MotoHop On Air: A Motorcycle Podcast

We talk about us for a bit, who/what is MotoHop, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2025 - what we did, what we loved, what we’d change, a decent chunk of recalls, a 150hp triple is coming from where, why steal catalytic converters when charging stations have a bunch of copper, and more... Check out our shirts & stickers! Recalls: 2025 Can-Am Canyon lower idler support will fail and may cause a belt failure 2024 Honda NC750X front tire’s inner ply-cord may loosen or unravel A bunch ...

We talk about our search for a new Vintage Days bike, a fully faired CFMoto Papio, Harley-Davidon Japan’s fine for strong-arming dealers, some new Suzuki models (and a commitment to absorb tariffs for now), a 65+ mph “e-bike” thing, Iron Butt Rally results, and more... New Shirts, Stickers, and More! Recalls: None? Better go check the NHTSA site to be sure. News: CFMoto is adding a fully faired version of the Papio, the X0-1 Harley-Davidson Japan is looking at a ~$1.4 Million ...

We talk about hot water tank failures, NASCAR and their success turning both directions, more Vintage Days prep, stockfish from Long Way Home, big recalls, NYC destroying a bunch of affordable transportation, Honda rockets, Motorcycles & Misfits Episode 628, and a ton more... New Shirts, Stickers, and More! Recalls: 2025 Honda Rebel 1100, Africa Twin 1100, and Trans Alp 750 Multiple Harley Softail models from 2018-2024 News: NYC crushes a bunch of motorcycles… it’s sad New Vesp...

We talk about drinking some coolaid, AMA Vintage Days prep, state of car repairs, Royal Enfield imported a whole year worth of bikes to the US, spy shots of the electric Himalayan, Kawasaki and the Tour de France, Benda developing a bike with a better name, and more... Recalls: None? Better go check the NHTSA site to be sure. News: Royal Enfield imported a year worth of bikes into the US Production ready electric Himalayan spy shots Kawasaki & Tour de France Ducati develop...

We talk about the conclusion of recall work on the X5 (not happy with BMW of Akron), beach breakdowns, helmets are getting winglets, Bajaj is saving KTM, Harley still doesn’t have a new CEO or direction, are e-bikes helping or hurting the powersports industry, and more... Recalls: None? Better go check the NHTSA site to be sure. News: AVG testing MotoGP helmet with winglets GM and LG pioneer new LMR battery tech General Motors motorcycle patents surfaces Bajaj is saving KTM Harley board...

We talk about becoming a top ranked podcast.. sort of, Noco Moto’s response to Cleveland Moto’s discussion of Tesla driver aid issues, weird recalls, Long Way Home, the Slate Truck, and more... Recalls: 2021-2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, MT-09 SP, MT-09, MT-10 SP, MT-10 & XSR900… but only in Hawaii? 2025 CanAm Origin & Pulse News: New Long Way Series coming May 9th Slate comes out of stealth with electric truck Fuel Cleveland paused for 2025 House looks at adding a tax to EVs, Hyb...

We talk about where the heck we've been (car accident, day job, Flu A), Harley's CEO sized hole, sleek looking 50th Anniversary Gold Wings, the death of the FTR, LiveWire scooters, handlebar wheelie speed record, and more... I think we forgot to mention - this one was recorded on April 27th, 2025. Recalls: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja/Z E-1 Battery Terminal Issue 2025 Indian Challenger Dark Horse, Pursuit Limited, Roadmaster Elite, and Springfield Dark Horse Fuel Pump Issue News: Jochen Zeitz leave...

We talk about Night Under Fire, Top Fuel Harleys and the scooters they rely on, getting COVID, taking a more serious look at starting a motorcycle/scooter dealership, LiveWire's Olympic moment, Harley shipping production of "non-core" models to Thailand for US market, a 650 Himalayan maybe for real this time, new Long Way episodes are on the way, and more... Recalls: A bunch for 2024 Indian Models may have rear suspension failure 2023-2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE rear tire may crack or deform 2...

We talk about AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the last bit of motorhome prep before we headed to VMD, hiccups we had, a new addition to the garage from Pike Cycles, burnouts in the Captain's Corner, X-Games Moto X High Air, Harley gets a $89M grant for electric motorcycles, a new flat track class for adventure bikes, and more... Recalls: None this week? That's crazy. Better go double check on the NHTSA website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/ News: X Games - Moto X Quarterpipe High Air Harley-Davidson ...

We talk about a 700cc scooter with a manual transmission, Motorcycle & Misfits discussion of neurodivergent minds and motorcycling, @Dum_Rush's new adventure, Vintage Days motorhome progress, Moto Morini's upcoming bagger, flat tracking a Janus, and more... Recalls: 2023-2024 CRF50F, CRF110F, CRF125F, and CRF125FB left grip can detach News: Italjet Dragster 700 Twin Factory Limited Edition Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 coming July 17th Royal Enfield Electric Motorcycle Design Patent Leak ...

We talk about large developments for our AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days plans, the apparent end to the Barber Small Bore event, Harley finds win in warranty practices lawsuit, a new motorcycle record, cylinder deactivation on a motorcycle, Vespa being Vespa with some weird ad campaigns, and more... Recalls: None this week? That's crazy. Better go double check on the NHTSA website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/ News: Barber Small Bore comes to an end Harley finds a win over warranty practices/wording ...

We talk about where we've been for a couple months, a few recalls, LiveWire virtual brakes, Kymco/LiveWire co-development, Kawasaki hybrids, new products, Honda Dax coming to US in 2025, and more... oh, and we mention AI like everyone else. Recalls: LiveWire S2 Del Mar Rear Axle Fasteners 2023-2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R, ZX-4RR Spark Plug Damage 2024 BMW R 1300 GS Accessory Side Case 2024 BMW CE 02 Side Bag Holder News: LiveWire patents virtual brakes… and clutch Kymco bikes will be u...

We talk about a recall correction, planning for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, a new Himalayan clone/competitor from Honda, LAND acquiring some talent from Zero, whether or not Buell is delivering on the Super Cruiser concept, and more... Recalls: Honda Goldwing + CBR Fuel Pump Issues News: LAND hires former Zero exec Royal Enfield Scram 450 Spy Shots Royal Enfield Scram and Classic 650 Spy Shots Honda CB350 based ADV bike for Indian marekt Maybe not just the Indian market? Buell Super Cruise...

We talk about our visit to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, a listener email about the Beeline Moto, a handful of recalls, Zero working on a simulated clutch, Honda working on new airbags, the FIM's beef with Stark, and more... Recalls: Honda Goldwing + CBR Fuel Pump Issues 2024 LiveWire S2 Del Mar May Suddenly Shut Down 2023 CFMoto 450SS Telematics Box May Dislodge 2023 Triumph Trident & Tiger Sport 660 Improperly Machined Fork Caps 2024 R 1250 RT, K 1600 GT / GTL / B Front Spring Strut...

We talk about the fire evacuation at AIMExpo, Cake & Suzuki Recalls, cybersecurity's intersection with vehicles, new Moto II from Beeline, the CF Moto Ibex 450 is coming to the states, Harley's new models, and more... Recalls: Cake Kalk models may have battery issues 2024 Hayabusas may leak brake fluid 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R chains may detach News Stories: Carles Falcón passes away from Dakar injuries Ebike battery smoke/fire causes evacuation at AIMExpo First of the 2024 Benelli models for...