ClevelandMoto Podcast

10/08/2025

With Shanky's Whip – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

10/08/2025

ClevelandMoto Podcast 522 Show Notes:

2024 BMW G310GS in Sport Style Colorway...

https://configurator.bmwmotorcycles.com/index_en_US.html? #/configurator/25G2/P0N3W,S0137,S0182,S0192,S0451,S0539,S0665,S0ZUC/COLOURS

we've got one that just came in on trade with 70 miles on it for everyone to ride...Get there at 7pm if you want to take a test ride.

Erik Buell goes bankrupt....again.

https://electrek.co/2025/09/30/bankrupt-e-bike-company-fuell-sold-at-auction-covering-2-of-its-outstanding-debts/

Wait? It sold for $170,000 That's less than my house....

https://www.rideapart.com/news/774831/erik-buell-fuell-electric-motorcycle-business-bankruptcy-sold/

The Honda Square? Do you love it? X125 Square from Honda.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/775021/honda-square-x125-scooter-design/

It's actually real, and people are riding it! The Italjet Dragster 700.

https://www.visordown.com/reviews/italjet-launches-utterly-unique-dragster-700-twin

RIDER MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES THEIR MOTORCYCLE OF THE YEAR:

Yes, it's a friggin' top 10 list, but the winner is a money-shot in the most obvious way possible. I guess times are tough out there for moto journalists.

https://ridermagazine.com/2025/10/04/2025-motorcycle-of-the-year/

10/03/2025

Since we're all about Shanky's Whip...

Join Shanky and his mad bird for a "Try It to Believe it" Irish Whiskey Liqueur!

10/02/2025

ClevelandMoto Podcast 521 SHOW NOTES:

Kawasaki announces new line of super-nakeds:

https://www.kawasaki.eu/en/Motorcycles/Supernaked.html

But is it any better than the one we got in 2016?

https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/2026-kawasaki-z1100-and-z1100-se-first-look-44650111

Because the one from 2016 sure does look the same, and it has more power, albeit slightly less torque.

https://www.nationalpowersports.net/itemdetails?itemid=44749&srsltid=AfmBOoqkzGNO_6iWp123-RXaYHNMTTYQ3zCL0PEiS7Jbq8L_b6XtWanj

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1246938710411987/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A9b485e01-7d94-456d-8b5a-44cfc3bea8b0

Not fu**in' boring....well done Enfield you crazy bastards:

https://www.royalenfield.com/us/en/motorcycles/goan-classic-350/

$5299 - Not my cuppa chai, but you're getting plenty of free press on this one.

QJMotor (Benelli/QJ) has announced a new 900cc Adventure.

I've had 2 guys call my shop because of this unobtainium b***r fuel:

https://global.qjmotor.com/uploads/images/20250526/a85273a2725785855e405a5861089ea4.png

Then I realized they have over 134 different models of motorcycle on their home website!

https://global.qjmotor.com/ #

0-60 in 2.43 Seconds, Oh Ducati, I love your lunacy.

That's bone stock, $40,000+ Fees to find out.

https://www.ducati.com/us/en/bikes/diavel/diavel-v4-rs

RIP Pitt Raceway / BeaverRun / Pittsburgh International Raceway

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/news/pitt-race-sold-set-to-close-at-the-end-of-2025/

Yamaha lets you shut your bike off remotely, or track it once it's been stolen.

https://global.yamaha-motor.com/business/mc/connectivity/yconnect/lc.html

It's fully APP based and even works on their dirtbikes that don't even have a key. What could possibly go wrong?

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09/30/2025

Vespa has lost its damned mind...this is their clothing collection. Who actually buys this stuff?

https://theemptyspace.vespa.com/c/al-vento?_gl=1*kky8wh*_gcl_au*NzUwNTg1MDUwLjE3NTg3MzY5MTk.*_ga*MTgzNDgyNzEzNC4xNzU4NzM2OTE5*_ga_Q5Q1JS9BSV*czE3NTkyNTI4ODAkbzMkZzEkdDE3NTkyNTMzODUkajYwJGwwJGgxNzk0Nzc3Njky*_ga_L3K0B3HHJW*czE3NTkyNTI4ODAkbzIkZzEkdDE3NTkyNTMzODUkajYwJGwwJGgxODIxMjMwNzE3

I guess you'd have to be empty-headed to spend $77 on a baseball cap....

https://theemptyspace.vespa.com/us-en/Accessories/Hats/p/8FDU6SA0301F0099TU

The Empty Script Baseball Cap from Vespa’s Fall-Winter 25 collection is crafted from cotton and is offered in a timeless black color. It features a front embroidery of the Empty graphic and a structured shape that keeps its form. The adjustable cotton strap is finished with a metal buckle, adding ...

09/29/2025

The Owner of Bajaj and Now KTM "European manufacturing is dead" jump to 4:40 if you don't want to watch the whole video, but, I strongly recommend watching the whole video.

CNBC-TV18 Exclusive | ’Working with Boxer Brand and the Pulsar Brand to develop a commuter electric motorcycle and a sports electric motorcycle,’ says Bajaj ...

09/29/2025

Enjoy the audio-only version of the ClevelandMoto podcast episode 518

https://www.buzzsprout.com/112122/episodes/17925520

Are you going to EICMA? Are you going to AIM Expo?
What the hell is Shanky's Whip?

See the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMduf48hLzQ&t=3s

Show notes podcast 518 :  So, you think you're fancy. Are you motorcycle show in Milan fancy? https://www.eicma.it/it/If I was in California October 11th I can tell you what I would be doing. https://www.motorcycle.com/.../moto-b....Cleveland...

09/25/2025

ClevelandMoto podcast 520 show notes:

Want to ride better? Just tell yourself you are Batman.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/773309/batman-effect-child-development-motorcycling-safer-research/

British military goes back to Royal Enfield for their latest military motorcycle.

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2025/september/royal-enfield-to-support-army/

Honda reveals the cb500 super 4. Wait, didn't a Chinese company just released this exact same bike?

https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/honda-reveals-the-cb500-super-four-at-the-2025-cima.html

Norton motorcycles is back, it's taken them 5 years, but they've got some new models that are definitely worth looking at.

https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/norton-planning-six-new-motorcycle-models/

Apparently, all you need to do to make motorcycling safer is slip on your helmet, start talking to yourself in the third person, and say,

09/20/2025

This is the place, RaceTrac condos that they are developing right across the street from the hotel we stayed in last night.

Automotive luxury where automotive history began. Luxury car condos for sale in Metro Detroit. Automotive District with race track for motorsport enthusiasts.

09/19/2025

Who wants to buy a hearse?

09/18/2025

Tonight 9/18/2025 at 8pm EDST

ClevelandMoto Podcast 519 Show Notes

Harley Dealers are dropping like flies.

Taboo Harley-Davidson (Alexandria, Louisiana): Closed in October 2024.
New York City Harley-Davidson: Closed in September, with the owner citing economic problems.
Los Angeles Harley-Davidson (Fullerton, California): Closed in October 2024.
Miracle City Harley-Davidson (Titusville, Florida): Closed in September 2024.
San Francisco Harley-Davidson: Closed in June 2024 after 110 years.
Hideout Harley-Davidson (Missouri): Announced closure at the end of March 2025.
High Country Harley-Davidson (Colorado and Wyoming): Both locations closed permanently in August 2025.
High Country Harley-Davidson (Colorado): The location in Colorado closed permanently at the end of July 2025.

Why?
Aging Customer Base: The core Harley-Davidson demographic has aged out, and younger generations are not entering the sport in sufficient numbers to replace them. Or is it inoring mom & Pop shops and only building boxes by the highway?

YAMAHA BUSTS OUT THE RED AND WHITE FOR THEIR 70th Birthday!

https://www.yamaha-racing.com/news/motogp/yamaha-unveil-special-yamaha-70th-anniversary-livery-ahead-of-du/

ANOTHER HARLEY RECALL:

https://www.rideapart.com/news/772497/recall-harley-davidson-sprotster-s-triple-clamp-fail/

HONDA AFRICA TWINS HAVE A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM:

https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/honda-recalls-africa-twin-for-handlebar-switch-defect/

American Honda is recalling 7,492 units of its CRF1100L Africa Twin due to a defect in the left handlebar switch assembly that could result in the loss of horn and headlight beam control. The recall affects select 2020–2022 and 2024–2025 models. According to documentation filed with the National...