Two Enthusiasts Motorcycle Podcast

Unfortunately, the Two Enthusiasts Podcast will no longer be putting out new episodes, but we are going to continue the show under a new name, the Brap Talk Podcast, with hosts Jensen Beeler and Shahin Alvandi. Come join us there!

It has been a very long time since we last recorded a Two Enthusiasts Podcast show for you, but Episode 86 is out in the wild now, and in it we discuss all the new bikes that debuted at the EICMA show in Milan.

Air conditioning for your helmet, Ducati hooking up with Hero, and Harley-Davidson vs. President Trump - this episode is a triple threat of hot topics...and deep squirrel holes.

A podcast for new riders, we talk about getting started on a motorcycle, riding in groups of bikes, and going to your first track day.

This show starts off with some news: Triumph North America losing its main man, MV Agusta's new Moto2 race bike, and Aprilia's parallel-twin sport bike. We then move on to World Ducati Week, the Suzuka 8-Hours endurance race, and Harley-Davidson's big new bike announcement. There's quite a lot to say about these topics.

Quentin and Jensen talk about track days, new riders, and the secrets of going fast.

Welcome to the MEGA episode, in its 2.5 hours of moto-podcasting glory. In this show, Q&J discuss their recent galavanting, which includes riding the new MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 SCS in Italy, visiting Pirelli and Metzeler, racing with OMRAA and at Pikes Peak, taking the Kramer HKR EVO2 for a spin, and a quick session on the BMW HP4 Race. It's a very busy episode, which just means that there is plenty to enjoy.

In this episode, Jensen learns how to use a voice recorder, and Quentin talks about his recent stint as an endurance racer. We also discuss a bit of motorcycle racing from MotoGP, the Isle of Man TT, and the Erzberg Rodeo.

Isle of Man TT racing, MotoGP Championship racing, riding dirt bikes, crashing dirt bikes...that's this episode of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast.

Some motorcycle racing news, some motorcycle technology news, some motorcycle industry news...this show has all the motorcycle news. Quentin also makes some puns.

Fresh from the MotoGP round in Austin, the guys talk about the very cool Kramer HKR EVO2 R motorcycle, the declining motorcycle sales in the USA, and the future of manufacturing.

Back from Africa, Jensen talks about his trips to Morocco and South Africa, and what it was like riding the new tires from Bridgestone and Pirelli...along with a bevy of bikes.

In this episode, we don't talk about anything...except the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR - we talk about that a little.

Harley-Davidson invests in Alta Motors, and its future; Jensen rides a pair of Triumphs, the Speed Triple RS and the Tiger 800 XCA; and we talk about the motorcycle gear of the future.

A feisty show with plenty of news to cover, the guys talk about the start of the MotoGP season, the pre-Isle of Man TT rider maneuverings, Harley-Davidson's mysterious brake recall, the One Moto Show in Portland, shakeups in the moto-media landscape, and finally the banning of umbrella girls in Formula 1 and what it could mean for motorcycle racing.

This episode somehow fell through the cracks, so apologies for its late arrival. It's a simple show, really. We talk about the recent press launches for the new Honda Gold Wing and the new Ducati Panigale V4 - two very important bikes for two very different brands.

What do Harley-Davidson, The Dakar, and Forever21 all have in common? They're the big topics of this episode of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast.

Another wide-ranging show, the guys talk about the massive Brembo recall that is underway in the United States and abroad, and MV Agusta finally buying out Mercedes AMG's financial stake in the Italian motorcycle brand. The show then concludes with a listener question, and explores why there aren't cheaper (sub-$1000 motorcycles in the Western markets). This is our last show recorded in 2017, FYI.

A live show that we recorded at the San Francisco Dainese D-Store, this show starts by covering the FIM's new electric motorcycle racing series. It then moves onto the state of the motorcycle industry, looking at the challenges that the motorcyclists face currently, and how the AMA and MIC are helping (or not helping) the cause. The show finishes with a Q&A from the audience, and overall the conversation is very interesting.

One of our last remaining shows that were recorded in 2017, this episode touches on the TVS Apache RR 310S sport bike and what it means for the small-displacement market; how to build a compelling supersport machine; rule changes that are coming to MotoAmerica and WorldSBK and what that means for production bikes; and then we finish with a look at the media landscape in the motorcycle industry. It's a very interesting show.

Movements are afoot in the motorcycle industry, and in this episode we discuss the tectonic business changes that happened recently with the MAG Group and Yamaha. We then discuss Ben Spies' return to motorcycle racing, and on a larger level why there aren't any Americans in Grand Prix racing right now. The conversation then turns to how the industry needs to change to meet the needs of a new generation of rider and enthusiast. It's a pretty meaty show, so be sure to bring a beverage with you.

Come join us on December 13th, for a (free) live show in San Francisco. We'll be talking bikes at the Dainese D-Store (131 S Van Ness), from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, with a healthy amount of rabbit holes. We hope that all our Bay Area listeners will come join us!

More new bikes! Quentin and Jensen cover the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, and all the new models and concept that debuted there. Of special note, Jensen hasn't slept in 4 days and averaged a Red Bull every 2hs, so....yeah...it's a fun show.

Fresh from the unveiling of the 6th generation Honda Gold Wing, we talk firstly about the new tourer from Honda. After a quick discussion about Suzuki pulling out of two major MX series, we get down to a talk about the new bikes that debuted at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, like the Yamaha Niken three-wheeler...which Quentin really hates.

Harley-Davidson's sales are down, KTM has a new electric dirt bike, and it's Jensen's birthday. In other words, another great podcast about motorcycles.

A quick ride review of the new Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 and Aprilia Shiver 900, and then we take a deep dive into the future of electric vehicles, and the future of transportation just in general.

The new Honda Gold Wing revealed, Skully's resurrection, concussions and helmet safety need to be taken seriously, Rossi truly is The Doctor, and Ducati debuts its V4 motor and photos of its next superbike leak.

We say goodbye to the 2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800, and talk about this peppy Italian machine that's been in our garage for the past few weeks, and then we move down to SoCal, where we "rode" the Polaris Slingshot. The show then turns to a talk about BMW's plethora of recalls and the possibility of synthetic fuels for the future.

Catching up on some industry news, the guys talk about BMW's multiple vehicle recalls, Ducati's traction control upgrade, Triumph partnering with Bajaj, and they also break some news about the turbocharged Suzuki Hayabusa that's coming for the 2019 model year.

Leticia Cline, one of the most recognized social media influencers in the motorcycle industry, joins us for a very special chat about life, bikes, and marketing.

Jensen goes on a week-long trip to Laguna Seca for the WorldSBK and MotoAmerica racing. We talk the new Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition and the new V4 that's coming; we ride Laguna Seca with Keanu Reeves and other celebs; and we sit down with Pirelli's Giorgio Barbier to discuss the business of racing tires.

In this episode we tease our upcoming superbike shootout, talk about Honda's EV revolution, how Harley-Davidson might buy Ducati, and what the last v-twin superbike from the Italian brand might look like...and Jensen does some singing.

Remembering Nicky Hayden, reading some newsy news, watching the Isle of Man TT, and racing supermoto motorcycles in the PNW...that's what this episode is all about.

Our last installment of the Two Enthusiasts' Texan endeavor, this show talks about riding Aprilia's new V4 lineup, which includes the RSV4 and Tuono V4. We give our take on the new Aprilias (spoiler alert, they're awesome), and then sit down with Piaggio's head of design, Miguel Galluzzi, and have a great conversation about all things two-wheeled. You really want to listen to this show.

Another installment in our "COTA" series, this time Jensen and Quentin talk about riding the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 at the Circuit of the Americas. We also sit down with Kevin Schwantz, for a casual chat about motorcycles. We think you will enjoy this mammoth show.

One of our special shows recorded at COTA, this episode is all about the Ducati World, as we interview Jason Chinnock, CEO of Ducati North America, and Julian Thomas, the press officer for the Ducati MotoGP team.

Back from the Circuit of the Americas, the guys talk about their adventures in Austin, Texas and preview some material from shows still to come.

How to power-slide a motorcycle, how MotoGP is being used as a piggy bank, and how GoPro wants all your videos...that's what Episode 51 is all about, before we head off to the Circuit of the Americas for MotoGP.

We will be doing a live-taping of the podcast on Ducati Island at the Circuit of the Americas - Saturday, April 22nd - 9am-11am.

Thank you for enduring 50 episodes of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast! In this show, we celebrate the best day of all the days, April Fools Day. As such, we dive into the jokes posted up by the internet on April 1st, before we talk about our trip to Oregon's World of Speed - a very cool motorsport museum. Quentin also tells us about his trip out to the Desert 100 in Eastern Washington. We finish the show talking about volunteering with MotoAmerica, as well as the Mugen E.REX electric dirt bike concept.

This episode is mostly about the press launch for the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R6, which took place at Thunderhill Raceway in California. Along the way though, we talk about a number of items, like riding on a wet track, chassis setup, and choice overload. It's another interesting show about motorcycles, and we think you will like it.

Whacky front-ends, bespoke chassis, and new two-stroke technologies...this episode is an ode to those who think outside of the box, for better or for worse.

Adam Waheed from RidersDomain.com joins us on this episode, to talk about happenings in the industry, and what bikes we've been riding lately. Adam has been a long-time journalist in the motorcycle industry, and we think you will enjoy his insights and fun personality.

This week's show brings you a wide range of topics, as we dive into the highly controversial issue of how to run-in a new motorcycle, Ducati's new financing program that's kind of like a lease, but is not (but it is), and how rider sponsorship works on a micro and macro level. It's a good show...and Ryan, we probably owe you tacos.

Fresh from the One Moto Show in Portland, the guys take a look at the recent rumors about V4 superbikes from Honda and Ducati. After taking a walk around the sport bike block, the show ends with a discussion about the aerodynamic advances being made in MotoGP and how it will likely trickle into production models.

The Two Enthusiasts Podcast is proud to announce our first guest on the show, Mr. Michael Lock from AMA Pro Racing. Lock has an extensive career in the motorcycle industry, working for Honda, Triumph, and Ducati. Now, he heads AMA Pro Racing, and is responsible for the revival of flat track racing in the USA with the rebranded American Flat Track series. On this episode, he shares with us his insights on the industry, the connection between rider and machine, how he's changing flat track, and much more. We think you will really enjoy his stories and his insights about motorcycles.

For a show that is all about the demise of Victory Motorcycles, episode 43 covers a number of industry issues beyond the recent business decisions made by Polaris - namely the tough climate in the US motorcycle industry, the evolution of rider tastes, the changing of the media landscape, the future, and beyond. We think you'll find this wide-ranging conversation to be very interesting.

It's 2017 and we are back into the swing of things. To get the new year started off right, we have an extra long show for you, which covers all of the major stories from last year - what bikes were hot, what news items were important, and a review of the racing season await you. Enjoy!

Brappy Holidays from the Two Enthusiasts Podcast. In this show, we discuss the recent changes to the World Superbike Championship rules, the management shuffle at KTM USA, and the AMA anointing WERA as its amateur racing series of choice. If we can be so bold, as well, the rabbit holes on this episode are especially choice. Tis the season to be brappy!

Changes in motorcycle journalism, AGV's new top of the line helmets, Quentin's new job at Alta Motors, and the Russians investing in MV Agusta...all things you'll learn about in this episode of the Two Enthusiasts Podcast.

To celebrate a year of bad puns, the Two Enthusiasts Podcast held a live show in our hometown of Portland, Oregon. The show is the usual format, plus an extensive Q&A (or is that Q&J?) session at the end.