Motos and Friends from Ultimate Motorcycle magazine

This episode is brought to you by Yamaha . Are you ready to experience the motorcycle that is redefining the Supersport class? The new Yamaha YZF-R9 with its 890cc CP3 engine delivers incredible power and torque. Its lightweight aluminum frame, carefully developed rider's ergonomics, and adjustable KYB suspension, provide spectacular agility and control. Ride MotoGP-inspired aerodynamics with the...

The Ultimate Motorcycling Podcast is brought to you by Yamaha . Discover the thrill of the open road with the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700, the ultimate adventure bike designed to conquer any terrain. The Tenere 700 has a powerful 689cc liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder engine, delivering adrenaline-pumping performance for both on-road cruising and off-road exploration. It's built for the bold; ready...

This week’s episode is brought to you by Yamaha .   Are you ready to experience the motorcycle that is redefining the Supersport class? The new Yamaha YZF-R9 with its 890cc CP3 engine delivers incredible power and torque. Its lightweight aluminum frame, carefully developed rider's ergonomics, and adjustable KYB suspension, provide spectacular agility and control. Ride MotoGP-inspired aerodynamics...

Welcome to the Motos and Friends Podcast. This week’s episode is brought to you by Insta360 , a leader in 360-degree action camera technology. Check out their latest 360-degree camera, the Insta360 X5 , that shoots in all directions at once in incredible 8K30 resolution. This translates into epic motorcycling shots without even aiming the camera. Just hit record, focus on your ride, and then find...

The Motos and Friends Podcast is brought to you by Arai helmets . The founder of Arai Helmets was the man who created the first motorcycle helmet in Japan to protect his own head, and as a result, launched the Japanese motorcycle helmet industry. Arai focuses on glancing off performance, accumulating small differences decade after decade, to further rider protection. The Arai Difference: If your e...

The Motos and Friends Podcast is brought to you by Arai helmets . The founder of Arai Helmets was the man who created the first motorcycle helmet in Japan to protect his own head, and as a result, launched the Japanese motorcycle helmet industry. Arai focuses on glancing off performance, accumulating small differences decade after decade, to further rider protection. The Arai Difference: If your e...

This episode is brought to you by Schuberth helmets . In our first segment, Don Williams asks Kelly Callan about her recent visit to the Aprilia factory in Noale, Italy, and her ride on the all-new 2026 Aprilia Tuono 457 . This upright, naked, sporting motorcycle sounds like major fun, and it’s also priced just right too. Hey, adventure riders, are you ready to take your rides to the next level? I...

Hey there, riders and road lovers, welcome back to the Motos and Friends Podcast, brought to you by the editors at Ultimate Motorcycling.  The Motos and Friends Podcast is brought to you by Arai helmets . The founder of Arai Helmets was the man who created the first motorcycle helmet in Japan to protect his own head, and as a result, launched the Japanese motorcycle helmet industry. Arai focuses o...

Arthur Coldwells had the chance to ride the all new Harley Softail Cruisers recently, and he has to say, he quite liked them! The six models can be separated into three distinct genres, Classic, Statement, and Sport, and although he definitely erred towards his favorite category, he can still see the appeal of the others. Harley made some big changes including adding the new 117 ci motor, and he c...

Our first segment this episode features the all new KTM 250 Duke . I think we can all agree that little bikes are fun. Especially if you’re coming off a liter-bike or even a fast middleweight, a smaller bike by comparison feels lightweight, flickable and so easy to ride. We loved the KTM Duke 200 a few years back when we had it on extended loan, however it did feel just a teensy bit underpowered w...

The Honda MiniMoto concept has been an unqualified success. It started 11 years ago with the Honda Grom, and five models now feature the same 125cc motor in different chassis and transmission configurations. Now, the  2025 Honda Dax 125  is the latest member of the family, recalling the classic Trail 70 that debuted in 1969. Don Williams spent some time with the very entertaining new Dax 125, and...

Hello everyone, welcome once again to Motos and Friends, the podcast brought to you by the Editors at Ultimate Motorcycling magazine.  My name is Arthur Coldwells. This week, Editor Don Williams tells us about Honda’s revamped version of its mid-size ADV-bike, the Honda NX500 . The NX is a lot more than just a rebadged CB500X though, although it is the same reliable, versatile, broadly accommodati...

Motos and Friends is brought to you by Arai helmets . If you’re into Dual-Sport, then you’ll want to check out the new Arai XD-5 . It’s a completely redesigned helmet, and as with everything from Arai, every improvement is made with a priority for protection. So get to your local dealer and try out the full range of Arai helmets. You will be instantly amazed at the fit and all-day comfort of any A...

The Motos and Friends Podcast is brought to you by Yamaha . Have you seen the Yamaha MT-09 , the ultimate Hyper Naked experience? Now this is a gift you’re really going to want to give yourself! The MT-09 is ready to dominate the streets with its aggressive styling, powerful CP3 engine, and advanced technology. The 890cc liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine delivers thrilling torque, exceptional fu...

Hello again and welcome to the Ultimate Motorcycling Podcast brought to you by Yamaha . Discover the thrill of the open road with the 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 , the ultimate adventure bike designed to conquer any terrain. The Tenere 700 has a powerful 689cc liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder engine, delivering adrenaline-pumping performance for both on-road cruising and off-road exploration. It's b...

The Motos and Friends Podcast is brought to you by Yamaha . Introducing the Yamaha MT-09 , the ultimate Hyper Naked experience. With its aggressive styling, powerful CP3 engine, and advanced technology, the MT-09 is ready to dominate the streets. Feel the raw power of the MT-09's 890cc liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine. Delivering thrilling torque and exceptional fuel efficiency, this machine is...

Welcome the Motos and Friends Podcast from Ultimate Motorcycling, brought to you by Yamaha . Introducing the Yamaha MT-09 , the ultimate Hyper Naked experience. With its aggressive styling, powerful CP3 engine, and advanced technology, the MT-09 is ready to dominate the streets. Feel the raw power of the MT-09's 890cc liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine. Delivering thrilling torque and exceptional...

Welcome the Motos and Friends Podcast from Ultimate Motorcycling, brought to you by Yamaha . Introducing the Yamaha MT-09 , the ultimate Hyper Naked experience. With its aggressive styling, powerful CP3 engine, and advanced technology, the MT-09 is ready to dominate the streets. Feel the raw power of the MT-09's 890cc liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine. Delivering thrilling torque and exceptional...

The Motos and Friends Podcast from Ultimate Motorcycling is brought to you by Yamaha . Discover the thrill of the open road with the 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 , the ultimate adventure bike designed to conquer any terrain. The Tenere 700 has a powerful 689cc liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder engine, delivering adrenaline-pumping performance for both on-road cruising and off-road exploration. It's bu...

Hello everyone and welcome to the Motos and Friends Podcast, brought to you by Yamaha . Discover the thrill of the open road with the 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 , the ultimate adventure bike designed to conquer any terrain. The Tenere 700 has a powerful 689cc liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder engine, delivering adrenaline-pumping performance for both on-road cruising and off-road exploration. It's b...

Hello everyone and welcome to the Motos and Friends Podcast, brought to you by Yamaha . Discover the thrill of the open road with the 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 , the ultimate adventure bike designed to conquer any terrain. The Tenere 700 has a powerful 689cc liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder engine, delivering adrenaline-pumping performance for both on-road cruising and off-road exploration. It's b...

Hello everyone and welcome to the Motos and Friends Podcast, brought to you by Yamaha . Discover the thrill of the open road with the 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700, the ultimate adventure bike designed to conquer any terrain. The Tenere 700 has a powerful 689cc liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder engine, delivering adrenaline-pumping performance for both on-road cruising and off-road exploration. It's bu...

Motos and Friends is brought to you by Yamaha . Discover the thrill of the open road with the 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 , the ultimate adventure bike designed to conquer any terrain. The Tenere 700 has a powerful 689cc liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder engine, delivering adrenaline-pumping performance for both on-road cruising and off-road exploration. It's built for the bold; ready to tackle grave...

Motos and Friends is brought to you by Yamaha . Discover the thrill of the open road with the 2024 Yamaha Téneré 700 , the ultimate adventure bike designed to conquer any terrain. The Téneré 700 has a powerful 689cc liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder engine, delivering adrenaline-pumping performance for both on-road cruising and off-road exploration. It's built for the bold; ready to tackle grave...

Motos and Friends is brought to you by Yamaha and the Yamaha Tenere . Discover the thrill of the open road with the 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 , the ultimate adventure bike designed to conquer any terrain. Whether you're chasing the next horizon on the highway, or blazing trails through the wilderness, the 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 is your ticket to adventure. Learn more at Yamaha Motorsports.com and vis...