Chasing the Horizon - Motorcycles and the Motorcycle Industry In Depth

When it comes to packing for an extended trip, you want to get advice from Staci Wilt, who started her touring life atop a Sportster. If she can live off that bike for a few weeks, so can you! Her career as a photographer, podcaster and more informs how she travels by motorcycle. The news touches on Moto Guzzi, Honda, Lightfighter and Ultraviolette. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

When the ADV competition you expect to happen doesn't, you can either cry about it or start up your own version. Lana Tsurikova and Chip McMann chose the latter and thus, the inaugural Adventure Crown kicks off in August 2026. The news features a longer segment on what's going on with Harley and Indian and some short EV snippets. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

"Do you know how to use a sword?" "Yes. The pointy end goes into the other man." While that exchange from the Old Zorro to the Young Zorro in a movie sounds funny, it's part of David Baker's everyday life. The bladesmith is in the middle of shooting his newest show, "Baker's Blades," for distribution on YouTube. He's getting from here to there for each episode thanks to his motorcycle, and we dig into all of it. The news touches on BMW, TVS, Ducati and each of Japan's Big Four motorcycle manufacturers. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

When it comes to YouTube personalities who are excited about motorcycling and having every experience possible on a bike, you'd be hard pressed to find anybody more on fire about it than Doodle on a Motorcycle. A lot has happened in her life since our discussion in May 2020—subscribe to her YouTube channel to find out what! Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

Richard Worsham—the founder of Janus Motorcycles—wrote a book dedicated to the art of travelling light on a small motorcycle. The Rambler's Companion is the focus of our discussion from March 2024, recapped here in a slightly edited form. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

In the third of our wayback machine episodes, we revisit Peter Egan's first appearance on Chasing the Horizon. Egan is a renowned moto-journalist with a soft spot for vintage British bikes. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

Hit the way way back machine with this rebroadcast of the discussion from the very first episode of Chasing the Horizon. Helge Pedersen has retired now, but in 2017 he was still running GlobeRiders, a global touring company, and he had a lot to say about his experiences. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

Clement Salvadori died on May 1, 2026, and I thought it might be a good reason to rebroadcast his discussion with CTH back in Episode 86. The audio is a bit noisy, but stick with it, as Clem's insights continue to resonate. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

Heather Lea first joined us in Episode 119 to talk about hydration and her round-the-world ride. She's back 60 episodes later to talk about the book she wrote about that trip—and a whole lot more, too. There is no news in this episode. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

"Let's go on a 5,000-mile trip this summer on my 45-year-old motorcycle," said dad Will Andalora to daughter Mae in the spring of 2025. "That sounds like a fantastic idea," said Mae, and the planning began. Join them to find out what a trip like that takes—and exactly how many tank tops to bring along with you. The news digs into the Japanese market, Royal Enfield, LiveWire, LG and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

Imagine taking a long trip and realizing early on that your luggage sucked. Most of us would just be angry and replace it. David Jenni thought "I can make something better than this," then set out to do exactly that with his company, Enduristan. The news looks at the end of Wolfman Luggage, what Honda and Yamaha are doing patent-wise, Klim's new armor and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

Whether it's in front of the camera on network or cable shows or behind it steering the public relations efforts of big-name brands, Mike Caudill is deeply embedded in the motorcycle industry, and he's here to share his thoughts and expertise with you. The news gets into the latest with Harley-Davidson, Toyota—yeah, Toyota!—Honda, BMW and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

If you're going to have an existential crisis, Louisa Swaden might be the rider to have near you when it happens. We discuss her riding, her philosophy and her recent book, The Stoic Rider. The news analyses India's tax policy, MV Agusta's price cut, a new bike from Royal Enfield, Ducati getting into bed with AI and the Verge/Donut EV partnership. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Rox Speed FX, Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

If you've ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you'll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We're engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join Geoff Drake and Scott Lindroth, vintage motorcycle riders, and find out what makes a regular rider want to restore an old bike--or not! The news looks at Suzuki, Honda, Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield and Ducati. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by ROX Speed FX, Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news at chasingthehorizon.us.

If you've ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you'll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We're engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join Brooke and Jinks from Motoworks, who are back to talk about what taking care of older bikes asks of us. The news looks at Ducati, Honda, Suzuki, Triumph and Royal Enfield. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by ROX Speed FX, Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news at chasingthehorizon.us.

If you've ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you'll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We're engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join Zack Witkowsky for his take on custom builds, which might include putting a Japanese front end on your German motorcycle. The news looks at Indian, Honda, Royal Enfield, Damon, the global motorcycle industry and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Schuberth Helmets, ROX Speed FX, Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news at chasingthehorizon.us.

If you've ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you'll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We're engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join John Lammers for his take on traditional restorations; he does a lot of them, though not as a business. It's more a labor of love for him. The news looks at TVS, Honda, Stark Future (again), the global motorcycle industry and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Schuberth Helmets, ROX Speed FX, Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news at chasingthehorizon.us.

If you've ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you'll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We're engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join (now retired) expert motorcycle mechanic George Mangicaro for a discussion on how to take care of any bike, even an old one. The news looks at Ducati, Stark Future, Vietnam's motorcycle industry and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Schuberth Helmets, ROX Speed FX, Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news at chasingthehorizon.us.

If you've ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you'll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We're engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join custom builder Eli Carver for a discussion on a more traditional approach to restorations. The news checks in on Indian, Honda, Verge, the Women Riders World Relay and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Schuberth Helmets, ROX Speed FX, Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

If you've ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you'll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We're engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join Ande Kahora of Barrington Motor Works for a discussion on a more traditional approach to restorations. The news checks in on KTM, Indian Motorcycle, LAND Moto and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Schuberth Helmets, ROX Speed FX, Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

If you've ever thought about buying and riding a vintage motorcycle, this is the year you'll want to listen to Chasing the Horizon! We're engaging experts skilled in restorations, custom builds and motorcycle maintenance to give you the low-down on exactly what owning a vintage bike requires. Join Lee Deyoung for a discussion on the different approaches to restoration riders can take. We haven't forgotten about news—find out what's going on in the industry in Australia and Vietnam and what's happening with Motos America and Verge (electric) Motorcycles. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Schuberth Helmets, ROX Speed FX, Wunderlich America and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

Running a small, independent motorcycle repair shop requires balancing technical skills with business know-how, and it's not always easy—no matter the brand of bikes you work on. Check out this discussion with Brooke Farquar and Mike Jinks of Motoworks and get your dose of news from Indian, Harley-Davidson, Suzuki, Honda and more. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by Schubert, Rox Speed FX and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

This all-news episode includes updates about KTM/Bajaj, Royal Enfield, Harley-Davidson, BMW Motorrad, Damon Inc, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Oxford, Simpson, Verge and more! Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

The U.S. National Park Service was affected by cuts to government agencies in the first quarter of 2025. We reached out to find out more from a motorcyclist's perspective and spoke at length with Kirsten Talken-Spaulding, who is a Deputy Regional Director with the NPS. This episode includes news on motorcycle thievery, KTM's numbers and more! Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

We all know Peter Egan, the renowned motorcycle journalist. He wrote about cars, too, for a long time. Now he's got a new book—Landings in America—about a motorcycle-like journey he and his wife took in a Piper Cub two-seater airplane. We find time to talk about bikes, too, of course! This episode includes news on Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield, Triumph, Energica and more! Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

Many of us put on our helmets every day to go ride, but we never really think about how effective they're going to be at preventing traumatic brain injuries. That appears to be all John Lloyed thinks about; after testing hundreds of helmets, he's arrived at some fairly startling conclusions. He relates his study in this episode, which also features Mark Barnes, host of the podcast "The Ride Inside." Due to the length and detailed depth of the conversation with John and Mark, this episode contains no news segment. Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

Motorcyclists do a lot of different things. Kurtis Minder spends his days (on or off the bike) thinking about how to protect you from cyber criminals, and he relates his ideas, methods, successes, challenges and more in his first book, Cyber Recon: My Life in Cyber Espionage and Ransomware Negotiation. Whether he's chewing up tires on a Ducati sport bike or taking in scenery on an adventure bike, bad guys are never far from his mind. This episode includes news on KTM, LiveWire, Honda, Triumph and more! Chasing the Horizon is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

From backpacking to motorcycling and the original Itchy Boots travel blog to a YouTube channel with 2.8 million subscribers (including me), Noraly Schoenmaker has traveled the world and spent hundreds of hours telling us all about her journey. Add depth to the story by reading her first book, Free Ride: Heartbreak, Courage and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey That Changed My Life, now available through major retailers and etailers. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

Garmin has been largely synonymous with motorcycle navigation for the better part of two decades, and now they're getting deeper into the safety game. Lead Product Manager Don Schmidt spent some time with us discussing their new zūmo R1 radar/alert system intended to make riders more aware of what's in their blind spots. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

MARK LONG: Starting a new podcast is a crapshoot in any niche, but motorcycling is already a niche market, making running a successful podcast that much more difficult. We find out about how Mark's Driven To Ride podcast has built a loyal following and of course get caught up on industry news. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

DANIEL VETTER: Bosch's Advanced Rider Assistance System is coming soon to KTM and is no doubt following on other premium brands like BMW, Ducai and Harley. We dig into a nuts-and-bolts discussion of the six primary systems in ARAS to get real information on how this technology will affect motorcyclists around the world. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

UNDERSTANDING RECALLS: Everything you ever wanted to know about recalls (and more!) with *three* departmental heads from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation). Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

MOTOCYCO TOURING ADVENTURES: Three biker buddies decided to go into business together—as motorcycle tour providers in New England. Listen in to gain insight into how that works, what obstacles they face and where they intend to take the business. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

SEBASTIAN SCHOEPE: When you've done all you can do as CEO of Gold's Gym, it's OK to lean into a mentor's advice and throttle up on the motorcycle industry, specifically to take on growing Eagle Rider in the global marketplace. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

STEVEN PACKARD: There's a difference between a mechanic and a technician, and RPC wants you to know becoming a motorcycle technician doesn't have to be an arcane process. There are lots of jobs out there for skilled techs! Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

BRADY McLEAN: Running a motorcyclist-oriented business doesn't necessarily have to be about business … or even motorcycles. It can be a philosophical pursuit dedicated to building a community, and Go Fast Don't Die is a prime example. (Note: This episode includes some adult language and may not be suitable for younger listeners.) Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

MICHAEL BATTAGLIA: Raising money for medical research isn't always easy, but when you're doing it for kids with cancer, it's more a calling than a job. Luckily for the PBTF, bikers care—perhaps more than any other demographic. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

ALAN STULBERG: Making the transition from full-time builder to part-time event planner is tough, but the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is worth the effort, whether it's happening in Austin, Los Angeles or Milan. (This episode contains some coarse language.) Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about Indian and Evoke on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

RICHARD WORSHAM: He's back and getting deeper into how Janus Motorcycles does what they do – plus he's written a book! Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about Honda, Royal Enfield and more on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

CHRISTI REYNOLDS: In the spirit of entrepreneurship, her "hey, there ought to be a ..." idea turned into the Motorcycle Travel Network, a hospitality exchange community for riders. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about Ducati, Husqvarna and LiveWire on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us.

DR DAVID CRON: When you write an academic paper correlating motorcycle rallies to organ transplants, you're gonna end up on Chasing the Horizon. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about Harley & BMW sales in 2023. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more. Get more info about Motorrad Fest, coming in September 2024.

QUINN REDEKER: Quinn's path to training other riders took him through a career as a motor officer and his work to stop human trafficking. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about Harley & BMW sales in 2023. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more. Get more info about Motorrad Fest, coming in September 2024.

BEN WILLIAMS: Ben and Mary Williams started Moto Camp Nerd and now take their motorcycle camping supply train on the road as much as they possibly can to help anybody interested in packing light. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about the Fuell FLLOW, Harley's plans for the X440 and more. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.

ELYSE MCKINNON: Guest hosts Shawn Thomas and Louise Powers chat with motorcycle drag racer Elyse McKinnon about what it takes to get down the track 1/8th of a mile at a time. News touches on motorcycle sales, Harley's X 400 and e-scooter sales in Indian. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.

SCOTT MORENO: When it comes to organized motorcycle tours in southwestern Europe, IMTbike is often the first name mentioned. Mark Barnes, host of The Ride Inside, sits down with IMT owner Scott Moreno to discuss the tour business. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.

INDY SAINI: "Women in the Front Seat" is the first full-length documentary film from Saini, and she joins us to talk about motorcycles and the film, now available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Get all the links for our guest and news about the competition between Harley-Davidson and BMW in 2022. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.

DOLF WILLIGERS: Laws in the European Union affect motorcyclists—sometimes in unexpected and detrimental ways. Dolf Willigers, General Secretary of FEMA, works to make sure the rights of motorcyclists are taken into account in EU legislation. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and webBikeWorld. Get all the links for our guest and news about what's happening with Tucker Rocky, BMW, KTM, Suzuki and more. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.

KEVIN MUGGLETON: Like many companies, Redverz Gear started when its founders saw a need for higher-quality camping kit and set about making it happen. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and webBikeWorld. Get all the links for our guest and news about what's happening with motorcycle rallies, racing, FUELL and more. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.

MIKE BOBBITT: The Motorcycle Relief Project, dedicated to helping veterans and first responders cope with their trauma, underwent a leadership change in 2022. The mission remains the same! (trigger warning: contains discussion of topics related to PTSD, other traumas and suicide.) Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and webBikeWorld. Get all the links for our guest and news about what's happening with Harley, Honda, Royal Enfield and more. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.

SCOTT O'SULLIVAN: We continue to combine passions on Chasing the Horizon, this time putting motorcycles and law together. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and webBikeWorld. Get all the links for our guest and news about alternative propulsion from Kawasaki and Honda. Visit the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us for more.