Why even mess with carburetors? Because it's fun and carbs are actually pretty simple, elegant devices of great flexibility. Technical Editor Kevin Cameron has seen his share of carburetors and spent a whole lot of time thinking about how they work. Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoyer recently got a 1995 Ducati 900SS running again with a pair of factory Mikunis. It can be done! Listen now to find out how.

No other sportbike so profoundly changed the marketplace the way the 1985 Suzuki GSX-R750 did. Club racing exploded, light weight became the most necessary feature and the GSX-R line became the very soul of Suzuki. Kevin and Mark talk about the introduction of the GSX-R and the evolution of the lineup across 750, 600, and 1000cc machines—and Hoyer says he still wants a GSX-R800. A what? Join us to take a ride on one of the most impactful sportbikes ever made.

Technical Editor Kevin Cameron and Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoyer talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the three types of final drive found on motorcycles. What's the final word on final drive? As usual, it's complicated, but there are distinct qualities to each type of drive that can give it an edge in performance, handling (yep), noise level, and maintenance.

We all want our engines to last forever and run perfectly. What's the best way to break in a motorcycle engine to achieve something near perfection? Cycle World Technical Editor Kevin Cameron and Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoyer talk about engine break-in on this episode of the Cycle World Podcast to share their research and experience about engine break-in and the "13,000 times" Hoyer has removed his Velocette MSS piston. OK, maybe he's not an expert? Find out now...

CW Technical Editor Kevin Cameron digs into his shop to show us broken motorcycle parts and explain how and why these failures happened. From bearings to crankshafts to connecting rods and more, Kevin has cataloged and saved broken parts for decades to help him recognize and understand how parts break and what he can do to improved his builds--and how he explains them to us! Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoyer has broken a ton of parts, and even took his Yamaha RD350 engine to Kevin’s shop for diagnosis and a rebuild.

What makes great sport and racing motorcycle tires? Technical Editor Kevin Cameron and Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoyer dive into the mysterious world of grip, durability, feel, carbon black, silica, and more. Get your carcass in here and have a listen to the latest Cycle World Podcast.

Legendary Technical Editor Kevin Cameron explains motorcycle oils, from crude to synthetic and all the way down to the molecule. Co-host and Editor Mark Hoyer is mostly along for the ride on this one. Listen now as we get into the slippery subject of motorcycle oil.

Some motorcycle engines have extra magic. What is that magic and what design elements make the difference between being a good engine and a great one? Technical Editor Kevin Cameron and Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoyer discuss the key features of motorcycle engines that influence power, response, and efficiency, and most importantly: Make us happy!

On this week's podcast, Kevin and Mark dive deep into the Yamaha YZF-R1 and how this 1000cc sportbike changed the class—and sport motorcycling—forever! From its 1998 introduction and through its evolution to today, the R1's technical secrets and cultural impact are revealed.

We look into the secrets that make Ducati's 77.5-HORSEPOWER Slice-of-Superbike Single Cylinder Hypermotard so great. Mark & Kevin talk about the 659cc desmo single that powers the 2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 and 698 RVE and have a special guest to tell us more about this spectacular machine from one of the most legendary makers of high-performance motorcycles.