Episode 29: The Moto-Marketing Roast: Buzzwords, Bias, & Behind-the-Scenes Secrets

How much of what you read and watch about new motorcycles is actually true, and how much is just corporate marketing hype? On this episode of the Bore and Stoke podcast, we tear down the curtain separating motorcycle media from the giant OEM marketing machines. We dive into the corporate side of the landscape, breaking down some of the tactics of how brands try to engineer "hype" before a wheel even turns. Meanwhile, Troy and Ryan share their first-hand, boots-on-the-ground experiences from global press launches. What happens when a manufacturer flies you halfway across the world, puts you up in a luxury hotel, and hands you the keys to a bike on a perfectly curated racetrack? How do you strip away the glamour to figure out if a motorcycle is actually good for the average rider? From the evolution of motorcycle journalism to the rise of influencer culture, the guys debate whether modern bike reviews can still be trusted—and share a few hilarious behind-the-scenes stories along the way. Drop a comment below: Has a manufacturer's marketing ever had any influence on the bike you bought? 00:00 intro 00:27 Honda mention 00:34 pre-roll 01:13 Check out past pods! 02:26 The News! 03:03 Harley moving production back to US 07:53 Honda e-compressor is going into everything 11:47 Yamaha’s taking over Moto3 20:39 Norton Atlas and Atlas GT 28:52 mid-roll 29:35 The landscape of motorcycle marketing 1:07:45 Are you aware of the marketing? 1:09:20 Leave us a rating! 1:10:10 Check out the Bore and Stoke Breakout 1:10:42 Honda mention 1:11:35 End-roll