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Harley-Davidson announced its first quarter of 2026 results, with yet another revenue decline, and a year-over-year decrease in Q1 net income from $133.1 million to $24.8 million.

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.

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.

What does Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, OH and the Daytona 200 have in common? Hurry up then wait, ups and downs, and all the adrenaline a person could ask for. As a true Ohioan, this reference is the best way to describe my time as a crew member with MP13 Racing for the 2026 Daytona 200. Follow along as I take you through the chaos that is Daytona and how a handful of inspiring women, Melissa Paris and Ella Dreher, are proving to the motorcycle community that they belong in the big leagues in a male-dominated sport. 

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.

For the longest time, Alpinestars had complete motorcycle protection — for everything except your head. For the dirt crowd, that changed in 2018 when the Supertech M10 was introduced. Street riders, and track riders in particular, had to wait five more years for the introduction of the flagship Supertech R10. It was clear the SR10 was a racing helmet first and foremost, developed with input from MotoGP riders and subjected to years of wind-tunnel and track testing. It’s a great helmet, but one with a clear bent towards racing. And it’s also over $1000. Nonetheless, for Alpinestars’ first real foray into street helmets (it produced a scooter helmet years ago, but we don’t really count that one), it makes sense to enter the scene with a halo product. In that regard, the SR10 delivers.

On Episode 22 of the Bore and Stoke Podcast, we sit down with none other than Kayla Yaakov — the first woman to stand on the podium at the Daytona 200.

When I landed in Stockholm, I was fresh off of a trip from sampling another Swedish company's (by way of Austria these days) offerings high in the mountains of Portugal. Going from sweat-drenched trailside stops to recoup energy after spicy trail sections to the crisp, calm autumnal vibe of Södermalm just south of the old city center of Gamla Stan, the overall contrast was just as jarring as the frigid air blowing in off of the Baltic sea.

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.

On Episode 20 of the Bore and Stoke podcast, Troy sits down with Ari Henning and Zack Courts — two household names in motojournalism and simply two-wheeled entertainment. 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.

Harley-Davidson reported its fourth quarter and 2025 year-end financial figures, and the results, as expected, were not great. Harley-Davidson has been on a downward trend for a long while now, and the October through December fiscal period is traditionally poor, from a combination of the closing riding season and the switchover to a new model year.

In this, episode 19 of the Bore and Stoke Podcast, we break down the news of the month — including, yes, more KTM news. Plus we talk about a flurry of first looks and leaks, before capping things off with reviews of the bikes we've ridden so far. A lot’s happened — and that's just in January!

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.

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.

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.

Los Angeles is one of those places where you can chase a theme for an entire day and never run out of road. Recently, Ryan and I started to reminisce about our travels through Italy (one of the awesome perks of this job), and inevitably the topic of food, drinks, and motorcycles popped up. As much as we love experiencing the real deal, hopping on a plane and going to the Amalfi coast hasn’t been in the cards for us lately. Fortunately for us, we live in LA. If we can’t go to Italy, then there’s enough of Italy here for us to scratch the itch. 

Harley-Davidson’s financial results for the third quarter of 2025 was a pretty mixed bag. On the positive side, revenue from motorcycle sales increased 23% over the same quarter of 2024, and Harley-Davidson’s reported earnings per share of $3.10 exceeded expectations.

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.

There’s a funny thing about visiting somewhere new on two wheels — you wish you could see more. Such was the case when Ryan and I visited Ontario, Canada last year for a piece we called Destination Ontario. As much as we enjoyed our time touring the roads available to us in The North, and experiencing the lovely Fall colors, we knew all along that we were only scratching the surface. Ryan, for his part, couldn’t help but wonder where all the dirt trails led off to anytime we came past one. Clearly, trying to explore off piste on a Honda Gold Wing or Harley Street Glide isn’t recommended, so we kept our route to the pavement.

Sweaty. Dusty. Satisfied. That’s how each day of the 2025 Husqvarna Trek ended for nearly all of the 70 or so riders who participated this year. For 2025, Husqvarna brought the Trek to the heart of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, an area enveloped in the highest mountains in mainland Portugal. With the idea plucked from five successful events in Australia, the second European installment in the Trek took place October 6 - 10 on the Iberian Peninsula. After the success downunder – and with its orange counterpart’s consumer Rallies, of course – Husqvarna saw fit to expand the consumer-focused event to the EU. The first Trek organized by the global team in 2024 took place in Southern Spain.

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 a loyal following as a thoughtful and authentic voice in motorcycling.

Once again, the MO crew is back to talk about what's happening in the moto world — boy, a LOT has happened since the last time we met.

In this episode of the Bore and Stoke podcast, we sit down with Luca Dovesi, General Manager of MV Agusta North America. As a brand synonymous with Italian design, racing heritage, and exclusivity, we 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 historic company into its next chapter.

In this episode of the Bore and Stoke podcast, we break down the latest motorcycle news and hot topics, including KTM quietly dropping the 790 Duke and Adventure from the U.S. lineup, the wild chaos of Red Bull Romaniacs, and Wayne Rainey’s inspiring return—riding a special Yamaha XSR900 GP with an automatic transmission.

Who is Stark Future? What does Varg mean? Where are these machines manufactured? And how are we sitting here asking these questions about a company that produces a pretty stellar dirtbike – that happens to be electric? All valid questions, and after riding the machine along the border of France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains and visiting Stark Future HQ in Barcelona, I’m ready to answer these questions and more.

In this episode of The Bore & Stoke Podcast, we sit down with Shiv Pathak — an expert in motorcycle ECU tuning — to unpack how modern regulations are shaping the way your bike rides, often in ways you’d never expect. From Ducati’s locked-down throttle maps to BMW’s confusing gear-based restrictions, Shiv explains how Euro 5 emissions and U.S. sound regulations force manufacturers to make compromises that directly affect performance and rideability.

Well, we got that one wrong, didn't we? If you don't know what we're talking about, in episode 5 of the Bore and Stoke podcast, we caught wind of the Suzuki GSX-8T and TT and we all guessed the "T" would stand for "Touring." We weren't quite sure what "TT" would stand for, but nonetheless, we got this one totally wrong. Suzuki has officially unveiled the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT, and instead of being touring bikes (which, by the way, we still think is a good idea), the T and TT are two new models based on the Suzuki GSX-8 platform, now with retro themes inspired by Suzuki's past. See the full press release below for more information. And feel free to call us out on how wrong we were in the comments.

Episode five of the Bore and Stoke podcast is coming at you, and this week sees the band getting back together to talk about all the happenings in the moto world — and we even get a visit from an old cast member! 

This week, we're joined by legendary riding and racing coach Ken Hill for a deep dive into what it takes to become a truly great motorcycle rider. From essential fundamentals to the impact of modern rider aids, Ken shares knowledge that applies to everyone from street riders to pro racers.

Welcome to episode two of the Bore and Stoke podcast, and the first where we sit down with a guest! And boy do we have a great first guest – none other than famed motorcycle designer, Miguel Galluzzi. Perhaps best known for designing the Ducati Monster, Galluzzi’s body of work is so much bigger than that. So much so that we’d wager a guess that he’s had a bigger influence on motorcycle design than you may realize. Galluzzi’s had his hand in the design of the Ducati 900 Supersport, Aprilia Dorsoduro, RSV4, and Moto Guzzi V7 Racer, and MGX21, just to name a few. 

In case our written reviews and videos weren’t enough, the Motorcycle.com crew has now entered the world of podcasts! Say hello to Bore and Stoke. In this first episode, we’ll tell you what Bore and Stoke is, how often it’ll come at you, and why you’ll want to keep tuning in. 

Is this the afterlife?

Did I murder someone, or was I mauled by a pissed-off bear who didn’t appreciate my snoring?

Did my favorite tent just become a body bag?

[With Ducati recently offering up details about its production Desmo450 MX motocrosser and referring to it as “the first motocross bike from the Borgo Panigale manufacturer,” friend of MO and legendary moto-journo, Alan Cathcart reminded us that this isn’t Ducati’s first foray into off-road competition. That said, off-road racing terminology and disciplines have changed over the years. While Ducati’s claim is still arguably correct, Cathcart offers us a look into the past at the brand’s last attempt at a Single-cylinder off-road competition machine: the Regolarità 125. —Ed.]

The return of Ducati to the single-cylinder MX and Enduro market dictates a look in the rear view mirror of history to back when the famous Italian sportbike manufacturer last previously dabbled in the offroad sector. For contrary to what its PR office is stating, the new Desmo450 MX model which the German-owned Italian sportbike manufacturer bills as ‘the first motocross bike in our history’ is in fact nothing of the kind.

This isn’t the kind of thing we normally do here at Motorcycle.com, but then again, our friend Shahin Alvandi isn’t your normal kind of guy. When Alvandi decided to make the move back to Southern California to become General Manager of Pro Italia, it was a big deal. At one point in time, Pro Italia was the West Coast’s dealership of choice if you wanted a Ducati, and especially if you wanted to make your Ducati faster. Coming back to Pro Italia is a full circle moment for Alvandi, and he asked us at Motorcycle.com to publish this love letter to motorcycling as not just his announcement of his new position, but also as a token of appreciation of his homecoming. We were happy to oblige.