Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode of Motorcycle.com’s Bore and Stoke Podcast, we’re joined by Neil Graham — Gemini Award–winning documentarian, former Editor-in-Chief of Cycle Canada, and host of The Lowdown podcast for ADV Rider.
Neil has done it all: bought old Ducatis, fixed them, raced them, fixed them again, and turned those experiences into some of the most honest storytelling in motorcycling. We dig into riding, racing, wrenching, and making documentaries that have nothing to do with motorcycles. Along the way we dive into random tangents like his cats and how he kicked my butt so bad on a bicycle ride that I’ve been a gym rat ever since.
We also talk about Neil’s Long Hard Road series on Motorcycle.com — a deeply personal look at the highs and lows of riding — and where he thinks the world of moto journalism is headed in the age of YouTube, podcasts, and AI.
If you like irreverent banter between two friends about motorcycles, life, and general randomness, this one’s for you.
As always, find the full written reviews, photos, and videos on Motorcycle.com.
We’d like to extend a special thank you to our podcast sponsor, the Honda Gold Wing. If you’re gonna ride, ride something legendary. Learn more about the 50th anniversary of the Honda Gold Wing here: powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/touring/gold-wing?cid=dis_ver_dly&cmpcd=FY26Full_Year_Gold_Wing
00:00 Intro
00:27 Honda mention
00:32 Pre-roll
01:20 Introducing Neil Graham
03:06 Introducing Neil’s cat!
04:35 What’s the deal with podcasts?
09:40 Saddlebags on a GSX-R750
11:30 Neil’s start in the biz
13:45 Neil’s start on two wheels
20:00 Racing…and burn out
28:17 How did you get involved with Ducatis?
36:00 Getting into this business at the wrong time
37:15 The Brough Superior Moto2
42:00 The BMW S1000RR and funny front ends
44:54 Neil and VW Busses
50:00 Racing, Risk, and Pride
53:00 Am I dead? And is everyone named Neil???
55:46 Mid-Roll
56:30 The other side of Neil
01:06:00 Internet Trolls
01:13:04 Honda Fury!
01:14:00 Harley’s get their due
01:21:00 The industry jumped the shark a long time ago
01:23:00 Everyone should own an RSV4 at some point
01:26:30 Destination Ontario
01:32:32 The Lowdown podcast
01:36:31 What’s the future of motorcycling?
01:46:05 Neil kicked my butt
01:51:00 Wrapping up
01:53:17 Honda mention
01:53:25 Rate us!
01:53:53 End-roll
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Established in 1994, Motorcycle.com is the premier online resource for motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts. With hundreds of high quality, detailed video reviews on bikes from Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and just about everybody else, it's the best place to go to learn about the latest and greatest two-wheeled creations. There's simply no better resource if you're planning on buying or if you just want to check out some awesome machines.
In this episode of Motorcycle.com’s Bore and Stoke Podcast, we’re joined by Neil Graham — Gemini Award–winning documentarian, former Editor-in-Chief of Cycle Canada, and host of The Lowdown podcast for ADV Rider.
Neil has done it all: bought old Ducatis, fixed them, raced them, fixed them again, and turned those experiences into some of the most honest storytelling in motorcycling. We dig into riding, racing, wrenching, and making documentaries that have nothing to do with motorcycles. Along the way we dive into random tangents like his cats and how he kicked my butt so bad on a bicycle ride that I’ve been a gym rat ever since.
We also talk about Neil’s Long Hard Road series on Motorcycle.com — a deeply personal look at the highs and lows of riding — and where he thinks the world of moto journalism is headed in the age of YouTube, podcasts, and AI.
If you like irreverent banter between two friends about motorcycles, life, and general randomness, this one’s for you.
As always, find the full written reviews, photos, and videos on Motorcycle.com.
We’d like to extend a special thank you to our podcast sponsor, the Honda Gold Wing. If you’re gonna ride, ride something legendary. Learn more about the 50th anniversary of the Honda Gold Wing here: powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/touring/gold-wing?cid=dis_ver_dly&cmpcd=FY26Full_Year_Gold_Wing
00:00 Intro
00:27 Honda mention
00:32 Pre-roll
01:20 Introducing Neil Graham
03:06 Introducing Neil’s cat!
04:35 What’s the deal with podcasts?
09:40 Saddlebags on a GSX-R750
11:30 Neil’s start in the biz
13:45 Neil’s start on two wheels
20:00 Racing…and burn out
28:17 How did you get involved with Ducatis?
36:00 Getting into this business at the wrong time
37:15 The Brough Superior Moto2
42:00 The BMW S1000RR and funny front ends
44:54 Neil and VW Busses
50:00 Racing, Risk, and Pride
53:00 Am I dead? And is everyone named Neil???
55:46 Mid-Roll
56:30 The other side of Neil
01:06:00 Internet Trolls
01:13:04 Honda Fury!
01:14:00 Harley’s get their due
01:21:00 The industry jumped the shark a long time ago
01:23:00 Everyone should own an RSV4 at some point
01:26:30 Destination Ontario
01:32:32 The Lowdown podcast
01:36:31 What’s the future of motorcycling?
01:46:05 Neil kicked my butt
01:51:00 Wrapping up
01:53:17 Honda mention
01:53:25 Rate us!
01:53:53 End-roll
Subscribe!
youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=Motorcycle
YouTube - youtube.com/Motorcycle
Facebook - facebook.com/MotorcycleCom
Twitter - twitter.com/MotorcycleCom
Web - Motorcycle.com
Established in 1994, Motorcycle.com is the premier online resource for motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts. With hundreds of high quality, detailed video reviews on bikes from Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and just about everybody else, it's the best place to go to learn about the latest and greatest two-wheeled creations. There's simply no better resource if you're planning on buying or if you just want to check out some awesome machines.
