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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. Episode 17: KTM’s Future, Harley Leaks, and First Rides Galore

    2H AGO

    Episode 17: KTM’s Future, Harley Leaks, and First Rides Galore

    The Bore and Stoke crew is back with a packed Episode 17 — the first of 2026! — covering major industry news, leaked reveals, and a long list of first-ride reviews. We kick things off with a shoutout to Episode 16 listeners before diving into our annual Motorcycle of the Year awards and a recall affecting KTM 390 and Husqvarna 401 models. From there, it’s first-ride impressions of Honda’s 2026 CRF300F and a deeper look at KTM’s future as Neumeister is confirmed to continue running the company through 2028. Harley-Davidson dominates the middle of the episode with executive team changes, early looks at upcoming 2026 models, and a confirmed 125th Anniversary Indian Scout Bobber. We also touch on Ducati’s 100th birthday and a possible special edition model to celebrate it. Next we highlight Neil Graham's three-part Long Hard Road series, and first looks at Triumph’s Thruxton and Tracker 400 models. The back half of the show is all about riding, as we dig into first-ride reviews of the 2027 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S EVO, 2026 Aprilia RS 660 Factory, and the 2026 Suzuki GSX-8TT. We wrap things up with a new segment we're trying called Ride & Seek, before closing the show with a tribute to our MotoGP contributor, Bruce Allen. As always, find the full written reviews, photos, and videos on Motorcycle.com. 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 50th anniversary of 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 00:55 Advertisement 01:34 Happy New Year! 03:15 Episode 16 Shoutout 04:44 2025 Motorcycle of the Year Awards 27:10 Answering a Reader Comment 30:20 KTM 390 and Husqvarna 401 ECU Issues 31:53 Neumeister to Continue Running KTM Through 2028 34:50 Harley-Davidson Announces Executive Team Changes 38:55 See Harley-Davidson’s New 2026 Models Before You’re Supposed To 43:00 2026 Indian Scout Bobber 125th Anniversary Confirmed 44:44 2026 Ducati Formula ’73 Certified by CARB 47:27 Advertisement 48:06 Long Hard Road Series 51:42 Triumph Thruxton & Tracker 400 First Looks 54:33 2026 Honda CRF300F Review 56:40 2027 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S EVO First Ride Review 58:49 2026 Aprilia RS 660 Factory Review 1:00:51 2026 Suzuki GSX-8TT Review 1:05:17 Ride & Seek Episode 1: California State Route 33 1:07:39 RIP Bruce Allen 1:11:43 Rate Us! 1:12:48 Advertisement

    1h 17m
  2. Episode 16: Special Guest Baja Legend Johnny Campbell

    12/17/2025

    Episode 16: Special Guest Baja Legend Johnny Campbell

    In this episode of Motorcycle.com’s Bore and Stoke Podcast, we’re joined by off-road racing legend Johnny Campbell — the backbone of Honda’s Baja program and one of the most influential figures in desert racing history. From defining what “Honda durability” really means during a 1,000-mile Baja race, to reflecting on 11 straight Baja 1000 victories, Johnny walks us through the evolution of off-road racing, the realities of product development at Honda, and what goes on behind the scenes of real-world durability testing. We also dig into some classic Baja stories, his transition from racer to team manager and industry leader, the current health of off-road and rally racing, and — just to keep things interesting — his thoughts on the 50th Anniversary Honda Gold Wing. If you’re into off-road racing, Baja history, motorcycle development, or simply hearing from someone who’s lived every side of the sport, this one’s not to be missed. 00:00 Intro 00:36 Advertisement 01:14 Introducing Johnny Campbell! 03:30 What does Honda durability mean when you’re deep in a 1000-mile race? 05:39 What do you think is the most significant change of rally racing? 10:34 How have riders evolved over the years? 11:52 What do the guys do in the motorhomes now with digital roadbooks? 15:30 If you were to race Baja now, XR650R or CRF450X? 18:35 What’s the most personally meaningful Baja 1000 win? 20:38 When is it OK to piss your pants while racing? 22:10 Give us some wild stories! 26:35 What was the career plan? 30:00 Advertisement 30:45 What skills from racing carried over to team manager? What did you have to learn? 34:50 What are the less glamorous parts of R&D testing?  40:35 What do riders think they need vs what they actually need? 43:30 How’s the health of off-road/Rally racing today? 46:45 Was it easier for you to focus on racing when you were a kid coming up? 49:40 Johnny’s thoughts on the Gold Wing 51:40 Wrap up and Rate Us! 53:35 Advertisement

    57 min
  3. Episode 15: Recalls, Reveals, And A 5-Cylinder Tease

    12/03/2025

    Episode 15: Recalls, Reveals, And A 5-Cylinder Tease

    Welcome back to the Bore & Stoke Podcast. In Episode 15, the crew breaks down a packed week of motorcycle news, first looks, and industry moves. Triumph expands its lineup with the 2026 Thruxton 400 and Street Tracker 400, plus a sharper Street Triple 765 RX and updated Moto2 Edition. Harley-Davidson announces its 2026 carry-over models, and we dig into five key takeaways from its Q3 financial results. Kawasaki resurfaces with a second recall for the ZX-6R and quietly introduces the 2026 W175 LTD. Meanwhile, Zero’s new XB and XE electric models get full reviews after our recent ride. In the business world, Bajaj completes its acquisition of KTM, shifting the landscape for several Euro brands. We also look at MV Agusta’s surprising five-cylinder engine tease, explore Los Angeles by Vespa, and wrap with impressions of Continental’s new ContiAttack SM2 supermoto tire. Tune in and catch up on everything happening across the motorcycle world. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Advertisement 01:34 Ep 14 Recap 02:32 What’s in store in Ep 15 03:52 Triumph Thruxton 400 and Scrambler 400 08:24 Harley-Davidson Carryover models for 2026 11:50 Harley-Davidson Q3 Results and New CEO Appears 18:06 2026 Triumph Street Triple RX and Moto2 21:35 Kawasaki Issues Second Recall For The Ninja ZX-6R 24:35 Bajaj Completes Purchase of KTM 28:14 Kawasaki W175 LTD Coming To The US 30:20 2026 Zero XB and XE Review 37:11 Advertisement 37:55 Dennis Attacks Aliens! 38:47 MV Agusta Teases 5-Cylinder Engine 41:15 Exploring LA on Vespas 45:33 Testing the Continental ContiAttack SM2 54:15 What’s To Come, Episode 16 Tease, and MOBOs! 56:00 Rate us/Leave a Comment 57:08 Advertisement

    1h 1m
  4. Episode 14: What's Hot And What's Not From EICMA 2025

    11/19/2025

    Episode 14: What's Hot And What's Not From EICMA 2025

    In this episode, Troy, Ryan, Dennis, and Nic sit down to break down the biggest announcements, reveals, surprises, and head-scratchers from this year’s show in Milan. No guest this time — just the crew digging into the bikes everyone’s talking about. We cover all the major highlights from the floor, including an adventure scooter from Aprilia, AI-generated marketing images from BMW, a wild V4 sportbike from CFMOTO, Honda’s naked bike with an electronic compressor, Norton’s revival, Zero’s future, and so much more! We break down what impressed us, what didn’t, and the broader trends we see shaping the next few years of motorcycling. If you want the inside take from four guys who poured over the numerous press releases sent out from the show floor — this is the episode to watch. 00:00 Intro 01:15: EICMA Chat 03:24: Aprilia SRGT400 Scooter 11:56: BMW F450 GS 20:48: Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition 24:00: CFMOTO 1000MTX 31:02 CFMOTO V41000 Prototype 37:10 Ducati DesertX 39:58 Ducati Hypermotard 47:40 Honda CB1000GT  52:12 Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor Prototype 55:00 Indian Sport Scout RT 57:02 Kawasaki ZX-10R and ZX-10RR 59:34 MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro Pricing 01:02:18 Norton Manx R, Manx, Atlas, Atlas GT 01:07:59 Royal Enfield Bullet 650 01:10:43 Suzuki SV7GX 01:13:00 Yamaha R7 and WR125R clarifications 01:14:44 Zero LS1 Scooter 01:17:29 Zero Lompico Concept 01:21:31 Rate us!

    1h 28m
  5. Episode 13: New Bikes Incoming and KTM's Resurgence

    11/06/2025

    Episode 13: New Bikes Incoming and KTM's Resurgence

    When we recorded this episode, EICMA was right around the corner, and it's always the time of year when the motorcycle world is buzzing. In this episode of Bore and Stoke, Troy, Nic, and Dennis dig into the biggest headlines leading up to the show — including the all-new MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro, Honda’s confirmed CB1000GT sport-tourer, and Kawasaki’s revived KLE500. The guys also break down major industry news: • Zero Motorcycles moving its operations to Europe • Yamaha’s electric and PHEV prototypes from the Japan Mobility Show • Indian Motorcycle’s sale to a private equity firm • Triumph’s updated 2026 Modern Classics lineup • Ducati’s next Monster, and more Then they switch gears to the bikes they’ve been riding lately — the CFMOTO 675SS, Honda CBR1000RR-R, and KTM 990 RC R. From affordable performance to track-ready superbikes, this episode covers the full spectrum of what’s new and next in motorcycling. Watch, listen, and subscribe for more motorcycle news, reviews, and first-ride impressions from the Motorcycle.com team. Read more at: https://www.motorcycle.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motorcyclecomListen to the Bore and Stoke podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Advertisement 01:45 Destination Ontario 03:12 MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro 12:10 Zero moving to Europe 15:26 Indian acquired by private equity 23:15 2026 Honda CB1000GT 28:28 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 31:20 2026 Kawasaki Z650S 32:52 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS 35:16 2026 Triumph Bonnevilles get big updates 36:44 2026 Triumph Trident 800 41:30 Yamaha updates the R7 45:20 Advertisement 46:06 All-new Ducati Monster for 2026 57:08 Troy rides the 2025 CFMOTO 675SS 01:07:40 Nic rides the 2025 Honda CBR1000RR-R 01:29:00 Nic rides the 2026 KTM 990RC R 01:49:00 Ep 14 teaser 01:49:30 Rate us! 01:50:33 Advertisement

    1h 55m
  6. Episode 12: @anti_parallali Teaches Us About Science And Motorcycles

    10/15/2025

    Episode 12: @anti_parallali Teaches Us About Science And Motorcycles

    What happens when a biomedical scientist becomes a motorcycle content creator? In this episode, we talk with Lali, better known as @anti_parallali, whose passion for science and two wheels has built loyal following as a thoughtful and authentic voices in motorcycling. Lali holds a PhD in biomedical sciences, but her true escape comes when she's riding motorcycles — specifically, her Yamaha MT-07. She shares how her analytical mind influences her riding style, what she’s learned from building an online community, and why motorcycles became her form of therapy. We also dive into how she balances intellect with creativity, the science of riding, and the role of curiosity in both the lab and on the road. 00:00 Intro 00:25 Honda Mention 00:33 Advertisement 01:19 Introducing Lali 03:07 Lali does MotoAmerica in Jersey 05:33 Lali explains Baggers 11:42 Lali at Aprilia Racer Days 14:15 Track riding = better street riding 25:05 How we met 29:15 The birth of @anti_parallali 32:28 The lowest point 34:45 How motorcycles entered her life 39:00 When her parents found out 46:20 Advertisement 47:00 Personal ethos 51:55 Combining science and motorcycles 54:36 Content creating process 59:00 Lali's favorite piece of content 01:01:00 MotoGP talk 01:08:15 Motorcycles and motorcyclists in her own words 01:12:00 Staying authentic 01:13:50 The split between science and moto 01:16:08 Completely non moto-related question 01:20:57 What's your perfect world of science, motorcycles, and influencing? 01:24:00 Outro 01:25:00 Leave us a rating 01:25:27 Honda mention 01:25:36 Advertisement

    1h 30m
  7. Episode 11: So Many New Bikes!

    10/01/2025

    Episode 11: So Many New Bikes!

    Once again, the MO crew are back to talk about what's happening in the moto world — and boy, a LOT has happened since the last time we met. It's not even EICMA time yet, and we have a slew of new models that have been introduced. From sport-touring machines, to dirt models, and everything in between. We tell you what we know, and then what we think. We've also got industry news, a little bit of racing new, as well as some quirky bits to talk about, like BMW's Pope-mobile. Lastly, we end with a discussion about our recent Middleweight Naked Bike test and Harley's latest twist on the Pan America. 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 50th anniversary of the Honda Gold Wing here: https://www.motorcycle.com/l/w0p.

    1h 14m
  8. Episode 10: Luca Dovesi on the state of MV Agusta

    09/17/2025

    Episode 10: Luca Dovesi on the state of MV Agusta

    MV Agusta is one of the most iconic names in motorcycling—synonymous with Italian design, racing heritage, and exclusivity. But what does it take to bring that legacy to a market as vast and competitive as North America? In this episode, we sit down with Luca Dovesi, General Manager of MV Agusta North America, to talk about the brand’s challenges and opportunities on this side of the Atlantic. From strengthening the dealer network to embracing new technologies, and from building a passionate rider community to envisioning the brand’s future, Luca offers candid insights on what it means to lead a legendary company into its next chapter. Whether you’re an MV enthusiast, a fan of European motorcycles, or just curious about the business behind two wheels, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. 00:00 Intro 01:45 Luca Dovesi Intro 02:48 What's the current state of MV Agusta? 05:28 Luca's background 08:44 What surprised you about the US market? 15:20 Balancing exclusivity with growing the brand 20:00 The current status of dealers/technicians/parts 26:50 What kind of ownership experience do you want new customers to have? 34:57 Advertisement 35:35 Differentiating MV from other heritage brands 38:34 Luca's favorite MV Agusta 40:37 MV, electrification, and adapting to future tech 43:40 How does MV connect with today's kids on e-bikes? 46:27 Favorite story from an owner 48:45 How to manage public perception when entering a new segment 51:00 Europe vs. USA 55:55 What gives you confidence in MV's financial stability? 01:01:42 What do you hope people say about MV in 5 years? 01:03:57 Rapid fire questions! 01:06:34 Advertisement

    1h 12m
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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
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Bore & Stoke

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