MotoHop On Air: A Motorcycle Podcast

We talk about the state of the Scarabeo, what the greatest tool may be, an addition to the stable, a scooter movie, another fantastic year of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, VMD demo rides, an Iron Butt that was better and worse than expected, a big Honda recall, Sena bringing mesh to everyone, Indian’s very long Sturgis edition name, two more Himalayans, sidecars eyeing a return to the Isle of Man TT, and more...

News starts @ 01:30:10

Music Picks (two picks this week):
Situation by Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds
A Thousand Miles From Nowhere by Dwight Yoakam
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Recalls:
2017-2026 Honda CMX300/CMX500/SCL500 - Steering recall

News:
Sena debuts the MeshON - mesh intercom for any Bluetooth headset
Indian unveils the 2026 Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition - yep, that’s really the name
Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition - official page
Sturgis through day 5 - 69 DUI arrests and 3 fatal crashes
Laconia Bike Week’s executive director hurt in a crash on the way, right here in Avon, OH
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 spied looking production ready - EICMA debut, says the CEO
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 expected next month - the 410 bored out
Sidecar racing may return to the Isle of Man TT next year
TT Sidecar Sustainability Review - First Stage Report

Reference Links:
To Be Someone Movie Trailer
Wendy on the Arrive Alive Podcast
Motojug
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
English (#1113) hits a bear and keeps on riding in the Hoka Hey
(Note: I got his number wrong, I said #1103, but his Hoka Hey # is 1113)

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We talk about getting keys made, Vintage Motorcycle Days prep, the demo brands headed to Mid-Ohio, flat track community suffers another loss, the Women Riders World Relay world record, Suzuki’s new SV-7GX crossover, possibly the end of the road for Cycle World, a Yamaha hybrid scooter, and more...

News starts @ 00:27:28

Music Pick: $10 Cowboy by Charley Crockett

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Recalls:
Go check the NHTSA website or https://motohop.co/recalls

News:
Flat tracker Alyssa Kruppenbacker passes away at 14
AMA renames its Amateur Athlete of the Year Award to honor Dan Bromley
Women Riders World Relay chases a world record
Vintage Days demo rides announced - Harley, Honda, Royal Enfield & Suzuki
Suzuki SV-7GX crossover confirmed for the US - and a stripped-down “Value” GXV
Octane Media layoffs - the end of the road for Cycle World and Motorcyclist?
Yamaha developing a hybrid twin-motor scooter
2027 AJP PR7 Adventure arriving in the US late summer
VW restructuring fuels fresh Ducati sale rumors
“We don’t really need VW,” says Ducati’s CEO

Reference Links:
Motorcycles & Misfits 683: On The Road with Liza and WR3
Wendy’s Guinness record - 172k miles on a 2005 FJR 1300
Women Riders World Relay
Suzuki SV-7GX (official)

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We talk about our journey to Band Camp Scooter Rally, some website updates, a 240-mile day stretching the Norge’s legs, the loss of Dan Bromley, Harley moving some production back to the US, the HD X350s being sold in the US.. sort, Indian’s strange new attack ads, Vespa’s 80th, Moto Guzzi patenting a hybrid, and more...

News starts @ 00:44:40

Music Pick: People Hatin' by The Red Clay Strays

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Recalls:
Go check the NHTSA website or https://motohop.co/recalls

News:
Rest in Peace Dan Bromley - 2018 AFT Singles & 2025 AdventureTrackers champion
Harley moving 3 models back to US production
Harley Dealers to convert X350s for retail sale
HD X350 in Alabama listed for $6,995 with 258 miles
What’s with Indian’s attack ads on Harley?
Kymco CV-X45 adventure scooter coming to the US?
Vespa 80th Anniversary Limited Edition GTS
Moto Guzzi patents a V-twin hybrid powertrain

Reference Links:
Pittsburgh Vintage Scooter Club - Facebook
Pittsburgh Vintage Scooter Club - Instagram
The Indian vs Harley attack ad
Vespa Sprint S 150 - that green is fantastic
Vespa GTV 310 HPE

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We talk about recent rides, cheap bourbon, Vintage Motorcycle Days Prep, AMA going onto ClevelandMoto, Harley’s finances, E85 motorcycles, and more...

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Recalls:
Coming soon to https://motohop.co

Reference Links:
Wild Turkey Video
ClevelandMoto - Ep 549

News:
Harley Q1 2026 Earnings
Sportster 883 is coming back?
Sprint confirmed to be a 440
..and the Sprint is no going to hit sub-$6k
Ride out for Lindsay and Craig Foreman
Royal Enfield testing E85 variant of Classic 350
Racer registration is open for VMD

Other Stuff:
Suzuki ends up on traffic light pole

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We talk about where the heck we’ve been, Missy sets some new records, Matt’s new job, generator carburetor frustrations, a crazy project for nearly waterless vehicle detailing, Harley’s trajectory, Royal Enfield developments, and more...

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Recalls:
There were a TON since our last episode - go check the NHTSA website

News:
Crazy detailing kickstarter thing
Harley-Davidson Headcount ReductionHarley-Davison Bagger World Cup
Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 specs
Honda Transalp now standard with E-Clutch in US
MotoAmerica Superbike now on Vice TV
Lindsey and Craig Foreman Still Detained in Iran
Free Lindsey and Craig Foreman

Other Stuff:
Matt’s New Tech Podcast

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We talk about Sleepy making some awesome content on MotoStories and More, Johnny Mac being the best human, the importance of music, new helmet crash tech, Missy talks Ohlins branding update, EICMA bikes, a helmet care station, and more...

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

Reference Photos/Links:
My 2025 Riding Music Playlist
MotoStories and More… YouTube
MotoStories’ Holiday Gift Guide
Livestream with Johnny Mac “The Honda Whisperer”

News:
Suzuki 650 V-Twin isn’t dead?
Electric Mini Bike from the makers of OneWheel
Quin Pod
Quin Tag
Ohlins has a new brand identity
Flying Flea S6 Scrambler
MV Agusta 5 cylinder engine
RE Bullet 650
Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup
Vespa 80th Anniversary
Top Selling Motorcycle Brand in USA

Other Stuff:
Helmet Care Station Thing

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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 revealedKawasaki 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 being on NoCo Moto Podcast, seemingly every Harley news outlet just now discovering the SWM Stormbreaker, recalls for breaking axles and upper triple clamp, the passing of John Penton, US Women’s World Trophy Team’s victory, Buell produces a Super Cruiser, dash cams, and more...

Recalls:
Assortment of Ducati Streetfighter & Panigale models - rear axle may break
2026 Aprilia Tuono 1100 & RSV4 1100 models - turn signal and running light issue
2020-2022/2024-2025 Honda Africa Twin - left handlebar switch may lose function
2021-2025 Harley-Davison Sportster S - upper triple clamp may fracture

News:
ClevelandMoto’s coverage of John Penton’s passing - Episode 518
U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team wins International Six Days Enduro
The holiest of wheels - an R18 Transcontinental blessed by the Pope
Buell supposedly making Super Cruisers…
Maeving raised $15 million in new funding round, focus towards expanding in US
Ducati unveils new battery tech & Moto E to go on hiatus after 2025 season
Livewire S4 platform on the way - Trademark for S4 Honcho
Harley gets two new board members
Special edition Kawasaki Eliminator for Japan - Dual Dash Cams

Weird News:
Ruroc enters administration and buys itself?

Reference Links:
Moto Stories & More - Moto Morini X-Cape 700 Review
Multi-Podcast / VMD FEMA Camp Discord
https://motorcycle-podcasts.com/
Rieju USA - Somehow tied to Gas Gas?
Innovv Blind Spot System

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We talk about NoCo Moto being wrong, dealership experiences, a new bike in the stable, Missy receives an award, MotoAmerica at Mid-Ohio, updates from a few electric motorcycle companies, and more...

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

News:
Troy Herfoss Disqualified, Mid-Ohio King of the Baggers Race 2
Sturgis Final Traffic Numbers
Sturgis Final Accident/Ticket/Etc Numbers
LiveWire Q2 Numbers
FIM is allowing the Stark Varg in the 2025 World Supercross Championship
Stark also says they’ll have electric road bikes that beat petrol in every way
Royal Enfield Flying Flea - New testing video (and there’s apparently a YouTube channel?)
More RE Himalayan Twin Spy Shots
India jumping in the deep end with ethanol blended fuels, straight to E20

Weird News:
Who stole the Harley sign?

Reference Photos/Links:
2012 Moto Guzzi Norge GT from Throttle Company
Throttle Company - Royal Enfield, Moto Guzzi, and BSA Dealer in Columbus, OH

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We talk about an easy tiki drink, hanging out with ClevelandMoto, upgrades on the way for our Royal Alloy, a twin (maybe 750cc) Himmy, they got a Cybertruck stuck where?, Kawasaki is resurrecting a bike, a touch of power lifting, and more...

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Recalls:
2025 BMW F800 GS, F 900 GS, R 1300 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, S 1000 R, S 1000 RR, K 1600 GT eCall system may have been inadvertently deactivatedhttps://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2025/august/triumph-thruxton-400/2020 SUZUKI GSX-S1000S Katana, 2024 SUZUKI GSX-S1000S Katana, and 2020-2025 SUZUKI DL1050 V-Strom 1050 headlight is too bright

News:
New details on the Himalayan twinhttps://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2025/august/triumph-thruxton-400/QJMotor SRT400X on the way
Cybertruck was stuck on Rubicon Trail
Kawasaki is brining back the Ninja 300?
Buell Super Cruiser maybe getting closer to actual production.. began “final” multi-week test
MotoAmerica goes to Mid-Ohio this weekend - Aug 15-17

Weird News:
~$9,000 BMW R18 Espresso Machine

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We talk about how the Rattler is doing, Old Port Washington Road, working towards call-in guests, reason to support your significant other’s moto hobby, the chaos that is currently Harley-Davidson, first few days of Sturgis, and more...

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

News:
Doodle on a Motorcycle’s crash video
Harley launching an entry-level bike, targeting a price below $6,000Harley sold part of Harley-Davison Financial Services… that can’t be good
Harley has a new CEO
My post about the current Harley-Davidson situation
Colby Raha sets new distance record for jumping a Harley-Davidson
Sturgis starts off strong - 55 accidents / 2 fatalities
Sturgis vehicle count up
Moto Morini Alltrhike is likely coming to the US with a different name - Vettore
Supercharged Kawasaki Side by Sides.. why not?
BMW F450 GS Revealed - Pretty darn close to the concept
Triumph Thruxton 400 Teaser
Triumph Thruxton 400 details
Weird News:
AI used to abuse financing pre-qual

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We talk about us for a bit, who/what is MotoHop, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2025 - what we did, what we loved, what we’d change, a decent chunk of recalls, a 150hp triple is coming from where, why steal catalytic converters when charging stations have a bunch of copper, and more...

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Recalls:
2025 Can-Am Canyon lower idler support will fail and may cause a belt failure
2024 Honda NC750X front tire’s inner ply-cord may loosen or unravel
A bunch of 509 and 509 for Polaris helmets issues with chin strap
2024 Zero DS, Zero DSR, DSRP, DSR/X front brake hose issue

News:
Kove’s founder is working on a 370lb sport bike with a 150hp triple - ZXJC (ZXMoto) 820RR
Moto Morini is tossing their hat into the 450cc adventure bike ring - Alltrhike
PA State Rep has announced an intent to introduce helmet requiring legislation
Thieves are stealing copper charging cables in the UK
Vespa announces 80th anniversary celebration for 2026

Weird News:
Suzuki Curry

Check out our website and our Instagram profiles for more AMA vintage Motorcycle Days coverage!

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We talk about our search for a new Vintage Days bike, a fully faired CFMoto Papio, Harley-Davidon Japan’s fine for strong-arming dealers, some new Suzuki models (and a commitment to absorb tariffs for now), a 65+ mph “e-bike” thing, Iron Butt Rally results, and more...

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

News:
CFMoto is adding a fully faired version of the Papio, the X0-1
Harley-Davidson Japan is looking at a ~$1.4 Million fine
New Kawasaki on the way, maybe?
New Suzuki GSX-8T & GSX-8TT
Suzuki also absorbing tariff impacts for their dealers.. for now
Indian Motorcycle x RVSO - Native Designed Collection
Onyx RCR 80V - More power than you need in an e-bike, or whatever it is
Royal Enfield Scram 440 sales resume after pause in India
Nichole Meuse becomes second-ever female to win Iron Butt Rally

Weird News:
BOLD84 using bumpy streets to mix their coffee drinks

Reference Photos/Links:
ChatGPT Visualization of the “Party Police” Spree

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We talk about hot water tank failures, NASCAR and their success turning both directions, more Vintage Days prep, stockfish from Long Way Home, big recalls, NYC destroying a bunch of affordable transportation, Honda rockets, Motorcycles & Misfits Episode 628, and a ton more...

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Recalls:
2025 Honda Rebel 1100, Africa Twin 1100, and Trans Alp 750
Multiple Harley Softail models from 2018-2024

News:
NYC crushes a bunch of motorcycles… it’s sad
New Vespa Officina 8 models, gear, and apparel
Harley sold part of it’s headquarters
More photos of the Him-E… and apparently the Himalayan twin isn’t dead?
Spy shots of the RE Flying Flea S6
AMA announces next class Hall of Fame inductees
MotoAmerica Talent Cup coming to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Best new model name that we probably won’t get in the US?

Weird News:
Honda builds a rocket… like a real rocket

Reference Photos/Links:
Oil/Fluid Capacity References
Finnegan & Freiburger reunite post-RoadkillEpisode 628 - Motorcycles & Misfits

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We talk about drinking some coolaid, AMA Vintage Days prep, state of car repairs, Royal Enfield imported a whole year worth of bikes to the US, spy shots of the electric Himalayan, Kawasaki and the Tour de France, Benda developing a bike with a better name, and more...

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

News:
Royal Enfield imported a year worth of bikes into the USProduction ready electric Himalayan spy shots
Kawasaki & Tour de France
Ducati developing auto-clutch
Benda Graystone .. or Rock 707
Isle of Man results
Amazon picks up Isle of Man TT series and feature film

Weird News:
Wheelies Vespa 4.5km, up a mountain, while blindfolded…
What happened to ALTA Motors documentary by Krankit - Pt 1
What happened to ALTA Motors documentary by Krankit - Pt 2

Reference Photos/Links:https://www.rideapart.com/news/762184/tvs-king-ev-max-three-wheeler-specs-features-details/Magic City Brewing Company
Electric Tuk-Tuk

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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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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

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