Dave returns from a trip to Southern California where he joined Danielle from Alpinestars for the launch of the Supertech R7 helmet. He and Brian discuss the technical details of the S-R7, including how predictive analysis are being used to refine aerodynamics.

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Dave also shares his honest review of the Verge electric motorcycle, which features a hubless rear wheel and a claimed 1,000Nm of torque. While the straight line acceleration is impressive, the bike’s geometry led to stability issues at higher speeds. Finally, the guys propose a solution to the current MotoGP Friday practice format and how to make the sprint races more meaningful for fans and riders.

Chapters

00:00 Willow Springs: Running the Track Backwards

01:35 The Snake and a Private Tour of The Rock Store

02:59 Alpinestars Supertech R7 Deep Dive

05:44 AI Design and Cam Tail Aerodynamics

08:22 Real World Benefits: Stability Behind Semi Trucks

14:51 Safety Innovation: Protecting the Collarbone

17:01 Riding the Verge: 1,000Nm Torque and Hubless Wheels

24:11 The Geometry Problem: Stability at High Speed

35:05 Brian's Hybrid Motorcycle Concept: Using KERS

39:25 Fixing MotoGP: A Better Friday and Sprint Format

52:41 California Riding and Lane Splitting Hazards

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