MotoHop On Air: A Motorcycle Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

We talk about whether everything is awful, KTM moving GasGas production out of Spain, a new cannonball, do we need helmets from non-helmet manufacturers, Livewire to show off bikes and scooter at EICMA, a pretty cool Honda, a Tesla manages to drive onto a live racetrack, and more...

(Apparently I can't read - We recorded this on Sunday November 2nd... not 12th)

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Recalls:
None?! Better go check the NHTSA website to make sure

News:
KTM is moving GasGas Motorcycle Production to Austria
European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers says new bike registrations are down
2025 AMA Hall of Fame Inductees
ADV Cannonball
2026 Kawasaki KLE500
Livewire S4 Honcho
Cardo has some new helmets
Some retro customization for the Honda CB1000F

Weird News:
A Tesla drives onto a live racetrack full of motorcycles

Reference Photos/Links:
Dealer News September 2025 - What’s the problem? And What will it take?

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We talk about some of our recent travels, a visit to the ClevelandMoto Podcast, why I like scootering, Missy’s thoughts on Harley-Davidson, Indian has a new owner, Connecticut enacts some e-bike rules, count down to EICMA, Kawasaki KLE speculation, and more...
 
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Recalls:
2026 BMW R 1300 RT Driveshaft/Cardan Shaft Failure
2025 BMW R 1300 RT Driveshaft/Cardan Shaft Failure

News:
Moto Morini 300cc singles on the way
Polaris sells majority stake of Indian to private equity
Zero moves global headquarters from US to Netherlands
Connecticut passes some new e-bike rules
New Norton model names revealed
Kawasaki KLE Teaser

Reference Photos/Links:
ClevelandMoto - Ep 522 (We talk about the “not a bike” of the year)
Sleepy’s Janus Halcyon 250 Review Video
GasGas e-bikes

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We talk about the conclusion of recall work on the X5 (not happy with BMW of Akron), beach breakdowns, helmets are getting winglets, Bajaj is saving KTM, Harley still doesn’t have a new CEO or direction, are e-bikes helping or hurting the powersports industry, and more...

Recalls:
None? Better go check the NHTSA site to be sure.

News:
AVG testing MotoGP helmet with winglets
GM and LG pioneer new LMR battery tech
General Motors motorcycle patents surfaces
Bajaj is saving KTM
Harley board proxy battle over… still need to find new CEO
Keeway to distribute Benda in the US
Someone opens a factory capable of producing 750,000 motorcycles per year

Weird News:
Diesel motorcycles for real.. maybe..

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We talk about becoming a top ranked podcast.. sort of, Noco Moto’s response to Cleveland Moto’s discussion of Tesla driver aid issues, weird recalls, Long Way Home, the Slate Truck, and more...

Recalls:
2021-2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, MT-09 SP, MT-09, MT-10 SP, MT-10 & XSR900… but only in Hawaii?
2025 CanAm Origin & Pulse

News:
New Long Way Series coming May 9th
Slate comes out of stealth with electric truck
Fuel Cleveland paused for 2025
House looks at adding a tax to EVs, Hybrids, ..and all vehicles?
Harley-Davidson Q1 Financials
Kawasaki Supercharged H2 UTV
May is AMA Take a Kid Dirt Biking Month

Weird News:
Our new local celebrity - Chewy the Raccoon

Reference Photos/Links:
Recreation of Mark Rober Test
Electronic Driver Aids and Motorcycles Reference Links
Slate truck blog post

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We talk about where the heck we've been (car accident, day job, Flu A), Harley's CEO sized hole, sleek looking 50th Anniversary Gold Wings, the death of the FTR, LiveWire scooters, handlebar wheelie speed record, and more...

I think we forgot to mention - this one was recorded on April 27th, 2025.

Recalls:
2024 Kawasaki Ninja/Z E-1 Battery Terminal Issue
2025 Indian Challenger Dark Horse, Pursuit Limited, Roadmaster Elite, and Springfield Dark Horse Fuel Pump Issue

News:
Jochen Zeitz leaves Harley
More Harley CEO/Board Drama
Harley 2024 Q4 Results
50th Anniversary Gold Wing
$110,000 Harley
Indian FTR Discontinued
LiveWire Scooters
New Livewire Trademark
AMA backs reintroduction of the REPAIR Act

Weird News:
Magnus Carlton sets record for fastest handlebar wheelie

Reference Photos/Links:
Electric 3-wheeler
Motocompacto fits like a glove in a Fiero

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Cleveland Moto
Motorcycles & Misfits
Noco Moto
Creative Riding
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We talk about Night Under Fire, Top Fuel Harleys and the scooters they rely on, getting COVID, taking a more serious look at starting a motorcycle/scooter dealership, LiveWire's Olympic moment, Harley shipping production of "non-core" models to Thailand for US market, a 650 Himalayan maybe for real this time, new Long Way episodes are on the way, and more...

Recalls:
A bunch for 2024 Indian Models may have rear suspension failure
2023-2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE rear tire may crack or deform
2024 BMW R 1300 GS starter relay may overheat

News:
Another Rider Killed by a Tesla Driver using Autopilot
LiveWire Del Mar at the Olympics
Harley-Davidson Dealers are unhappy with the MoCo
Harley Moving Revolution Max Production for US Market to Thailand
Harley-Davidson Q2 Financials Deck (LiveWire Sales Page 13)
AdventureTrackers debut at Sturgis TT
There’s Still Hope for a 650 Himalayan - New Spy Shots
New Long Way Episodes on the way!

Weird News:
Fastest Speed Dragged Behind a Motorcycle Update - Jonny Davies sets record at 159.522 mph

Reference Photos/Links:
Night Under Fire Photo/Video Gallery
AFT Sturgis TT AdventureTrackers

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Cleveland Moto
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Creative Riding
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We talk about AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the last bit of motorhome prep before we headed to VMD, hiccups we had, a new addition to the garage from Pike Cycles, burnouts in the Captain's Corner, X-Games Moto X High Air, Harley gets a $89M grant for electric motorcycles, a new flat track class for adventure bikes, and more...

Recalls:
None this week? That's crazy. Better go double check on the NHTSA website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/

News:
X Games - Moto X Quarterpipe High Air
Harley-Davidson Gets $89M Government Grant for Electric Motorcycles
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Launched
Benelli Unveils a 385cc V-Twin Leoncino Bobber
CSC Wolf 125
Zero Working on Electric Mini Moto
Maeving RM1S Officially in US
Utah Harley-Davidson Dealers Face Suit Over Modifying Exhaust Systems
AMA Part of Coalition in Support of HR 906/REPAIR Act
AFT & AMA Release Rules for New AdventureTrackers Class

Weird News:
Honda Patent for New Take on Motocompo… as a Range Extender
Wild Wheelies at a Wedding

Reference Photos/Links:
Pike Cycles
VMD Photo Dump #1
Honda Spree Burnout

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We talk about a 700cc scooter with a manual transmission, Motorcycle & Misfits discussion of neurodivergent minds and motorcycling, @Dum_Rush's new adventure, Vintage Days motorhome progress, Moto Morini's upcoming bagger, flat tracking a Janus, and more...

Recalls:
2023-2024 CRF50F, CRF110F, CRF125F, and CRF125FB left grip can detach

News:
Italjet Dragster 700 Twin Factory Limited Edition
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 coming July 17th
Royal Enfield Electric Motorcycle Design Patent Leak
Moto Morini Calibro Bagger to arrive in August
Yamaha Patent’s a Fake Clutch for their Electric Motocross Bikes
CFMoto Patents Motorcycle Seat Belt/Bar
Janus is going Flat Track Racing with a custom Gryffin 450
Aprilia Taureg 660 wins Africa Eco Race

Weird News:
Apparently you can just buy a Russian Military UTV...?

Reference Photos/Links:
@Dum_Rush takes a Shoveled Chopper to Europe
Motorcycles & Misfits - Ep 580

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We talk about large developments for our AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days plans, the apparent end to the Barber Small Bore event, Harley finds win in warranty practices lawsuit, a new motorcycle record, cylinder deactivation on a motorcycle, Vespa being Vespa with some weird ad campaigns, and more...

Recalls:
None this week? That's crazy. Better go double check on the NHTSA website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/

News:
Barber Small Bore comes to an end
Harley finds a win over warranty practices/wording
Kove 450 Rally now street legal in US
A flat 8 cruiser too? ...with cylinder deactivation
QJMotor SRK400RR
CFMoto 500SR Voom
Cake Bankruptcy Update
Youngest Pair to Circumnavigate the Globe by Motorcycle
Kawasaki backed stunt rider attempting to break "Fastest speed being dragged behind a motorcycle" record
Vespa Empty Space campaign
"Drive to Survive" style docuseries for Isle of Mann coming in 2025

Weird News:
Wild Wheelies

Reference Photos/Links:
Our yet to be named motorhome

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Noco Moto
Creative Riding
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We talk about where we've been for a couple months, a few recalls, LiveWire virtual brakes, Kymco/LiveWire co-development, Kawasaki hybrids, new  products, Honda Dax coming to US in 2025, and more...

oh, and we mention AI like everyone else.

Recalls:
LiveWire S2 Del Mar Rear Axle Fasteners
2023-2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R, ZX-4RR Spark Plug Damage
2024 BMW R 1300 GS Accessory Side Case
2024 BMW CE 02 Side Bag Holder

News:
LiveWire patents virtual brakes… and clutch
Kymco bikes will be using LiveWire S3 platform
Kawasaki Ninja 7 and Z7 delayed
More Kawasaki hybrids on the horizon
Cardo PackTalk Pro
Beeline Moto II Update
AMSOIL 5w-40 Metric Motorcycle Oil
Zero Motorcycles selling a Tesla adapter
New colors for 2025 Triumph line up
Elvis Edition Bonneville T120 on the way
2025 Honda Dax coming to the USA
2040 the end of the line for all gas Honda motorcycles
Motorcycle.com using AI for articles (see footnote on linked article)
AMA Vintage Days Pit Bike Racing, now more official
Michael Dunlop adds to his Isle of Mann wins
Flat 8 touring bike?

Weird News:

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Noco Moto
Creative Riding
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