2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R + BTR Build Off Winner + Brian Bentley and the Ducati 916

2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R + BTR Build Off Winner + Brian Bentley and the Ducati 916

May 20, 2026 · 1h 40m · Episode 197

About this episode

This episode features a review of the 2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R, highlights the Royal Enfield BTR Build-Off winner, and includes an interview with Brian Bentley about the Ducati 916.

Hello and welcome again to the Motos and Friends Podcast. This episode is brought to you by Leod Escapes. My name is Arthur Coldwells. * * * * * Have you ever wanted to ride a real MotoGP track? Well, here’s your chance! Leod Escapes does all sorts of amazing European tours, including the incredible Munich to Mugello tour at the end of June, or you can try the Core of Catalunya or the Portimão Andalusia trips, both in October. These are incredible touring experiences with the very best that Europe has to offer, as well as riding these amazing tracks on brand new BMW S1000RRs. So for the trip of a lifetime, visit LeodEscapes.com, now! * * * * * In our first segment, Nic de Sena tells us all about his recent trip to Spain to ride the new 2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R. Suzuki did a slightly different spin on this particular launch where they split the journalists into teams of 3, and had a 6-hour endurance ‘race’ to see how well everyone fared. Nic gives us the lowdown on what it’s like to the new Gixxer and for such long track sessions! Rider Market from just outside Orlando, Florida, is the winner of the recent Royal Enfield BTR Build-Off competition in the Road Race category. Brian…

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