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What new motorcycles are landing in showrooms for 2027? On Episode 33 of the Bore & Stoke podcast, Troy, Dennis, and Ryan dive deep into the rumor mill, patent filings, and OEM trends to tell you what we know is coming, what we think is coming, and what we hope is coming. Before we look into the future, we cover news like Can-Am refreshing the Ryker, Livewire dropping prices, and Bimota making a return to the US — sorta. Drop your 2027 predictions in the comments below! What bike do you want to see built? We’d like to extend a special thank you to our podcast sponsor, the Honda CRF450R. So…
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You love their articles. You love their YouTube videos. Now you’re going to love their new podcast! The team at Motorcycle.com has launched a brand new podcast, filled with all the passion and shenanigans you’ve come to expect. Road test editor Troy Siahaan will take the mic twice a month and will b
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