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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 1H 25M

Nick Ienatsch: Yamaha Champions Riding School and Why Coaching Matters

from KiwiMoto72 Podcast: Riders, Racers & the Experts Behind the Sport

Send us Fan MailNick Ienatsch is a former racer, longtime motorcycle journalist, and founder of the Yamaha Champions Riding School. He has spent his career studying what makes riders fast and what keeps them safe.In this episode, Nick breaks down the Champions Habits program, trail braking, brake coverage, and why the best upgrade you can make to your motorcycle is your own skill. We talk about why riders plateau, the biggest mistakes he sees at every level, and how street riders benefit from the same techniques used on track.Nick also explains how YCRS builds its coaching team and why consistent technique matters more than talent.If you ride on the street or the track, this conversation will change the way you think about your inputs.Support the showIf you found this video helpful, consider supporting the channel by checking out the links below, or consider buying me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/kiwimoto72Or check out ALL my KiwiMoto72 Links here https://linktr.ee/kiwimoto72KiwiMoto72 Podcast 👉 Watch it here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCd6Uc3xNWizwhOpTfkI0IDSIgd0Cp3dN🎧 Or listen on your favorite platform:• Spotify: https://tr.ee/0pmdjh1_2J• Apple Podcasts: https://tr.ee/r_ffi8iQOk• Buzzsprout: https://tr.ee/b8EYmzjlxO

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Send us Fan Mail Nick Ienatsch is a former racer, longtime motorcycle journalist, and founder of the Yamaha Champions Riding School. He has spent his career studying what makes riders fast and what keeps them safe. In this episode, Nick breaks down the Champions Habits program, trail braking, brake coverage, and why the best upgrade you can make to your motorcycle is your own skill. We talk about why riders plateau, the biggest mistakes he sees at every level, and how street riders benefit fr...

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