ClevelandMoto Motorcycle Podcast / Cleveland Moto

Dec 11

Show Notes 530 Inside Baseball - Dealer tricks. AI won't save your motorcycle business. I get 20 emails a week promising me it will double our sales. It won't. But that won't stop them from selling me a $10,000 package. https://www.rideapart.com/features/780743/artificial-intelligence-ai-dealership-powersport-business-report/ What makes it diabolical is there are motorcycle industry rags that are telling you how much you absolutely need it, but they're just pimping the people they're selling ad space to. https://powersportsbusiness.com/features/2025/12/02/how-ai-can-help-dealers-work-smarter-not-harder/ Stop ripping off customers. https://www.reddit.com/r/hondagrom/comments/1en8xs6/is_the_price_accurate/ What should be on your invoice? https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/comments/1mjjpte/new_to_motorcycles_am_i_getting_ripped_off/ $9000 for a ninja 500, yeah, you're getting hosed. https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/12/ftc-announces-cars-rule-fight-scams-vehicle-shopping Scamming customers almost became illegal, but lobbyists got the CARS act shut down. So, yes, our government ruled that scamming customers shouldn't be against the law. Is this news? Suzuki SV650 is now a SV7, but it's still a 650? Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Dec 6

So much whiskey! Dan comes back from the Bourbon Trail with gifts for the guys. Thanks Dan, now Tom is schnookered and we're running off the rails. So, you're telling me that basically all the motorcycles are going to be made in India or China? Major Indian motorcycle companies Bajaj Auto : A major player in both the Indian and global markets, known for its innovation and extensive export network. They are building for KTM, Husqvarna, BMW and Triumph. Hero MotoCorp : One of the largest two-wheeler manufacturers in the world, they build for Zero, Harley and EBR (ErikBuellRacing). TVS Motor Company : An Indian multinational company that is building for Norton and BMW. Royal Enfield : An old and iconic brand known for producing durable and stylish motorcycles. Although its origins are British, it has been an Indian company since 1994. Mahindra Two Wheelers : The two-wheeler division of the Mahindra Group, Jawa, Yezdi and BSA. Mahindra owns Jawa, BSA, https://www.deccanherald.com/business/companies/mahindra-group-eyes-top-spot-among-premium-motorcycles-3175555 Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Dec 4

This is our Thanksgiving Extravaganza, we've gathered our whole crew with ClevelandMoto veteran Nick DiVitto and MotoHoppers Matt and Missy in for the festivities, tasty drinks, fun guitars and singing and general holiday spirit. Speedy Pete regales us with the report from his Ecuador adventure Hint: It was extreme. Watch the whole 3.5 hour extravaganza here. https://www.youtube.com/live/6IgCP1SPams?si=0kfplBe8yELGy_uh Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Dec 3

Motorcycles are 30x more deadly than cars!?!? https://www.rideapart.com/features/779034/motorcycle-death-statistics-us-dot/ If you're under 40 years old and a Male...just stop riding? https://www.iihs.org/research-areas/fatality-statistics/detail/motorcycles-and-atvs#age-and-sex VIETNAM to ban gasoline motorcycles by 2026 https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/vietnam-to-ban-gasoline-motorcycles-by-2026-putting-thousands-of-jobs-at-risk.html Is this the cheapest road-legal motorcycle you can buy in the USA? https://xprousa.com/collections/scooters/products/x-pro-125cc-cafe-cruiser-racer-gas-bike-bicycle-style-motorcycle-with-manual-transmission-electric-kick-start?variant=41863003504800 "The Single biggest cause of corporate demise is corporate greed" Bajaj announces 50% cut in overhead. https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/ktm-restructuring-to-avoid-bankruptcy/ Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Nov 26

ClevelandMoto Podcast 527 Show Notes: Triumph knows there are still people with $$$ out there, $22,995 for a Tiger 1200 Rally Pro Desert. Arriving at dealers in January. https://www.advrider.com/triumph-offers-desert-alpine-tigers-for-2026/ Ducati promised this Road-Legal Desmo 450 Enduro for 2027, but it looks like it's coming in early. Will people pay over $12,000 for a Street-Legal Desmo 450 MX? 63HP and 39 Torques is 20 HP more than any of the Chinese offerings. https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2025/november/ducati-desmo450-enduro/ Hey Look! Another Brit who wants to build a bespoke 300 HP motorcycle. He's getting his motors from Buell, https://www.langenmotorcycles.co.uk/news/langen-turbo People are calling about this thing. Unfortunately the 2 who have called don't have a 500 credit score. https://bendamoto.com/product/lfc-700/ ROYAL ENFIELD (Eicher Motors) has a lot to celebrate: https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L4N3WP0NT:0-india-s-royal-enfield-motorcycle-maker-posts-higher-second-quarter-profit/ Voge (More China) is killing it in the UK's ADV 750-1000cc market. Voge is Loncin, BMW's partner for about 20 years. https://www.visordown.com/news/china-made-voge-ds800x-uks-best-selling-adventure-bike Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Nov 13

EICMA wrap up, everyone is bringing in their favorite bikes from Eicma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKBZ7WngAaA Play along with the chat feature on Youtube and let us know what your favorite new bike is...will it be vaporware? Will it actually exist? https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandMoto/streams You've heard of Daytona, you've heard of Sturgis, but have you heard of Galveston? 500,000 bikers have.... https://www.chron.com/gulf-coast/article/lone-star-rally-motorcycle-galveston-21138010.php Honda has 7 bikes that have the E-Clutch, what else do they sell that you don't have to pull the clutch? Honda’s E-Clutch has already proved a success in the initial bikes to adopt the system and the DCT on the Rebel 1100 and Goldwing are bulletproof. —the CB650R and CBR650R—and for 2026 the company is spreading the design to more machines as well as adapting it to work even better. Now Honda has added E-Clutch to more models: the CB750 Hornet, Transalp, CBR500R, CB500 Hornet, and NX500. https://www.webbikeworld.com/every-automatic-transmission-motorcycle/ Motorcycle.com says the Allthrike Vettore from Morini and the Ibex 450 from CFmoto are the same bike, but are they? https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/moto-morinis-new-450-adv-bike-may-come-to-us-but-with-a-better-name-44645197#:~:text=Up%20front%2C%20the%20Alltrhike%20keeps,be%20offered%20in%20two%20trims. Morini says theirs is better, it has a center stand, a 3 position reversible handlebar mount, a larger 6" tft, a larger 255 rear brake rotor, a more off road high front fend with a lower sub-fender to protect the rad, a 2 piece seat, a .3 gallon bigger gas tank and backlit controls. Since both bikes are $6499, I guess it's going to be up to the buyer. Over 250 years combined moto experience and Phil the humble host has owned his shop for over 25 years. We do motorcycles, respect for all and fun. No religious or political discussion. (Seriously, let have fun) Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Nov 6

In addition to the current tariff on imports, how about a 50% tariff on the Aluminum and Steel in your next motorcycle? : The Department of Commerce is weighing an expansion of Section 232 tariffs that could add hundreds of new product categories – including motorcycles, electric motorcycles, parts, and some OHVs – to the existing 50% duties on steel and aluminum derivatives. The Motorcycle Industry Council , Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association , and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America submitted formal comments opposing the requests for inclusion, citing potential harm to manufacturers, dealers, and riders. To voice your opposition to Section 232 tariffs already in place, the MIC Action Center offers a simple way to contact lawmakers. Is Gas-Gas Gone-Gone? https://www.visordown.com/news/ktm-cancels-gasgas-motorcycle-production-spain WAIT, The Livewire Honcho isn't a Heavyweight Electric Motorcycle as reported by RideApart: https://www.rideapart.com/news/773209/harley-davidson-livewire-s4-honcho-trademarked/ "For the S4 models, LiveWire originally said they would be reserved for “heavyweight motorcycles with expected improvements in range and charging capabilities.” Honcho is derived from the Japanese term 班長 (or hanchō), meaning “group leader,” so it contextually, the name makes sense as the LiveWire’s first heavyweight model." It turns out it's actually a minibike, misinformation leaked to mislead investors? It appears to use Kymco's IONEX modular quick-change battery system. https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/livewire-s4-honcho-trail-and-street-to-debut-at-eicma-44653450 There is a car on the racecourse...A Car, A CAR!!! A Tesla wanders on to Buttonwillow raceway. Watch the video about halfway down. https://www.rideapart.com/news/777358/tesla-driver-drives-onto-live-motorcycle-race-track/ Special Guest Brendan Baker from Powersports Business they also have a podcast and have been conducting the test of the Moto Morini Xcape 700. https://powersportsbusiness.com/ Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Oct 23

ClevelandMoto Podcast 523 Show Notes: The New Indian CEO seems to at least be a motorcycle fella... https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-kennedy/ Triumph launches 29 new models over the next 6 months. Well known Triumph dealer says there are already too many variants / models available and this will probably cause them a huge expense. Triumph USA's website claims they will have 33 new models?!? https://triumph-mediakits.com/en/news-articles/triumph-confirms-plans-to-unveil-29-bikes-in-unprecedented-season-launch.html https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/ Current list of models offered by triumph motorcycles LTD. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Motorcycles_Ltd Are Indian-Built BMW's suffering from bad Cams? https://www.g310rforum.com/threads/g310-engine-failures-11-confirmed.11216/ How many cams have to fail before someone makes the website https://www.failedcams.com/ I'm guessing it's a lot. Noticing a trend? Maybe china and india are using soft metal? Bike and Bullets: What Sunday do we want to do our annual Trap TT? Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto