CanyonChasers Podcast // The Braking Zone

Is Ducati Killing World SuperBike?

Enter to win the Moto Guzzi V85TT: https://fanathem.com/canyonchasers - Ducati’s factory team just ran away with the most dominant World Superbike season ever, and we thi

Freddie Spencer Told Me to Stop Countersteering - Honda CB1000F Launch

Enter to win the Moto Guzzi V85 TT at https://fanathem.com/canyonchasers - Dave spent the week at Barber Vintage Motorcycle Days riding Honda's new CB1000F alongside Fred

Old vs New Ducati Panigale V2 Back to Back: Did Ducati Ruin It?

There's a new bike in the garage: a 2021 Ducati Panigale V2, bought to replace an Aprilia RSV4 Factory as a club race bike. We talk about the first track days on a comple

"Brake to the Apex" Is Bad Advice (And MotoGP Proves It)

Motegi wasn't an exciting weekend, but it was a fascinating one. A brand new track surface, a Michelin rear tire that came apart in the sprint, and a hard-carcass "safety

Royal Enfield Is What Harley Buyers Think They're Buying

Royal Enfield might be the heritage motorcycle Harley buyers think they're getting, and after 800 miles of Route 66 on a Classic 650, Dave has thoughts. The CanyonChasers

We Tested the KTM 990 RC R Track vs Street: Is One of These Our Next Track Bike?

Enter to win the Ducati Monster Plus at https://fanathem.com/canyonchasers Are parallel twins taking over on the track, or is there still no replacement for open-class po

The ULTIMATE Motorcycle Tire Guide (Pirelli vs Dunlop vs Bridgestone vs Michelin)

Enter to win this incredible Ducati Monster: https://fanathem.com/canyonchasers In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about motorcycle tires, compar

Did Marc Marquez Really Ruin Honda (and Now Ducati)? Engineering vs. Rider Talent

Enter for a chance to win our 2024 Ducati Monster Plus: https://fanathem.com/canyonchasers We’re back to talk all things motorcycle racing, tech, and riding culture! We k

STOP Buying Gore-Tex! (Iceland Test) + 2027 MotoGP Grid Chaos

We're back from our summer break with a packed show! We start off with a deep dive into an epic riding trip through Iceland aboard the Norton Atlas. Why should you skip e

Is MotoGP About to Get Boring? + Why I’m Done With Gore-Tex Gear

We dive headfirst into the chaotic waters of the MotoGP rider market and question whether upcoming technical rule changes—specifically the banning of front ride-height de

MotoGP Conspiracy: Is Yamaha Secretly Racing the 850? + The 4-Year Maintenance Item Everyone Ignores

We are completely all over the map in today’s episode, balancing heavy dose ADHD energy with some deep-dive motorcycle nerdery! First, we unpack the absolute chaos shakin

Why Everyone Crashes in This Specific Type of "Easy" Corner

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How to Build a World-Class Motorcycle From Scratch: Frame, Engine, and Physics

Mastering motorcycle design requires prioritizing the human element. Learn why integrating ergonomics and vehicle dynamics early changes everything. Building a world-clas

Tantrums, Heroics, & Ranking Your Most Critical Safety Gear

Is MotoGP rider behavior costing the team? We start with 2026 Balaton Park MotoGP race, dissecting Jorge Martín's explosive Turn 1 "bowling ball" crash and the track desi

Did Aprilia Break Ducati? Why Aluminum Frames Die & How It Changes Your Ride

Why is Pecco Bagnaia completely destroying his rear tire grip while the Aprilia RS-GP handles corners like a dream? In this episode, we break down the engineering war tea

Norton's New V4: A Gentleman's Superbike in a Cyberpunk Package

Enter to win the Triumph Triton 660! https://www.fanathem.com/canyonchasers/ Norton Motorcycles V4 Deep Dive: Built for the Road, Imagined at the Isle of Man TT! Looking

High Character vs. Childish Fits: Emotional Toll in Catalunya, MotoGP

Was the 2026 Catalunya MotoGP the most chaotic, stressful, and controversial race of the season? In this episode, we break down the insane emotional toll of the Catalan G

Is Marc Marquez Finished? The TRUTH About His Injuries

Marc Marquez retirement rumors, MotoGP injury updates, and the return of the legendary Norton V4 headline this episode. We dive deep into Marc Marquez’s latest crash, his

Why Most Riders Fail When the "Edge of Grip" Finds Them

Master trail braking, understand motorcycle physics, and learn advanced riding techniques to stay safe when the "edge of grip" finds you. In this episode of The Braking Z

Stop Riding "Lines": The Mental Trick for Faster Corners

Motorcycle Geometry, Anti-Squat Physics, and Handling High Winds Motorcycle Track Day success isn't just about speed; it’s about mastering the physics of your machine. I