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ClevelandMoto 539 What if AI designed a motorcycle Podcast?

ClevelandMoto 539 What if AI designed a motorcycle Podcast?

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Just kidding, sleepy picked these topics and had AI add some flavor.

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ClevelandMoto – Feb 2026 Industry Deep Dive

(Loose Bullet Point Rundown – No Scripted Radio Stuff)

1) Federal Bill to Redefine “Motorcycle” (H.R. 3385)

Source:
https://powersportsbusiness.com/news/motorcycle/2026/02/19/bill-aims-to-redefine-motorcycles-leaving-slingshot-in-classification-limbo/

Bullet Points:

  • Proposed federal change to motorcycle definition.
  • Could remove autocycles (like Polaris Slingshot) from “motorcycle” category.
  • Would affect:
    • Licensing requirements
    • Helmet laws
    • Registration standards
    • Federal safety compliance
  • Motorcycle Industry Council strongly opposing.
  • States often mirror federal definitions → could trigger 50-state mess.
  • Bigger question:
    • Is this about safety?
    • Or about protecting traditional motorcycle classification?

Debate angle:
Where do we draw the line between motorcycle, trike, and car-with-handlebars?

2) MotoGP Moving Australian GP to Adelaide Street Circuit (2027)

Official Announcement:
https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2026/02/19/motogp-to-roar-into-the-city-streets-of-adelaide-from-2027/874866

Bullet Points:

  • Australian GP leaving Phillip Island.
  • Moving to downtown Adelaide street circuit.
  • First premier-class MotoGP street race.
  • 340+ km/h bikes on city streets.

Why This Is Huge:

  • Phillip Island is iconic. Fast. Flowing. Dangerous in its own way.
  • Street circuits = tighter, less runoff, concrete walls.
  • F1-style spectacle move?
  • Is this Liberty Media influence?
  • Will riders push back?
  • Safety vs spectacle debate.

Discussion angle:
Is MotoGP becoming entertainment-first like F1?
Or is this just evolution?

3) Harley-Davidson Scaling Back Production

Source:
https://www.the-sun.com/motors/15938521/harley-davidson-decreasing-motorcycle-production/

Bullet Points:

  • Harley reportedly reducing motorcycle production.
  • Shifting focus toward:
    • Parts
    • Accessories
    • Apparel
    • Aftermarket margins
  • Higher profit per customer vs per bike.

Big Industry Questions:

  • Are OEMs becoming lifestyle brands first?
  • Is this supply chain caution?
  • Is demand soft?
  • Smart long-term profitability move?
  • What does this mean for:
    • Dealer floor space
    • Inventory flow
    • Used market values

Debat

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