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You love their articles. You love their YouTube videos. Now you’re going to love their new podcast! The team at Motorcycle.com has launched a brand new podcast, filled with all the passion and shenanigans you’ve come to expect. Road test editor Troy Siahaan will take the mic twice a month and will be joined by passionate motorcycle enthusiasts and professionals from around the world to discuss the life behind the story. As well, Troy will regularly be joined by his colleagues Motorcycle.com Editor-in-Chief Ryan Adams and Senior Editor Nic de Sena to discuss the latest new motorcycles they’ve been riding, gear they’ve been using, and general commentary on the state of motorcycling. News Editor Dennis Chung will also regularly join the program to discuss breaking news.

  1. 3 days ago

    Episode 30: The Masterclass of Speed: Nick Ienatsch on The Pace, 2-Strokes, & ChampSchool

    Motorcycle racing legend, iconic journalist, and Yamaha Champions Riding School founder Nick Ienatsch joins us for Episode 30 of the Bore & Stoke podcast! In this episode, we sit down with one of the most influential figures in American motorcycle coaching. From the frantic grids of AMA 250 GP racing to the peak "golden era" of print magazine testing at Motorcyclist and Sport Rider, Nick Ienatsch has seen, ridden, and written it all. We dive deep into the origin story behind his legendary riding philosophy essay, "The Pace," how raw two-stroke race bikes shaped his view of motorcycle riding and testing, and why the old street-riding myth of "doing all your braking in a straight line" is so incredibly dangerous. Whether you are a street rider looking to survive traffic, a track-day enthusiast looking to improve, or just want to hear some good stories about riding and racing, our conversation with Nick will have you laughing and taking notes at the same time. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Shoutout to past episodes 02:20 Introducing our guest! 08:00 What Nick rides the most 16:00 Where did the motorcycling bug come from? 18:44 Nick’s first roadrace — with no idea what he was doing 21:00 How Nick really got the racing bug 25:56 Are you racing other people or yourself? 28:00 Who’s got the dirty truck? 34:55 How do you know a crash is coming? 39:38 Minibike racing is the best 43:00 Mistakes happen — can you adjust? 52:11 Why racing benefits the moto-journalist 55:40 When Nick knew pro racing wasn’t for him 01:03:41 The secret behind riding Lawson’s 500 that nobody knew 01:12:10 The start of Sport Rider magazine 01:22:20 The Pace and The Pace 2.0 01:29:53 Comparing two-strokes vs four-strokes 01:39:00 Nick’s idea to bring bikes back to Pike’s Peak 01:42:55 Where do you stand on electronic rider aids? 01:50:30 This is what today’s bikes REALLY need 01:53:00 Biggest misconception riders at all levels have 01:57:15 Best practices 01:59:05 MSF new rider school has it all wrong 02:09:00 Where to find Nick and Champ School 02:10:03 Wrap up/Rate us

    Episode 30: The Masterclass of Speed: Nick Ienatsch on The Pace, 2-Strokes, & ChampSchool

  2. 1 Jul

    Episode 29: The Moto-Marketing Roast: Buzzwords, Bias, & Behind-the-Scenes Secrets

    How much of what you read and watch about new motorcycles is actually true, and how much is just corporate marketing hype? On this episode of the Bore and Stoke podcast, we tear down the curtain separating motorcycle media from the giant OEM marketing machines. We dive into the corporate side of the landscape, breaking down some of the tactics of how brands try to engineer "hype" before a wheel even turns. Meanwhile, Troy and Ryan share their first-hand, boots-on-the-ground experiences from global press launches. What happens when a manufacturer flies you halfway across the world, puts you up in a luxury hotel, and hands you the keys to a bike on a perfectly curated racetrack? How do you strip away the glamour to figure out if a motorcycle is actually good for the average rider? From the evolution of motorcycle journalism to the rise of influencer culture, the guys debate whether modern bike reviews can still be trusted—and share a few hilarious behind-the-scenes stories along the way. Drop a comment below: Has a manufacturer's marketing ever had any influence on the bike you bought? 00:00 intro 00:27 Honda mention 00:34 pre-roll 01:13 Check out past pods! 02:26 The News! 03:03 Harley moving production back to US 07:53 Honda e-compressor is going into everything 11:47 Yamaha’s taking over Moto3 20:39 Norton Atlas and Atlas GT 28:52 mid-roll 29:35 The landscape of motorcycle marketing 1:07:45 Are you aware of the marketing? 1:09:20 Leave us a rating! 1:10:10 Check out the Bore and Stoke Breakout 1:10:42 Honda mention 1:11:35 End-roll

    Episode 29: The Moto-Marketing Roast: Buzzwords, Bias, & Behind-the-Scenes Secrets

  3. 17 Jun

    Episode 28: Tales from Pikes Peak and the Isle of Man TT

    On this episode 28 of the Bore and Stoke podcast, Troy and Ryan chat with longtime friend and fellow motojournalist Rennie Scaysbrook about his travels and adventures, including racing in the Isle of Man TT and winning the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

    Episode 28: Tales from Pikes Peak and the Isle of Man TT

  4. 3 Jun

    Episode 27: Celebrating The Century Mark

    Happy 100th Birthday to Ducati! To celebrate the crew at Borgo Panigale hitting the century mark, Episode 27 of the Motorcycle.com Bore & Stoke podcast is dedicated to "The Century Club" — the motorcycle manufacturers building bikes today, in 2026, with beginnings going back at least 100 years (even if there are some gaps in between). From corporate bankruptcies and world wars to massive modern revivals, we trace the wild survival stories of heavyweights like Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Royal Enfield, and Indian, alongside the engineering masterminds at BMW Motorrad, Moto Guzzi, and Husqvarna. Plus, we dive into the modern corporate resurgences of Norton (under TVS) and Benelli (under Geely/QJ)! But before we unlock the history vault, we kick things off with a bit of news. We’re breaking down Ducati’s "100 Collection," giving you our hot takes on the mind-bending spectacle that is the Isle of Man TT, and giving our first impressions of Honda's highly anticipated retro-naked: the all-new CB1000F. Grab a drink, hit that subscribe button, and let’s twist the throttle! 00:00 Intro 00:40 Advertisement 01:54 Shout out to past episodes 02:47 Ducati Collezione 100 12:02 It’s Isle of Man TT Time! 20:00 Honda CB1000F Officially Coming to the U.S. 25:15 Advertisement 25:55 The Century Club 27:00 Norton 30:14 Royal Enfield 33:20 Triumph 36:45 Indian and Harley-Davidson 44:15 Husqvarna 48:36 BMW 53:15 Benelli and Moto Guzzi 01:02:06 Ducati 01:13:00 Tell us what we missed 01:13:56 Rate us! Leave a comment! 01:14:58 Advertisement

    Episode 27: Celebrating The Century Mark

  5. 22 May

    Episode 26: Ricky Brabec: From the Desert to Dakar

    Ricky Brabec’s path to the top of rally racing didn’t happen overnight. In this episode of Bore and Stoke, we talk about his roots in the desert, the journey to becoming a Dakar champion, and the lessons learned along the way. We also reflect on one of the closest finishes in Dakar history—not as a headline, but as part of a bigger story about resilience, growth, and the pursuit of perfection in rally racing. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Advertisement 01:26 Welcome RICKY BRABEC 03:15 Ricky’s ladder into rally racing 14:10 Ricky’s first rally was gnarly 18:00 Ricky’s second chance on the Honda — and roadbooks  22:40 Dakar comes calling 27:09 Learning from Johnny Campbell 32:11 Partying takes a back seat 37:56 What’s cool about desert racing 40:11 Dakar’s rise in popularity in America 44:51 Bringing up a sore subject 51:33 Advertisement 52:10 Managing each stage mentally 58:01 Ricky’s relationship with danger 01:02:00 Airbags have changed the game — but it still hurts 01:06:09 Americans at the Dakar 01:09:00 Training with Jimmy Lewis 01:14:37 What makes the Ricky Brabec/Honda package work so well? 01:16:30 What’s going on at the Rip n Dip ranch? 01:24:27 What a cool guy 01:26:28 Rate us and leave a comment! 01:28:00 Advertisement

    Episode 26: Ricky Brabec: From the Desert to Dakar

  6. 6 May

    Episode 25: AI And The Future Of Motorcycling

    We're switching things up a little bit with this episode of the podcast. In this one, Ryan, Dennis, and Troy have a discussion about AI and motorcycles. Artificial Intelligence is the big topic in nearly every industry and ours is no different. So we're going to talk about it. We take a stab at how AI will impact the future of not just motorcycles themselves, but also how people like us bring motorcycle information to you. This one asks some questions that we're hoping you can help us answer, so please leave a comment and let us know what you think. We’d like to extend a special thank you to our podcast sponsor, the Honda Gold Wing. If you’re gonna ride, ride something legendary. Learn more about the Honda Gold Wing here: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/touring/gold-wing?cid=dis_ver_dly&cmpcd=FY26Full_Year_Gold_Wing 00:00 Intro 00:34 Advertisement 01:10 Shoutout to past episodes 02:00 We’re changing things up around here 03:33 LATE BRAKING NEWS (with Dennis Chung) 03:50 Huge Harley Recall 07:32 BMW names new head of motorcycle development 10:45 MORE KTM NEWS (but good news this time) 17:42 Stark posts more profitable numbers 25:30 Kawasaki ZX-4R and RR updates incoming 27:38 Advertisement 28:09 AI and the future of motorcycle media 50:40 How manufacturers are adopting AI 58:00 Rate us and leave a comment! 59:39 Honda mention 01:00:19 End-roll

    Episode 25: AI And The Future Of Motorcycling

  7. 15 Apr

    Episode 24: Michael Uhlarik And Why The Future Is Brighter Than You Think

    What does it take to design a motorcycle when the brief comes from the battlefield instead of the showroom? In this episode of Bore and Stoke, we sit down with longtime motorcycle designer Michael Uhlarik to talk about his career shaping bikes across the globe, his latest project developing an electric motorcycle for military use, and why we’re looking at the wrong metrics when it comes to the future of this sport. 00:00 Intro 00:34 Advertisement 01:03 Introducing our special guest 03:22 Motorcycle background 10:29 LEGO is the reason 14:23 The connection between LEGOs and MotoGP 24:21 Motorcycle trends 34:10 Advertisement 34:42 Michael’s take on today’s MotoGP bikes 43:35 Aerodynamics on street bikes are superfluous 50:15 The most difficult motorcycle he’s ever worked on 58:30 Challenges with building military motorcycles 01:01:40 The future of motorcycling is brighter than you think 01:07:45 Sorting the economics  01:20:03 If it looks good, and is affordable, people will come 01:25:31 Closing things out/Comment/Rate us 01:28:00 Advertisement From the fundamentals of great motorcycle design to the challenges of packaging electric powertrains, Uhlarik gives us a rare look behind the curtain at how motorcycles come to life. We also dive into motorcycle design for the track versus the street, and how designing for military applications changes everything — from durability and stealth to real-world usability in extreme conditions. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into motorcycle design — and how some of those decisions are made — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

    Episode 24: Michael Uhlarik And Why The Future Is Brighter Than You Think

  8. 1 Apr

    Episode 23: It's All About The Benjamins | What We're Testing | And More

    In this episode of Bore & Stoke, we dive into a packed news cycle: Honda brings E-Clutch to the Transalp in the U.S., KTM and Husqvarna shake up the industry with a 4-year warranty, and Ducati teases a new Superleggera V4 Centenario. Not to be outdone, Aprilia has launched the X 250th — a very special edition motorcycle. On the culture side, we talk Sonora Rally, the growing accessibility of Isle of Man TT events, and a trip to the Vespa Museum in Rome. We also take a moment to recognize legends Broc Glover and the late Jeff Smith. Then it’s review time: multiple Triumph first rides, Harley touring machines, new tires from Bridgestone and Continental, and gear from Alpinestars and Vanson. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Advertisement 01:33 Ep 22 call out 03:08 KTM/Husqvarna announce 4-year warranty 06:20 MV Agusta streamlines spare parts distribution 07:53 Broc Glover is a HOF Legend 08:59 RIP Jeff Smith 10:13 Sonora Rally Wrap-up 11:42 More from the Isle of Man 14:50 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 17:50 Aprilia X 250th breaks cover 23:10 Ducati Panigale V4 Superlegera Centenario  28:10 2026 Triumph Daytona 660 updates 29:56 2026 Honda Transalp with E-clutch ONLY 38:48 Nolan helmet, now with crash detection technology! 41:40 Advertisement 42:14 Dennis’ Roman Adventure! 46:06 Ryan tries the new Bridgestone Battlax V03 at a MotoGP track 49:45 Troy tries the Continental ContiSportAttack 5 at a club racing track 58:31 Troy tries the Alpinestars Supertech R7 helmet 01:04:28 Vanson Full Throttle Leather Jacket 01:07:00 Cortech gloves with a silly name 01:08:51 Harley’s new Road Glide and Street Glide Limiteds 01:13:09 Triumph Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660 01:18:19 Sylvia gets her first three-wheel experience 01:19:20 What we’re currently riding and testing 01:22:26 Wrap-up/Comment/Rate us 01:23:00 Stay tuned for Episode 24 01:23:15 Sylvia’s testing her favorite bike 01:24:46 Advertisement

    Episode 23: It's All About The Benjamins | What We're Testing | And More
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You love their articles. You love their YouTube videos. Now you’re going to love their new podcast! The team at Motorcycle.com has launched a brand new podcast, filled with all the passion and shenanigans you’ve come to expect. Road test editor Troy Siahaan will take the mic twice a month and will be joined by passionate motorcycle enthusiasts and professionals from around the world to discuss the life behind the story. As well, Troy will regularly be joined by his colleagues Motorcycle.com Editor-in-Chief Ryan Adams and Senior Editor Nic de Sena to discuss the latest new motorcycles they’ve been riding, gear they’ve been using, and general commentary on the state of motorcycling. News Editor Dennis Chung will also regularly join the program to discuss breaking news.

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  • Creator
    Motorcycle.com
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Bore & Stoke

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