ClevelandMoto 535 Moto Morini Vettore 450 braves the blizzard
SHOW NOTES 535MotoMorini Vettore 450 will be in attendanceTriumph Triple Updates: The Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660 received significant updates for 2026, featuring "punchier" engine layouts and revised chassis. They are expected in dealerships by March 2026.Honda Entry-Level Changes: The 2026 Rebel 300 has been updated with Honda’s E-Clutch technology Yamaha's New Era: Yamaha has officially debuted its first full-factory V4-powered M1 for the 2026 MotoGP season, signaling a major technical shift from its traditional inline-four engine.Dakar Victory: Luciano Benavides and Red Bull KTM have beeKTM/Bajaj Restructuring: Following a major post-insolvency reset, Bajaj Auto has officially taken controlling interest of KTM AG. The company has announced plans to cut approximately 500 jobs as part of a global cost-reduction strategy.Market Trends: Reports indicate a challenging start to 2026, with nearly 120 U.S. dealerships closing due to sagging sales and rising costs. Conversely, BMW Motorrad reported record success, clearing 200,000 worldwide sales for the fourth consecutive year.New Brake Systems: WP Suspension (owned by KTM/Bajaj) has launched a new performance braking division, moving toward more in-house component integration for future models like the 390 Duke Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
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Show Notes
- SHOW NOTES 535
- MotoMorini Vettore 450 will be in attendance
- Triumph Triple Updates: The Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660 received significant updates for 2026, featuring "punchier" engine layouts and revised chassis. They are expected in dealerships by March 2026.
- Honda Entry-Level Changes: The 2026 Rebel 300 has been updated with Honda’s E-Clutch technology
- Yamaha's New Era: Yamaha has officially debuted its first full-factory V4-powered M1 for the 2026 MotoGP season, signaling a major technical shift from its traditional inline-four engine.
- Dakar Victory: Luciano Benavides and Red Bull KTM have beeKTM/Bajaj Restructuring: Following a major post-insolvency reset, Bajaj Auto has officially taken controlling interest of KTM AG. The company has announced plans to cut approximately 500 jobs as part of a global cost-reduction strategy.
- Market Trends: Reports indicate a challenging start to 2026, with nearly 120 U.S. dealerships closing due to sagging sales and rising costs. Conversely, BMW Motorrad reported record success, clearing 200,000 worldwide sales for the fourth consecutive year.
- New Brake Systems: WP Suspension (owned by KTM/Bajaj) has launched a new performance braking division, moving toward more in-house component integration for future models like the 390 Duke
Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto