STOP Buying Flagship Motorcycles & The Death of Race Tracks

Is the $30,000 flagship motorcycle a lie? In this episode of the CanyonChasers podcast, Dave and Brian discuss why middleweight motorcycles are taking over the market and why the industry focus on halo bikes is failing the next generation of riders. They break down the terrifying statistics regarding the aging rider demographic and the financial barriers preventing younger people from entering the sport.The conversation shifts to the alarming trend of public racetracks like COTA and Willow Springs going private or being sold for real estate. They explain why participating in local track days is the only way to save these facilities from becoming billionaire playthings. They also introduce the Steamroller Theory for choosing your next bike and provide a detailed breakdown of 2027 MotoGP rider market predictions.Whether you are deciding between a base model and an S version or wondering about the future of 850cc racing, this episode provides the honest, critical feedback you need to understand where motorcycling is headed in 2026.00:00 The Middleweight Revolution 05:35 Is a $30,000 flagship twice as fun? 14:12 The Steamroller Supposition21:12 The curse of the "irreplaceable" motorcycle 26:12 The Racetrack Ownership Crisis: COTA goes private 33:12 How to save your local track from the Billionaires 39:43 MotoGP 2027 Rider Market Predictions 01:06:44 Should World Superbike switch to naked bikes?