Bore & Stoke

Episode 26: Ricky Brabec: From the Desert to Dakar

Ricky Brabec’s path to the top of rally racing didn’t happen overnight. In this episode of Bore and Stoke, we talk about his roots in the desert, the journey to becoming a Dakar champion, and the lessons learned along the way. We also reflect on one of the closest finishes in Dakar history—not as a headline, but as part of a bigger story about resilience, growth, and the pursuit of perfection in rally racing. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Advertisement 01:26 Welcome RICKY BRABEC 03:15 Ricky’s ladder into rally racing 14:10 Ricky’s first rally was gnarly 18:00 Ricky’s second chance on the Honda — and roadbooks  22:40 Dakar comes calling 27:09 Learning from Johnny Campbell 32:11 Partying takes a back seat 37:56 What’s cool about desert racing 40:11 Dakar’s rise in popularity in America 44:51 Bringing up a sore subject 51:33 Advertisement 52:10 Managing each stage mentally 58:01 Ricky’s relationship with danger 01:02:00 Airbags have changed the game — but it still hurts 01:06:09 Americans at the Dakar 01:09:00 Training with Jimmy Lewis 01:14:37 What makes the Ricky Brabec/Honda package work so well? 01:16:30 What’s going on at the Rip n Dip ranch? 01:24:27 What a cool guy 01:26:28 Rate us and leave a comment! 01:28:00 Advertisement

Episode 25: AI And The Future Of Motorcycling

We're switching things up a little bit with this episode of the podcast. In this one, Ryan, Dennis, and Troy have a discussion about AI and motorcycles. Artificial Intelligence is the big topic in nearly every industry and ours is no different. So we're going to talk about it. We take a stab at how AI will impact the future of not just motorcycles themselves, but also how people like us bring motorcycle information to you. This one asks some questions that we're hoping you can help us answer, so please leave a comment and let us know what you think. We’d like to extend a special thank you to our podcast sponsor, the Honda Gold Wing. If you’re gonna ride, ride something legendary. Learn more about the Honda Gold Wing here: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/touring/gold-wing?cid=dis_ver_dly&cmpcd=FY26Full_Year_Gold_Wing 00:00 Intro 00:34 Advertisement 01:10 Shoutout to past episodes 02:00 We’re changing things up around here 03:33 LATE BRAKING NEWS (with Dennis Chung) 03:50 Huge Harley Recall 07:32 BMW names new head of motorcycle development 10:45 MORE KTM NEWS (but good news this time) 17:42 Stark posts more profitable numbers 25:30 Kawasaki ZX-4R and RR updates incoming 27:38 Advertisement 28:09 AI and the future of motorcycle media 50:40 How manufacturers are adopting AI 58:00 Rate us and leave a comment! 59:39 Honda mention 01:00:19 End-roll

Episode 24: Michael Uhlarik And Why The Future Is Brighter Than You Think

What does it take to design a motorcycle when the brief comes from the battlefield instead of the showroom? In this episode of Bore and Stoke, we sit down with longtime motorcycle designer Michael Uhlarik to talk about his career shaping bikes across the globe, his latest project developing an electric motorcycle for military use, and why we’re looking at the wrong metrics when it comes to the future of this sport. 00:00 Intro 00:34 Advertisement 01:03 Introducing our special guest 03:22 Motorcycle background 10:29 LEGO is the reason 14:23 The connection between LEGOs and MotoGP 24:21 Motorcycle trends 34:10 Advertisement 34:42 Michael’s take on today’s MotoGP bikes 43:35 Aerodynamics on street bikes are superfluous 50:15 The most difficult motorcycle he’s ever worked on 58:30 Challenges with building military motorcycles 01:01:40 The future of motorcycling is brighter than you think 01:07:45 Sorting the economics  01:20:03 If it looks good, and is affordable, people will come 01:25:31 Closing things out/Comment/Rate us 01:28:00 Advertisement From the fundamentals of great motorcycle design to the challenges of packaging electric powertrains, Uhlarik gives us a rare look behind the curtain at how motorcycles come to life. We also dive into motorcycle design for the track versus the street, and how designing for military applications changes everything — from durability and stealth to real-world usability in extreme conditions. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into motorcycle design — and how some of those decisions are made — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Episode 23: It's All About The Benjamins | What We're Testing | And More

In this episode of Bore & Stoke, we dive into a packed news cycle: Honda brings E-Clutch to the Transalp in the U.S., KTM and Husqvarna shake up the industry with a 4-year warranty, and Ducati teases a new Superleggera V4 Centenario. Not to be outdone, Aprilia has launched the X 250th — a very special edition motorcycle. On the culture side, we talk Sonora Rally, the growing accessibility of Isle of Man TT events, and a trip to the Vespa Museum in Rome. We also take a moment to recognize legends Broc Glover and the late Jeff Smith. Then it’s review time: multiple Triumph first rides, Harley touring machines, new tires from Bridgestone and Continental, and gear from Alpinestars and Vanson. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Advertisement 01:33 Ep 22 call out 03:08 KTM/Husqvarna announce 4-year warranty 06:20 MV Agusta streamlines spare parts distribution 07:53 Broc Glover is a HOF Legend 08:59 RIP Jeff Smith 10:13 Sonora Rally Wrap-up 11:42 More from the Isle of Man 14:50 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 17:50 Aprilia X 250th breaks cover 23:10 Ducati Panigale V4 Superlegera Centenario  28:10 2026 Triumph Daytona 660 updates 29:56 2026 Honda Transalp with E-clutch ONLY 38:48 Nolan helmet, now with crash detection technology! 41:40 Advertisement 42:14 Dennis’ Roman Adventure! 46:06 Ryan tries the new Bridgestone Battlax V03 at a MotoGP track 49:45 Troy tries the Continental ContiSportAttack 5 at a club racing track 58:31 Troy tries the Alpinestars Supertech R7 helmet 01:04:28 Vanson Full Throttle Leather Jacket 01:07:00 Cortech gloves with a silly name 01:08:51 Harley’s new Road Glide and Street Glide Limiteds 01:13:09 Triumph Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660 01:18:19 Sylvia gets her first three-wheel experience 01:19:20 What we’re currently riding and testing 01:22:26 Wrap-up/Comment/Rate us 01:23:00 Stay tuned for Episode 24 01:23:15 Sylvia’s testing her favorite bike 01:24:46 Advertisement

Episode 22: Kayla Yaakov On Making History At Daytona

On Episode 22 of the Bore and Stoke Podcast, we sit down with none other than Kayla Yaakov — the first woman to stand on the podium at the Daytona 200. From racing at a young age to climbing through the ranks of Junior Cup, Twins Cup, and now Supersport in the MotoAmerica paddock, Kayla has quickly built a reputation as one of the toughest competitors on track. In this episode we talk about: • The moment she realized she could podium at the Daytona 200 • Racing in the MotoAmerica paddock • Mentors and riders who helped shape her career • Coming up through Junior Cup and Twins Cup • Racing internationally • What Kayla's like away from the track • What the future holds for one of America’s most promising young racers If you’re a fan of motorcycle racing and just want to hear one of America's rising stars walk you through her process, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 00:00 Intro 00:37 Advertisement 01:39 Introducing Kayla Yaakov 03:17 What’s in the back there? 05:45 Tell us about Daytona! 26:05 Sylvia noticed something really cool 29:10 Mental training 33:06 Advertisement 33:37 I never thought about being a girl in racing 38:38 Racing in Europe 43:55 How Sylvia and Kayla know each other 45:27 The core three mentors 51:25 PJ Jacobsen’s best advice 52:50 Kayla NOT the motorcycle racer 54:45 Pre-race hype music 55:32 Quickfire non-moto questions! 59:50 Kayla’s parting words 01:01:22 Rate us! 01:02:41 Advertisement