in Harley's history

53:52 Thoughts on Harley entering other segments

55:27 Biggest misconception of Harley or its riders

59:22 Advice to new Harley Davidson owners

01:00:38 Rapid fire round!

01:08:54 Closer/Leave us a rating

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In this episode of the Bore and Stoke podcast, we break down the latest motorcycle news and hot topics, including KTM quietly dropping the 790 Duke and Adventure from the U.S. lineup, the wild chaos of Red Bull Romaniacs, and Wayne Rainey’s inspiring return—riding a special Yamaha XSR900 GP with an automatic transmission.We also dive into LiveWire’s new concept bikes, Aprilia’s mysterious “X GP” trademark, Honda’s CB1000F SE teaser, and Suzuki’s silence on the GSX-R1000. Plus, we clear the air on the Suzuki GSX-8T—yes, we got that wrong!Later, we share ride impressions of three nimble KTMs: the 250 Duke, 390 Adventure R, and 390 SMC R. Finally, catch up on MotoGP news, including the sport’s return to Argentina in 2027 and Jorge Martin’s comeback after injury and contract drama.