Who wouldn't want a lightweight motorcycle that can do it all? Dual-sports can tackle everything from dirt trails to road trips, all in a compact package that can take a beating. Not all dual-sports are created equal, though, and some are merely posers or mechanical trouble waiting to happen. What really defines a dual-sport, and which ones should you consider buying? Spurgeon, Spenser, and special guest Patrick Garvin are here to talk about all things dual-sport, but we also want to hear your thoughts on the best and worst DS bikes out there!

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Sometimes buying a motorcycle doesn't quite live up to our expectations. You can do all the research but sometimes you just get disappointed or worse, a lemon. The associate editor of Common Tread, Andy Greaser is no stranger to finding lemons but he also loves turning those lemons into lemonade. Andy joins Spurg and Zack to chat about some of the worst motorcycle purchases they've ever made. Have you had a bike purchase turn out to be not quite what you expected? Let us know!

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Kawasaki has shown off the sounds of the next generation and it's the sound of silence. With their new bikes on display at the famous Suzuka International Circuit in Japan, Kawasaki is looking to be the next major manufacturer to enter the Electric ring. Also, what's the deal with Suzuki lately? Pulling out MotoGP and some other major decisions has us wondering what's happening over in Hamamatsu, Japan. The silver fox himself, Lance Oliver returns to try and process what's happening to Suzuki with Zack and Spurg. What are your thoughts? Let us know!!

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Ari Henning is back to join Zack and Spurg on this episode of Highside/Lowside to chat about beater motorcycles and whether or not bikes should be ridden or saved. Which bikes deserve to be kept running on the road and which ones belong in a museum? Or maybe putting bikes on a pedestal is a waste of a good bike! Tell us your thoughts!

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Welcome back to another exciting season of Highside/Lowside! In this episode, Zack and Spurg chat about Ural's move to Kazakhstan. The dynamic duo bring on fan favorite, Patrick Garvin, to answer the age old question, "How many bikes is too many?" Could you ever have too many? Find out everyone's thoughts and let us know what you think!

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Season 5 of Highside/Lowside is already coming to a close but we've saved the best for last. Joining Zack and Spurgeon is legendary freestyle motocross rider, Carey Hart, to go through all the topics that have been covered in season 5! Find out about what's going on with Carey Hart and his custom motorcycles and what's next on the horizon. Tell us what you think!

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With the wrap up of Season 12 of HIghside/Lowside, Spurgeon and Zack are joined by special guest Carey Hart! Tune in on June 25th, 2022 for the full season finale episode!

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With the wrap up of Season 12 of HIghside/Lowside, Spurgeon and Zack are joined by special guest Carey Hart! Tune in on June 25th, 2022 for the full season finale episode!

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As we round the penultimate episode of season 5 for Highside/Lowside, we bring back a fan favorite, the listener's comments! Spurgeon shows us a bit of his skills on the guitar and does an impression of Zack! How many times will these two guys mention the Suzuki V-Strom? Leave us some more comments!

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Oscar Wilde said that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." On this episode of Highside/Lowside, Ari Henning joins Zack and Spurgeon to take a deep dive into those motorcycles that might just be pretending, the imposter-cycle if you will. Maybe they're a wolf in sheep's clothing or even worse, a sheep in wolf's clothing. Find out and let us know what you think!

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