Highside/Lowside - A Motorcycle Podcast

S11E07: Best New Motorcycles of 2026: Our Picks

The $6,000 Harley-Davidson, Honda's automatic clutch, the "vicious" KTM 990 RC R superbike, and much, much more are discussed as Zack and Spurg preview the most exciting motorcycles, tech, and industry shifts coming in 2026! We also have an "Am I the A-hole" debate involving a delivery robot and a parked Harley… and we're joined by gear expert Pat McHugh to discuss the future of hearing protection: Cardo's active noise-canceling helmet. Check out more from RevZilla: * Common Tread [https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread]: News, opinions, and written reviews * RevZillaTV [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLQZTXj_AnL7fDC8sLrTGMw]: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

S11E06: Zack Courts Returns! (And Shares His Crash Story)

Can you imagine crashing a superbike at a press event in a foreign country? Zack can! Zack Courts returns to the show and shares his experience (both on and off the track) at the KTM 990 RC R press event in southern Spain. Spurg & Zack also discuss changes in motorcycle policy at the Circuit of the Americas and whether or not a high BMW price tag is worth it off-road. Check out more from RevZilla: * Common Tread [https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread]: News, opinions, and written reviews * RevZillaTV [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLQZTXj_AnL7fDC8sLrTGMw]: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

S11E05: Is the Suzuki GSX-R the Ultimate Sportbike?

In the last episode before Zack's triumphant return, Spurg and guest host Ari Henning celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Suzuki GSX-R by digging into its rise, fall, and rebirth as one of the most prolific motorcycles in the industry. The guys also dive into the challenge of finding a good used GSX-R and discuss the "Gixxer Bro" culture. Plus, stick around for a very special Engine Sound Guessing Game! Check out more from RevZilla: * Common Tread [https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread]: News, opinions, and written reviews * RevZillaTV [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLQZTXj_AnL7fDC8sLrTGMw]: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

S11E04: @Fortnine Doc Sends Ryan F9 Around the World!

The legendary Ryan from FortNine drops in to go deep into his most ambitious project yet: a feature-length documentary chronicling a record-breaking, 16-day motorcycle trip around the entire world. With Zack Courts still out on the mend, Spurgeon Dunbar is joined by CTXP producer Spenser Robert to ask Ryan about his chaotic time in India, the freezing "Nullarbor" of Australia, the logistical miracles worked by Ducati fixers at the Turkish border, and what it's really like to live on a bike for 24+ hours at a time. Check out more from RevZilla: * Common Tread [https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread]: News, opinions, and written reviews * RevZillaTV [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLQZTXj_AnL7fDC8sLrTGMw]: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

S11E03: A New CEO & the $6,000 bike: What's Going On At Harley-Davidson?

Spurgeon is joined by Common Tread's Lance Oliver to take a deep dive into the financial and structural changes rocking the Harley-Davidson corporate world. From a surprise CEO change (Artie Starrs from Topgolf and Pizza Hut) to a dealer revolt and the future of the brand, we're cutting through the clickbait to deliver a rational, fact-based look at the Motor Company. Check out more from RevZilla: * Common Tread [https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread]: News, opinions, and written reviews * RevZillaTV [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLQZTXj_AnL7fDC8sLrTGMw]: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos