S11E10: Best (and Worst) Sounding Motorcycles!

About this episode

Zack and Spurg explore the iconic sounds of motorcycles and discuss the implications of riding with children.

Zack and Spurg dive into the auditory soul of motorcycling and what makes an engine sound "iconic." From the rhythmic clatter of a Ducati dry clutch to the "vicious" scream of an Aprilia V4, we break down the sounds that transports us to the racetrack and the open road. We also pay tribute to the legendary Japanese industrial designer who survived the atomic bomb to create the iconic Kikkoman soy sauce bottle AND the Yamaha VMAX. Stick around for a special Engine Sound Guessing Game and a heartfelt discussion on the risks and rewards of putting kids on the back of a motorcycle. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread : News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV : Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

People in this episode

Hosts: Zack, Spurg

Topics covered

• motorcycle sounds
• engine sound
• iconic motorcycles
• motorcycle safety
• design history

Keywords

• motorcycle
• engine sound
• Ducati
• Aprilia V4
• Yamaha VMAX
• motorcycle safety
• Kikkoman

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kikkoman, Yamaha

Products: Ducati, Aprilia V4, Yamaha VMAX

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