• SHOW NOTES 535
• MotoMorini Vettore 450 will be in attendance
• Triumph Triple Updates: The Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660 received significant updates for 2026, featuring "punchier" engine layouts and revised chassis. They are expected in dealerships by March 2026.
• Honda Entry-Level Changes: The 2026 Rebel 300 has been updated with Honda’s E-Clutch technology
• Yamaha's New Era: Yamaha has officially debuted its first full-factory V4-powered M1 for the 2026 MotoGP season, signaling a major technical shift from its traditional inline-four engine.
• Dakar Victory: Luciano Benavides and Red Bull KTM have beeKTM/Bajaj Restructuring: Following a major post-insolvency reset, Bajaj Auto has officially taken controlling interest of KTM AG. The company has announced plans to cut approximately 500 jobs as part of a global cost-reduction strategy.
• Market Trends: Reports indicate a challenging start to 2026, with nearly 120 U.S. dealerships closing due to sagging sales and rising costs. Conversely, BMW Motorrad reported record success, clearing 200,000 worldwide sales for the fourth consecutive year.
• New Brake Systems: WP Suspension (owned by KTM/Bajaj) has launched a new performance braking division, moving toward more in-house component integration for future models like the 390 Duke

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SHOW NOTES Podcast 534

Youtube live tonight at 8pm

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Wrap up from AIM Expo

Motorcycle News:

What are you doing in March 26-29th? How about March Moto Madness?

https://marchmotomadness.com/

What is that wheelie gonna cost you?

https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4511.251

Aprilia has a new GP bike that is hoping to take the title from Ducati

https://www.visordown.com/.../aprilia-reveals-2026...

But, is that all going out the window with the new 850cc rules>?

https://www.rideapart.com/.../motogp-850cc-engine-slower.../

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Clevelandmoto 533 - Phil's back from Italy, what's popular there? Nick DiVitto is in town and we've got a new podcast set-up and we're getting ready for the AIM expo.

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This week we have a very special guest who has come on the cast to discuss the amazing Around The World in 19 days world record trip he just completed!

Join us in Welcoming Ryan "Fort 9" Kluftinger to discuss his new movie Yalla Habibi!!

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ClevelandMoto Show Notes 532

Christmas Special

Want to be their hero around your house on Xmas? Tractor Supply has taken $300 OFF their Coleman mini-bike.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/vc/christmas-countdown-mini-bike-offer?mi_u=100024666431&mi_ign=Weekly12182025&LOY_PROFILE_ID=22978133-1618-4f59-b85a-f397a3c4e8c6

Riders Share has already compiled their Best Bikes of 2025 list. Have a look at it here, what do you think?

https://www.riders-share.com/blog/article/best-motorcycles-of-2025

CycleWorld did theirs too, and we might as well talk about it.

https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/ten-best-motorcycles-2025/

CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE!

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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?

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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

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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

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