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On this week’s pod, Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) discuss:
0:00 - Thornton Hundred Evo Bobber - Sportiest Cruiser Ever?
6:12 - KTM Respond To Camshaft Controversy
13:05 - AI Ducati Scrambler
19:38 - Taljet Dragster 700 Factory
24:27 - Comment Of The Week: KOVE 800X PRO Reactions
27:46 - Bike Of The Week: BMW R12 Scrambler From WalzWerk
Stories mentioned:
https://www.thorntonhundredmotorcycles.co.uk/bobbers/evo/
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/july/ktm-camshaft-defects/
https://hacktheicon.scramblerducati.com/create
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/july/italjet-dragster-700/
Bike Of The Week:
https://pipeburn.com/bmw-r12-scrambler-walzwerk/
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This week on the pod, Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) discuss:
0:00 - BMW R1300GS Adventure Reactions
15:32 - BMW Launch Rear End Collision Warning (RECW)
20:34 - Updates To Honda MSX125 Grom
24:08 - Comment Of The Week: Nice Hat…
25:29 - Bike Of The Week: Black Dragon Triumph Thruxton from Tamarit Motorcycles
Bike Of The Week:
https://pipeburn.com/triumph-thruxton-tamarit-3/
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On this week’s pod, Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) discuss:
0:00 - Yamaha Ténéré Vs. Honda Africa Twin
13:11 - KOVE 800X Pro: New ADV Competition?
19:21 -BMW K1600 GT New Colours 2025
27:56 - Comment Of The Week: Which Motorbike Movies Did We Miss?
34:44 - Bike Of The Week: Janus Griffyn 450
Stories mentioned:
https://cdn.visordown.com/styles/large/s3/800xpro2.png?itok=E41kJ85Q
Bike Of The Week:
https://www.rideapart.com/news/711118/janus-gryffin-450-scrambler/
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This week on the Full Tank pod, Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) are at Adventure Bike Rider Festival 2024 talking about:
0:28 - More Automation: Yamaha Launch T-AMT
15:34 - Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Rally @ ABR
20:21 - More aggressive KTM 390 ADV Spied
24:51 - Ducati DesertX Discovery Launch
30:54 - Comment Of The Week - KTM Camshaft Issue?
35:15 - Bike Of The Week: Moto Morini Seiemmezzo STR Bolt-On Kit
Stories:
https://www.suzukipress.co.uk/release/v-strom-800de-rally-edition-built-by-sr75-suzuki-world-team/
https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/2025-ktm-390-adventure
Bike Of The Week:
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/june/moto-morini-seiemmezzo-body-kit/
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This week on the Full Tank pod, Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) get into:
0:00 - CAKE Electric Motorcycles - Back In Business
9:45 - CFMOTO 500SR Voom Specs Revealed
17:25 - The Bikeriders - Tim @ The Movies!
30:18 - Comment Of The Week: Do Special Edition Bikes Go Up In Value?
35:33 - Bike Of The Week: 200 Horsepower Coleman Mini Bike
Stories mentioned:
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/june/cake-motorcycles-return/
https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/cfmoto-500sr-voom-details-confirmed/
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls079348319/
Bike Of The Week:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyikWX0VsYA
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This week on the pod, Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) discuss:
5:28 - End of the Ducati Scrambler 1100
12:47 - Why is BMW’s R1300GS Adventure so late?
17:54 - KTM's Automatic Motorcycle
22:39 - Honda CL500 Customs @ Wheels & Waves
38:15 - Comment Of The Week - More Police Bikes
43:52 - Bike Of The Week - GWM Souo Flat-8
Stories mentioned:
https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/bmw-r-1300-gs-adventure-specs-revealed
https://www.rideapart.com/news/722274/ktm-automatic-motorcycle-concept-prototype/
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/june/ducati-scrambler-concept-follow-up/
Bike of the Week:
https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/gwm-souo-flat-eight-tourer-revealed/
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This week on the Full Tank pod, Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) discuss:
Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid TT Lap
Ducati’s Supreme Streetfighter & Triumph’s Breitling Speed 1200 RR
Are We Still Getting The Honda CB1000 Hornet In 2024?
Buell Is Back - New Bikes Coming Soon
Comment Of The Week: Ducati Scrambler (Bike Shed Concepts)
Bike Of The Week: Danilo Petrucci’s Ducati Designs
Stories mentioned:
https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/ducati-supreme-streetfighter-v4-s-gains-capsule-riding-kit-collection
https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/classic/bonneville-speed-twin-1200/breitling-limited-edition-2022
https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/honda-%E2%80%98confident%E2%80%99-cb1000-hornet-will-arrive-2024
https://www.rideapart.com/news/721739/buell-motorcycle-global-expansion/
Bike Of The Week:
https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/worldsbk-star-danilo-petrucci-has-designed-two-gorgeous-motorcycles
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This week on the pod, Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) discuss:
TT Roundup
Triumph's New Colours For 2025
UK Police Use Yamaha Ténéré 700
KTM Patent On-bike Sound Monitors
Comment Of The Week: Bike Shed Show 2024 Comments
Bike Of The Week: CFMoto 500SR Voom Sporstbike Concept
Stories mentioned:
https://triumph-mediakits.com/en/news-articles/triumph-adds-bold-colours-for-2025.html
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/june/yamaha-tenere-700-police-bike-squad/
https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/ktm-developing-on-bike-sound-monitors/
Bike of The Week: https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/cfmoto-500sr-voom-previews-new-four-cylinder-engine/
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Join Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) as they walk around The Bike Shed Motoshow 2024 and pick their favourite custom bikes:
0:33 - 2024 Scrambler Ducati Concepts
4:01 - 2024 Triumph Scramblers
9:55 - 1989 Moto Guzzi SP3 1000
11:26 - 2017 BMW R NINE T Racer
12:02 - 1990 BMW R80 RT
14:39 - 2002 Honda Hornet 600
15:41 - 1985 Suzuki GSXR750
17:28 - 2019 Triumph Speed Twin 1200
18:32 - 1996 Yamaha TRX 850
19:33 - 1979 BMW R80
20:27 - 1992 Ducati 900ss
21:00 - Alpinestars x The Bike Shed
22:14 - Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
23:41 - 2018 Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650
25:12 - 1980 Honda CB250 Superdream
26:04 - 1981 Yamaha TR1
27:41 - 2020 BMW R 1250 R
29:33 - Ducati Monster 600
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This week on the Full Tank pod, Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) discuss:
KTM 1390 Super Duke R First Impressions
Royal Enfield Guerilla 450? & 12 Other Bikes Rumoured?
2040 UK Petrol Bike Ban?
Ducati and Porsche Track Day - A Good Combination?
Comment of The Week: Dream Retro Paint Jobs
Bike of The Week: BENDA Napoleon BD250
Bike Shed preview: Sticky’s Speed Shop Ducati 900SS
Stories mentioned:
https://www.rideapart.com/news/719294/royal-enfield-guerrilla-450-logo/
https://www.rushlane.com/royal-enfield-guerrilla-450-clearest-spy-shots-leaked-online-12496332.html
https://www.visordown.com/news/industry/petrol-motorcycle-sales-ban-expcected-2024
https://www.visordown.com/news/general/ducati-porsche-collaborate-new-one-%E2%80%9Criding-experience%E2%80%9D
More details on The Bike Shed Show here: https://bikeshedlondonshow.com/
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Bike of The Week:
https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/benda-napoleon-250-unique-suspension-revealed/
https://www.instagram.com/stickys_speed_shop/
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This week on the pod, Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) take a look at:
NEW Scrambler Ducati Prototypes!
Bike Shed Show London 2024 VIP Tickets GIVEAWAY! + 10% DISCOUNT CODE
KTM 990 RC R: Are Winglets Ugly?
How Much Does a MotoGP Ducati cost?
And of course, Comment of The Week - The Chosen One Ducati 996 Custom Build and Bike of The Week - Goldeneye BMW R100
Stories mentioned:
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/may/troy-bayliss-ducati-motogp-bike-for-sale/
https://www.rideapart.com/news/716992/48-cylinder-kawasaki-custom-sold/
More details on The Bike Shed Show here: https://bikeshedlondonshow.com/
MOTOBOB KTM 990 RC R video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwzz3qY0R5Q
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On this week’s episode of The Moto News, Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) get into:
Can the S2 Mullholand save Livewire EV? OSET Trials bike Triumph Adventure Experience, Hire Enfields for trips all over the World, MT-09 First Impressions, BMW Announce Automatic Motorcycles With ASA.
And of course: Comment of the Week: Suzuki GSX-8S vs 8R More thoughts and Bike of the Week: Faired Yamaha XSR900 with retro kit
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In this week’s episode of The Moto News, Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) discuss: Colorado legalising lane filtering, Yamaha patents semi-auto MT-07, some wild YouTube bikes.
And of course, Comment of The Week (Tim's Ducati Monster SR800) and Bikes of the Week from the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show.
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This week on the Full Tank pod, Rob (MOTOBOB) and Tim (RarefiedRoad) discuss:
1:37 - Isle of Man Metzler Roadtec 02 Launch
14:18 - Will a simulated clutch boost e-bike sales?
20:02 - Sporty R18 Power cruiser on the way?
26:37 - Comment of The Week: Suzuki GSX8R over the 8S
30:45 - Bike of the Week: Honda Hornet Cafe Racer
Stories mentioned:
https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/zero-motorcycles-developing-simulated-clutch/
https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/sportier-bmw-r18-coming-take-rocket-3
Bike of the Week:
https://www.bikeexif.com/honda-hornet-cafe-racer
https://www.instagram.com/seb_kustom_motorcycle/
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This week on the Full Tank pod, Rob https://www.youtube.com/@motobob and Tim https://www.youtube.com/@RarefiedRoad discuss:
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - What on earth are Triumph building? SPY SHOTS
10:12 - Get it while you can - bargain price Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition?
15:28 - Are these Moto Guzzi bikes about to make a comeback?
23:24 - Comment of The Week: Tim Special
28:11 - Bike of the Week: Honda Monkey Star Wars Edition
Stories mentioned:
https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/moto-guzzi-california-trademark-renewed/
https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/moto-guzzi-updates-stornello-trademark/
Bike of the Week: https://www.rideapart.com/news/714376/honda-monkey-star-wars-edition/
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Rounding up the biggest stories from the world of motorcycling, this week on the pod Rob https://www.youtube.com/@motobob and Tim https://www.youtube.com/@RarefiedRoad discuss:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - 2024 Indian Scout’s genius new feature
17:42 - The Problem With MV Agusta’s Enduro Veloce
29:04 - Electric Motorcycle Sales Plummet
32:15 - Why Is Suzuki’s New GSX-8R Smashing It?
37:28 - Comment of the Week: Is the Svartpilen 801 actually ugly?
43:38 - Bike of the Week: K-Speed’s Custom Triumph Scrambler 400X
Other stories mentioned: https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/march/petrol-motorbike-sales-figures/
Motobob on the New 2024 Indian Scouts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqW04Nj3fyk
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This week on the pod, Rob https://www.youtube.com/@motobob and Tim https://www.youtube.com/@RarefiedRoad answer your questions about the new 2024 BMW R12 and R12 NineT
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - BMW back at EICMA!
5:17 - Where is the fuel gauge?!
7:46 - Orange peel paintjob?
10:09 - Worth the price tag?
13:06 - How tall are you and how do the bikes fit?
18:05 - Good riddance to the air nozzle from previous gen
20:23 - What makes it an R12 version?
22:53 - What’s the tank range?
24:54 - Comparison to FTR/other 10000cc+ bikes?
27:31 - Still have the sporty feel of previous gen?
31:16 - Which would you pick between the two?
33:45 - Different torque figures feel different?
34:33 - Still have the old feel?
On this week’s episode of The Moto News, Rob https://www.youtube.com/@motobob and Tim https://www.youtube.com/@RarefiedRoad break down what makes The Perfect Motorcycle, inspired by the announcement of the new 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801; the updates to the Triumph Rocket 3 and whether or not more power is necessary; their thoughts on Scrambler Ducati’s new original finance scheme; Comment of The Week, delving into your thoughts on the Norton 588 limited edition bikes and Chris Hemsworth’s Mad Max batsh*t looking radial-engine chopper as Bike of the Week.
Other stories mentioned:
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/march/ducati-scrambler-finance/
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/news/2022/september/norton-atlas-650-cancelled
Bike of the Week: https://www.rideapart.com/news/711434/chris-hemsworth-furiosa-radial-engine-chopper-motorcycle/
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - The Perfect Motorcycle?
6:24 - New 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
14:38 - Triumph Rocket 3 Storm: Did It Need More Torque?
20:03 - New Way to Pay: Ducati’s Scrambler Finance Deal
26:29 - Comment of the Week: Norton 588s
34:00 - Bike of the Week: Mad Max radial-engine chopper
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On today’s episode, Rob https://www.youtube.com/@motobob and Tim https://www.youtube.com/@RarefiedRoad bring you the biggest stories from the world of motorcycling including the sad news that Yamaha’s much beloved R1 engine is not being made Euro 5+ compliant and what that might mean for the future of some of their favourite petrol engines. Honda’s latest patent for crosswind assist technology and the *ahem* suck and blow effect of crosswinds when you’re out on your bike. The announcement that Brian Gillen is leaving MV Agusta for a new role at Norton. And as always your Comments of the Week - your suggestions for THE most beautiful bike of all time and Bike Of the Week, a crazy awesome Desert Bobber build from Thornton Hundred Motorcycles.
Stories mentioned:
https://www.visordown.com/news/general/yamaha-r1-and-r1-m-set-be-axed
https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/honda-crosswind-assist-and-lane-warning-systems/
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/february/mv-agusta-r-and-d-boss-joins-norton/
Thornton Hundred Bobber build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq4dq7pE0jk
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Goodbye to the R1 - and other fun engines?
12:48 - Crosswind Assist tech for motorbikes
19:12 - New CTO at Norton
24:37 - Comments of the Week: Most Beautiful Bike Competitors
33:45 - Bike of the Week: Thornton Hundred Motorcycles Desert Bobber
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Rob https://www.youtube.com/@motobob and Tim https://www.youtube.com/@RarefiedRoad take a walk around the London Motorcycle Show 2024 and pick out their favourite motorcycles on offer.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Triumph
5:41 - Norton
10:15 - BSA
14:03 - Royal Enfield
18:01 - Harley Davidson
22:33 - Honda Fireblades
27:23 - Langen
30:30 - Krazy Horse
33:05 - MV Augusta
37:19 - Custom BMW
39:46 - Suzuki
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