Bore & Stoke

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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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