Motos and Friends from Ultimate Motorcycle magazine

Whether you define the new Royal Enfield Shotgun [https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/17/2024-royal-enfield-shotgun-650-review-14-fast-facts/]as a cruiser or a bobber, it is certainly an awesome-looking retro-styled motorcycle. Kelly Callan recently spent a couple of weeks with the new version of the 650-twin, and she gives us her thoughts.   In our second segment this week, Teejay Adams chats with the one-time USA coast-to-coast speed record holder, Andrew Pieper, about the trials and tribulations of that challenge. The shortest distance between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is the distance between Jacksonville, Florida, and San Diego, California. To attempt to do this trip in one go isn’t an easy endeavor, and it requires a lot of pre-planning, and a team of people to help make it a success. Andrew’s time was very recently beaten by a few minutes, so naturally he’s planning on getting the record back! His chat with Teejay is an interesting insight into his preparation and how he actually did it.     Andrew Pieper World Record YouTube [https://youtu.be/NUNhDS4Tdq8] We love your feedback! Please comment or suggest:   @ultimatemotorcycling [https://www.instagram.com/ultimatemotorcycling/]  @UltimateMotoMag [https://twitter.com/UltimateMotoMag]  @UltimateMotorcycling [https://www.facebook.com/UltimateMotorcycling]  producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com [producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com]

Triumph’s revamped Tiger 900 lineup looks like a high-end, highly capable ADV styled motorcycle. Senior Editor Nic de Sena recently visited Malaga, Spain to ride the Rally and GT Pro versions. Nic gives us his thoughts on what has changed with the new Tiger, and a comparison between the two variations.    In our second segment this week, Teejay Adams chats with Aussie motorcycle racer Tayla Relph. Tayla was recently selected to enter the inaugural FIM Women's Motorcycling World Championship, that is starting this year. Tayla talks about the physical and financial challenges, and the motivation that has brought her to competing at the top of her sport. Here’s a little known fact: Teejay’s son Reed [https://www.instagram.com/reedpictures_?igsh=MTBzNThiM3lkYXRoNg==] went to high-school in Brisbane with Tayla! So, from all of us here at Ultimate Motorcycling, we hope you enjoy this episode!   2024 Triumph Tiger 900 Lineup First Look [https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/10/31/2024-triumph-tiger-900-lineup-first-look-13-fast-facts-27-pics/] 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro Review  [https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/19/2024-triumph-tiger-900-rally-pro-review-11-fast-facts/] 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 Pro GT Pro Review [https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/02/08/2024-triumph-tiger-900-gt-pro-review-11-fast-facts/] TaylaRelph#28 Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/taylarelph_?igsh=MXZsbGR6eHRyM3I5dg==] TaylaRelph#28 Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/taylarelphracing28?mibextid=LQQJ4d] Tayla Relph Email [taylarelphracing@hotmail.com] Reed Peters Photography Landscape Architect [https://www.instagram.com/reedpictures_?igsh=MTBzNThiM3lkYXRoNg==] We love your feedback! Please comment or suggest:   @ultimatemotorcycling [https://www.instagram.com/ultimatemotorcycling/]  @UltimateMotoMag [https://twitter.com/UltimateMotoMag]  @UltimateMotorcycling [https://www.facebook.com/UltimateMotorcycling]  producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com [producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com]

This week’s first segment features Senior Editor Nic de Sena, freshly returned from India, where he rode the all new Royal Enfield Himalayan ADV [https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/29/2024-royal-enfield-himalayan-review/] bike. The Himalayan has gone through a generational upgrade, with a bigger, more powerful motor and the addition of Showa suspension just to start with. Royal Enfield is clearly upping its game, and Nic gives us his thoughts on the new machine and where it fits into the market. Motos and Friends is brought to you by Arai helmets. Yes, there is such a thing as “The Arai Difference” and it reflects the company’s incredible attention to detail. For instance, if your experience has been that helmets are hard to get on, then try the Arai Contour-X, designed with a wider bottom opening for easier on/off; it is the helmet you’ve been waiting for. Once on, you will be amazed at the extreme comfort of the Contour-X, a key benefit for long-distance touring. Another example of “The Arai Difference”: Side Air Channels. The Corsair-X utilizes internal ducting, which effectively increases the extraction of hot, moist air from the eye-port area, to both help reduce shield fogging and increase your comfort. Get to your local Arai dealer and try the Contour-X and the Corsair-X, you won’t be disappointed! If you want to learn more, visit AraiAmericas.com [https://www.araiamericas.com/]. In our second segment this week, I chat with Chris Fillmore from the Pierer Mobility Group, the owners of the KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas brands. After retiring from his professional superbike racing career, Chris has now worked for PMG for around 10 years, including his recent stint as the manager of the flat-track racing program. Chris and I talk about his race experience from Motocross, Supermoto, Superbike, as well as his insight into riding a flat-track motorcycle as well. Chris’ laid-back demeanor belies his incredible ability to go fast on just about any motorcycle. We love your feedback! Please comment or suggest: 2024 Arai Americas Brochure [https://online.flippingbook.com/link/835803/]   @ultimatemotorcycling [https://www.instagram.com/ultimatemotorcycling/]  @UltimateMotoMag [https://twitter.com/UltimateMotoMag]  @UltimateMotorcycling [https://www.facebook.com/UltimateMotorcycling]  producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com [producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com]

This week’s first segment is brought to you by Editor Don Williams who recently rode the new 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 [https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/19/2024-yamaha-tenere-700-review-14-fast-facts/]. Although the Tenere has been around for some time now, unusually, Don never quite managed to get the chance to ride one. So he looks at the Tenere and it’s updates for 2024 from a fresh perspective. The big question is whether the Tenere is getting too long in the tooth to maintain its place in the market, or is it a really good, mature motorcycle that absolutely deserves to be on your shopping list?    In our second segment this week, I chat with my friend Heath Cofran, the US Communications Lead for Alpinestars [https://www.alpinestars.com/], the innovative safety company that we’re all so familiar with. Heath chats about some of the upcoming ideas from the company; the Tech-Air safety system [https://www.alpinestars.com/pages/alpinestars-tech-air-autonomous-airbag-systems] and its development; and the really interesting new Supertech R10 helmet [https://www.alpinestars.com/pages/sr10] that was just launched last year and worn for the first time by Jorge Martin and Jack Miller in MotoGP. We love your feedback! Please comment or suggest:   @ultimatemotorcycling [https://www.instagram.com/ultimatemotorcycling/]  @UltimateMotoMag [https://twitter.com/UltimateMotoMag]  @UltimateMotorcycling [https://www.facebook.com/UltimateMotorcycling]  producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com [producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com]

Freshly returned from the intro of the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+, [https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/14/2024-suzuki-gsx-s1000gx-review-a-dozen-fast-facts/] Senior Editor Nic de Sena gives us his thoughts on the new crossover bike from the big S. This is another sport-touring variant on the fantastic inline-four GSX-S1000 upright naked model, and although Suzuki have the really great GT+ in the lineup, this new GX+ now comes with semi-active electronic suspension and a comfortable riding position. So if you’re in the market for a sport-tourer, the GX+ is definitely another one to add to your list of possibles. In our second segment this week, Editor-at-Large Neale Bayly chats with Laverda engineer, Keith Nairn. Based in Scotland, Keith is a highly specialized engine builder and tuner of these legendary Italian muscle machines. If you have need of Keith’s expertise, you’ll be able to contact him through his website at LaverdaScozia.co.uk. [http://www.laverdascozia.co.uk/] So, from all of us here at Ultimate Motorcycling—we hope you enjoy this episode and of course, have a fabulous Holiday season! We love your feedback! Please comment or suggest:   @ultimatemotorcycling [https://www.instagram.com/ultimatemotorcycling/]  @UltimateMotoMag [https://twitter.com/UltimateMotoMag]  @UltimateMotorcycling [https://www.facebook.com/UltimateMotorcycling]  producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com [producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com]