New Motorcycles for 2025: Sportbikes, Cruisers, ADV, and More!

2025 Motorcycle Releases: A Deep Dive

• 🚀 The season kicks off with a discussion of anticipated 2025 motorcycle models, covering a wide range of categories.
• 💡 Lance Oliver joins to share insights on upcoming sportbikes, cruisers, ADV, and electric motorcycles.

Sport and Sport Touring Bikes

• 🏍️ The Yamaha R9 is highlighted as a significant entry, featuring the popular three-cylinder CP3 engine in a sport package, aiming to fill a gap in Yamaha's lineup.
• 💥 Ducati's updated Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2 are noted for their shift towards more road-going usability, with a focus on a less aggressive stance and more manageable power.
• 🌟 The Triumph Tiger Sport 800 is praised as a capable sport-touring option, balancing performance with comfort, and is compared to the Ducati Multistrada V2.
• 💨 CF Moto's 675 SS is mentioned as a potential Triumph Daytona 675 competitor, though its street performance remains a key question.

Cruisers and Touring

• 💰 The $110,000 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide RR is discussed as an ultra-limited, high-performance bagger, though its street-legal configuration is debated.
• 🛣️ Harley-Davidson's 2025 cruiser lineup sees consolidation, with six core models featuring the Milwaukee 117 engine, and a notable price cut on the Nightster.
• 📊 Indian is expanding its Scout lineup, taking a different strategic approach than Harley-Davidson, with financial performance showing growth in foreign markets.
• 🏅 The 50th Anniversary Honda Gold Wing is celebrated for its heritage and Honda's innovative 'large leader project' management approach, though the 2025 model sees minimal changes.

ADV and Dual-Sport

• ⛰️ The CF Moto Ibex 450 (450 MT) is a standout, offering a capable, smaller-displacement ADV package at an attractive price point, potentially filling a gap in the market.
• ⚡ The Stark Varg electric motocross bike is getting a street-legal dual-sport version, a significant step for electric off-road capabilities.
• 📈 The ADV segment is seeing a focus on smaller displacement, more accessible models, with updates from KTM (390 Adventure R/Enduro R) and a prototype from BMW (F450GS).
• 🇨🇳 Chinese manufacturers like Cove are entering with rally-replica style bikes (Cove 450), offering aggressive off-road capabilities at a premium price.
• ⚠️ The Suzuki DRZ400S/SM receives an update but faces scrutiny for its price point compared to more modern competitors.

Standard and Electric Motorcycles

• 🌟 The BMW R12S is presented as a stylish, retro-inspired standard with a premium price tag, building on the R12 platform.
• 💨 Triumph's Speed Twin 1200 and 1200 RS are lauded for their blend of retro aesthetics and modern performance, offering a usable and enjoyable riding experience.
• 🛵 Kawasaki's W230 is a small, entry-level retro standard, appealing to a niche market focused on style and light duty.
• ⚡ LiveWire continues to expand its S2 platform with models like the Alpineista, while established brands like Royal Enfield (Flying Flea) and Zero are also making moves in the electric space.
• 🚦 Honda's Dax 125 is highlighted as a charming, retro-styled mini-bike appealing to both nostalgia and new riders.

Engine Sound Guessing Game and Community

• 🔊 The episode features an engine sound guessing game, sponsored by Akrapovič, with a Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled as the mystery bike.
• 🎁 The show emphasizes increased t-shirt giveaways for listener engagement across platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
• 💬 Listener feedback and questions, including the 'Am I the A-hole' segment and clutch usage, are integral to the show's interactive format.