Bore & Stoke

Bore & Stoke

You love their articles. You love their YouTube videos. Now you’re going to love their new podcast! The team at Motorcycle.com has launched a brand new podcast, filled with all the passion and shenanigans you’ve come to expect. Road test editor Troy Siahaan will take the mic twice a month and will be joined by passionate motorcycle enthusiasts and professionals from around the world to discuss the life behind the story. As well, Troy will regularly be joined by his colleagues Motorcycle.com Editor-in-Chief Ryan Adams and Senior Editor Nic de Sena to discuss the latest new motorcycles they’ve been riding, gear they’ve been using, and general commentary on the state of motorcycling. News Editor Dennis Chung will also regularly join the program to discuss breaking news.

Episodes

August 5, 2026 74 mins
Why do some slow, clunky, or objectively flawed motorcycles become absolute legends, while technically superior bikes are forgotten? On this episode of the Bore and Stoke podcast, Ryan, Dennis, and Troy break down the mysterious recipe behind "Cult Classic" motorcycles. Dennis kicks things off with a look at some news topics to kick things off, including a new Suzuki with an old Suzuki engine, plus some corporate news from India...
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Motorcycle racing legend, iconic journalist, and Yamaha Champions Riding School founder Nick Ienatsch joins us for Episode 30 of the Bore & Stoke podcast! In this episode, we sit down with one of the most influential figures in American motorcycle coaching. From the frantic grids of AMA 250 GP racing to the peak "golden era" of print magazine testing at Motorcyclist and Sport Rider, Nick Ienatsch has seen, ridden, and written ...
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How much of what you read and watch about new motorcycles is actually true, and how much is just corporate marketing hype? On this episode of the Bore and Stoke podcast, we tear down the curtain separating motorcycle media from the giant OEM marketing machines. We dive into the corporate side of the landscape, breaking down some of the tactics of how brands try to engineer "hype" before a wheel even turns. Meanwhile, Troy and Rya...
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On this episode 28 of the Bore and Stoke podcast, Troy and Ryan chat with longtime friend and fellow motojournalist Rennie Scaysbrook about his travels and adventures, including racing in the Isle of Man TT and winning the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
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Happy 100th Birthday to Ducati! To celebrate the crew at Borgo Panigale hitting the century mark, Episode 27 of the Motorcycle.com Bore & Stoke podcast is dedicated to "The Century Club" — the motorcycle manufacturers building bikes today, in 2026, with beginnings going back at least 100 years (even if there are some gaps in between). From corporate bankruptcies and world wars to massive modern revivals, we trace the wil...
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Ricky Brabec’s path to the top of rally racing didn’t happen overnight. In this episode of Bore and Stoke, we talk about his roots in the desert, the journey to becoming a Dakar champion, and the lessons learned along the way. We also reflect on one of the closest finishes in Dakar history—not as a headline, but as part of a bigger story about resilience, growth, and the pursuit of perfection in rally racing...
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We're switching things up a little bit with this episode of the podcast. In this one, Ryan, Dennis, and Troy have a discussion about AI and motorcycles. Artificial Intelligence is the big topic in nearly every industry and ours is no different. So we're going to talk about it. We take a stab at how AI will impact the future of not just motorcycles themselves, but also how people like us bring motorcycle information to you. This one...
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What does it take to design a motorcycle when the brief comes from the battlefield instead of the showroom? In this episode of Bore and Stoke, we sit down with longtime motorcycle designer Michael Uhlarik to talk about his career shaping bikes across the globe, his latest project developing an electric motorcycle for military use, and why we’re looking at the wrong metrics when it comes to the future of this sport. 00:00 ...
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In this episode of Bore & Stoke, we dive into a packed news cycle: Honda brings E-Clutch to the Transalp in the U.S., KTM and Husqvarna shake up the industry with a 4-year warranty, and Ducati teases a new Superleggera V4 Centenario. Not to be outdone, Aprilia has launched the X 250th — a very special edition motorcycle. On the culture side, we talk Sonora Rally, the growing accessibility of Isle of Man TT events, and a ...
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On Episode 22 of the Bore and Stoke Podcast, we sit down with none other than Kayla Yaakov — the first woman to stand on the podium at the Daytona 200. From racing at a young age to climbing through the ranks of Junior Cup, Twins Cup, and now Supersport in the MotoAmerica paddock, Kayla has quickly built a reputation as one of the toughest competitors on track. In this episode we talk about: • The moment she realized she c...
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On Episode 21 of Motorcycle.com’s Bore & Stoke Podcast, we’ve got a packed show covering breaking racing news, major recalls, industry shakeups, gear talk, and a stacked First Ride roundup. We kick things off by introducing our newest team member and a quick callback to last week’s episode with Zack and Ari before diving into the big headline: MotoGP is set to leave the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circui...
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February 18, 2026 78 mins
On Episode 20 of the Bore and Stoke podcast, Troy sits down with Ari Henning and Zack Courts — two of the most influential voices in modern moto media. From their early days building their loyal following, Ari and Zack have helped redefine how motorcycles are reviewed, tested, and talked about in the YouTube era. In this episode, we dive into: • The evolution (and future) of motorcycle journalism • What really goes into the...
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In this, episode 19 of the Bore and Stoke Podcast, we break down the news of the month, give you first looks, leaks, and reviews of the bikes we've ridden so far this year — And that's just for the month of January! We kick things off with a callback to Episode 18 before diving into KTM’s major shakeup, including a new Chief Commercial Officer and layoffs affecting 500 employees. From there, it’s full throttle i...
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In this episode of Motorcycle.com’s Bore and Stoke Podcast, we’re joined by Neil Graham — Gemini Award–winning documentarian, former Editor-in-Chief of Cycle Canada, and host of The Lowdown podcast for ADV Rider. Neil has done it all: bought old Ducatis, fixed them, raced them, fixed them again, and turned those experiences into some of the most honest storytelling in motorcycling. We dig into riding, racin...
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The Bore and Stoke crew is back with a packed Episode 17 — the first of 2026! — covering major industry news, leaked reveals, and a long list of first-ride reviews. We kick things off with a shoutout to Episode 16 listeners before diving into our annual Motorcycle of the Year awards and a recall affecting KTM 390 and Husqvarna 401 models. From there, it’s first-ride impressions of Honda’s 2026 CRF300F and ...
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In this episode of Motorcycle.com’s Bore and Stoke Podcast, we’re joined by off-road racing legend Johnny Campbell — the backbone of Honda’s Baja program and one of the most influential figures in desert racing history. From defining what “Honda durability” really means during a 1,000-mile Baja race, to reflecting on 11 straight Baja 1000 victories, Johnny walks us through the evolution of off-r...
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Welcome back to the Bore & Stoke Podcast. In Episode 15, the crew breaks down a packed week of motorcycle news, first looks, and industry moves. Triumph expands its lineup with the 2026 Thruxton 400 and Street Tracker 400, plus a sharper Street Triple 765 RX and updated Moto2 Edition. Harley-Davidson announces its 2026 carry-over models, and we dig into five key takeaways from its Q3 financial results. Kawasaki resurfaces wi...
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In this episode, Troy, Ryan, Dennis, and Nic sit down to break down the biggest announcements, reveals, surprises, and head-scratchers from this year’s show in Milan. No guest this time — just the crew digging into the bikes everyone’s talking about. We cover all the major highlights from the floor, including an adventure scooter from Aprilia, AI-generated marketing images from BMW, a wild V4 sportbike from CFMOT...
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When we recorded this episode, EICMA was right around the corner, and it's always the time of year when the motorcycle world is buzzing. In this episode of Bore and Stoke, Troy, Nic, and Dennis dig into the biggest headlines leading up to the show — including the all-new MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro, Honda’s confirmed CB1000GT sport-tourer, and Kawasaki’s revived KLE500. The guys also break down major industry new...
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What happens when a biomedical scientist becomes a motorcycle content creator? In this episode, we talk with Lali, better known as @anti_parallali, whose passion for science and two wheels has built loyal following as a thoughtful and authentic voices in motorcycling. Lali holds a PhD in biomedical sciences, but her true escape comes when she's riding motorcycles — specifically, her Yamaha MT-07. She shares how her analytica...
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