Episode 025 : What makes a touring bike a touring bike?




Throttled Motorcycle Podcast show

Summary: Here we go again!  Man this was a fun show we discuss several different things:<br> I give a quick review of the <a href="http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/yoshimura-rs-4-exhaust-system?utm_campaign=Exhausts%20Yoshimura&amp;utm_content=11072426831&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_term=Yoshimura%20RS%204%7C409%7C4197039">Yoshimura RS-4</a> slip on exhaust.  In our retread section Larry discusses some new stats on “Blacked-out” bikes.<br> I also take a jab at the LoudPipes and Motorcycle Men for me seemingly getting more riding in this past week (via Eat, Sleep, Ride).  Hey, It’s all in fun guys!<br> In our news section we cover:<br> Yamaha teasing us with the <a href="http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/yamaha-hints-at-mwt-9-launch-by-2018/31141.html">MWT-9 launch</a>, we mention the growing popularity of these types of bikes.<br> Yamaha also lets some lucky person get a glimpse of a new smaller <a href="http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/yamaha-mt-07-tenere-spied/31105.html">Tenere </a>that is setup well for the dirt from what we can see.<br> And you might of just heard about Harley announcing the <a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/harley-davidson/harley-davidson-sportster/harley-davidson-unveils-2016-roadster.html">2016 Roadster</a>, in short we like it, we wanna ride it.<br> Finally we cover touring bikes, more directly what do you need in a touring bike.  Do you agree with our lists, either way send in your comments!!!<br>  <br> Remember, find us in ITunes and give us a rating.<br><br> Send your feedback to <a>feedback@throttledpodcast.com</a>.<br><br> Ride safe everybody!!!<br>