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The Bore and Stoke crew is back with a packed Episode 17 — the first of 2026! — covering major industry news, leaked reveals, and a long list of first-ride reviews. We kick things off with a shoutout to Episode 16 listeners before diving into our annual Motorcycle of the Year awards and a recall affecting KTM 390 and Husqvarna 401 models. From there, it’s first-ride impressions of Honda’s 2026 CRF300F and a deeper look at KTM’s future as Neumeister is confirmed to continue running the company through 2028. Harley-Davidson dominates the middle of the episode with executive team changes, early looks at upcoming 2026 models, and a confirmed 125th Anniversary Indian Scout Bobber. We also touch on Ducati’s 100th birthday and a possible special edition model to celebrate it. Next we highlight Neil Graham's three-part Long Hard Road series, and first looks at Triumph’s Thruxton and Tracker 400 models. The back half of the show is all about riding, as we dig into first-ride reviews of the 2027 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S EVO, 2026 Aprilia RS 660 Factory, and the 2026 Suzuki GSX-8TT. We wrap things up with a new segment we're trying called Ride & Seek, before closing the show with a tribute to our MotoGP contributor, Bruce Allen. As always, find the full written reviews, photos, and videos on Motorcycle.com. 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 50th anniversary of 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 00:55 Advertisement 01:34 Happy New Year! 03:15 Episode 16 Shoutout 04:44 2025 Motorcycle of the Year Awards 27:10 Answering a Reader Comment 30:20 KTM 390 and Husqvarna 401 ECU Issues 31:53 Neumeister to Continue Running KTM Through 2028 34:50 Harley-Davidson Announces Executive Team Changes 38:55 See Harley-Davidson’s New 2026 Models Before You’re Supposed To 43:00 2026 Indian Scout Bobber 125th Anniversary Confirmed 44:44 2026 Ducati Formula ’73 Certified by CARB 47:27 Advertisement 48:06 Long Hard Road Series 51:42 Triumph Thruxton & Tracker 400 First Looks 54:33 2026 Honda CRF300F Review 56:40 2027 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S EVO First Ride Review 58:49 2026 Aprilia RS 660 Factory Review 1:00:51 2026 Suzuki GSX-8TT Review 1:05:17 Ride & Seek Episode 1: California State Route 33 1:07:39 RIP Bruce Allen 1:11:43 Rate Us! 1:12:48 Advertisement

In this episode of Motorcycle.com’s Bore and Stoke Podcast, we’re joined by off-road racing legend Johnny Campbell — the backbone of Honda’s Baja program and one of the most influential figures in desert racing history. From defining what “Honda durability” really means during a 1,000-mile Baja race, to reflecting on 11 straight Baja 1000 victories, Johnny walks us through the evolution of off-road racing, the realities of product development at Honda, and what goes on behind the scenes of real-world durability testing. We also dig into some classic Baja stories, his transition from racer to team manager and industry leader, the current health of off-road and rally racing, and — just to keep things interesting — his thoughts on the 50th Anniversary Honda Gold Wing. If you’re into off-road racing, Baja history, motorcycle development, or simply hearing from someone who’s lived every side of the sport, this one’s not to be missed. 00:00 Intro 00:36 Advertisement 01:14 Introducing Johnny Campbell! 03:30 What does Honda durability mean when you’re deep in a 1000-mile race? 05:39 What do you think is the most significant change of rally racing? 10:34 How have riders evolved over the years? 11:52 What do the guys do in the motorhomes now with digital roadbooks? 15:30 If you were to race Baja now, XR650R or CRF450X? 18:35 What’s the most personally meaningful Baja 1000 win? 20:38 When is it OK to piss your pants while racing? 22:10 Give us some wild stories! 26:35 What was the career plan? 30:00 Advertisement 30:45 What skills from racing carried over to team manager? What did you have to learn? 34:50 What are the less glamorous parts of R&D testing?  40:35 What do riders think they need vs what they actually need? 43:30 How’s the health of off-road/Rally racing today? 46:45 Was it easier for you to focus on racing when you were a kid coming up? 49:40 Johnny’s thoughts on the Gold Wing 51:40 Wrap up and Rate Us! 53:35 Advertisement

Welcome back to the Bore & Stoke Podcast. In Episode 15, the crew breaks down a packed week of motorcycle news, first looks, and industry moves. Triumph expands its lineup with the 2026 Thruxton 400 and Street Tracker 400, plus a sharper Street Triple 765 RX and updated Moto2 Edition. Harley-Davidson announces its 2026 carry-over models, and we dig into five key takeaways from its Q3 financial results. Kawasaki resurfaces with a second recall for the ZX-6R and quietly introduces the 2026 W175 LTD. Meanwhile, Zero’s new XB and XE electric models get full reviews after our recent ride. In the business world, Bajaj completes its acquisition of KTM, shifting the landscape for several Euro brands. We also look at MV Agusta’s surprising five-cylinder engine tease, explore Los Angeles by Vespa, and wrap with impressions of Continental’s new ContiAttack SM2 supermoto tire. Tune in and catch up on everything happening across the motorcycle world. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Advertisement 01:34 Ep 14 Recap 02:32 What’s in store in Ep 15 03:52 Triumph Thruxton 400 and Scrambler 400 08:24 Harley-Davidson Carryover models for 2026 11:50 Harley-Davidson Q3 Results and New CEO Appears 18:06 2026 Triumph Street Triple RX and Moto2 21:35 Kawasaki Issues Second Recall For The Ninja ZX-6R 24:35 Bajaj Completes Purchase of KTM 28:14 Kawasaki W175 LTD Coming To The US 30:20 2026 Zero XB and XE Review 37:11 Advertisement 37:55 Dennis Attacks Aliens! 38:47 MV Agusta Teases 5-Cylinder Engine 41:15 Exploring LA on Vespas 45:33 Testing the Continental ContiAttack SM2 54:15 What’s To Come, Episode 16 Tease, and MOBOs! 56:00 Rate us/Leave a Comment 57:08 Advertisement

In this episode, Troy, Ryan, Dennis, and Nic sit down to break down the biggest announcements, reveals, surprises, and head-scratchers from this year’s show in Milan. No guest this time — just the crew digging into the bikes everyone’s talking about. We cover all the major highlights from the floor, including an adventure scooter from Aprilia, AI-generated marketing images from BMW, a wild V4 sportbike from CFMOTO, Honda’s naked bike with an electronic compressor, Norton’s revival, Zero’s future, and so much more! We break down what impressed us, what didn’t, and the broader trends we see shaping the next few years of motorcycling. If you want the inside take from four guys who poured over the numerous press releases sent out from the show floor — this is the episode to watch. 00:00 Intro 01:15: EICMA Chat 03:24: Aprilia SRGT400 Scooter 11:56: BMW F450 GS 20:48: Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition 24:00: CFMOTO 1000MTX 31:02 CFMOTO V41000 Prototype 37:10 Ducati DesertX 39:58 Ducati Hypermotard 47:40 Honda CB1000GT  52:12 Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor Prototype 55:00 Indian Sport Scout RT 57:02 Kawasaki ZX-10R and ZX-10RR 59:34 MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro Pricing 01:02:18 Norton Manx R, Manx, Atlas, Atlas GT 01:07:59 Royal Enfield Bullet 650 01:10:43 Suzuki SV7GX 01:13:00 Yamaha R7 and WR125R clarifications 01:14:44 Zero LS1 Scooter 01:17:29 Zero Lompico Concept 01:21:31 Rate us!

When we recorded this episode, EICMA was right around the corner, and it's always the time of year when the motorcycle world is buzzing. In this episode of Bore and Stoke, Troy, Nic, and Dennis dig into the biggest headlines leading up to the show — including the all-new MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro, Honda’s confirmed CB1000GT sport-tourer, and Kawasaki’s revived KLE500. The guys also break down major industry news: • Zero Motorcycles moving its operations to Europe • Yamaha’s electric and PHEV prototypes from the Japan Mobility Show • Indian Motorcycle’s sale to a private equity firm • Triumph’s updated 2026 Modern Classics lineup • Ducati’s next Monster, and more Then they switch gears to the bikes they’ve been riding lately — the CFMOTO 675SS, Honda CBR1000RR-R, and KTM 990 RC R. From affordable performance to track-ready superbikes, this episode covers the full spectrum of what’s new and next in motorcycling. Watch, listen, and subscribe for more motorcycle news, reviews, and first-ride impressions from the Motorcycle.com team. Read more at: https://www.motorcycle.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motorcyclecomListen to the Bore and Stoke podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Advertisement 01:45 Destination Ontario 03:12 MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro 12:10 Zero moving to Europe 15:26 Indian acquired by private equity 23:15 2026 Honda CB1000GT 28:28 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 31:20 2026 Kawasaki Z650S 32:52 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS 35:16 2026 Triumph Bonnevilles get big updates 36:44 2026 Triumph Trident 800 41:30 Yamaha updates the R7 45:20 Advertisement 46:06 All-new Ducati Monster for 2026 57:08 Troy rides the 2025 CFMOTO 675SS 01:07:40 Nic rides the 2025 Honda CBR1000RR-R 01:29:00 Nic rides the 2026 KTM 990RC R 01:49:00 Ep 14 teaser 01:49:30 Rate us! 01:50:33 Advertisement