We talk about Sleepy making some awesome content on MotoStories and More, Johnny Mac being the best human, the importance of music, new helmet crash tech, Missy talks Ohlins branding update, EICMA bikes, a helmet care station, and more...
 
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Recalls:
None?! Better go check the NHTSA website to make sure

Reference Photos/Links:
My 2025 Riding Music Playlist
MotoStories and More… YouTube
MotoStories’ Holiday Gift Guide
Livestream with Johnny Mac “The Honda Whisperer”

News:
Suzuki 650 V-Twin isn’t dead?
Electric Mini Bike from the makers of OneWheel
Quin Pod
Quin Tag
Ohlins has a new brand identity
Flying Flea S6 Scrambler
MV Agusta 5 cylinder engine
RE Bullet 650
Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup
Vespa 80th Anniversary
Top Selling Motorcycle Brand in USA

Other Stuff:
Helmet Care Station Thing

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We talk about whether everything is awful, KTM moving GasGas production out of Spain, a new cannonball, do we need helmets from non-helmet manufacturers, Livewire to show off bikes and scooter at EICMA, a pretty cool Honda, a Tesla manages to drive onto a live racetrack, and more...

(Apparently I can't read - We recorded this on Sunday November 2nd... not 12th)

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Recalls:
None?! Better go check the NHTSA website to make sure

News:
KTM is moving GasGas Motorcycle Production to Austria
European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers says new bike registrations are down
2025 AMA Hall of Fame Inductees
ADV Cannonball
2026 Kawasaki KLE500
Livewire S4 Honcho
Cardo has some new helmets
Some retro customization for the Honda CB1000F

Weird News:
A Tesla drives onto a live racetrack full of motorcycles

Reference Photos/Links:
Dealer News September 2025 - What’s the problem? And What will it take?

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We talk about some of our recent travels, a visit to the ClevelandMoto Podcast, why I like scootering, Missy’s thoughts on Harley-Davidson, Indian has a new owner, Connecticut enacts some e-bike rules, count down to EICMA, Kawasaki KLE speculation, and more...
 
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Recalls:
2026 BMW R 1300 RT Driveshaft/Cardan Shaft Failure
2025 BMW R 1300 RT Driveshaft/Cardan Shaft Failure

News:
Moto Morini 300cc singles on the way
Polaris sells majority stake of Indian to private equity
Zero moves global headquarters from US to Netherlands
Connecticut passes some new e-bike rules
New Norton model names revealed
Kawasaki KLE Teaser

Reference Photos/Links:
ClevelandMoto - Ep 522 (We talk about the “not a bike” of the year)
Sleepy’s Janus Halcyon 250 Review Video
GasGas e-bikes

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We talk about being on NoCo Moto Podcast, seemingly every Harley news outlet just now discovering the SWM Stormbreaker, recalls for breaking axles and upper triple clamp, the passing of John Penton, US Women’s World Trophy Team’s victory, Buell produces a Super Cruiser, dash cams, and more...

Recalls:
Assortment of Ducati Streetfighter & Panigale models - rear axle may break
2026 Aprilia Tuono 1100 & RSV4 1100 models - turn signal and running light issue
2020-2022/2024-2025 Honda Africa Twin - left handlebar switch may lose function
2021-2025 Harley-Davison Sportster S - upper triple clamp may fracture

News:
ClevelandMoto’s coverage of John Penton’s passing - Episode 518
U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team wins International Six Days Enduro
The holiest of wheels - an R18 Transcontinental blessed by the Pope
Buell supposedly making Super Cruisers…
Maeving raised $15 million in new funding round, focus towards expanding in US
Ducati unveils new battery tech & Moto E to go on hiatus after 2025 season
Livewire S4 platform on the way - Trademark for S4 Honcho
Harley gets two new board members
Special edition Kawasaki Eliminator for Japan - Dual Dash Cams

Weird News:
Ruroc enters administration and buys itself?

Reference Links:
Moto Stories & More - Moto Morini X-Cape 700 Review
Multi-Podcast / VMD FEMA Camp Discord
Motorcycle-Podcasts.com
Rieju USA - Somehow tied to Gas Gas?

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We talk about NoCo Moto being wrong, dealership experiences, a new bike in the stable, Missy receives an award, MotoAmerica at Mid-Ohio, updates from a few electric motorcycle companies, and more...

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Recalls:
None?! Better go check the NHTSA website to make sure

News:
Troy Herfoss Disqualified, Mid-Ohio King of the Baggers Race 2
Sturgis Final Traffic Numbers
Sturgis Final Accident/Ticket/Etc Numbers
LiveWire Q2 Numbers
FIM is allowing the Stark Varg in the 2025 World Supercross Championship
Stark also says they’ll have electric road bikes that beat petrol in every way
Royal Enfield Flying Flea - New testing video (and there’s apparently a YouTube channel?)
More RE Himalayan Twin Spy Shots
India jumping in the deep end with ethanol blended fuels, straight to E20

Weird News:
Who stole the Harley sign?

Reference Photos/Links:
2012 Moto Guzzi Norge GT from Throttle Company
Throttle Company - Royal Enfield, Moto Guzzi, and BSA Dealer in Columbus, OH

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We talk about an easy tiki drink, hanging out with ClevelandMoto, upgrades on the way for our Royal Alloy, a twin (maybe 750cc) Himmy, they got a Cybertruck stuck where?, Kawasaki is resurrecting a bike, a touch of power lifting, and more...

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Recalls:
2025 BMW F800 GS, F 900 GS, R 1300 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, S 1000 R, S 1000 RR, K 1600 GT eCall system may have been inadvertently deactivated
2020 SUZUKI GSX-S1000S Katana, 2024 SUZUKI GSX-S1000S Katana, and 2020-2025 SUZUKI DL1050 V-Strom 1050 headlight is too bright

News:
New details on the Himalayan twin
QJMotor SRT400X on the way
Cybertruck was stuck on Rubicon Trail
Kawasaki is brining back the Ninja 300?
Buell Super Cruiser maybe getting closer to actual production.. began “final” multi-week test
MotoAmerica goes to Mid-Ohio this weekend - Aug 15-17

Weird News:
~$9,000 BMW R18 Espresso Machine

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We talk about how the Rattler is doing, Old Port Washington Road, working towards call-in guests, reason to support your significant other’s moto hobby, the chaos that is currently Harley-Davidson, first few days of Sturgis, and more...
 
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Recalls:
None?! Better go check the NHTSA website to make sure

News:
Doodle on a Motorcycle’s crash video
Harley launching an entry-level bike, targeting a price below $6,000
Harley sold part of Harley-Davison Financial Services… that can’t be good
Harley has a new CEO
My post about the current Harley-Davidson situation
Colby Raha sets new distance record for jumping a Harley-Davidson
Sturgis starts off strong - 55 accidents / 2 fatalities
Sturgis vehicle count up
Moto Morini Alltrhike is likely coming to the US with a different name - Vettore
Supercharged Kawasaki Side by Sides.. why not?
BMW F450 GS Revealed - Pretty darn close to the concept
Triumph Thruxton 400 Teaser
Triumph Thruxton 400 details

Weird News:
AI used to abuse financing pre-qual

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We talk about us for a bit, who/what is MotoHop, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2025 - what we did, what we loved, what we’d change, a decent chunk of recalls, a 150hp triple is coming from where, why steal catalytic converters when charging stations have a bunch of copper, and more...
 
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Recalls:
2025 Can-Am Canyon lower idler support will fail and may cause a belt failure
2024 Honda NC750X front tire’s inner ply-cord may loosen or unravel
A bunch of 509 and 509 for Polaris helmets issues with chin strap
2024 Zero DS, Zero DSR, DSRP, DSR/X front brake hose issue

News:
Kove’s founder is working on a 370lb sport bike with a 150hp triple - ZXJC (ZXMoto) 820RR
Moto Morini is tossing their hat into the 450cc adventure bike ring - Alltrhike
PA State Rep has announced an intent to introduce helmet requiring legislation
Thieves are stealing copper charging cables in the UK
Vespa announces 80th anniversary celebration for 2026

Weird News:
Suzuki Curry
 
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We talk about our search for a new Vintage Days bike, a fully faired CFMoto Papio, Harley-Davidon Japan’s fine for strong-arming dealers, some new Suzuki models (and a commitment to absorb tariffs for now), a 65+ mph “e-bike” thing, Iron Butt Rally results, and more...
 
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Recalls:
None? Better go check the NHTSA site to be sure.

News:
CFMoto is adding a fully faired version of the Papio, the X0-1
Harley-Davidson Japan is looking at a ~$1.4 Million fine
New Kawasaki on the way, maybe?
New Suzuki GSX-8T & GSX-8TT
Suzuki also absorbing tariff impacts for their dealers.. for now
Indian Motorcycle x RVSO - Native Designed Collection
Onyx RCR 80V - More power than you need in an e-bike, or whatever it is
Royal Enfield Scram 440 sales resume after pause in India
Nichole Meuse becomes second-ever female to win Iron Butt Rally

Weird News:
BOLD84 using bumpy streets to mix their coffee drinks

Reference Photos/Links:
ChatGPT Visualization of the “Party Police” Spree

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We talk about hot water tank failures, NASCAR and their success turning both directions, more Vintage Days prep, stockfish from Long Way Home, big recalls, NYC destroying a bunch of affordable transportation, Honda rockets, Motorcycles & Misfits Episode 628, and a ton more...

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Recalls:
2025 Honda Rebel 1100, Africa Twin 1100, and Trans Alp 750
Multiple Harley Softail models from 2018-2024

News:
NYC crushes a bunch of motorcycles… it’s sad
New Vespa Officina 8 models, gear, and apparel
Harley sold part of it’s headquarters
More photos of the Him-E… and apparently the Himalayan twin isn’t dead?
Spy shots of the RE Flying Flea S6
AMA announces next class Hall of Fame inductees
MotoAmerica Talent Cup coming to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Best new model name that we probably won’t get in the US?

Weird News:
Honda builds a rocket… like a real rocket

Reference Photos/Links:
Oil/Fluid Capacity References
Finnegan & Freiburger reunite post-Roadkill
Episode 628 - Motorcycles & Misfits

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