241: Riding Update and Predictions for 2026

About this episode

The episode discusses predictions for the motorcycle and handgun markets in 2026, including new models and trends.

Predictions : Chad : Increase in V4 engines Honda announces a new VFR Increase in Chinese motorcycles to the US More manufacturers enter three-wheel market Every major manufacturer will have double stack 1911 by end of the year (except Glock) More DA/SA handguns in the market Rich : Yamaha announces a street bike with V4 insprired by change in MotoGP More lighter ADV or dual sport motorcycles over (like IBEX 450, KLX300, etc) More double stack 1911 style handguns on the way More non-striker fires carry options Support Loud Pipes! Links: Uwharrie Adventure Routes – Moto Camp Nerd — Turned out be more like the Uwharrie Five O Riding Uwharrie 100 - YouTube Ibex 450 vs Himalayan 450 | A Father & Son Ride on the Uwharrie 100 - YouTube HOME | Masters Motoplex More Laps, More Improvement: 2021 KX450 Master's Motoplex Riding 12/27/25 - YouTube Why We Shouldn't of Had the 2021 KX450 - YouTube 1998 KX125: SOLD - YouTube 2025 KTM 390 Enduro R vs 2001 Yamaha TW200 | Trail Bike Smackdown - YouTube Yamaha TW200 vs TW200 | OG TDub vs New(ish) TDub - YouTube FIRST RIDE OF 2026 at Enoree OHV - YouTube No Spark, Troubleshooting Pt.1 | 1980 Suzuki RS175 - YouTube NEW PROJECT! 80s 2-STROKE…

Topics covered

• motorcycle predictions
• V4 engines
• three-wheel market
• handgun trends
• motorcycle models

Keywords

• V4 engines
• Honda VFR
• Yamaha street bike
• three-wheel motorcycles
• double stack 1911
• ADV motorcycles
• handgun market

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Honda, Yamaha, Glock

Products: VFR, IBEX 450, KLX300, KX450, KX125, KTM 390 Enduro R, TW200, Z7 Hybrid ABS, Sand Hawk Pistol

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