Episode 15: Recalls, Reveals, And A 5-Cylinder Tease

Dec 3, 2025
1h 1m

Episode Description

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 with a second recall for the ZX-6R and quietly introduces the 2026 W175 LTD. Meanwhile, Zero’s new XB and XE electric models get full reviews after our recent ride. In the business world, Bajaj completes its acquisition of KTM, shifting the landscape for several Euro brands.

We also look at MV Agusta’s surprising five-cylinder engine tease, explore Los Angeles by Vespa, and wrap with impressions of Continental’s new ContiAttack SM2 supermoto tire. Tune in and catch up on everything happening across the motorcycle world.


00:00 Intro

00:45 Advertisement

01:34 Ep 14 Recap

02:32 What’s in store in Ep 15

03:52 Triumph Thruxton 400 and Scrambler 400

08:24 Harley-Davidson Carryover models for 2026

11:50 Harley-Davidson Q3 Results and New CEO Appears

18:06 2026 Triumph Street Triple RX and Moto2

21:35 Kawasaki Issues Second Recall For The Ninja ZX-6R

24:35 Bajaj Completes Purchase of KTM

28:14 Kawasaki W175 LTD Coming To The US

30:20 2026 Zero XB and XE Review

37:11 Advertisement

37:55 Dennis Attacks Aliens!

38:47 MV Agusta Teases 5-Cylinder Engine

41:15 Exploring LA on Vespas

45:33 Testing the Continental ContiAttack SM2

54:15 What’s To Come, Episode 16 Tease, and MOBOs!

56:00 Rate us/Leave a Comment

57:08 Advertisement


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