Bore & Stoke

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

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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!

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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

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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.

From racing at a young age to climbing through the ranks of Junior Cup, Twins Cup, and now Supersport in the MotoAmerica paddock, Kayla has quickly built a reputation as one of the toughest competitors on track.

In this episode we talk about:

• The moment she realized she could podium at the Daytona 200
• Racing in the MotoAmerica paddock
• Mentors and riders who helped shape her career
• Coming up through Junior Cup and Twins Cup
• Racing internationally
• What Kayla's like away from the track
• What the future holds for one of America’s most promising young racers

If you’re a fan of motorcycle racing and just want to hear one of America's rising stars walk you through her process, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

00:00 Intro

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01:39 Introducing Kayla Yaakov

03:17 What’s in the back there?

05:45 Tell us about Daytona!

26:05 Sylvia noticed something really cool

29:10 Mental training

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33:37 I never thought about being a girl in racing

38:38 Racing in Europe

43:55 How Sylvia and Kayla know each other

45:27 The core three mentors

51:25 PJ Jacobsen’s best advice

52:50 Kayla NOT the motorcycle racer

54:45 Pre-race hype music

55:32 Quickfire non-moto questions!

59:50 Kayla’s parting words

01:01:22 Rate us!

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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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