How about a kinder, cheaper Desert X from Ducati? Check out that valve maintenance interval!!!

https://www.ducati.com/us/en/bikes/desertx/desertx-v2

Greg Castillo Joins us from FlatOut Garage.

Guy Martin gets 12 points on his license and now has a suspended license.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86exgd6z01o

In honor of Greg:

Honda launches a FTR125 Monkey bike in the Philippines

https://www.topgear.com.ph/moto-sapiens/motorcycle-news/honda-monkey-ftr-125-bims-2026-a5361-20260323

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ClevelandMoto podcast 547 Show Notes:

Honda releasing 2 new 400cc 4 cylinders, but, will we see them in North America?

- Last month we talked about the 4 Cylinder 500cc bikes that were at the CIMA (Chinese motorcycle show), but these are made in Japan and would compete with bikes like the Kawi ZX400RR - who is going to pay double for a 4 cylinder when there are dozens of 400cc Singles and twins to choose from?

https://global.honda/jp/news/2026/2260320.html

Aprilia thinks you can never have too many wings....they've just patented "Leg-Wings" that go behind a riders legs to improve aero.

https://www.corsedimoto.com/en/motogp/aprilia-patents-the-leg-wings-from-motogp-innovation-to-the-road

Harley davidson announced their plans for saving their company and it's based on..... drum roll please.....HERITAGE!

Can KKR & Co. buying 4 Billion of their only profitable division and giving them a very short lifeline be enough to rescue the brand? Be sure to watch the willie nelson video below:

https://investor.harley-davidson.com/news/news-details/2026/HARLEY-DAVIDSON-LAUNCHES-RIDE/default.aspx

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq9TOdyt6So

Phils going to guadalajara in 2 weeks, it's going to be 90+ every day, I'm flying in and out, what is ESSENTIAL, but can still be brought on the plane for comfort and safety?

Anyone wanna ride the Triumph speed 400? I'm bringing one.

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podcast 546 show notes:

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Mid Ohio / AMA VMD camping/ticket madness. I guess we're only allowed to co-habitate this year at VMD. The price has gone up and your tent or camper pass comes with 2 all-weekend passes. Well, that's no fun.

The CAKE Comeback: the return of the electric motorcycle manufacturer under new ownership, analyzing what this means for the premium electric commuter market.

Honda’s E-Clutch Expansion: the 2026 Transalp getting the Automated E-Clutch, discussing if this technology is the future of accessible adventure riding.

CFMOTO’s High-Revving 500SR Voom: Analyze the specs of the new 500cc inline-four sportbike and whether retro-styled, smaller displacement bikes are gaining momentum.

Bimota KB399 First Look: Discuss the Italian brand's new sub-400cc sportbike, focusing on the intersection of premium pricing and small-displacement.

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