Motos and Friends from Ultimate Motorcycle magazine

This episode is brought to you by Leod Escapes.

Have you ever wanted to ride a real MotoGP track? Well, here’s your chance! Leod Escapes does all sorts of incredible touring experiences with the very best that Europe has to offer. Fabulous accommodation, incredible food, and motorcycles what more can you ask for! So for the trip of a lifetime, visit LeodEscapes.com and check out your dream vacation.

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After a dozen years in limbo, the Super Glide is resurrected as a member of the Softail Cruiser family. The 2026 Harley-Davidson Super Glide arrives as a limited edition of 2500 units to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The new Super Glide proudly wears the iconic red, white, and blue of the 1971 original, and Don Williams tells us how this latest Softail feels on the road.

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We’ve all heard the old saying, how you never see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist’s office, right? Well, if you struggle with addiction and/or your mental health, then yes, you’ve probably figured out that motorcycles can be a big help. The Remix Racing Project is a California-based nonprofit and motorcycle racing team dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and addiction recovery. Founded by Jeremy Taubman and Shanea Makinson, Jeremy competes in the MotoAmerica Super Hooligan class and hosts fan-zone activities to provide resources and get conversations started. In this guest segment this episode Teejay and Jeremy chat candidly about going racing a little later in life, how it’s helping his own recovery, and what the Remix Recovery non-profit is achieving in helping others. Jeremy has published a book “Remix Recovery—Leading a Brave Space” and you can find it on Amazon. Needless to say, if you’re struggling with life’s challenges—and believe me—we understand, then visit The Remix Racing Project, click on the resources tab, and you’ll find help that’s just a phonecall or text away.

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This episode is brought to you by Leod Escapes.

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Have you ever wanted to ride a real MotoGP track? Well, here’s your chance! Leod Escapes does all sorts of incredible touring experiences with the very best that Europe has to offer. Fabulous accommodation, incredible food, and motorcycles what more can you ask for! So for the trip of a lifetime, visit LeodEscapes.com and check out your dream vacation.

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The 2026 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 remains one of the purest expressions of excess in motorcycling, standing proudly as an example of two-wheeled wish fulfillment done right. There are no gimmicks, pangs of guilt, or disappointment in the Tuono V4 Factory; it is simply a damn good bike. Nic de Sena tells us all about why you need this exceptional motorcycle in your garage.

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This year, ARCH Motorcycle shocked the MotoAmerica Mission Super Hooligan series by capturing their first historic race win. To explore the massive behind-the-scenes effort that fueled this success, we sit down with Executive Producers John Stevens and Chance Wright, of the new six-part docuseries, Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project with Keanu Reeves & Gard Hollinger. In this segment, they give us an inside look at the show, which follows ARCH as they transition from building custom bikes to entering the high-stakes world of professional racing. Joining us alongside is Brad Knight from technical partner BDO. BDO USA serves as the official race tech and consulting advisor for ARCH Racing. Their technology partnership centers around a bespoke, AI-powered race intelligence platform designed to drastically optimize the team's track performance. The AI side of this project focuses on taking raw race and telemetry data and transforming it into immediate, actionable insights for the crew. It’s a fascinating insight into the new technology that helps make them faster on track.

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Our guest this episode is Paul Puma, President of the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA) and a Relationship Manager for Wells Fargo Motorsports Division. He leads the organization in connecting riders with certified coaches to promote nationwide safety, skill development, and sport growth.

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Here’s quick reminder to check out our monthly digital magazine. It’s filled with everything you want to read on motorcycling, including some things you’ve probably not seen elsewhere. It’s absolutely free and you will find it on the Apple App Store and of course on Google Play as well.

Don't forget to leave us your comments on our social media—we’re on all the usual platforms at Ultimate Motorcycling. We love hearing your feedback… so good or bad, please let us know what you think. If there’s something you’d like us to cover, we’d love to hear those ideas too!

  @ultimatemotorcycling

 @UltimateMotoMag

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This episode is brought to you by Leod Escapes.

Have you ever wanted to ride a real MotoGP track? Well, here’s your chance! Leod Escapes does all sorts of incredible touring experiences with the very best that Europe has to offer. Fabulous accommodation, incredible food, and motorcycles what more can you ask for! So for the trip of a lifetime, visit LeodEscapes.com and check out your dream vacation.

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Not many of us have heard of Moto Morini, the old Italian brand. Now Chinese-owned, the new Moto Morinis are still designed in Italy and are making a comeback. Don Williams recently rode the Vettore 450 adventure bike and gives us his thoughts on whether this bike has earned a place in the highly competitive US ADV market.

Associate Editor Freeman Wood and his good friend Alex Cobb decided to try the Lost Coast BDR-X route on the 2026 BMW R 12 G/S and Honda Africa Twin . Teejay Adams chats with Freeman and Alex about how both bikes fared on the 500-mile, figure-eight loop that ventures deep into the untamed heart of Northern California’s last stretch of undeveloped coastline. You can also check out their travels on Instagram @woodysmototravels

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Here’s quick reminder to check out our monthly digital magazine. It’s filled with everything you want to read on motorcycling, including some things you’ve probably not seen elsewhere. It’s absolutely free and you will find it on the Apple App Store and of course on Google Play as well.

Don't forget to leave us your comments on our social media—we’re on all the usual platforms at Ultimate Motorcycling. We love hearing your feedback… so good or bad, please let us know what you think. If there’s something you’d like us to cover, we’d love to hear those ideas too!

  @ultimatemotorcycling

 @UltimateMotoMag

 @UltimateMotorcycling

 producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com

 

This episode is brought to you by Leod Escapes.

Have you ever wanted to ride a real MotoGP track? Well, here’s your chance! Leod Escapes does all sorts of amazing European tours, including the incredible Munich to Mugello tour at the end of June, or you can try the Core of Catalunya or the Portimão Andalusia trips, both in October. These are incredible touring experiences with the very best that Europe has to offer. Fabulous accommodation, incredible food, and motorcycles! So for the trip of a lifetime, visit LeodEscapes.com, now.

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In our first segment, Don Williams and Nic de Sena chat about the latest Yamaha MT-07. The amazing motor in the Yamaha is mostly unchanged, however just about everything else with this bike has changed. Don and Nic have extensive experience riding this beast and you’ll hear both their likes and a couple of dislikes too.  

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Our guest for this episode is Nikolas Lazos, a 15-year old young man from Melbourne, Australia who starting racing in the Supersport 300 category in Australian Superbike last year. Nikolas had an awful crash at the tail end of last year that put him out of contention for the Championship. Teejay chats with Nikolas about his journey so far, and the physical and mental challenges he’s facing coming back from injury.

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Here’s quick reminder to check out our monthly digital magazine. It’s filled with everything you want to read on motorcycling, including some things you’ve probably not seen elsewhere. It’s absolutely free and you will find it on the Apple App Store and of course on Google Play as well.

Don't forget to leave us your comments on our social media—we’re on all the usual platforms at Ultimate Motorcycling. We love hearing your feedback… so good or bad, please let us know what you think. If there’s something you’d like us to cover, we’d love to hear those ideas too!

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 @UltimateMotoMag

 @UltimateMotorcycling

 producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com

 

Hello and welcome again to the Motos and Friends Podcast. This episode is brought to you by Leod Escapes. My name is Arthur Coldwells.

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Have you ever wanted to ride a real MotoGP track? Well, here’s your chance! Leod Escapes does all sorts of amazing European tours, including the incredible Munich to Mugello tour at the end of June, or you can try the Core of Catalunya or the Portimão Andalusia trips, both in October. These are incredible touring experiences with the very best that Europe has to offer, as well as riding these amazing tracks on brand new BMW S1000RRs. So for the trip of a lifetime, visit LeodEscapes.com, now!

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In our first segment, Nic de Sena tells us all about his recent trip to Spain to ride the new 2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R. Suzuki did a slightly different spin on this particular launch where they split the journalists into teams of 3, and had a 6-hour endurance ‘race’ to see how well everyone fared. Nic gives us the lowdown on what it’s like to the new Gixxer and for such long track sessions!

Rider Market from just outside Orlando, Florida, is the winner of the recent Royal Enfield BTR Build-Off competition in the Road Race category. Brian Koster is the Parts Director at Rider Market and he tells us briefly about the machine and parts he selected that made this retro-looking Royal Enfield stand out and take the trophy.  

Our guest for this episode is Brian Bentley. A few years ago, just prior to Covid, Brian had a chance to buy a Ducati 916. He’s always been a major fan of the bike ever since it launched in the early nineties. He’d actually been looking for a 748 for a while, but when this great example came to his attention he couldn’t resist. The only snag was that it was completely disassembled. So, Brian did what any reasonable bike-fanatic would do: he loaded all the endless boxes of parts into the trunk of his SUV, headed home to Daytona Beach, and started the build. Brian recounts the story of this incredible machine and what eventually happened to it in the end.   

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Here’s quick reminder to check out our monthly digital magazine. It’s filled with everything you want to read on motorcycling, including some things you’ve probably not seen elsewhere. It’s absolutely free and you will find it on the Apple App Store and of course on Google Play as well.

Don't forget to leave us your comments on our social media—we’re on all the usual platforms at Ultimate Motorcycling. We love hearing your feedback… so good or bad, please let us know what you think. If there’s something you’d like us to cover, we’d love to hear those ideas too!

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This episode is brought to you by Leod Escapes. 

Have you ever thought “MotoGP… well that’s an easy sport”? Yes you have? Well, here’s a chance to prove to yourself if you could have been a contender! You can ride one or all of the classic MotoGP tracks, like Mugello, Portimao or Catalunya.   Leod Escapes does all sorts of amazing European tours, including the incredible Munich to Mugello tour at the end of June, or the Core of Catalunya and the  Portimao Andalusia trips, both in October. These are incredible touring experiences with the very best that Europe has to offer, as well as riding these amazing tracks on new BMW S1000RRs. So for the trip of a lifetime, book here at LeodEscapes.com, now!

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In our first segment, Don Williams talks about a bike brand you’ve probably never heard of: the new Benda Napoleonbob 500. It’s a really nice looking entry or intermediate level cruiser-style bike, and yes, it’s from China. Don gives us the lowdown on its performance, quality, and of course, its price.    

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Our guest for this episode is Gary Christopher. When I first started around 25 years ago, Gary was the Senior PR manager for American Honda motorcycles. Of course with a lifelong career at Honda he’s seen some incredible things, and ridden a few bikes that you’ve probably never even heard of. His stories are dripping with nostalgia, and even if his time was before your interest in motorcycling got started, his knowledge and experiences are an absolute treat to hear.

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Here’s quick reminder to check out our monthly digital magazine. It’s filled with everything you want to read on motorcycling, including some things you’ve probably not seen elsewhere. It’s absolutely free and you will find it on the Apple App Store and of course on Google Play as well.

Don't forget to leave us your comments on our social media—we’re on all the usual platforms at Ultimate Motorcycling. We love hearing your feedback… so good or bad, please let us know what you think. If there’s something you’d like us to cover, we’d love to hear those ideas too!

  @ultimatemotorcycling

 @UltimateMotoMag

 @UltimateMotorcycling

 producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com

 

This episode is brought to you by Leod Escapes.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride a REAL MotoGP track?  One of the many Leod Escapes is the incredible Munich to Mugello tour which starts at the end of June. You get to ride the Dolomites, Europe’s most famous motorcycle playground, and then spend three days on Italy’s most famous track. And get this: Leod Escapes is offering an incredible discount: for two free nights on a “Track & Tour” simply add it when booking, and then at check out use the code ULTIMATETRACK. Places are limited, so visit LeodEscapes.com now to book your trip of a lifetime.

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In our first segment, Nic de Sena chats with Don Williams on his impressions of the new Triumph Trident 660. Nic traveled to Spain to ride Triumph’s middleweight roadster that comes with mechanical revisions that go beyond skin deep.

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Later this episode we have an update from Freddie Spencer on his new venture. But before that, Teejay Adams chats with Vikki Van Someren, one of the founders and partners in the famous Bike Shed destination venue. It’s a place of Common Ground, where people from all walks of life come together to share their passion for two-wheels, whether they ride a motorcycle or not. Vikki is a dynamic and energetic host who exudes warmth and welcome.

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And finally this episode, before you check out, make sure you hear the update from three-times world Champion Freddie Spencer. Freddie is starting an interesting new venture with friend and business partner Camille Conrad, and they tell us all about it.

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Here’s quick reminder to check out our monthly digital magazine. It’s filled with everything you want to read on motorcycling, including some things you’ve probably not seen elsewhere. It’s absolutely free and you will find it on the Apple App Store and of course on Google Play as well.

Here’s a quick reminder to leave us your comments on our social media—we’re on all the usual platforms at Ultimate Motorcycling. We love hearing your feedback… so good or bad, please let us know what you think. If there’s something you’d like us to cover, we’d love to hear those ideas too!

  @ultimatemotorcycling

 @UltimateMotoMag

 @UltimateMotorcycling

 producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com

 

This episode is brought to you by Leod Escapes.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride a REAL MotoGP track? …or maybe you HAVE ridden one and want more? Well, one of the many Leod Escapes is the incredible Munich to Mugello tour which starts at the end of June. You get to ride the Dolomites, Europe’s most famous motorcycle playground, and then spend three days on Italy’s most famous track. And get this: Leod Escapes is offering an incredible discount if you book before April 17^th: for two free nights on a “Track & Tour” use the code ULTIMATETRACK.  Or for one free night on a Trippinar use the code ULTIMATETRIP. Simply add the extras when booking, and then at check out use the code. Places are limited on this bucket list trip, so visit LeodEscapes.com now to book your ride of a lifetime.

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In our first segment, Don Williams discusses the 2026 Yamaha R7. Four years after its debut, the R7 gets its first major upgrade. Improvements to the R7 range from electronic to mechanical, and ergonomic to cosmetic. There’s a lot to know about this popular Championship-winning supersport bike, and Don lets us in on a few of its secrets.

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Earlier this year we brought you two guests from the new-on-the-scene Joe Rascal brand. Archie ‘Maddog’ McDonald is one of the riders in the new Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup race series with MotoGP this year, and as it turned out is the Winner of the first race. James Tonna is the Chief Rascal, and with his business partner Barry Fitzpatrick they are the brains and money behind the entire Joe Rascal initiative. We had a chance to catch up with Archie and James at the recent COTA MotoGP round.

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Most of you will have heard of Keith Code and the California Superbike School. Keith’s legendary teaching has helped thousands of motorcycle riders improve their techniques both on- and off-track. Keith’s son Dylan has now taken the reins at the Superbike school known for his expertise in cornering physics, technical training, and his role in managing the school's global operations. He specializes in training riders from novice street riders to seasoned racers. He is incredibly articulate and this episode Teejay Adams chats with him about not just what happens at the Superbike School but also his journey getting there. 

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Here’s a quick reminder to leave us your comments on our social media—we’re on all the usual platforms at Ultimate Motorcycling. We love hearing your feedback… so good or bad, please let us know what you think. If there’s something you’d like us to cover, we’d love to hear those ideas too!

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