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

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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Our Favorite Podcasts:
Cleveland Moto
Motorcycles & Misfits
Noco Moto
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Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

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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Email us at podcast@motohop.co
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Merch: https://motohop.co/merch
Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop
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Our Favorite Podcasts:
Cleveland Moto
Motorcycles & Misfits
Noco Moto
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Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about another BMW stop sale order, AMA is turning 100, Harley to show off new models, a hydrogen Kawasaki H2, SONDORS might be dying, and more...

Recalls:
Headlight issues on certain 2021-2024 BMW R18 Models
Some 2019-2023 Can-Am Rykers may have fuel pump malfunctions

News Stories:
Follow Up: Jedi Motor baby street glide… there’s a police version lol
AMA’s 100th Anniversary
Triumph reveals the 2024 Daytona 660
Reveal of new Harley models on Jan 24th...
...unless Dennis Chung can reveal them all first
Kawasaki Ninja H2 under $100?
Hydrogen powered Kawasaki H2
Is SONDORS going the way of the dodo?
New Arai Tour-X5
Himalayan 450 Rally Raid
GoPro bought a helmet company

Weird News:
Parallel Twin Moto-Guzzi
UK Road Sign Updates
Kymco simulated gearbox - fake clutch and shifter

Reference Photos/Links:
Electronic Driver Aids and Motorcycles

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Email us at podcast@motohop.co
Website: https://motohop.co
Merch: https://motohop.co/merch
Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop
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Our Favorite Podcasts:
Cleveland Moto
Motorcycles & Misfits
Noco Moto
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Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about Motocompacto stickers selling well, motorcycle gifts we gave and received, a whole bunch of recalls (including a separating steering column), electric bikes going to Dakar, Chinese Harley clones, and more...

Recalls:
2020-2022 Cake Osa Flex
2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide CVO
2022-2024 Indian Chieftain, Roadmaster, And Springfield
2016-2023 Ducati XDiavel S and STD

News Stories:
Tacita Electric Motorcycles to take on Dakar
Dakar fantasy racing
SWM Stormbreaker (a blatant Sportster Evo copy)
Jedi Motor 250cc Street Glide "clone"
SYM ADXTG 400 Adventure Scooter
SYM ADXTG 400 Walkaround
Kawasaki Versus Hybrid seems to be on the way
Bird transitions into bankruptcy
J&P Cycles closing home town location

Gifts we gave/got:
Insta360 Ace Pro w/ Motorcycle Kit
Craftsman Garage Glider Rolling Tool Chest Seat
Montezuma 15" x 10.5" Steel Shopbox™
Digital Toque Adapter
Destroy What Destroys You Crewneck
Solo Stove Ranger
Lithium Jump Start Battery Pack

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Email us at podcast@motohop.co
Website: https://motohop.co
Merch: https://motohop.co/merch
Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop
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Our Favorite Podcasts:
Cleveland Moto
Motorcycles & Misfits
Noco Moto
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Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about Motocompacto delays (and then un-delays), Honda's two wheeled EV plans, a NASCAR team going MotoGP racing, Vespa's design/look gets protected by the court, and more...

News Stories:
CF Moto 700CL-X Recall
AIMExpo Booth Space is Sold Out (For Now)
Honda's Electric Two Wheeled Plans
Mini Triumph Thruxton Spy Shots
Trackhouse Racing Joins MotoGP
Vespa Wins Court Case Over Design
Feel Good Story - Emma, Molly, and Grettle the Vespa

Reference Photos/Links:
Motocompacto Unboxing
Motocompacto Riding Up Driveway

Motocompacto (and other) Stickers!

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Email us at podcast@motohop.co
Website: https://motohop.co
Merch: https://motohop.co/merch
Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop
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Our Favorite Podcasts:
Cleveland Moto
Motorcycles & Misfits
Noco Moto
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Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about Black Friday/Cyber Monday, Royal Enfield has another new bike, pricing of the Triumph motocross bike, companies taking maybe too much inspiration from each other, Harley-Davidson selling off part of their business, gift ideas, Indian working on wireless heated gear, and more...

News Stories:
Best Entry Level Motorcycle of 2023
New Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Triumph TF 250-X
Yamaha PG-1
Honda CB350 Update
BMW R12 Now Official
New Livewire S2 Model Maybe?
Harley-Davidson Sells Off Serial 1

Gift Ideas & Gift News:
Indian Patents Method for Powering Wireless Heated Gear
Royal Enfield Watch
JC Cycle Merch (Support Small Business)
Stickers! from us or others
Go Fast Don't Die for Shirts, Hats, Etc.
Lowbrow Customs for Shirts, Hats, Etc.
Fasthouse for Shirts, Hats, Etc.
Motorcycle Lift
Garage Heater

Reference Photos/Links:
Greenworks Electric Mini Bike

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Email us at podcast@motohop.co
Website: https://motohop.co
Merch: https://motohop.co/merch
Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop
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Our Favorite Podcasts:
Cleveland Moto
Motorcycles & Misfits
Noco Moto
=========
Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about a recall for the Rocket 3, whether Yamaha is killing the Star Venture, Buell's direct to consumer and dealership hybrid sales model, a new Pet Bag from Givi, part 2 of EICMA coverage - including a 58hp 6 speed manual scooter, and more...

News Stories:
Triumph Rocket 3 Recall
Land Moto Production Wave 2
Motorcycle Industry Council Q3 Sales Info
Zero Motorcycles 2024 Updates
Yamaha models returning for 2024

EICMA News:
Trying to steal a Kawasaki from EICMA
Givi T525 Pet Bag
Benelli 500 Twins
Benelli BKX 300 - 29hp 300 Single ADV Bike
MV Agusta LXP Orioli - Named after 1990 Dakar Motorcycle Class Winner
Moto Morini X-Cape 1200
Italjet Dragster 559 Twin - 58hp 6 speed manual scooter
Lambretta Elettra

Reference Photos/Links:
Buell Ad
Buell Service Center Info

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Email us at podcast@motohop.co
Website: https://motohop.co
Merch: https://motohop.co/merch
Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop
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Our Favorite Podcasts:
Cleveland Moto
Motorcycles & Misfits
Noco Moto
=========
Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about Motocompacto preorders, an All-Women racing series, a maybe not vaporware 400-ish mile electric motorcycle, weird co-branding choices by Indian, the first bits of EICMA news, and more...

News Stories:
All-Women Racing Series from FIM
Evoke 6061-GT - Electric Touring Motorcycle?
2024 Indian Motorcycle updates, including a limited edition 100% FTR
Moto Guzzi V85 Updates

EICMA News:
CF Moto EICMA Presentation
CF Moto 450MT
Royal Enfield EICMA Presentation
Royal Enfield New Himalayan
Honda 650 Twins first to get E-Clutch
Honda NX500 - Successor to CB500X
Kawasaki New 500 Twin Models (Ninja & Z)
Bimota Tera - Kawasaki H2 Powered Adventure Bike

Reference Photos/Links:
1980 Goldwing Coach for sale
Other trike photo from the Coach builder

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Email us at podcast@motohop.co
Website: https://motohop.co
Merch: https://motohop.co/merch
Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop
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Our Favorite Podcasts:
Cleveland Moto
Motorcycles & Misfits
Noco Moto
=========
Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about the Motocompacto, Sturgis tracking cell phones for attendee data, Harley/Livewire financial updates, CF Moto bringing the heat to EICMA, an abbreviated history of electric motorcycles, and more...

News Stories:
Motocompacto now available
Himalayan 452 color options and more specs revealed
Honda CR Electric Motocross Bike has decent first outing
2023 Sturgis rally numbers released.. and they were tracking cell phones
Harley retail sales and profit down, but CVO sales are up!
Livewire loses less money
Triumph Tiger 900 Updates
CF Moto EICMA CL-X Concept
CF Moto EICMA Low Ride Concept
CF Moto EICMA 125NK Concept
CF Moto EICMA MTX Concept
CF Moto 675SR - Triple derived from their 450 twin
CF Moto 500SR - 500 inline-4
Several 2022 CF Moto 650 Adventura models listed at dealers under $4,500

Reference Photos/Links:
The History of Electric Motorcycles.. So Far (the parts I care about)

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Email us at podcast@motohop.co
Website: https://motohop.co
Merch: https://motohop.co/merch
Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop
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Our Favorite Podcasts:
Cleveland Moto
Motorcycles & Misfits
Noco Moto
=========
Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about a couple updates to my bikes, more info on the Ninja 7 Hybrid, Ducati's new 10,000+ rpm single and motocross effort, new special edition paint options from Triumph, Yamaha's beautiful new retro bike, BMW's new 200hp sport tourer, and more...

News Stories:
New Ninja 7 HEV Info
Ducati's New 659cc Single Cylinder Engine
Ducati is Entering the Motocross World
New Stealth Paint Options from Triumph
Yamaha XSR900 GP
2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Official
BMW M 1000 XR - 200hp touring...
Royal Enfield 2024 Build. Train. Race. Applications Open
Stolen Bikes Recovered Thanks to Tracker
Another Bike Recovered by AirTag

Reference Photos/Links:
Cobra Speedster 909 Exhaust for the Sportster
Kawasaki's River Mark Logo

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Email us at podcast@motohop.co
Website: https://motohop.co
Merch: https://motohop.co/merch
Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop
=========
Our Favorite Podcasts:
Cleveland Moto
Motorcycles & Misfits
Noco Moto
=========
Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil