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A weekly podcast from the Editorial team at Ultimate Motorcycling. The first segment includes product reviews, and the second segment chats with someone moto-interesting. That includes riders, racers, collectors, industry insiders who have something entertaining to share. All feedback and suggestions welcomed at producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com.
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Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
This week’s first segment is brought to you by Editor Don Williams who recently rode the new 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700. Although the Tenere has been around for some time now, unusually, Don never quite managed to get the chance to ride one. So he looks at the Tenere and it’s updates for 2024 from a fresh perspective. The big question is whether the Tenere is getting too long in the tooth to maintain its place in the market, or is it a really good, mature motorcycle that absolutely deserves to be on your shopping list?
In our second segment this week, I chat with my friend Heath Cofran, the US Communications Lead for Alpinestars, the innovative safety company that we’re all so familiar with. Heath chats about some of the upcoming ideas from the company; the Tech-Air safety system and its development; and the really interesting new Supertech R10 helmet that was just launched last year and worn for the first time by Jorge Martin and Jack Miller in MotoGP.
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Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Freshly returned from the intro of the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+, Senior Editor Nic de Sena gives us his thoughts on the new crossover bike from the big S. This is another sport-touring variant on the fantastic inline-four GSX-S1000 upright naked model, and although Suzuki have the really great GT+ in the lineup, this new GX+ now comes with semi-active electronic suspension and a comfortable riding position. So if you’re in the market for a sport-tourer, the GX+ is definitely another one to add to your list of possibles.
In our second segment this week, Editor-at-Large Neale Bayly chats with Laverda engineer, Keith Nairn. Based in Scotland, Keith is a highly specialized engine builder and tuner of these legendary Italian muscle machines. If you have need of Keith’s expertise, you’ll be able to contact him through his website at LaverdaScozia.co.uk.
So, from all of us here at Ultimate Motorcycling—we hope you enjoy this episode and of course, have a fabulous Holiday season!
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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
In the first segment this week, Editor Don Williams on the new Benelli Imperiale 400. This hyper-retro machine has styling that makes it look it comes straight from the 1940’s or possibly 1950’s. On paper, the Benelli is truly unimpressive, but always one to keep an open mind, Don takes to the urban streets curious to see who exactly might enjoy this motorcycle. There’s a chance that Benelli with the Imperiale, has managed to create a riding experience that is a good deal more than just the sum of its parts.
In our second segment this week, Editor-at-Large Neale Bayly chats with author Rob Brooks. Rob is the founder of the RoadDirt.tv website, and he has also authored a couple of books available on Amazon as well. Despite a bit of a rough start to his motorcycling career, Rob has most definitely found his passion, and he clearly plans to keep exploring the world of motorcycles for a long time to come.
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Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
In our first segment this week, Senior Editor Nic de Sena gives us his take on the Kramer EVO2-690SP. This is a KTM powered turnkey race or track only motorcycle available to all enthusiasts of speed. The Kramer’s amazing light weight and impeccable handling were to much temptation for Nic who decided to race it in the recent AHRMA round at the Barber Motorsports Park vintage festival. He did well.
In our second segment this week, Editor-at-Large Neale Bayly chats with Neil Spalding. Neil is arguably the MotoGP technology writer, and as well as magazines and newspapers, he also writes the technical summaries for the MotoGP season review and Motocourse. Neil is also the author of the critically acclaimed series of books on MotoGP Technology, the officially licensed technical analysis of the MotoGP class. He was also part of the British Eurosport MotoGP commentary team.
Neil is not just a technical whiz, he also raced in a long club career where he won two Championships. Ultimately, he went on to run his own team in the British Supersport Championship. Neil has worked in MotoGP for the last 15 years, and when not at the circuits he runs Sigma Performance, a supplier of racing slipper clutches.
Don’t forget—we’re still running our Cortech Lite gloves giveaway! Simply go to the Ultimate Motorcycling Instagram or Facebook pages and find the Cortech gloves post. All you have to do is Like the post and two winners will be selected at random each week. We will message you if you’re one of the lucky winners. Please note this is only open to residents of the USA.
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
In the first segment this week, Senior Editor Nic de Sena chats with Arthur Coldwells about Ducati’s new Diavel V4. As the name implies, the savage new engine from the new MotoGP World Champions slots nicely into the Diavel chassis. The big question of course is whether this is too much motor for this style of bike?
In our second segment this week, Arthur chats with Ryan Smith of CarbonSmith. Ryan is on the cutting edge of the 3D printing business, and as he personally races a motorcycle in the Moto America Twins Cup series, he has the perfect test bed for all things carbon that he manufactures. It’s a fascinating business and as well as his off-the-shelf carbon parts, if you want something more specialized, Ryan is likely the guy that can make it for you.
Don’t forget—we’re still running our Cortech Lite gloves giveaway! Simply go to the Ultimate Motorcycling Instagram or Facebook pages and find the Cortech gloves post. All you have to do is Like the post and two winners will be selected at random each week. We will message you if you’re one of the lucky winners. Please note this is only open to residents of the USA.
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Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
In the first segment this week, Senior Editor Nic de Sena chats with Arthur Coldwells about KTM’s latest Super Duke 1290 GT. That’s the sport-touring version of the Super Duke R. The question is whether KTM overly detuned its fierce superbike, or whether even in touring mode, the heart of The Beast is still just as savage.
In our second segment this week, Editor-at-Large Neale Bayly talks with master mechanic David Behrend. David’s amazing career has taken him all over the world as mechanic and Crew Chief for some of the greatest riders in Moto America, World Superbike, and Moto2. David is now Technical Director for Andreani Suspension USA; if you have suspension or handling questions—David is the guy to help!
So from all of us here at Ultimate Motorcycling—we hope you enjoy this episode!
Don’t forget—we’re still running our Cortech Lite gloves giveaway! Simply go to the Ultimate Motorcycling Instagram or Facebook pages and find the Cortech gloves post. All you have to do is Like the post and two winners will be selected at random each week. We will message you if you’re one of the lucky winners. Please note this is only open to residents of the USA.
We love your feedback! Please comment or suggest:
producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
In the first segment this week, Associate Editor Jess McKinley—freshly returned from the launch in Spain—gives us the low down on BMW’s all-new 1300 GS. This highly anticipated new version of the quintessential ADV bike that arguably invented the category, has now been radically changed. Jess tells us what the remarkable new GS is like to actually ride, both on- and off-road.
This week’s Snippet features the Moto-Girl Lara Cargo pants that TeeJay has been wearing recently. Regular listeners will know that Teejay is a big fan of the UK company MotoGirl gear, and so she talks with distributor Amanda Phoenix of Peak Moto Gear, about the new Lara Cargo pants, and why they might work for you.
In our second segment this week, Associate Editor Jonathan Handler talks to us about his latest acquisition—the all-new Schuberth S3 helmet. Schuberth have a reputation for stellar quality, and of course the S3 exemplifies that. However Jonathan brings us up to speed on the rest of the standout features of the S3, and why you should definitely consider one as your next helmet.
So from all of us here at Ultimate Motorcycling—we hope you enjoy this episode!
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Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Welcome once again to Motos and Friends, the weekly podcast from the editorial team at Ultimate Motorcycling. My name is Arthur Coldwells.
Honda’s much anticipated XL750 Transalp was launched last year at the international EICMA show. Editor Don Williams was rather hoping Honda would bring it to the US, and it seems he’s got his wish. After attending the US launch a few weeks ago, Don gives us his impressions of the exciting new ADV bike that is all Honda.
In the second segment, I chat with my buddy George Beavers. George and I have ridden together for many years on the street, and he’s also raced the same Southern California tracks as I used to compete on. In this segment, George and I chat about his recently launched Moto California touring company. In September we had the pleasure of attending the dress rehearsal of the kind of touring he’s going to be hosting around the roads in Tuscany. It was truly a dream vacation, and I was excited to hear from George about his plans for the company’s future.
Regular listeners will have heard me wax lyrical about the new Cortech Lite range of gloves that I’ve been wearing for the last couple of months. Well… I twisted the corporate arm, and they kindly agreed to us giving away TEN pairs of the Cortech Lite gloves on our social media pages on Instagram and Facebook. All you have to do is like the post; follow Cortech; and tag 2 friends in the comments, to be entered into a random drawing. We will contact the winners by DM. This giveaway is limited to US residents only.
Check us out on your favorite social platform for all the details and hopefully you’ll win a pair of Cortech Lites!
So from all of us here at Ultimate Motorcycling—we hope you enjoy this episode.
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