Throttled Motorcycle Podcast

On this week’s show we discuss some of the American motorcycle news to come out of last week’s EICMA show that we didn’t discuss in our previous podcast.

First on our platter we discuss the Scout Sixty and how it differs from its sister bike.

Next we stay in the Polaris family and discuss Victory’s new production engine that is based on the 156 that they used in the Pikes Peak bike.

Finally on the show today I open up a bit and reflect on a previous ride I had a few weeks ago. Don’t worry it isn’t a sappy love fest just a moment of reflection.

Everyone have a happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful weekend. Drive carefully and ride safe.

Welcome back everyone!!! On Today’s show we quickly cover several articles and news releases from EICMA 2015.

Since we have so many articles that we are covering I decided not to discuss a topic today, but don’t worry I will have one for you next week as I expect the motorcycle news to be a little dry (of course there is a lot we didn’t cover this week that we may cover next time).

Yamaha had several short stories of interest:

* 60th Anniversary R1

* MT-09 getting traction control

* MT-03 finally revealed

* Naked R1

BMW:

* GS Updates

* BMW getting a scrambler

Triumph:

* Reinvigorating the lineup

* 2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer

Moto Guzzi getting a scrambler

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

And finally Harley Davidson Ride Free

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Ride safe everybody!!!

In today’s Podcast we thank our Veterans past, present and future.  We also discuss the big Indian Safety Recall as well as the BMW G310R reveal.

Finally we discuss my opinions on helmets, full / modular / half /…  Just remember, you choose what you wear and it isn’t my place to say one way or the other.  I just tell you why I wear what I wear.

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We begin by giving a shout out to the Motorcycle Men and LoudPipes podcasts for their tips and encouragement.

We discuss the National Insurance Crime Bureau 2014 Theft Report as well as a few recommendations to keep your bike from being stolen.

We also discuss the new  Leatherman Tread Wearable Multi-Tool.

Give a review on the C0-Pilot GPS mobile app for Android and IPhone.

Finally we touch on Fall riding and a potential risk we don’t need to overlook.,

In this weeks episode we discuss the topic of “Riding your ride.”  We cover what that means and how to prevent pier pressure.

News:

Yahama Robot Rider

Yamaha PED2

Yamaha PES2

News:

Victory to Unveil New Model at EICMA

* Engine is believed to be based off of the Indian Scout’s engine and should be more performance based.

* Maybe a commercial version of the Pikes Peek bike?

* Most likely not a heavy cruiser given that it is being announced in Europe

Yamaha coming out with a 3 wheel bike that can lean we will get to see the bike at the Tokyo Motor Show

* Stance seems a lot narrower than a spider

Also Yamaha announced the Resonator 125 Concept, cool retro bike for beginners

* Cool looking bike with brown seat and a dark wood paneling accented chrome tank

Gold Wing recall….again

* Honda is amending it’s second recall for Rear Brake Issues, says this time they have a permanent solution.

* Wouldn’t that really make it the 3rd recall

Unfortunate news for Harley Davidson workers. Harley has announced plans to reduce their workforce so they can boost marketing and product development.

* Resulting from a 1.4% drop in Motorcycle sales and a 6.5% decrease in net income.

* Layoff will affect 250 workers.

What does Harley need to do?

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You get a brief introduction to me and my riding background:

* First Bike : 1988 Kawasaki Enduro

* Second Bike : 2012 Vstar 950

* Current Bike : 2015 Yamaha Super Tenere ES

Afterwards we discuss what this podcast should be and the direction we (you and I) want it to go.

Once all that is out of the way we dive into to recent news with:

* Honda VFRX

* Honda Africa Twin

* Sena – Noise Control Helmet

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See you Next Time!!!!