Bore & Stoke

On Episode 21 of Motorcycle.com’s Bore & Stoke Podcast, we’ve got a packed show covering breaking racing news, major recalls, industry shakeups, gear talk, and a stacked First Ride roundup.

We kick things off by introducing our newest team member and a quick callback to last week’s episode with Zack and Ari before diving into the big headline: MotoGP is set to leave the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for a new Adelaide city circuit. Good move? Risky gamble? We break it down.

From there, we cover recalls affecting the Harley-Davidson Sportster S and the Ducati Panigale V4 / Ducati Streetfighter V4, plus take a first look at the limited-edition Ducati Formula 73.

On the business front, we break down five key takeaways from Harley-Davidson’s Q4 2025 financial results and discuss MV Agusta taking a not-so-subtle dig at KTM over paywalled electronics.

We also reflect on the legacy of AMA Hall of Famer George Barber and dive into helmet tech with a discussion about MIPS and its evolution in moto culture.

In Gear this week: the Arai XD-5.

Then it’s First Ride time:


2026 Ducati Monster


2026 Yamaha WR125R


2026 Triumph Trident 800


2026 KTM 990 Duke R

Sit down and get comfortable. This is another good one.

00:00 Intro

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01:25 Welcome the newest member of the team!

07:52 Episode 20 shoutout

09:04 Dennis sends us some surprises from the Toronto motorcycle show

12:44 MotoGP is leaving Phillip Island to Adelaide (boo!)

16:36 Harley-Davidson Sportster S recall — AGAIN

19:27 More recalls: Ducati Panigale and Streetfighter V4

22:25 Ducati Formula 73

24:47 Harley’s Q4 financial results and future outlook

30:00 MV Agusta’s dig at KTM

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33:33 RIP George Barber

37:18 Ryan visits the MIPS laboratory

45:15 In Gear: Arai XD5

51:07 Sylvia got to ride the new Ducati Monster!

58:51 Troy “rips” on the 2026 Yamaha WR125R

01:05:33 Ryan rides the 2026 Triumph Trident 800

01:12:03 Troy rips (for real) on the 2026 KTM 990 Duke R

01:25:50 Rate us and comment

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On Episode 20 of the Bore and Stoke podcast, Troy sits down with Ari Henning and Zack Courts — two of the most influential voices in modern moto media. From their early days building their loyal following, Ari and Zack have helped redefine how motorcycles are reviewed, tested, and talked about in the YouTube era.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The evolution (and future) of motorcycle journalism
• What really goes into their creative process
• Ari's love for little engines
• Stories yet to be told
• Recovering mentally and physically from a crash
• The bikes that surprised them most

It’s an honest and fresh look at two guys who’ve lived it — along with plenty of rider philosophy and a few wise cracks along the way.

00:00 Introduction

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01:54 Guest introduction

06:45 Zack’s injury update

09:07 Zack dissects his crash

20:20 How’s the mental state?

24:17 Does this change Ari’s mentality?

32:10 The creative process

40:00 Moving away from “formulaic” motojournalism

43:27 What do you say when someone asks “What do you do?”

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53:30 What’s up with Ari’s fascination with CBR300 engines?

01:01:17 What bike surprised you (good or bad)?

01:03:49 Are sportbikes dead?

01:06:11 What’s the future of motojournalism?

01:08:20 Funny moments together

01:14:00 Comment/rate us!

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In this, episode 19 of the Bore and Stoke Podcast, we break down the news of the month, give you first looks, leaks, and reviews of the bikes we've ridden so far this year — And that's just for the month of January!

We kick things off with a callback to Episode 18 before diving into KTM’s major shakeup, including a new Chief Commercial Officer and layoffs affecting 500 employees. From there, it’s full throttle into fresh metal: leaked Ducati filings, limited-edition Vespas and MV Agustas, new Harley touring and trike models, Triumph’s growing 660 lineup, and more.

Then it’s review time—boots, tires, track weapons, cruisers, and Honda’s E-Clutch revolution.

In this episode:
• KTM adds a new Chief Commercial Officer
• KTM lays off 500 employees
• WP enters the brake business
• 2026 Ducati Diavel V4 S leaks
• Vespa 946 “Horse” for 2026
• MV Agusta Rush Titanio – First Look
• 2026 Harley-Davidson Trike & Touring models
• 2026 Triumph Trident 660 & Tiger Sport 660
• 2027 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Café Racer Edition
• 2026 Triumph Bonneville – First Ride
• 2026 Indian Chief Vintage – First Ride
• In Gear: Sidi Rex Air Boot Review
• Bridgestone Battlax RS12 – Track Tested
• 2026 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory – Track Review
• 2026 Honda CB750 Hornet now with E-Clutch
• 2026 Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch – First Ride
• Southern California New Year’s Adventure Ride

00:00 Intro

00:47 Advertisement

01:24 Listen to Episode 18

02:35 KTM adds new CCO

03:38 KTM lays off 500 people

05:55 WP enters the brake business

09:08 Ducati Diavel V4 S leaked

13:03 Vespa 946 “Horse” for 2026

16:53 MV Agusta Goes Crazy With the Rush Titanio 

20:40 Harley-Davidson’s new Trikes

24:10 Harley’s new Touring Lineup

25:02 Triumph’s new Trident and Tiger Sport 660s

28:03 2027 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer

30:51: We ride the whole 2026 Bonneville lineup

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35:17 We ride the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage 

40:41 Riding the 2026 Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch

48:40 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory Track Review

58:37 Testing Bridgestone Battlax RS12’s in Thailand

1:05:22 Gear review: Sidi Rex Air boot

1:10:41 SoCal Getaway Turned Into A Crazy Adventure!

1:14:17 Episode 20 teaser

1:14:57 Like, Comment, Rate us

1:15:35 Ryan teases the Triumph Trident 800 Ride

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In this episode of Motorcycle.com’s Bore and Stoke Podcast, we’re joined by Neil Graham — Gemini Award–winning documentarian, former Editor-in-Chief of Cycle Canada, and host of The Lowdown podcast for ADV Rider.

Neil has done it all: bought old Ducatis, fixed them, raced them, fixed them again, and turned those experiences into some of the most honest storytelling in motorcycling. We dig into riding, racing, wrenching, and making documentaries that have nothing to do with motorcycles. Along the way we dive into random tangents like his cats and how he kicked my butt so bad on a bicycle ride that I’ve been a gym rat ever since.

We also talk about Neil’s Long Hard Road series on Motorcycle.com — a deeply personal look at the highs and lows of riding — and where he thinks the world of moto journalism is headed in the age of YouTube, podcasts, and AI.

If you like irreverent banter between two friends about motorcycles, life, and general randomness, this one’s for you.

00:00 Introducing Neil Graham

03:06 Introducing Neil’s cat!

04:35 What’s the deal with podcasts?

09:40 Saddlebags on a GSX-R750

11:30 Neil’s start in the biz

13:45 Neil’s start on two wheels

20:00 Racing…and burn out

28:17 How did you get involved with Ducatis?

36:00 Getting into this business at the wrong time

37:15 The Brough Superior Moto2

42:00 The BMW S1000RR and funny front ends

44:54 Neil and VW Busses

50:00 Racing, Risk, and Pride

53:00 Am I dead? And is everyone named Neil???

56:30 The other side of Neil

01:06:00 Internet Trolls

01:13:04 Honda Fury!

01:14:00 Harley’s get their due

01:21:00 The industry jumped the shark a long time ago

01:23:00 Everyone should own an RSV4 at some point

01:26:30 Destination Ontario

01:32:32 The Lowdown podcast

01:36:31 What’s the future of motorcycling?

01:46:05 Neil kicked my butt

01:51:00 Wrapping up

01:53:25 Rate us!

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

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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!

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