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We talk about the state of the Scarabeo, what the greatest tool may be, an addition to the stable, a scooter movie, another fantastic year of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, VMD demo rides, an Iron Butt that was better and worse than expected, a big Honda recall, Sena bringing mesh to everyone, Indian’s very long Sturgis edition name, two more Himalayans, sidecars eyeing a return to the Isle of Man TT, and more...   News starts @ 01:30:10   Music Picks (two picks this week): Situation by Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds A Thousand Miles From Nowhere by Dwight Yoakam Check out our shirts & stickers! Recalls: 2017-2026 Honda CMX300/CMX500/SCL500 - Steering recall News: Sena debuts the MeshON - mesh intercom for any Bluetooth headset Indian unveils the 2026 Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition - yep, that’s really the name Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition - official page Sturgis through day 5 - 69 DUI arrests and 3 fatal crashes Laconia Bike Week’s executive director hurt in a crash on the way, right here in Avon, OH Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 spied looking production ready - EICMA debut, says the CEO Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 expected next month - the 410 bored out Sidecar racing may return to the Isle of Man TT next year TT Sidecar Sustainability Review - First Stage Report Reference Links: To Be Someone Movie Trailer Wendy on the Arrive Alive Podcast Motojug Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge English (#1113) hits a bear and keeps on riding in the Hoka Hey (Note: I got his number wrong, I said #1103, but his Hoka Hey # is 1113) ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about getting keys made, Vintage Motorcycle Days prep, the demo brands headed to Mid-Ohio, flat track community suffers another loss, the Women Riders World Relay world record, Suzuki’s new SV-7GX crossover, possibly the end of the road for Cycle World, a Yamaha hybrid scooter, and more...   News starts @ 00:27:28   Music Pick: $10 Cowboy by Charley Crockett Check out our shirts & stickers! Recalls: Go check the NHTSA website or motohop.co/recalls News: Flat tracker Alyssa Kruppenbacker passes away at 14 AMA renames its Amateur Athlete of the Year Award to honor Dan Bromley Women Riders World Relay chases a world record Vintage Days demo rides announced - Harley, Honda, Royal Enfield & Suzuki Suzuki SV-7GX crossover confirmed for the US - and a stripped-down “Value” GXV Octane Media layoffs - the end of the road for Cycle World and Motorcyclist? Yamaha developing a hybrid twin-motor scooter 2027 AJP PR7 Adventure arriving in the US late summer VW restructuring fuels fresh Ducati sale rumors “We don’t really need VW,” says Ducati’s CEO Reference Links: Motorcycles & Misfits 683: On The Road with Liza and WR3 Wendy’s Guinness record - 172k miles on a 2005 FJR 1300 Women Riders World Relay Suzuki SV-7GX (official) ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about our journey to Band Camp Scooter Rally, some website updates, a 240-mile day stretching the Norge’s legs, the loss of Dan Bromley, Harley moving some production back to the US, the HD X350s being sold in the US.. sort, Indian’s strange new attack ads, Vespa’s 80th, Moto Guzzi patenting a hybrid, and more...   News starts @ 00:44:40   Music Pick: People Hatin' by The Red Clay Strays Check out our shirts & stickers! Recalls: Go check the NHTSA website or motohop.co/recalls News: Rest in Peace Dan Bromley - 2018 AFT Singles & 2025 AdventureTrackers champion Harley moving 3 models back to US production Harley Dealers to convert X350s for retail sale HD X350 in Alabama listed for $6,995 with 258 miles What’s with Indian’s attack ads on Harley? Kymco CV-X45 adventure scooter coming to the US? Vespa 80th Anniversary Limited Edition GTS Moto Guzzi patents a V-twin hybrid powertrain Reference Links: Pittsburgh Vintage Scooter Club - Facebook Pittsburgh Vintage Scooter Club - Instagram The Indian vs Harley attack ad Vespa Sprint S 150 - that green is fantastic Vespa GTV 310 HPE ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about recent rides, cheap bourbon, Vintage Motorcycle Days Prep, AMA going onto ClevelandMoto, Harley’s finances, E85 motorcycles, and more...   Check out our shirts & stickers! Recalls: Coming soon to motohop.co Reference Links: Wild Turkey Video ClevelandMoto - Ep 549 News: Harley Q1 2026 Earnings Sportster 883 is coming back? Sprint confirmed to be a 440 ..and the Sprint is no going to hit sub-$6k Ride out for Lindsay and Craig Foreman Royal Enfield testing E85 variant of Classic 350 Racer registration is open for VMD Other Stuff: Suzuki ends up on traffic light pole ..also go subscribe to MotoStories and More! ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about where the heck we’ve been, Missy sets some new records, Matt’s new job, generator carburetor frustrations, a crazy project for nearly waterless vehicle detailing, Harley’s trajectory, Royal Enfield developments, and more...   Check out our shirts & stickers! Recalls: There were a TON since our last episode - go check the NHTSA website News: Crazy detailing kickstarter thing Harley-Davidson Headcount Reduction Harley-Davison Bagger World Cup Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 specs Honda Transalp now standard with E-Clutch in US MotoAmerica Superbike now on Vice TV Lindsey and Craig Foreman Still Detained in Iran Free Lindsey and Craig Foreman Other Stuff: Matt’s New Tech Podcast ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about Sleepy making some awesome content on MotoStories and More, Johnny Mac being the best human, the importance of music, new helmet crash tech, Missy talks Ohlins branding update, EICMA bikes, a helmet care station, and more...   Check out our shirts & stickers! Recalls: None?! Better go check the NHTSA website to make sure Reference Photos/Links: My 2025 Riding Music Playlist MotoStories and More… YouTube MotoStories’ Holiday Gift Guide Livestream with Johnny Mac “The Honda Whisperer” News: Suzuki 650 V-Twin isn’t dead? Electric Mini Bike from the makers of OneWheel Quin Pod Quin Tag Ohlins has a new brand identity Flying Flea S6 Scrambler MV Agusta 5 cylinder engine RE Bullet 650 Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Vespa 80th Anniversary Top Selling Motorcycle Brand in USA Other Stuff: Helmet Care Station Thing ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about whether everything is awful, KTM moving GasGas production out of Spain, a new cannonball, do we need helmets from non-helmet manufacturers, Livewire to show off bikes and scooter at EICMA, a pretty cool Honda, a Tesla manages to drive onto a live racetrack, and more... (Apparently I can't read - We recorded this on Sunday November 2nd... not 12th) Check out our shirts & stickers! Recalls: None?! Better go check the NHTSA website to make sure News: KTM is moving GasGas Motorcycle Production to Austria European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers says new bike registrations are down 2025 AMA Hall of Fame Inductees ADV Cannonball 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 Livewire S4 Honcho Cardo has some new helmets Some retro customization for the Honda CB1000F Weird News: A Tesla drives onto a live racetrack full of motorcycles Reference Photos/Links: Dealer News September 2025 - What’s the problem? And What will it take? ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about some of our recent travels, a visit to the ClevelandMoto Podcast, why I like scootering, Missy’s thoughts on Harley-Davidson, Indian has a new owner, Connecticut enacts some e-bike rules, count down to EICMA, Kawasaki KLE speculation, and more...   Check out our shirts & stickers! Recalls: 2026 BMW R 1300 RT Driveshaft/Cardan Shaft Failure 2025 BMW R 1300 RT Driveshaft/Cardan Shaft Failure News: Moto Morini 300cc singles on the way Polaris sells majority stake of Indian to private equity Zero moves global headquarters from US to Netherlands Connecticut passes some new e-bike rules New Norton model names revealed Kawasaki KLE Teaser Reference Photos/Links: ClevelandMoto - Ep 522 (We talk about the “not a bike” of the year) Sleepy’s Janus Halcyon 250 Review Video GasGas e-bikes ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about being on NoCo Moto Podcast, seemingly every Harley news outlet just now discovering the SWM Stormbreaker, recalls for breaking axles and upper triple clamp, the passing of John Penton, US Women’s World Trophy Team’s victory, Buell produces a Super Cruiser, dash cams, and more... Recalls: Assortment of Ducati Streetfighter & Panigale models - rear axle may break 2026 Aprilia Tuono 1100 & RSV4 1100 models - turn signal and running light issue 2020-2022/2024-2025 Honda Africa Twin - left handlebar switch may lose function 2021-2025 Harley-Davison Sportster S - upper triple clamp may fracture News: ClevelandMoto’s coverage of John Penton’s passing - Episode 518 U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team wins International Six Days Enduro The holiest of wheels - an R18 Transcontinental blessed by the Pope Buell supposedly making Super Cruisers… Maeving raised $15 million in new funding round, focus towards expanding in US Ducati unveils new battery tech & Moto E to go on hiatus after 2025 season Livewire S4 platform on the way - Trademark for S4 Honcho Harley gets two new board members Special edition Kawasaki Eliminator for Japan - Dual Dash Cams Weird News: Ruroc enters administration and buys itself? Reference Links: Moto Stories & More - Moto Morini X-Cape 700 Review Multi-Podcast / VMD FEMA Camp Discord Motorcycle-Podcasts.com Rieju USA - Somehow tied to Gas Gas? Innovv Blind Spot System ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about NoCo Moto being wrong, dealership experiences, a new bike in the stable, Missy receives an award, MotoAmerica at Mid-Ohio, updates from a few electric motorcycle companies, and more... Check out our shirts & stickers! Recalls: None?! Better go check the NHTSA website to make sure News: Troy Herfoss Disqualified, Mid-Ohio King of the Baggers Race 2 Sturgis Final Traffic Numbers Sturgis Final Accident/Ticket/Etc Numbers LiveWire Q2 Numbers FIM is allowing the Stark Varg in the 2025 World Supercross Championship Stark also says they’ll have electric road bikes that beat petrol in every way Royal Enfield Flying Flea - New testing video (and there’s apparently a YouTube channel?) More RE Himalayan Twin Spy Shots India jumping in the deep end with ethanol blended fuels, straight to E20 Weird News: Who stole the Harley sign? Reference Photos/Links: 2012 Moto Guzzi Norge GT from Throttle Company Throttle Company - Royal Enfield, Moto Guzzi, and BSA Dealer in Columbus, OH ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about an easy tiki drink, hanging out with ClevelandMoto, upgrades on the way for our Royal Alloy, a twin (maybe 750cc) Himmy, they got a Cybertruck stuck where?, Kawasaki is resurrecting a bike, a touch of power lifting, and more... Check out our shirts & stickers! Recalls: 2025 BMW F800 GS, F 900 GS, R 1300 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, S 1000 R, S 1000 RR, K 1600 GT eCall system may have been inadvertently deactivated 2020 SUZUKI GSX-S1000S Katana, 2024 SUZUKI GSX-S1000S Katana, and 2020-2025 SUZUKI DL1050 V-Strom 1050 headlight is too bright News: New details on the Himalayan twin QJMotor SRT400X on the way Cybertruck was stuck on Rubicon Trail Kawasaki is brining back the Ninja 300? Buell Super Cruiser maybe getting closer to actual production.. began “final” multi-week test MotoAmerica goes to Mid-Ohio this weekend - Aug 15-17 Weird News: ~$9,000 BMW R18 Espresso Machine ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

We talk about how the Rattler is doing, Old Port Washington Road, working towards call-in guests, reason to support your significant other’s moto hobby, the chaos that is currently Harley-Davidson, first few days of Sturgis, and more...   Check out our shirts & stickers! Recalls: None?! Better go check the NHTSA website to make sure News: Doodle on a Motorcycle’s crash video Harley launching an entry-level bike, targeting a price below $6,000 Harley sold part of Harley-Davison Financial Services… that can’t be good Harley has a new CEO My post about the current Harley-Davidson situation Colby Raha sets new distance record for jumping a Harley-Davidson Sturgis starts off strong - 55 accidents / 2 fatalities Sturgis vehicle count up Moto Morini Alltrhike is likely coming to the US with a different name - Vettore Supercharged Kawasaki Side by Sides.. why not? BMW F450 GS Revealed - Pretty darn close to the concept Triumph Thruxton 400 Teaser Triumph Thruxton 400 details Weird News: AI used to abuse financing pre-qual ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

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 of 509 and 509 for Polaris helmets issues with chin strap 2024 Zero DS, Zero DSR, DSRP, DSR/X front brake hose issue News: Kove’s founder is working on a 370lb sport bike with a 150hp triple - ZXJC (ZXMoto) 820RR Moto Morini is tossing their hat into the 450cc adventure bike ring - Alltrhike PA State Rep has announced an intent to introduce helmet requiring legislation Thieves are stealing copper charging cables in the UK Vespa announces 80th anniversary celebration for 2026 Weird News: Suzuki Curry   Check out our website and our Instagram profiles for more AMA vintage Motorcycle Days coverage! ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

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 fine New Kawasaki on the way, maybe? New Suzuki GSX-8T & GSX-8TT Suzuki also absorbing tariff impacts for their dealers.. for now Indian Motorcycle x RVSO - Native Designed Collection Onyx RCR 80V - More power than you need in an e-bike, or whatever it is Royal Enfield Scram 440 sales resume after pause in India Nichole Meuse becomes second-ever female to win Iron Butt Rally Weird News: BOLD84 using bumpy streets to mix their coffee drinks Reference Photos/Links: ChatGPT Visualization of the “Party Police” Spree ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil

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 Vespa Officina 8 models, gear, and apparel Harley sold part of it’s headquarters More photos of the Him-E… and apparently the Himalayan twin isn’t dead? Spy shots of the RE Flying Flea S6 AMA announces next class Hall of Fame inductees MotoAmerica Talent Cup coming to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Best new model name that we probably won’t get in the US? Weird News: Honda builds a rocket… like a real rocket Reference Photos/Links: Oil/Fluid Capacity References Finnegan & Freiburger reunite post-Roadkill Episode 628 - Motorcycles & Misfits ~~~~~~~~~  Email us at [email protected] Website: https://motohop.co Merch: https://motohop.co/merch Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop ========= Our Favorite Podcasts: Cleveland Moto Motorcycles & Misfits Noco Moto Creative Riding ========= Find the best AMSOIL products for your vehicles: https://motohop.co/oil