The SolomonTalksBikes Podcast

Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin came into the finale with a title in the balance, and they put on quite the show for us to decide it! This week, hosts Solomon and Charlie take a look over the key moments of the weekend that brought about an end to the MotoGP championship. Winners and losers, teams and riders, and some important wrapping-up of ongoing bits on this show - this isn't an episode y...

Pecco vs Martin. After 19 rounds and some 600+ points on the table, it all comes down to this. After a stunning weekend in Qatar, Solomon and Charlie dive into everything to discuss from the weekend that was and look ahead to the potential drama coming up. Who are we backing to win the MotoGP championship in 2023? And, more importantly, can anyone on this show actually pronounce the name Di Gianna...

We're officially in the thick of it - one way or another, the conclusion of the 2023 MotoGP season draws near, and we're here to try and make sense of it all! This week, Solomon and Charlie go nose-deep into the talking points of the Sepang grand prix and look ahead to the upcoming Qatar weekend. Who is going to win this championship? Who will ride for Repsol Honda in 2024? Why are Solom...

The championship battle rolls on this weekend as Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin prepare to tough it out at the Malaysian grand prix! MotoGP's final triple header for the season is set to kick off with a bang, and hosts Charlie and Solomon are here to try and predict what madness might ensue. Which riders and manufacturers will handle the pressure, the weather conditions and the stakes at play...

An instant classic occurred over the weekend, devastating Aussie fans as a new best race of the season emerged in Thailand! This week, Solomon and Charlie dive into the nitty gritty of an excellent weekend of racing and try to determine how the championship will be affected. Who is the favourite to win the title with three to go? Also, Solomon combats a local inhabitant and Charlie loses his grip...

Is Australia the home of the instant classic? This week on the show, Charlie and Solomon get into the action from the Island and delve into some of the stories Solomon acquired from trackside. There's also a few title fights to weigh in on, some travel tales from Solomon, and another flyaway to preview this coming weekend - this is one episode you won't want to miss! 

It's race week at Philip Island! In Australia!! But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, there's also a race weekend to wrap up from Indonesia. Sans one regular host, Solomon is joined this week by the incredible Elisa from the Red Sector GP Podcast to discuss all the craziness from Mandalika and preview everything still to come in Australia. Martin vs Pecco, the Tall Bois vs to Sho...

Just in time for the Indonesian grand prix, it's time for your weekly dose of MotoGP news! This week, Solomon and Charlie delve into the big news of Marc Marquez jumping ship and KTM figuring out their rider dilemma. Plus, there's a race this weekend - so who do we think will come out on top in the second Mandalika race weekend?

No-one could have predicted what happened over the course of the Motegi MotoGP weekend - but we certainly tried, so it's time to review! On this week's episode, Charlie and Solomon dive into the deep end with all the rain-impacted racing we saw in Japan, and try to unpack how it all affects the championship. Plus, there's lower classes to look back on, and a very important twist in...

The first Asian flyaway is done, and it's the first of several double-header episodes for us in the frenetic conclusion to this year's MotoGP championship! This week, hosts Charlie and Solomon discuss all the drama that happened in Buddh, as well as previewing the action to come this weekend in Motegi. Who impressed us at the first-ever Indian grand prix, and what can you expect in the J...

The Asian flyaways begin in India this year for the first ever Buddh Grand Prix! This week, Solomon and Charlie are here to catch you up on MotoGP news and prepare you for everything to come in the following days. Who should you be keeping an eye out for in practice, and how is the rider market lining up for 2024? Also, Charlie has some pitches for punishments, and Solomon admits to having baby na...

It was a weekend to remember for some and one to forget for others - the European leg of the 2023 MotoGP championship is finally complete, so let's talk about it! This week, Solomon is joined by returning guest Renita Vermeulen to discuss the weekend that was in Misano - we cover the dominance of Martin, the heroics of Bezzechi and Bagnaia, and how the championship stands with 8 races to go....

What a weekend it was in Catalunya - and what a weekend we have coming up! In the last of our European double-header episodes, hosts Charlie and Solomon take a look back at all the drama that unfolded over the Barcelona MotoGP round, and take a look ahead to Misano and the San Marino grand prix. There were big crashes, big winners, and a huge amount of talking points to discuss - get ready for an...

The championship battle rolls on to Catalunya as we begin the second half of the season in earnest! This week, hosts Charlie and Solomon are joined by Renita Vermeulen to discuss the upcoming eleventh round of the 2023 MotoGP championship. Which Spaniards will rise to the challenge of the imperious Pecco Bagnaia and make themselves into local legends? Also, there's plenty to discuss regarding...

It was another Bagnaia masterclass at the Austrian grand prix, but what were the major talking points and drama that emerged from the weekend? On this episode, hosts Charlie and Solomon discuss the silly season updates from the tenth round of the championship, and berate the stewards for some careless calls made during the MotoGP races. There's also junior classes to review and the infamous T...

Ready to rock and roll at the Red Bull Ring? On this week's episode, Charlie and Solomon take a look at one of Ducati's most dominant circuits to see if anyone can wrestle their crown away in Austria this weekend. Will KTM perform at their home grand prix, or will Aprilia bring the heat as they did in Silverstone? Also, Charlie makes a reality TV pitch, and Solomon announces his undying...

The rain came to play at the British GP over the weekend, and it sure did turn things on their heads! This week, join your hosts Charlie and Solomon on a wander through the Silverstone race weekend, looking into the key takeaways from our first race back after the Summer break. Which riders shone amongst the clouds, and which ones left more damp than dry? Plus, Solomon gets into the nitty gritty o...

After a lengthy and drawn-out Summer break, MotoGP is back in business this weekend, so it's time to preview the British grand prix in Silverstone! Charlie and Solomon dive into the history of the circuit, the riders and teams that are expected to be competitive, and how the championship is progressing at this halfway point. Who will reign supreme come Sunday? Plus, the Petrucci fan club retu...

Only one more week until we're back racing! To celebrate, your weekly hosts Solomon and Charlie are discussing the transition from MotoGP's early 2000s to now, and how the sport has changed and evolved on a technical level. If you've ever wondered how the current concession rules came about, how the Japanese and European manufacturers differ, or any other niche technical queries, th...

The Summer break continues to roll on, and this week we've decided to check in on the lower classes! Hosts Solomon and Charlie bring you their somewhat expert analysis on the junior, intermediate and electric classes, discussing championship contenders, impressive rookies, and the best races of the year so far. Plus, Goodwood festival just wrapped up - what were our thoughts on the biggest fe...

As we continue to count down the days until MotoGP's return in August, it's time to look at how the rider market is shaping up for 2024! On this week's show, Charlie and Solomon take a dive into the conversations surrounding rider moves and contract negotiations happening in the background at present. There's plenty of intriguing movers and shakers in play, plus the potential f...

Happy MotoGP break everyone! This week, school's in session as the SolomonTalksBikes team dissects the first half of the season. With special guest Elisa Viihde from the Red Sector GP podcast in to join, hosts Charlie and Sol rank each of the full-time riders based on how they've performed in the opening 8 rounds compared to our pre-season predictions. There's arguing, agreements, a...

The first half of the 2023 MotoGP championship has reached its conclusion! On this week's show, Charlie and Solomon dive into the talking points of a very dramatic Assen grand prix and break down the key moments for the riders and teams. Who heads into the summer break with some deserved R&R, and who needs to up their game in the second half? Also, Solomon shares his opinions on THAT inci...

What an awesome weekend of racing we just witnessed! This week on the show, Solomon and Charlie get into the action from the Sachsenring, discussing who the biggest winners and losers were in a dramatic weekend of MotoGP. Can anyone beat the current Ducati army? Also, Charlie debuts a new segment on the show, and Solomon tries his hand and introducing the show to mixed results.

The triple header is in full swing, as MotoGP wraps up in Italy and heads immediately to Germany for the seventh round of the season! On this episode, hosts Charlie and Solomon pick their winners and losers from last weekend's Mugello round while looking ahead to the upcoming Sachsenring showdown. Will Pecco Bagnaia continue his run of form, or will Marc Marquez restore himself as king of the...