Bore & Stoke

The 2027 MotoGP technical regulations are set to completely overhaul the grid — banning ride-height devices, slashing engine displacement to 850cc, and trimming aerodynamics. In Episode 36 of Bore and Stoke, we sit down with veteran MotoGP journalist and founder of MotoMatters.com, David Emmett! The conversation starts around the beginnings of the MotoGP era as both David and Troy get nostalgic about the early days, then we dive deep into the current championship battles, the technical gap between European and Japanese manufacturers, and what the massive 2027 rule reset means for riders, teams, and wheel-to-wheel racing.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:
- Current MotoGP season dynamics & pressure points
- How aero and ride-height devices changed modern riding styles
- Honda & Yamaha’s concession strategy and path back to the top
- The 2027 engine drop (850cc) and 100% sustainable fuels explained
- David’s bold predictions for the 2027 regulation reset!

- And much more!

00:00 Intro

00:34 Advertisement

01:12 Check out our past episodes!

02:12 Introducing David Emmett

04:56 The start of MotoMatters and following the circus

09:04 Nicky Hayden and the 2006 season

12:17 How Toni Elias led us to the single-tire rule

17:50 The 800cc era

20:00 How Gigi D’alligna transformed Ducati and MotoGP

36:05 How does modern MotoGP tech really affect streetbikes, anyway?

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42:24 Sustainable fuels — how MotoGP develops fuels

52:16 The 2026 season so far

01:15:28 Toprak — living up to the hype or not?

01:21:35 Let’s talk 2027!

01:36: 57 Marc Marquez builds a team like no other

01:39:00 Prediction time

01:42: 55 David’s final thoughts

01:44:40 Wrap up/Rate us/Don’t forget past episodes!

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Did Harley-Davidson just drop the mic, or did they take their ball and go home?

In Episode 35 of the Motorcycle.com Bore & Stroke podcast, Ryan, Dennis, and Troy dive headfirst into Harley-Davidson's decision to pull out of MotoAmerica’s King of the Baggers series to go all-in on the global FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup alongside MotoGP.

Is this a classic case of Harley being sore losers after coming up short in the KOTB championship, or is it a calculated strategy to showcase American iron on the international stage? We break down what this seismic move means for the future of MotoAmerica, Indian Motorcycle's lone dominance, and why Dorna and MotoGP are rolling out the red carpet for 200-horsepower heavyweights.

In this episode, we cover:

The Big Topic: Harley-Davidson exits King of the Baggers for the Bagger World Cup. Strategic global expansion or salty exit strategy?

The Domino Effect: What happens to MotoAmerica's most polarizing class without Milwaukee's factory support, and where does Indian go from here?

The Return of the Crown: Harley-Davidson brings back the iconic Road King (as the Road King ST)!

The Immortal V-Twin: Suzuki’s legendary 645cc V-Twin lives on.

Italian High Performance: Ducati's upcoming heat with the next-gen Streetfighter V4 SP and Diavel V4 S.

Join the crew for all the hot takes, technical banter, and deep industry analysis!

00:00 Intro

00:34 Advertisement

01:40 Today’s Topic

02:53 Check out our past episodes!

03:54 THE NEWS

04:10 The Harley Road King is coming back — in ST trim

08:44 Road Glide and Street Glide are also back as non ST models

09:46 Suzuki’s bringing the SV650 back, now with the SV-7GX engine

14:13 Some new V4s from Ducati are on the way

17:54 Can-Am Recalls

23:30 Harley-Davidson pulling out of King of the Baggers — Good call or sore losers?

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33:55 Why it makes sense for Harley

39:40 Global-scale impact(s)

47:06 What does MotoAmerica do now?

57:51 What happens with Harley/Bagger World Cup?

1:05:33 What do YOU think about Bagger racing and its future?

1:06:44 Once again - check out our past episodes!

1:08:20 Rate us and/or leave us a comment

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How do you go from testing factory prototypes on track to dropping down Bray Hill at the Isle of Man TT?

In Episode 34 of the Bore and Stoke podcast, we sit down with veteran moto-journalist, road tester, and TT racer Adam "Chad" Child. With over 25 years in the industry, 350+ press launches, and a million-plus test miles under his belt, Chad gives us an insider’s look at the wild world of motorcycle media and real-road racing.

We dive into how MotoGP tech has evolved from pure analog machinery to modern electronic missiles, the mental shift required to go from evaluating bikes to racing the Mountain Course, wild press launch stories, and what it takes to balance all that with a “normal” life.

If you love pure road racing, MotoGP tech, and stories from the heyday of motojournalism, hit that Subscribe button and enjoy the ride!

We’d like to extend a special thank you to our podcast sponsor, the Honda CRF450R. So good, the only competition is yourself. Learn more about the CRF450R here: https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N1620.2181304VERTICALSCOPE/B35785606.447332039;dc_trk_aid=640859292;dc_trk_cid=255708988;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=%24%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=%24%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1

00:00 Intro

00:37 Advertisement

01:19 Check out past episodes!

02:12 Our guest this week

03:54 Chad’s earliest memories of the job

11:13 The greatest moto mag test ever

14:30 The Americans always had the best leathers

22:30 Chad’s first TT gives a different view of the race

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41:35 How the industry and motorcycles have changed over the years

59:30 What MotoGP tech is coming down to street bikes?

01:05:50 Chad and Honda’s E-Clutch technology

01:17:10 What’s it like to ride a MotoGP bike?

01:38:00 Where you can find Chad

01:40:40 Rate us!

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What new motorcycles are landing in showrooms for 2027? On Episode 33 of the Bore & Stoke podcast, Troy, Dennis, and Ryan dive deep into the rumor mill, patent filings, and OEM trends to tell you what we know is coming, what we think is coming, and what we hope is coming.

Before we look into the future, we cover news like Can-Am refreshing the Ryker, Livewire dropping prices, and Bimota making a return to the US — sorta.

Drop your 2027 predictions in the comments below! What bike do you want to see built?

We’d like to extend a special thank you to our podcast sponsor, the Honda CRF450R. So good, the only competition is yourself. Learn more about the CRF450R here: https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N1620.2181304VERTICALSCOPE/B35785606.447332039;dc_trk_aid=640859292;dc_trk_cid=255708988;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=%24%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=%24%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1

#MotorcycleNews #BoreAndStoke #MotorcycleCom #FutureBikes #ADV #Sportbike #HarleyDavidson #Yamaha #Honda #KTM #Podcast

00:00 Intro

00:36 Advertisement

01:55 Checkout our past episodes

03:06 What’s coming down the pipeline

04:04 THE NEWS

04:14 Can-Am Updates the Ryker

09:36 Livewire Drops Price for One

14:15 Bimota’s Back in the US — Sorta

18:26 Please help with Kevin Wing’s road to recovery (GoFundMe)

23:12 Advertisement

23:55 2027 Motorcycles!

24:50 BMW M1000RS

27:00 BMW M1300GS

31:22 BMW S1000RR (But it might be a 2028 model)

32:24 BMW R20

33:38 BMW F600GS

35:23 Ducati Panigale V4 SP

37:53 CFMOTO V4 1000

39:49 Harley-Davidson Sprint

41:40 Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster

47:58 Honda V3R

52:44 Honda CBR500 Four and CB500 Super Four

54:37 Kawasaki Versys 900

56:04 Kawasaki KX327 2-Stroke

59:31 KTM 490 Platform

01:03:48 Harley Acquires Dust

01:05:16 MV Agusta 5-cylinder engine

01:08:32 Triumph Tiger 1200

01:10:10 Triumph Bonneville 400

01:11:25 Triumph 800 Platform

01:13:13 Yamaha Teases a new Three Cylinder

01:17:40 Off-the-wall guesses from us

01:19:19 What bikes do you want to see next year?

01:19:50 Rate us! And general housekeeping

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This week, in episode 32 of the Bore and Stoke Podcast we are joined by long-time commentator, television host, and American motorcycling staple, Greg White.

Having called the action from the prime AMA Superbike era to today’s wildly popular MotoAmerica series, Greg gives us an insider’s look at the evolution of American road racing. We dive into his early riding roots, the reality of calling live races, and how classes like King of the Baggers are reshaping the sport. Then we take a hard detour and chat about his passion for archery!

#MotoAmerica #MotorcyclePodcast #BoreAndStoke #RoadRacing #Superbike #GregWhite #MotorcycleCom

00:00 Intro

00:39 Advertisement

01:24 Past episode callback

02:05 Introducing the voice of MotoAmerica, Greg White!

05:11 Warriors In Need

06:20 The skillset behind commentating

09:15 Greg’s first time on TV

17:30 Greg’s still the first person to ever do this

29:00 Keeping secrets, then and now

35:00 Going full stick for the first time and modern electronics

42:10 Advertisement

42:50 The only rider Greg’s taken a selfie with

46:00 Differences in riders over the years

52:35 Tire technology and making racing safer

56:45 Redefining motorcycle categories

59:00 How MotoAmerica creates parity

1:06:40 Greg the archer

1:24:50 The story of Greg’s first press introduction — and crash!

1:37:57 Greg’s too kind

1:45:25 Watch past episodes and rate us!

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