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Ep. 120: AIMExpo 2024

MPN Staff Writers — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:47:10 +0000

In this episode of On the Throttle, Jacqui van Ham and Josh Troche bring us news and updates from AIMExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. We also get a peak at what could be a new bike from Honda and are given the chance to speculate if CFMoto will be unveiling its 450MT at the show.

1:37: AIMExpo 2024 overview and a look behind the scenes at Ryvid, KOVE, Moto Morini and BSA Motorcycles
9:14: Honda: New patent documents tease a look at possible bikes.
12:25: CFMoto 450MT.

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Ep. 119: Harley-Davidson CVO, Ducati Desmo and Kawasaki Off-Road Updates

MPN Staff Writers — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:45:47 +0000

In this episode of On the Throttle, Jacqui Van Ham and Josh Troche show us new and updated bikes from Harley-Davidson, Ducati and Kawasaki. Speaking of Kawasaki, we also take a look at the new Ridge side-by-side as well as the Brute Force 750 ATV.

1:27: Harley-Davidson’s 2024 CVO models
10:49: Ducati’s Desmo 450 MX
15:32: MPN’s “2 Wheels 2 Ways” episode sneak peek
17:03: Kawasaki’s Ridge side-by-side and Brute Force 750 ATV
22:26: Kawasaki KLX 230 S Updates

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Ep. 118: Hugs, High-5s, Race Results, and New Machines From Husqvarna and Vespa

MPN Staff Writers — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:06:07 +0000

In this episode of On the Throttle, Jacqui Van Ham and Josh Troche bring us news from the 2024 Dakar Rally, another Adventure Ride from Aprilia, new machines from Husqvarna and Vespa, along with a review of MPN’s “2 Wheels 2 Ways” Episode 4:

1:51: 2024 Dakar Rally results and highlights
7:06: Husqvarna’s 2024 Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401
12:12: MPN’s 2 Wheels 2 Ways Episode 4 preview
13:52: Vespa’s Limited Edition 946 Dragon — celebrating the Year of the Dragon, complete with matching varsity jacket; there are 888 of these.
17:52: Aprilia’s Tuareg 660 Adventure Ride.

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Ep. 116: Dakar Updates, Setting Records, and New Bikes from Harley and Fantic

MPN Staff Writers — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:23:57 +0000

In this episode of On the Throttle, Jacqui Van Ham and Josh Troche let us know what’s happening so far in the 2024 Dakar Rally, bring us news of a record-setting electric motorcycle ride across Africa, preview Harley’s 2024 lineup and take a look at an exciting new bike from Fantic. Also in this episode, we get a preview of MPN’s newest show, “2 Wheels 2 Ways.”

2:18: 2024 Dakar Rally: Honda performing well.
9:25: Sinje Gottwald is the first to complete an unassisted ride crossing the African continent on an electric motorcycle — The CALE Talk AP.
15:25: MPN’s 2 Wheels 2 Ways debut. You can watch episodes now!
- Episode 1: Securing the Motorcycles
- Episode 2: A Massive Powersports Dealer, Memphis Motorcycling and Graceland
18:50: Harley-Davidson’s 2024 Lineup?
26:12: Fantic’s E-Motard.

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Ep. 115: Start 2024 with KTM, Kawasaki, Racing and 2 Wheels 2 Ways

MPN Staff Writers — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:47:15 +0000

In this episode of On the Throttle, Jacqui Van Ham and Josh Troche ring in the new year with updates from KTM and Kawasaki, as well as exciting news in the racing world and MPN’s new series 2 Wheels 2 Ways officially kicking off!

2:06: KTM has announced that it will be relocating a chunk of its production from Austria to China.
8:17: Kawasaki has a hydrogen-powered motorcycle that is said to be a modified Ninja H2SX.
15:14: MPN has launched it’s 2 Wheels 2 Ways series chronicling a motorcycle trip to the 2024 AIMExpo.
17:58: The fifth edition of Dakar kicks off this month in Saudi Arabia.
22:51: The 2024 S1 GP schedule just released.

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Ep. 114: New Bikes from Triumph, KTM and Royal Enfield

MPN Staff Writers — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:01:28 +0000

In this episode of On the Throttle, Jacqui and Josh show us what Triumph has planned for the 2024 AIMExpo, as well as new bikes from KTM and Royal Enfield. We also get another look at MPN’s upcoming ‘2 Wheels 2 Ways’ series!

1:44 Triumph Motorcycles returns to AIMExpo in 2024
5:11 KTM Releases their 2024 450 & 250 bikes
10:13 MPN’s 2 Wheels 2 Ways Trailer: Looking to make his first long motorcycle ride in over two decades, MPN’s Patrick Roberts enlisted Jacqui Van Ham to join him on the epic 2,000-mile ride from Akron, OH to Las Vegas for the 2024 AIMExpo. The two riders showcase what makes the powersports industry tick on their way to AIMExpo. Filmed over 5 episodes, don’t miss episode 1 of the series dropping on January 2, 2024!
13:07 Royal Enfield’s 2024 Shotgun 650 18:26 Honda’s new E-Clutch

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Ep. 113: New Bikes, Interviews, Shows, CEOs and Threads

MPN Staff Writers — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:03:00 +0000

In this episode of On the Throttle, Jacqui Van Ham and Josh Troche bring us all new everything. We get new bikes from Ducati and KTM as well as new information about the 2024 AIMExpo from Director of Marketing and Events, Andre Albert. We also get a look at MPN’s new series, “2 Wheels 2 Ways”; Comoto’s new CEO; and an all new one-piece adventure touring suit from REV’IT.

1:50: Ducati collaborates with Bentley to make a limited edition Dial V4 inspired by the exclusive Bentley Batur.
5:30: Spy photos of what could be a new 390 Adventure from KTM.
14:09: Interview with AIMExpo’s Marketing and Events Director Andre Albert
21:48: MPN’s new video series, “2 Wheels 2 Ways” preview.
23:57: Zach Parham named CEO of Comoto Family of Brands
28:12: REV’IT’s new, one-piece, adventure touring suit.

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Ep. 112: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

MPN Staff Writers — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:51:15 +0000

In this special episode of On the Throttle, Jacqui Van Ham and Josh Troche have put together the ultimate gift guide for the motorcyclist in your life:

1:23: Stockton Roadside Kite from Revzilla
2:38: Cardo Packtalk Edge headset
4:35: Dango Design Gripper Mount
9:32: Power Cleaner Kite from Ryobi
13:32: Nelson-Rigg Motorcycle Covers
17:45: Monimoto Series 7 Anti-Theft GPS Tracker
20:09: Satellite Communicators from Garmin and Zoleo.

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Ep. 111: Spy Photos, First Dates, Dirt Bikes and a Benelli Update

MPN Staff Writers — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:52:40 +0000

In this triumphant episode of On the Throttle, Jacqui Van Ham and Josh Troche bring us spy pics and dirt bikes from Triumph, keep us up-to-date on Marc Marquez’s “transition” from Honda to Ducati and give us some insight into what Benelli’s new North American distribution looks like.

1:45: Spy pics of the upcoming Triumph Speed 400 RR
6:47: Triumph’s dirt bike, the TF 250-X
13:52: Marc Marquez on leaving Honda and testing days with Ducati.
19:50: Benelli is now distributed in the U.S. by Keeway Group.

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Ep. 110: New Bikes, Sales, Giveaways and Special Guest, Rollick’s Jason Nierman

MPN Staff Writers — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:32:42 +0000

In this episode of On the Throttle, Jacqui Van Ham and Josh Troche bring us new machines from BMW and KTM. We also get clued into Harley-Davidson selling off its Serial 1 brand, as well as BDR’s custom Ducati DesertX giveaway. Also in this episode: Rollick’s Jason Nierman talks about its new partnership with USAA.

2:13: BMW’s 2024 R 12 nineT models revealed
10:24: 2024 KTM 790 Adventure is back!
17:03: Rollick Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer Jason Nierman
24:32: Harley-Davidson sells off it’s electric bicycle brand, Serial 1
29:02: Backcountry Discovery Routes is giving away a custom 2023 Ducati DesertX.

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