THIS WEEK AT RIDERS CLUB
Issue 001
What We Released
The Ducati 916 Deep Dive
We dropped our full breakdown on why the 916 is still one of the most iconic motorcycles ever created. The design. The racing pedigree. The cultural impact. It is more than a bike. It is a moment in time that still echoes today.
If you have not watched it yet, this is one of the most important pieces we have made.
We also posted a teaser of the 916 in its new fairings. Just a glimpse. The full presence speaks for itself.
Cold Start Rankings
Since it is still too cold to properly ride some days, we ranked every cold start in the garage. Parker vs Steph. No bias. Some bias.
The 1198S nearly shook the garage apart. The dry clutch orchestra continues to make its case.
Steph also officially crowned the Ducati 749 the “Hot Girl Ducati.” Controversial headlights and all.
In the Garage
Even in winter, the bikes do not sit.
We lined them up and let them breathe this week. There is something about a full garage firing to life that resets everything.
Blu interrupted filming again. Priorities.
We also started mapping out upcoming content, including more garage talk episodes and deeper storytelling pieces.
Industry Notes
KTM unveiled the 990 RC R Track. No headlights. No kickstand. A true customer race machine eligible for the KTM Cup series.
Akrapovic released a Ducati V2 exhaust upgrade. Minimal horsepower gain. Maximum titanium soundtrack.
Harley reported a significant tariff-related hit. Customers ultimately feel the ripple.
MotoGP is officially back this weekend in Thailand.
F1 testing wrapped. Racing season has arrived.
What We’re Watching
MotoGP season opener.
Early F1 pace comparisons.
How KTM’s restructuring plays out long term.
And of course… spring weather reports.
What’s Next
More 916 content.
More cold starts.
More long-form storytelling.
And riding as soon as the roads allow it.
The garage is waking back up.
Racing is back.
And this season feels different.
Grip It and Rip It!
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