A-U-T-O-matic: Rick Kallmayer

From Riding Into The Sunset by Ed Housewright

September 17, 2025 · 36 min · Season 2 · Episode 35

About this episode

Rick Kallmayer discusses his experience with motorcycles and his new Honda NT1100 with an automatic transmission.

Rick Kallmayer has ridden motorcycles for more than 50 years and owned more than 50 bikes. But his latest is a departure from all the rest – it's his first with an automatic transmission. Rick talks about why he bought a Honda NT1100, how he likes it, and why he thinks automatics will grow in popularity. Riding Into The Sunset is brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and hosted by journalist & author Ed Housewright. Reach us by email at podcast@bmwmoa.org .

People in this episode

Host: Ed Housewright

Guest: Rick Kallmayer

Topics covered

motorcycles
automatic transmission
motorcycle ownership
Honda NT1100
riding experience
motorcycle culture

Keywords

motorcycles
automatic transmission
Honda NT1100
Rick Kallmayer
motorcycle culture
riding experience
BMW Motorcycle Owners of America

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Honda NT1100

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