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ClevelandMoto 566 Show Notes: 

Superbike Factory mega-dealership in the UK goes bust leaving customers who spent $$$$ with no bikes. 

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/.../superbike-factory.../

Everybody has a new 450...

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/.../bmw-f450r-naked-teaser/

Guzzi has the Trip 500, or is it a 457?

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122205381980377130&set=a.122173997216377130

What did Phil buy for $4500, first clue, it's a 2018 and it's more than 1000cc's. 
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Topic Grab bag and Mail Call! 

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Show Notes 

ClevelandMoto 564

Parker Zamarelli needs to borrow a sidecar rig for his wedding on Halloween. 

Oscar is in town. 

Is this the end of MV Augusta? Not even the Chinese will save them....

[https://www.motorcycles.news/.../mv-agusta-production.../...](https://www.motorcycles.news/.../mv-agusta-production.../...)

Or, is CFMoto saving it's $$$ to buy Ducati? 

[https://www.rideapart.com/.../audi-ceo-gernot-dollner.../](https://www.rideapart.com/.../audi-ceo-gernot-dollner.../)

Ducati lost 40% of their profit last year. Ouch. 

Get a Vettore 450 (Allthrike) for $1000 off.

[https://www.motomoriniusa.com/vettore450](https://www.motomoriniusa.com/vettore450)

And they're letting me order the 3 1/2 ! 

$4499 
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BULTACO IS BACK BABY!!!!

Wait - it's just another Chinese take-away.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/806516/bultaco-coming-back-with-chinese-built-adventure-bike/

So, that says Leonart, who are they? 

https://leonartmotors.com/

But who the hell is Chongking Andes?  Are they these guys? 

http://www.andesmotos.com/product.aspx?page=2&keywords=&type=1

Or, are  they these guys? 

https://chongqingmotorcycle.com/

We saw 2 Scott Flying Squirrels at the IOMTT, didn't think you could buy one this cheap tho': 

As lively as a Squirrel and never sheds a nut

https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/1966-scott-flying-squirrel/

Johnny Mac got an 'Old Wing, so can you...

https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/1976-honda-gold-wing/

Indian Motorcycles Sales drop 61% They're actually selling less than Guzzi). 

https://www.advrider.com/indian-motorcycle-struggling-in-2026/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic

Weather permitting we're going to test ride a brand new Royal Enfield 350 Bullet. Their top of the range 350. 

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We're on the couch and giving you our feedback from the Manx Classic TT. 

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ClevelandMoto Podcast 561 Show Notes: 

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The guys are just one night before leaving for the Isle of Man Classic TT. 

https://www.iomttraces.com/classic/

Dan and Oscar are already in the air. What are Phil and Sleepy Packing? 

2x Fatalities in practice. 

https://www.visordown.com/.../manx-grand-prix-issues...

Michael Dunlop will be riding 2 classic Enfields in Senior 500cc and Junior 350cc classes.

John McGuiness will be riding a very special Italian bike in Senior 500: 

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DcRs2oxi267/

And if you've got $100K laying around, they'll build you one: 

https://paton.it/en/paton-bic-500-8v-ru-1968-eng/ 
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ClevelandMoto Podcast 560 Show Notes: 

Waze rolls out a new Motorcycle Mode for their navigation software. 

https://blog.google/waze/waze-updates-gemini-motorcycle-mode/

Moto Guzzi Days 105 anniversary Sept. 2-6 2026 Grand opening of their new factory. 

https://www.cyclenews.com/2026/07/article/moto-guzzi-world-days-2026-dedicated-to-opening-of-new-museum-and-new-factory/

Enfield 750 Himalayan spotted in the UK. 

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2026/august/royal-enfield-himalayan-750-spy-shots/

Sarah and her Mom and Dad all take (and pass) the MSF Basic rider course. 

Harley has one of their directors buy a Million dollars worth of HOG stock. Is it a vote of confidence, or is it just stock fraud? Doesn't matter, it didn't work and he's now holding a very expensive bag. His Million $ buy bought them a 2 day winning streak. Now they're back to underperforming. 

https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/08/05/harley-davidson-director-nova-buys-40-000-shares-for-usd983-000-what-does-this-say-about-hog-s-prospects-in-2026/

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ClevelandMoto 559 Show Notes: 

Catch us tonight live at 8pm

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The Mini-Bike King Greg Castillo is in the house!

Aprilia has a new scooter, is it ADV enough? Is $7299 too much? 

https://www.revzilla.com/com.../aprilia-sr-gt-400-first-look

VAG didn't say they "Weren't Selling Ducati" so, I guess that means they're selling Ducati. 

https://www.rideapart.com/.../patritalia-spa-supposedly.../

Over 16,000 BMW S1000RR's may just decide to shut off, whenever the hell they want. 

https://www.usatoday.com/.../bmw-recalls.../91087966007/...

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Wrap up - hear about all the shenanigans.

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BMW reveals GS Trophy bike and you can build one yourself. The base model is basically a tarted up R9T and starts at around $18k 

https://configurator.bmwmotorcycles.com/index_en_US.html?country=US&cookie=1#/configurator/27R4/P0N4S,S06AC,S0ZUC/COLOURS

Keep in mind this isn't an R1300gs which comes in at about $3k more. 

https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/bmw-reveals-r-12-g-s-gs-trophy-competition-bike-for-2026-event-44668126

Harley Stock is downgraded to "JUNK". 

But, what exactly does JUNK mean? 

https://www.cartoq.com/bike-news/sp-downgrades-harley-davidson-junk-status-profitability/

Well, it's pretty obvious people bought the dip:

https://share.google/fa4HEXLu8NLdrI7Id

Under their new CEO they're aiming directly at Sturgis with the new Deadwood. 

https://www.rideapart.com/news/801519/harley-davidson-deadwood-specs-features-price/

India Succeeds where Pierer failed. Bajaj killing it with KTM in their arsenal,. 

https://www.visordown.com/news/ktm-recovery-takes-huge-step-forward-bajaj-mobility-ag-posts-q2-report

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ClevelandMoto Podcast 557 Show Notes

Aprilia does a 125cc GP Bike for on-road use...but, we can't have it. At $7190 USD would you even consider it? 

https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2026/2026-aprilia-rs125gp-replica/

What does the European market get from Aprilia that we don't in the USA? 

https://www.aprilia.com/en_EN/models/

Harley is selling off their training XR350a from QJMotor, but some dealers are out of their damned minds:

https://motohunt.com/l/12877366/2023-Harley-Davidson-X350

More sensibly priced units can be had in Florida: 

https://motohunt.com/l/13096446/2023-Harley-Davidson-X350RA

Do you really know what your Compression is? 

https://motorcyclemojo.com/2019/04/compression-ratio/

So, you want a tough electric motorcycle? 

https://northforgemobility.ca/

John Got a 77 GL1000,  Well, that escalated suddenly. 

https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1977/7/1/honda-gl1000

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