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podcast 546 show notes: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandMoto/streamsMid Ohio / AMA VMD camping/ticket madness. I guess we're only allowed to co-habitate this year at VMD. The price has gone up and your tent or camper pass comes with 2 all-weekend passes. Well, that's no fun. The CAKE Comeback: the return of the electric motorcycle manufacturer under new ownership, analyzing what this means for the premium electric commuter market.Honda’s E-Clutch Expansion:  the 2026 Transalp getting the Automated E-Clutch, discussing if this technology is the future of accessible adventure riding.CFMOTO’s High-Revving 500SR Voom: Analyze the specs of the new 500cc inline-four sportbike and whether retro-styled, smaller displacement bikes are gaining momentum.Bimota KB399 First Look: Discuss the Italian brand's new sub-400cc sportbike, focusing on the intersection of premium pricing and small-displacement.Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www

youtube.com/live/uIuIykQsSqI?feature=em-lsb-ownerCleveland Moto Podcast Show notes 545 Welcome back to the Romantic Hispanic, Oscar is in town.What tech can you live without on your motorcycle? Airbags, put them on the person, or put them on the bike? Recalls: The 2026 Yamaha TW200 has been recalled due to a faulty speedometer. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

https://youtube.com/@clevelandmoto?si=vykhTfm5eafJBwwBEpisode 544 show notes: What is the most reliable motorcycle? Is a Lithium motorcycle battery right for you? Triumph is giving away a special edition Bonneville 1200 for the distinguished gentleman's ride. Kawasaki has upped the ninja zx6 recall into a do not ride/d do not sell situation. Going back to 2024. The baby GS has been announced for the European market, but we won't be seeing it until it's a 27 model for the United States. Expect the price to be over $7,500 for the base model. Built by TVs in IndiaSupport the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Not foolin' this is one of our absolutely greatest guests ever. Graham Sykes and his wife Diane are the brains and brawn behind the Force Of Nature Steam Powered drag racing motorcycle. Do you like science and engineering?  Well strap in buttercup, we're cooking with gas here (technically Kerosene). He's got about 8 world records including a silver medal in testicular circumference. It goes from 0-100 mph in 8/10th of a second. We also talk about motorcycles you can buy today for less than $5k (and they're all fuel injected). Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Watch LIVE tonight on our YouTube channel at 8pm: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandMoto/streamsAprilia steals the podium from Ducati. MotoGP Results: Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) won the opening round of the 2026 season at the Thai Grand Prixhttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-thailand-gp-marco-bezzecchi-rebounds-to-win-tyre-drama-for-marc-marquez/10801280/Historic Podium: 18-year-old Kayla Yaakov became the first woman to reach the podium at the Daytona 200https://kaylayaakov.com/Rahal Ducati is clearly stacking her deck:   filmogaz.com/190390Honda issues a bunch of recalls and stop-sales:   https://motorsportsnewswire.com/2026/01/12/honda-is-recalling-certain-2024-2026-cbr600rr-motorcycles/#:~:text=Remedy:%20The%20remedy%20is%20currently,gov%20beginning%20January%207%2C%202026.Honda has issued several stop-sale orders and recalls in 2024–2025 due to safety defects (faulty fuel pumps on Gold Wings and CBRs), emissions compliance issues (Grom 125 and 300L), and potential, faulty switches on Africa Twi

Positivity Wins. And believe me, we need a win. Nothing but good vibes on this podcast until Chris decides to bring up Harley Davidsons new smaller bike...we nearly lose it all. McElfresh had to shoot Tom with a Tranquilizer dart. Video is here: https://www.youtube.com/live/sXOqarOyvmk?si=zNhHkkpU4Invm_zJWorlds Greatest Motorcycle Podcast 541 Episodes, over 15 years of content. Motorcycle history, service, news and ride reports. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Our special guest Jeff Corsaro (Robot) from ScooterWest / Motorsport San Diego and Pete share their experiences and advice about riding in Mexico. 1. Royal Enfield’s First Electric Motorcycle Nears LaunchKey points:$6500~$8000 USDRumored to carry tech roughly on par with a 250–350cc petrol bike’s performance. But top speed 70mph62-93 miles on a 5~7.5 kw/h battery https://www.designboom.com/technology/wing-shaped-magnesium-battery-case-electric-motorcycle-ff-s6-off-road-flying-flea-royal-enfield-11-05-2025/#:~:text=S6%20take%20inspiration%20from%20the,music%2C%20and%20other%20connected%20features. 2. Honda Revives Multiple Iconic Models for 2026–2027Key points:Honda announced the return of several classic and niche models across its 2026–2027 lineup.Sportbikes: MSRP reductions of $500–$1,000 on models like the CB500 Hornet, CBR500R, and CBR650R.Technology: The E-Clutch system is expanded to the 2026 CB750 Hornet.Bet you didn't even know they made trials bikes: https://hondanews.com/en-US/powersports/relea

Just kidding, sleepy picked these topics and had AI add some flavor. This is cool anyway:https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/something-different/moto-morini-ti22-corsaro/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQEZkhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJ1V295MmFRRDVOQmU2VVBac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpamHGALvCgRkivbFcRjQka9PDRaCItlfBDu20z1GwguBnP55H1Nhju3w4ah_aem_-OMJ1omFY3eD_2K0g8jVKQ ClevelandMoto – Feb 2026 Industry Deep Dive(Loose Bullet Point Rundown – No Scripted Radio Stuff) 1) Federal Bill to Redefine “Motorcycle” (H.R. 3385)Source:https://powersportsbusiness.com/news/motorcycle/2026/02/19/bill-aims-to-redefine-motorcycles-leaving-slingshot-in-classification-limbo/Bullet Points:Proposed federal change to motorcycle definition.Could remove autocycles (like Polaris Slingshot) from “motorcycle” category.Would affect:Licensing requirementsHelmet lawsRegistration standardsFederal safety complianceMotorcycle Industry Council strongly opposing.States often mirror federal definitions → could trigger 50-state mess.Bigger question:Is

HD loses $37MILLION in sales in just one year. https://dealernews.com/Home/post/harley-davidson-reports-q4-year-end-financials/Livewire #1 U.S. electric motorcycle in the on-road motorcycle market in terms of retail sales!!!Livewire (is that even still a thing?) They sold only 653 bikes this year. Which they're bragging about being UP over the 612 they sold last year. Great for them, so how much did they lose last year?  Oh, they lost $75MILLION DOLLARS!!!!https://dealernews.com/Home/post/livewire-q4-financials/The taxpayer has supported Harley Davidson to the tune of 2.7 BILLION dollars since 2008. https://subsidytracker.goodjobsfirst.org/parent/harley-davidsonDucati Celebrates their 100th anniversary with the Formula 73 $20,000Now technically they were producing capacitors in their house for Manen, but we're not keeping score anymore and the facts don't matter. Their first actual motorbike was 1949. https://www.ducati.com/us/en/bikes/heritage/formula-73Sleepy will undoubtedly be making "

Wait, who exactly owns Indian now?  Polaris stock has gone up over $5 a share and they've appointed former HD guru Mike Kennedy to run it. The divestiture comes as Polaris refocuses on its core off-road vehicles and snowmobiles, citing Indian's 7% share of total revenue and a reported 30% drop in sales since 2020https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1MycgmeCDM/https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/carolwood-takes-helm-of-indian-motorcycle/#:~:text=Andrew%20Shanfeld%2C%20a%20Carolwood%20principal.,the%20first%20quarter%20of%202026.New Retro Release: Czech brand Jawa Moto revealed the 730 Twin, a modern-retro middleweight that signals a shift toward more performance-oriented designs. So what? Well, this isn't made in India by mahindra. It's actually made in Prague! https://www.rideapart.com/news/786062/jawa-730-twin-preview-specs-features/$285,000 For a Honda? https://www.visordown.com/news/first-ever-honda-cb750-arrive-america-sells-eye-catching-sumHow about $71,000 for a flying dragon? There we

ClevelandMoto Podcast 536 Show Notes8 cylinders, 8 speed DCT, 1000 lbs. and sure, it's coming to America....yeah, right. Call me when it's sitting at a dealership. They tried this crap at AIM expo 2 years ago, this year they trotted it out at CES. https://www.advrider.com/the-gold-wing-dwarfing-gwm-souo-s2000-is-coming-to-america-allegedly/Oooh, let's all make fun of the silly Chinese company and their silly motorcycle! Right? Be careful tho' they sold 1.2 Million cars and trucks last year. That's just behind HONDA. https://www.gwm-global.com/news/3403831.html$60,000 is a lot of dosh. https://www.ft.com/content/d65acba7-33ca-4e43-8581-d71061543dd0?shareType=nongiftRemember this guy, we loved his 250cc 76 HP v-twin 2-strokes at $40,000 do we feel the same about his 185 HP Buell-Powered cafe racer? This is rough, probably rougher than you want, but it's a real 400cc V4 and I think it's gonna go cheap. https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/1989-honda-vfr400-nc30-6/Triumph

SHOW NOTES 535MotoMorini Vettore 450 will be in attendanceTriumph Triple Updates: The Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660 received significant updates for 2026, featuring "punchier" engine layouts and revised chassis. They are expected in dealerships by March 2026.Honda Entry-Level Changes: The 2026 Rebel 300 has been updated with Honda’s E-Clutch technology Yamaha's New Era: Yamaha has officially debuted its first full-factory V4-powered M1 for the 2026 MotoGP season, signaling a major technical shift from its traditional inline-four engine.Dakar Victory: Luciano Benavides and Red Bull KTM have beeKTM/Bajaj Restructuring: Following a major post-insolvency reset, Bajaj Auto has officially taken controlling interest of KTM AG. The company has announced plans to cut approximately 500 jobs as part of a global cost-reduction strategy.Market Trends: Reports indicate a challenging start to 2026, with nearly 120 U.S. dealerships closing due to sagging sales and rising costs. Conversely, BMW Motorrad repor

SHOW NOTES Podcast 534Youtube live tonight at 8pmhttps://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandMoto/streamsWrap up from AIM ExpoMotorcycle News: What are you doing in March 26-29th? How about March Moto Madness? https://marchmotomadness.com/  What is that wheelie gonna cost you? https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4511.251Aprilia has a new GP bike that is hoping to take the title from Ducatihttps://www.visordown.com/.../aprilia-reveals-2026...But, is that all going out the window with the new 850cc rules>?https://www.rideapart.com/.../motogp-850cc-engine-slower.../Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Clevelandmoto 533 - Phil's back from Italy, what's popular there? Nick DiVitto is in town and we've got a new podcast set-up and we're getting ready for the AIM expo. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

ClevelandMoto Show Notes 532Christmas SpecialWant to be their hero around your house on Xmas?  Tractor Supply has taken $300 OFF their Coleman mini-bike. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/vc/christmas-countdown-mini-bike-offer?mi_u=100024666431&mi_ign=Weekly12182025&LOY_PROFILE_ID=22978133-1618-4f59-b85a-f397a3c4e8c6Riders Share has already compiled their Best Bikes of 2025 list. Have a look at it here, what do you think? https://www.riders-share.com/blog/article/best-motorcycles-of-2025CycleWorld did theirs too, and we might as well talk about it. https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/ten-best-motorcycles-2025/CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE! Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

This week we have a very special guest who has come on the cast to discuss the amazing Around The World in 19 days world record trip he just completed!Join us in Welcoming Ryan "Fort 9" Kluftinger to discuss his new movie Yalla Habibi!!Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Show Notes 530 Inside Baseball - Dealer tricks. AI won't save your motorcycle business. I get 20 emails a week promising me it will double our sales. It won't. But that won't stop them from selling me a $10,000 package. https://www.rideapart.com/features/780743/artificial-intelligence-ai-dealership-powersport-business-report/What makes it diabolical is there are motorcycle industry rags that are telling you how much you absolutely need it, but they're just pimping the people they're selling ad space to. https://powersportsbusiness.com/features/2025/12/02/how-ai-can-help-dealers-work-smarter-not-harder/Stop ripping off customers.https://www.reddit.com/r/hondagrom/comments/1en8xs6/is_the_price_accurate/What should be on your invoice? https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/comments/1mjjpte/new_to_motorcycles_am_i_getting_ripped_off/$9000 for a ninja 500, yeah, you're getting hosed. https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/12/ftc-announces-cars-rule-fight-scams-vehicle-

So much whiskey! Dan comes back from the Bourbon Trail with gifts for the guys. Thanks Dan, now Tom is schnookered and we're running off the rails. So, you're telling me that basically all the motorcycles are going to be made in India or China? Major Indian motorcycle companiesBajaj Auto: A major player in both the Indian and global markets, known for its innovation and extensive export network. They are building for KTM, Husqvarna, BMW and Triumph. Hero MotoCorp: One of the largest two-wheeler manufacturers in the world, they build for Zero, Harley and EBR (ErikBuellRacing). TVS Motor Company: An Indian multinational company that is building for Norton and BMW. Royal Enfield: An old and iconic brand known for producing durable and stylish motorcycles. Although its origins are British, it has been an Indian company since 1994.Mahindra Two Wheelers: The two-wheeler division of the Mahindra Group, Jawa, Yezdi and BSA. Mahindra owns Jawa, BSA, https://www.deccanherald.com/business/companies/mahindra-gr

This is our Thanksgiving Extravaganza, we've gathered our whole crew with ClevelandMoto veteran Nick DiVitto and MotoHoppers Matt and Missy in for the festivities, tasty drinks, fun guitars and singing and general holiday spirit. Speedy Pete regales us with the report from his Ecuador adventure Hint: It was extreme. Watch the whole 3.5 hour extravaganza here. https://www.youtube.com/live/6IgCP1SPams?si=0kfplBe8yELGy_uhSupport the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Motorcycles are 30x more deadly than cars!?!?https://www.rideapart.com/features/779034/motorcycle-death-statistics-us-dot/If you're under 40 years old and a Male...just stop riding? https://www.iihs.org/research-areas/fatality-statistics/detail/motorcycles-and-atvs#age-and-sexVIETNAM to ban gasoline motorcycles by 2026https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/vietnam-to-ban-gasoline-motorcycles-by-2026-putting-thousands-of-jobs-at-risk.htmlIs this the cheapest road-legal motorcycle you can buy in the USA? https://xprousa.com/collections/scooters/products/x-pro-125cc-cafe-cruiser-racer-gas-bike-bicycle-style-motorcycle-with-manual-transmission-electric-kick-start?variant=41863003504800"The Single biggest cause of corporate demise is corporate greed" Bajaj announces 50% cut in overhead. https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/ktm-restructuring-to-avoid-bankruptcy/Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMot