S5 E4: The Moto Industry’s Biggest Blunders: American Edition!

Is motorcycle racing dying?: Is it a lack of free time? Maybe it's cost and access. What about safety? Possibly land use? Perhaps it's video games. More than likely, it's a bit of it all. The simple fact is that racing in America is dying. The interest in this form of... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

34 min listen

S2 E3 - Bad motorcycle, or just bad for YOU? BONUS: Interview with Common Tread Managing Editor, Lance Oliver.: To each their own! For every motorcycle made, there is a reason not to like it. There are also plenty of reasons to be a fan. In this episode Lemmy, Spurgeon, and Joe talk about the reasons people tend to give for what makes a "bad" motorcycle, and... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

83 min listen

S2 E12: How Can Motorcycling Make A Comeback? - Season 2 Finale: Spurg and Zito talk with Ari Henning and Zack Courts to discuss what motorcycling can do to kick the industry into a higher gear both now and in the future. Check out more from RevZilla: : News, opinions, and written reviews : Bike reviews, How-To's,... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

63 min listen

S2 E7: Best motorcycle mods for your buck. INTERVIEW: Chris Diaz - Veteran, rider, and future PhD.: No motorcycle is perfect, and every rider is different. That's why we modify. Whether it's suspension or seats, exhausts or hand controls, one of the most common experiences for all motorcyclists is making the bike their own. In this episode, the guys... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

75 min listen

S2 E8: What makes a motorcycle a Cult CLASSIC? INTERVIEW: Zack Courts - Motorcycle Media Titan: Is it the brand? What about the line and the style? Does a engine make it so? The guys are here in the latest episode to discuss what makes a motorcycle a cult classic. And stay tuned for an interview with Zack Courts! Check out more from RevZilla: :... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

78 min listen

Will Electric Motorcycles End An Industry?: When it comes to electric motorcycles the conversation has always been, "will they be good enough?" For generations petrol has been king of the fuel stack. Entire industries have been built around its consumption, and the engines, parts, and... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

30 min listen

Do Motorcycles Have Soul?: Some think of it as characteristics that are inherent from the moment of manufacture. Others envision it as something more. Motorcycles are machines. They are made of basically the same stuff as your kitchen toaster. But can machines have soul? That's... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

20 min listen

Why Scramblers Aren't Scramblers Anymore: RevZilla's best motorcycle minds sit down to discuss the Triumph Scrambler 1200, the history of the style, and where it all goes from here. Listen in as Lemmy and Joe try to figure out if the new motorcycle from Triumph is the "Scrambler-iest... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

5 min listen

Small Motorcycles: Does size matter?: "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." That's a nice saying, but how much of it is really true as it pertains to motorcycles? For this moto-discussion, Lemmy, Spurgeon and Joe dissect some of the myths... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

34 min listen

S2 E1 - Are you a REAL motorcyclist? And an interview with RyanF9!: WELCOME BACK! In this episode we kick of the second season of RevZilla's Highside/Lowside with one of our favorite topics around the office and ask the question of, "what makes a motorcyclist?" Do you have to ride a motorcycle to be considered one?... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

87 min listen

Is technology ruining motorcycles?: Power and speed, convenience and safety; it's all been amplified by technological improvements to motorcycles through the years. If you ask ten different riders where they think the line is, you'll likely get twelve different answers. But one thing is... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

29 min listen

S3 E2: Triumph Trident vs. Yamaha MT-09 - Likes/Dislikes: Two of the most exciting bikes of 2020, discussed in detail by three of the most exciting voices in motorcycling. What's not to love? The guys talk about the new Triumph Trident and Yamaha MT-09 bikes in this week's conversation with special guest,... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

68 min listen

EICMA 2018: Best Bikes and Big Takeaways: Lemmy and Joe welcome Spurgeon to the show as they trio talks about the biggest happenings at one of the most important motorcycle shows of the year. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

7 min listen

Should riders be required to wear motorcycle gear?: ATGATT. If you spend time in riding circles, it's an acronym that is bound to come up in conversation. It is also likely to ignite strong feelings on either side. All The Gear - All The Time is a great way to go about ensuring you have done your part... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

27 min listen

Cruisers: Love 'em / Hate 'em: Regardless of how you feel about cruisers (and some folks feel strongly on either side), they are one of the most prolific styles of bike on the road. They're kind of like the superhero movies of the motorcycle world; you're either an ardent fan, or... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

28 min listen

Are there too many types of motorcycles?: The amount of motorcycle styles available to riders is exploding. But is that a good thing? Are riders better off because of the options available to them, or are we regressing in our ability to craft our own motorcycles into the customized machines... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

25 min listen

S2 E10: Our Favorite Motorcycle Engines. INTERVIEW: Genevieve Schmitt - Founder of 'Women Riders Now': The power plant is what propels us all forward, and some just do the job better than others. In this episode of Highside/Lowside, the guys discuss their favorite motorcycle engines of all-time. Whether it is the acoustics, performance, or overall look... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

81 min listen

S3 E5: Dumbest Weather-Related Riding Mistakes: Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor... well, you get the picture. We ride on, sometimes against common sense and sound judgement. In this episode, Spurg and Zack discuss some of the biggest mistakes they've made while riding in bad weather. Check out... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

70 min listen

S4 E5: The Weirdest and Wildest Motorcycle World Records: Spurgeon and Zack dive deep into the Guinness Book of World Records to find us the wildest and weirdest motorcycling related world records. Find out what we think is the best, do you agree? Let us know! Check out more from RevZilla: : News, opinions,... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

90 min listen

S2 E6 - What to expect on a vintage motorcycle? INTERVIEW: Jeff Kiniery - Dirt Rider & RevZilla's Director of Facilities: Old motorcycles are cool. They look cool. They sound cool. They are the epitome of the word itself. That being said, they can also be a massive annoyance. With old parts and antiquated technology, riding a vintage motorcycle is harder, less... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

74 min listen

Motorcycle Sales Suck... Do You Even Care?: Sales of motorcycles in America have been struggling for years. Is it due to a more safety-focused citizenry? Are motorcycles not as "cool" as they once were? On top of it all, is the premise flawed from the beginning; are motorcycle sales not really... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

28 min listen

S2 E4 - The BEST & WORST Motorcycles of 2019. INTERVIEW: Yves Assad - Renowned motorcycle photographer: As 2019 winds down the guys look back at the winners and losers in the motorcycle industry over the past 365 days, and then take a gander ahead to what's on the horizon for 2020. In this episode we give Lemmy a break from hosting duties and invite in... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

85 min listen

The Best in Motorcycles for 2018: It went by faster than Zarco at Qatar, but there was more than a little bit of moto-happenings that transpired along the way. The fellas sit down to chat about the year that was in 2018. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions,... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

19 min listen

S3 E6: South America to Japan - Dream Trips On Dream Machines: Around the world in 80 minutes, on a motorcycle, sort of. Of all the places in all of the world, these are the ones that we'd want to go the most, and the bikes we'd want to ride while doing so. Check out more from RevZilla: : News, opinions, and... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

83 min listen

S05 E01: 2021 Motorcycles That Disappointed? What’s next for 2022?: Zack Courts and Spurgeon Dunbar return for season 5 of Highside/Lowside along with guest Lance Oliver to talk about the best and worst motorcycle releases of 2021 and what they look forward to most in 2022. Check out more from RevZilla: : News,... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

136 min listen

S4 E2: Two-up tales! Dos, don'ts, and dates gone awry on a motorcycle: Whether it's a first date, or a local (and all-important) ice cream run with a longtime friend, riding two-up is far different than riding alone. In this episode, Spurg and Zack share some of their favorite stories from being both pilot and passenger... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

89 min listen

S3 E8: Motorcycle Mishaps and How to Avoid Them: We all make mistakes, even the best. Listen in as the HSLS crew talks about some of the biggest mishaps they've had on motorcycles over the years, and provide a bit of direction on how to keep from repeating their errors. Check out more from RevZilla:... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

70 min listen

S2 E9: The best motorcycles under $3,000. INTERVIEW: Robert Pandya - Owner of SpokesPeople LLC: Motorcycling is exhilarating. It can also get pretty expensive, pretty quick. Unfortunately, this keeps a lot of would-be riders from ever taking their first spin. In this episode, the guys discuss cheap ways to get into the game as they cover their... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

97 min listen

S4 E3: Motorcycling is dangerous! HSLS survival tips ft. Ari Henning: Any way you cut it, riding a motorcycle is more dangerous than many other modes of transportation. But, it's also much more exhilarating! In this episode, Spurg, Zack, and Ari discuss the dangers of riding on two wheels, and what you can do to... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

89 min listen

S4 E4: Harley's new model, Marquez's big win, and the most exciting moto events: Motorcycle events come in as many varieties as the riders who pilot them. From the legendary gatherings like Sturgis and MotoGP races, to the smaller events in local communities around the country (and world), Spurg, Zack, and special guest Patrick... by Highside / Lowside: Motorcycle Podcast

110 min listen

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