# Cycle World Podcast

A podcast by Cycle World. Join Technical Editor Kevin Cameron and Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoyer for the weekly Cycle World podcast for lively conversations about motorcycles and the people who build and ride them. Cameron’s legendary knowledge and ability to describe highly technical subjects in ways that are easy to understand allies with Hoyer’s massive testing background and hands-on work in the CW garage.

Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/rss

## Latest episodes

- [The Day That Saved Ducati! Its First Successful V-Twin Superbike wins at the Daytona of Italy, 1972](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/0e0cde170a56) (2026-07-01, 76 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/122248673/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-1%2F427170704-44100-2-6916d0ec7d60a.mp3
- [Bikes that Changed Racing: Yamaha Two-Stroke Production Racers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/2977e0b3debb) (2026-06-24, 83 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/121934699/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-24%2F426750603-44100-2-5c6de4e699a8a.mp3
- [Origin and Evolution of the Superbike engine Starting with the Muzzy Kawasaki](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/d8f614bf915a) (2026-06-17, 74 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/121611982/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-17%2F426319959-44100-2-ee12e58b8f85d.mp3
- [Motorcycle Purchase Decisions Are Emotional--Or Why we Fall for Styling](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/e723d0babcc2) (2026-06-10, 62 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/121288767/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-10%2F425887010-44100-2-0da3167752323.mp3
- [Oil Pressure or Viscosity? How Engines are Lubricated and Synthetic vs. Conventional Oils](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/c23ad2734439) (2026-06-03, 73 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/120958469/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-3%2F425446566-44100-2-b8cb37c938f35.mp3
- [The Legendary Honda RC51 Beat Ducati at its own V-Twin Superbike Game](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/12edacf082ad) (2026-05-27, 76 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/120598376/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-27%2F424964775-44100-2-8065109e74d79.mp3
- [MotoGP 2027: Smaller Engines, Less Aero, More Thrills?! Thoughts on the New Era.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/7ee0a08910d6) (2026-05-20, 70 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/120261110/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-20%2F424516151-44100-2-1c6f16a053e3e.mp3
- [Rear Suspension Designs That Failed, and, of course, More!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/1252f4add539) (2026-05-13, 74 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/119930870/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-13%2F424073656-44100-2-2d9a5619b5655.mp3
- [Does a Longer Stroke Make More Torque?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/9fcb0a72cee2) (2026-05-06, 68 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/119580306/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-6%2F423601403-44100-2-1a3d5d379042b.mp3
- [What is a Beautiful Motorcycle?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/80715841782e) (2026-04-29, 72 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/119237734/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-29%2F423132098-44100-2-5560bf44e1d44.mp3
- [Unfit For Purpose: Birth of the Superbike, from local tracks to the world.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/852c3f8d302e) (2026-04-22, 66 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/118856084/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-22%2F422605088-44100-2-6c4b7cbe86d8f.mp3
- [The Tragedy of Motorcycle Aerodynamics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/fdab25be70bf) (2026-04-15, 71 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/118479176/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-15%2F422099237-44100-2-243f8b149ff04.mp3
- [Stories of the Daytona 200 and 50 years of Superbike Racing!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/9a73629617dd) (2026-04-08, 80 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/118147565/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-8%2F421661554-44100-2-e092148e45ca7.mp3
- [Inside Ducati's Insane NEW 2027 SUPERLEGGERA Centenario! All the CARBON FIBER and 248 HP!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/c0360f03c414) (2026-03-31, 68 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/117757661/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-31%2F421142510-44100-2-8476e8176d1cf.mp3
- [Motorcycle Rear Suspension and the Evolution of the Swingarm.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/63dfbe20edef) (2026-03-25, 71 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/117412082/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-24%2F420678613-44100-2-01826ce754a63.mp3
- [WEIGHT TRANSFER and Motorcycle Handling--To wheelie or not?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/cb04d2b9d815) (2026-03-18, 65 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/117120515/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-18%2F420284157-44100-2-8322dbd7273a8.mp3
- [MOTORCYCLE GEARBOXES EXPLAINED: Shifting, gear mesh, forks and more.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/79796a96a32d) (2026-03-11, 73 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/116732853/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-11%2F419758979-44100-2-d74d0f6cc919a.mp3
- [BIG BANG! How Firing Order Can Change An Engine.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/4b40375678cf) (2026-03-04, 67 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/116388422/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-4%2F419285074-44100-2-4ec6278c3040a.mp3
- [Why did the "Normal" valve win? Poppet valves vs. Sleeve Valves vs. Rotary valves.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/84f208e4da6c) (2026-02-25, 70 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/116038193/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-25%2F418815023-44100-2-7873200812ead.mp3
- [Four Banger: How the inline-four was inevitable for motorcycles.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/a1ebf0532cb4) (2026-02-18, 58 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/115691613/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-18%2F418353853-44100-2-2730c4d2638f6.mp3
- [Hello Sparky! History of Ignition, Spark! Open Flame! Hot Tube! What?!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/a144e2338316) (2026-02-11, 76 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/115333879/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-11%2F417875244-44100-2-20f017610dc5e.mp3
- [Why Steel Pistons and Cylinder Heads? Why Now?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/a2edc670ff92) (2026-02-04, 64 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/115030473/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F417469078-44100-2-073fe73dd33ed.mp3
- [Torque! Tolerance! HOW HARD DO WE TURN THE WRENCH?! Feel? Force? Learn about tightening bolts.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/bf521650b846) (2026-01-28, 64 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/114693354/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-28%2F417019318-44100-2-f130e0af4779a.mp3
- [Why OVERHEAD CAMS and How Did WE GET HERE?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/50dbc27840c5) (2026-01-21, 66 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/114319204/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-21%2F416530241-44100-2-eee665f934da1.mp3
- [Piston Rings! The Tiny Parts that Make Piston Engines Possible!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/257321ebf47a) (2026-01-14, 68 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/113989774/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-14%2F416109920-44100-2-94a4f91948504.mp3
- [Are Racers and Crew Chiefs Human? Inside the minds and talents of the world's best!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/dae85762e29a) (2026-01-07, 63 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/113643402/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-7%2F415668395-44100-2-5bf3eb428fd2.mp3
- [MORE Dream Bikes from the Mecum Las Vegas Auction 2026!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/b8c1871cf8fe) (2025-12-31, 83 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/113338807/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-31%2F415284059-44100-2-c277ec5a8ae1f.mp3
- [Are HYBRID Motorcycles Dumb?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/841ba8ffbcac) (2025-12-24, 67 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/113054646/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-23%2F414924351-44100-2-065bbb1614211.mp3
- [DREAM BIKES: Kevin & Mark's favorite Bikes from the Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/cecfd3c2ffc0) (2025-12-17, 92 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/112779197/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-17%2F414572726-44100-2-56f0e28e14d6c.mp3
- [Harley-Davidson Big Twin, Knucklehead to Now!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/2705e8f49f5e) (2025-12-10, 77 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/112438930/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-10%2F414137055-44100-2-1d066cf9d806e.mp3
- [How MOTORCYCLES improved because of AIRCRAFT!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/27730a0228e1) (2025-12-03, 80 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/112085333/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-3%2F413679353-44100-2-87694b561cdd4.mp3
- [Where did Norton Motorcycles come from and why do we love them so much?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/8aa46bc7c5d3) (2025-11-26, 78 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/111714126/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-26%2F413183433-44100-2-3ab0c003d5bcb.mp3
- [EICMA! New Motorcycles From the Biggest Show of the Year! China, India, Japan, Baggers!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/2804fb33682b) (2025-11-19, 72 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/111371834/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-18%2F412725989-44100-2-b0a78f72dd592.mp3
- [How Ducati history might have changed! The 60-year-old V-4 that never made production.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/38054be48212) (2025-11-12, 65 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/111079059/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-12%2F412343652-44100-2-c298a3490d279.mp3
- [The GREAT Dan Gurney: MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST and ENGINE DESIGNER! The 280-hp Moment-Canceling TWIN!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/56922171d7c8) (2025-11-05, 67 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/110713837/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-5%2F410627138-44100-2-4de782b4283c2.mp3
- [EMPIRE OF RPM: Learn How HONDA built its MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS ON REVS](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/40880eca583e) (2025-10-29, 68 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/110392747/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-29%2F410205298-44100-2-cf9c479c5fe78.mp3
- [How Exhaust Pipes MAKE POWER (or KILL IT!)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/02bb71e9b42f) (2025-10-22, 79 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/110035526/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-22%2F409735624-44100-2-7a329aed94905.mp3
- [Makin' FLAMES! The ART and SCIENCE of mixing FUEL and AIR.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/b40e0de170e6) (2025-10-16, 76 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/109771381/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-16%2F409391741-44100-2-45f2a554f5163.mp3
- [Ninja! Kawasaki's brand within a brand and how it came to mean "Sportbike" to the masses.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/8407ed3a4ce9) (2025-10-08, 67 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/109386727/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-8%2F408888695-44100-2-162f683afe6d5.mp3
- [Fun With Materials: What are Motorcycles Made of and Why?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/7f3bed902357) (2025-10-01, 78 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/109075156/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-1%2F408483196-44100-2-25f7b30ccde76.mp3
- [Yamaha V4 vs. Inline Four! Will a new engine design save Yamaha in MotoGP?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/bea1bbdc02bd) (2025-09-25, 66 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/108812375/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-25%2F408143681-44100-2-452bcc377734c.mp3
- [HOW FAST COULD WE GO?! What's making new motorcycles slower than they should be?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/c0dd9d4f3383) (2025-09-17, 87 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/108435716/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-17%2F407655804-44100-2-ccc282c5c4be1.mp3
- [SHAKE IT! Does Vibration Eat Horsepower?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/809b35d00984) (2025-09-10, 71 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/108121370/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-10%2F407254367-44100-2-b19634b9ce8ef.mp3
- [How has Honda Sold MORE THAN 100 MILLION SUPER CUBS?!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/bd900b73015e) (2025-09-03, 68 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/107757447/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-3%2F406803380-44100-2-826022a351f07.mp3
- [How Emissions Regulations Improved Motorcycles](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/27c1aec76c3a) (2025-08-27, 79 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/107435007/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-27%2F406394479-44100-2-5ba03528d1048.mp3
- [Ran when parked?! HOW TO GET AN OLD MOTORCYCLE RUNNING!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/8432083ec2a6) (2025-08-20, 84 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/107115367/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-20%2F405984509-44100-2-094f2432cd1ea.mp3
- [10 Crazy Cool Concept Bikes You Probably Don't Remember](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/4581ac43efe0) (2025-08-13, 71 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/106840580/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-13%2F405629670-44100-2-579c58831a8a6.mp3
- [CONSISTENCY IS EVERYTHING! Kevin Cameron gets molecular on Cyclic Variation. What?! Listen to learn!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/dafee27c5fdd) (2025-08-07, 71 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/106546516/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-7%2F405252060-44100-2-305cce5a54d72.mp3
- [INSIDE THE HOT ROOM! The magic in your motorcycle engine's combustion chamber.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/542539392615) (2025-07-30, 81 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/106219922/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-30%2F404832830-44100-2-604a9c4c5a0f8.mp3
- [Do YOU know about these 7 (or so) STRANGE MOTORCYCLES that made it to market?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1737271114/67336b1a801f) (2025-07-23, 86 min): audio https://anchor.fm/s/f21971c8/podcast/play/105891115/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-23%2F404411786-44100-2-92138bd3ee1b1.mp3

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