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Blood, Sweat & Gears! About One Gang Worldwide: Welcome to One Gang Worldwide , where the powersports community comes together. We're more than just a podcast, we're a global movement dedicated to sharing positive stories while celebrating the heroes, pioneers, entrepreneurs, and everyday people who make this industry so special. The Podcast: Every episode features authentic conversations that explore our guests' journeys, the challenges they've overcome, and the moments that shaped their passion for powersports. From industry legends and business leaders to racers, builders, dealers, mechanics, and rising stars, we shine a light on the people driving the future of motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, boating, and powersports as a whole. Whether you're a lifelong rider, a boater, an off-road enthusiast, or simply curious about the incredible people behind the industry, these stories are designed to inspire, educate, and remind us that we're all part of One Gang. Subscribe, download an episode, and help us continue sharing the stories of the hidden talents found in every corner of the powersports world. Your Host Sergey Tokman

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November 3, 2026Episode 17255 min

George Bryce: The Man Behind 6 NHRA Motorcycle World Championships | Ep. 172

Send us Fan Mail Six world championships. 81 national event wins. What did it take to get there and what made George Bryce walk away? The founder of Star Racing joins me on the One Gang Worldwide Podcast for a conversation about the risks, relationships, and hard decisions behind a remarkable career in motorcycle drag racing. George shares how he and his wife Jackie built their business through financial struggles, why he stepped out of the rider’s seat to put John Myers on the bike, and how he helped Angelle Sampey become a three-time world champion. Behind the trophies is a story of betting on people and putting everything on the line to keep going. We also get into the disputes with NHRA and Harley-Davidson’s factory racing program that helped push him away from the sport, his work developing V-twin engines with S&S, and his next chapter with Star Cams, bringing decades of hard-earned knowledge to Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight and Twin Cam performance. George knows what winning demands. This conversation explores what it cost him, what he’s proud of, and what still drives him to build. JOIN ONE GANG WORLDWIDE: www.onegangworldwide.com CONNECT WITH GEORGE: Website: https://www.starracing.com Email: george@starracing.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarRacingGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgebrycestar CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com CONNECT WITH CYCLES WORLDWIDE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Passing the Torch 00:22 Podcast Welcome 00:56 Meet George Bryce 01:40 Rapid Fire Questions 04:13 Sponsor Break 04:44 Early Mechanical Curiosity 06:28 Meeting Jackie 08:26 Launching Star Cycles 10:43 Wiseco Gamble 12:55 Near Bankruptcy Lessons 13:43 From Racer to Pro Stock 15:35 John Myers Era 18:08 Losing John Myers 19:26 Discovering Angelle Sampey 23:06 Making Angelle Competitive 24:20 Dominance and Backlash 25:23 Reunion and Perspective 26:42 Wins vs Losses Mindset 28:16 Jackie Behind the Scenes 29:15 Indy 1990 Money Crunch 29:48 Wax Shop Side Bet 31:20 Turning Down 75K 32:36 Why Build a V Twin 35:12 S&S Prototype Breakthrough 36:47 NHRA Weight and Oil Leaks 39:32 Rules Fight and Quitting 42:36 Reinventing With Bagger Racing 44:39 Milwaukee Eight Cam Science 46:52 Cam Myths for Riders 49:15 Back to School in Dragster 52:21 Rapid Fire and Final Advice #GeorgeBryce #StarRacing #ProStockMotorcycle #MotorcycleDragRacing #NHRADragRacing #AngelleSampey #JohnMyers #JackieBryce #StarCams #HarleyDavidson #MilwaukeeEight #SSCycle #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

October 27, 2026Episode 17151 min

Bringing Dead Motorcycles Back to Life | Ernest Eich | Ep. 171

Send us Fan Mail What if an old motorcycle with a dead engine didn't have to end up sitting in a garage, collecting dust, or being torn apart for parts? What if you could give it a second life as an electric motorcycle? Ernest Eich, founder of Shandoka Cycles, joins us to explain how his patented approach to motorcycle conversions is making that possible. Instead of designing another electric motorcycle from the ground up, Shandoka replaces the engine with an electric power system while preserving much of the original motorcycle. Ernest takes us inside conversions involving Kawasaki Ninjas, Yamaha motorcycles, and V-Twin customs, and explains how this could create an entirely new opportunity for independent motorcycle shops and builders. We also get into the bigger EV conversation. Ernest explains why he moved away from hydrogen, where electric motorcycles make sense today, where they still fall short, and why the industry needs to be more honest about limitations like range and long-distance riding. This isn't just a conversation about electric motorcycles. It's about finding a new way to preserve motorcycles that might otherwise disappear and asking a much bigger question: What if the future of motorcycling isn't always about building something new, but giving something old another chance? JOIN ONE GANG WORLDWIDE: www.onegangworldwide.com CONNECT WITH ERNEST: Website: https://shandoka.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shandokacycles/ Ernest's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernesteich Shandoka LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shandokacycles TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shandokacycles CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com CONNECT WITH CYCLES WORLDWIDE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 EV Hype Reality Check 00:27 Podcast Intro and Sponsor 01:24 Ernest Meets the Host 03:04 Dream Bikes and Cars 04:26 Pikes Peak to Panama 05:38 Scouts and Early Roots 08:15 Engineering Meets Sustainability 09:51 Road Trip to Telluride 11:44 Hydrogen Versus Batteries 14:24 Shandoka Name Origin 15:07 Retrofit Epiphany 21:52 Why Conversions Scale 23:38 Best Use Cases Today 28:09 Frames Kits and Fitment 31:29 US Market Challenges 32:40 Sound and Rider Feedback 34:52 Battery Chemistry and Range 38:48 Honest Limits and Expectations 40:31 Business Vision and Shop Network 44:48 Funding and Investor Reality 46:21 Future of Gas Bikes 46:49 Preserve the Good Classics 48:00 Where to Follow and Training 49:18 Closing Message Regroup and Ride #Shandoka #ErnestEich #ElectricMotorcycles #EVMotorcycles #MotorcycleConversion #MotorcycleRestoration #MotorcycleBuilders #CustomMotorcycles #VintageMotorcycles #MotorcycleEngineering #MotorcycleInnovation #MotorcycleIndustry #OneGangWorldwide Support the show

October 20, 2026Episode 1701 hr 1 min

How Do You Make Norton Bigger Without Making It Ordinary? | Christoph Hohmann | Ep. 170

Send us Fan Mail After more than 25 years inside the automotive world, from Ford and Renault-Nissan to Škoda, Volkswagen and Bentley, Christoph Hohmann made an unexpected move. He left the automotive industry and joined one of the most historic names in motorcycling: Norton Motorcycles . Now Chief Marketing Officer of Norton, Christoph joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast for a fascinating conversation about what it takes to rebuild a legendary brand without becoming trapped by its past. Christoph takes us inside his career, from learning how perceptions of a brand can be changed, to working in China during the rapid transformation of its automotive industry, and ultimately entering the world of luxury at Bentley. He shares what those experiences taught him about customers, exclusivity, brand value, and why sometimes saying “no” can actually make a brand stronger. Then we get into Norton. What does “Nortonness” actually mean? How do you modernize more than a century of history without losing the people who love the brand? Can marketing rebuild trust after difficult years, or do the motorcycles ultimately have to do the talking? Christoph also explains what TVS Motor brings to Norton's future, how the company plans to remain unmistakably British while growing globally, what premium luxury really means in the motorcycle world, and why the United States and the dealer experience will be so important to Norton's next chapter. We also ask a difficult question facing every great heritage brand: How do you become bigger without becoming ordinary? This isn't just a conversation about new motorcycles. It's about heritage, trust, luxury, leadership and the challenge of taking an iconic name with an incredible past and building a future worthy of it. JOIN ONE GANG WORLDWIDE: www.onegangworldwide.com CONNECT WITH CHRISTOPH: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophhohmann Website: www.nortonmotorcycles.com CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com CONNECT WITH CYCLES WORLDWIDE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 What Is Nortonness 00:28 Podcast Welcome Intro 01:02 Meet Christoph Hohmann 01:45 Five Questions Icebreaker 04:22 Riders Versus Drivers 05:29 Sponsor Break 06:03 Early Life Car Obsession 07:21 Studying Abroad First Ford Role 10:32 Career Lessons Ford To Renault 14:09 Skoda Brand Turnaround 17:37 Shanghai China Wake Up Call 22:50 Digital Transformation At VW 24:32 Who Controls The Brand 26:21 From Bentley To Norton Recruit 28:15 Bentley Culture And Customers 30:15 Le Mans Collector Mindset 32:56 Mobility Hype Lessons 35:12 Why Join Norton 38:35 Rider Culture Surprise 41:18 Defining Nortonness 44:04 Heritage Without Handcuffs 46:39 Rebuilding Trust and Luxury 50:51 America and Dealer Fit 54:40 Rapid Fire Marketing Takes 57:51 Career Advice and Wrap Up #NortonMotorcycles #ChristophHohmann #Norton #Bentley #TVSMotor #BritishMotorcycles #MotorcycleIndustry #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcycleLeadership #MotorcyclePodcast #BrandStrategy #LuxuryBrands #MotorcycleDealers #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

October 13, 2026Episode 1691 hr 2 min

From Jaguar I-PACE to Electric Aircraft: Engineering What’s Next | Manos Polioudis | Ep. 169

Send us Fan Mail Manos Polioudis has spent his career working on the machines most of us only see after they reach production from trucks, buses and the Jaguar I-PACE to electric aircraft, boats and some of the most advanced electric powertrains being developed today. But after years of helping major companies solve complex engineering problems, Manos decided to take everything he'd learned and build something of his own. In this episode, Manos joins Sergey Tokman for a fascinating conversation about the real future of electric mobility without the hype. We dig into his journey from building a tiny 150-watt electric racer to leading major engineering teams, what actually goes into developing and testing an electric powertrain, and why failure is often one of the most important parts of creating technology that has never existed before. Manos also tackles some of the questions the motorcycle world continues to wrestle with: Why haven't electric motorcycles won over more riders? Is range really the biggest problem? What are today's electric motors still getting wrong? And what has to change before an EV can become a genuine alternative rather than simply another option? Today, as co-founder of Talos Technology, Manos and his team are challenging conventional electric-motor design and working on technology they believe can push efficiency, performance and electric mobility forward. From Jaguar and Arrival to motorcycles, aircraft, entrepreneurship and the next generation of electric motors, this isn't a conversation about whether you should love or hate EVs. It's a conversation with one of the engineers actually building what comes next. JOIN ONE GANG WORLDWIDE: www.onegangworldwide.com CONNECT WITH MANOS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manos-polioudis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talostechnology/ Website: https://talos-technology.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talostechnologyofficial/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com CONNECT WITH CYCLES WORLDWIDE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Dyno Disaster Opener 00:23 Podcast Intro And Guest 01:49 Rapid Fire Icebreakers 05:34 Sponsor Shoutout 05:58 Growing Up In Greece 07:40 Motorcycle Shop Tragedy 09:03 First Cars And Learning 11:07 Building The Eco Racer 15:13 From Wind To Volvo 17:49 Jaguar I-PACE Motor Work 21:57 Arrival Startup Leadership 23:07 Managing Engineers Reality 26:56 Electric Aircraft Risk 28:36 Electric Flight Reality Check 28:57 Drones and eVTOL Business Hurdles 30:22 Do Electric Motorcycles Make Sense 30:59 Range Anxiety and Real Use Cases 33:32 Why Not Bigger Batteries 35:54 Hybrids and Motorcycle Soul 37:51 What Talos Actually Does 40:51 Motor Innovation Without Rare Earths 42:28 Next Gen Drivetrain Architectures 46:10 Protecting Tech and Staying Ahead 47:59 Yamaha Dual Flux Demo Bike 50:13 Fusion Dreams and Quickfire Qs 53:12 2045 Garage Predictions 55:33 Legacy and Learning From Failure 56:55 Advice and Where to Follow 58:15 Prototype Burn Story and Fix 01:01:43 Final Thanks and Sign Off #ManosPolioudis #TalosTechnology #ElectricMotorcycles #ElectricVehicles #ElectricMotors #EVTechnology #MotorcycleTechnology #MotorcycleEngineering #FutureOfMobility #ElectricMobility #DualFluxTechnology #EVEngineering #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

October 6, 2026Episode 1681 hr 4 min

He Couldn't Find the Product He Wanted—So He Built the Company | Josh Sprague | Ep. 168

Send us Fan Mail After hundreds of endurance races, Josh Sprague knew exactly what he hated about traditional hydration gear. Instead of continuing to complain about it, he decided to build something better. That frustration became Orange Mud , launched in 2012 with an early prototype, a crowdfunding campaign and Josh personally taking the product to races and expos. There was no traditional startup playbook, just an idea, direct feedback from athletes and the willingness to figure things out as he went. In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast , Josh shares what those early years really looked like, the mistakes and lessons that came with building Orange Mud, and how the mindset developed through hundreds of endurance races carried into entrepreneurship. But Josh didn't stop with one company. He takes us inside the creation of Seven Clay and Anvil & Acre , and talks openly about one of the hardest transitions for many entrepreneurs: building businesses that don't depend on the founder for every decision. Josh explains how implementing EOS changed the way he operates, what cash-flow pressure taught him, and why learning to let go can be just as difficult as learning how to build. We also get into another passion that has become a major part of Josh's life, motorcycles. He shares why riding gives him another outlet for adventure and exploration, along with the story of a dirt-road crash that became a very real reminder that an easy ride can change in seconds. From endurance racing and product development to entrepreneurship, leadership, motorcycles and learning when to get out of your own company's way, this is a conversation about what it really takes to keep building and keep moving forward. JOIN ONE GANG WORLDWIDE: www.onegangworldwide.com CONNECT WITH JOSH: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joshsprague Instagram: https://instagram.com/jcsprag Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsjoshsprague) Anvil & Acre: https://anvilandacre.com/ Orange Mud: https://www.orangemud.com/ Seven Clay: https://sevenclay.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com CONNECT WITH CYCLES WORLDWIDE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 First Sale Memory 00:20 Podcast Intro Promo 00:54 Meet Josh 01:47 Break The Ice 05:19 Sponsor Shoutout 06:02 Kansas Roots 07:54 Parents Work Ethic 10:48 College Direction Shift 15:42 Early Jobs Lessons 19:53 Endurance Racing Origin 23:57 Motorcycles Enter Life 27:44 Moto Vs Pedal Mindset 30:17 Orange Mud Genesis 33:24 DIY Pack Prototype 34:32 Crowdfunding Reality Check 36:19 First Expo Sales 37:35 Staying Relevant Long Term 40:33 Seven Clay Origin Story 43:14 Quality Obsession Wins 45:39 Anvil & Acre Growth Metrics 47:54 EOS Systems And Delegation 53:52 Hard Lessons Cash Flow 56:48 Legacy And Adventure 58:30 Moto Crash PSA 01:03:32 Final Wrap And Thanks #JoshSprague #OrangeMud #SevenClay #AnvilAndAcre #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #EnduranceRacing #EnduranceAthlete #TrailRunning #MountainBiking #MotorcycleAdventure #MotorcyclePodcast #Powersports #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

September 29, 2026Episode 1671 hr 30 min

From Raves to RiderShield: Bryan Beeson’s Mission to Protect Riders | Ep. 167

Send us Fan Mail Bryan Beeson has built businesses at the intersection of automotive technology, insurance, connected safety, and motorcycles giving him a perspective few entrepreneurs in the industry possess. In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Bryan joins me to take us through his unlikely journey from promoting raves in Texas and helping build an early online dealership inventory platform to spending 16 years in the insurance industry, where he saw how automation, data, and technology could transform the way risk is understood. Bryan explains why he and his wife purchased Discount Moto Gear and transformed it into DMG Motorsports, what it takes to compete against companies such as RevZilla and Amazon, and why they expanded into selling restored sportbikes from the late 1980s and 1990s. Those experiences ultimately came together in RiderShield, the connected motorcycle-safety platform Bryan is now building. He breaks down the vision for crash detection, emergency alerts, theft tracking, and rider intelligence while confronting the difficult questions surrounding privacy, data ownership, and whether this technology could eventually change the way motorcycle insurance works. CONNECT WITH BRYAN: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanbeeson/ ConnectUp Technologies: https://www.connectuptechnologies.com/ DMG Motorsports: https://dmgmotorsports.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmgmotorsports/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DMGMotorsports/ RiderShield: https://www.getridershield.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridershield_official/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridershield JOIN ONE GANG WORLDWIDE: www.onegangworldwide.com CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com CONNECT WITH CYCLES WORLDWIDE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Financing Gear Trap 00:24 Podcast Intro and Guest 01:57 Dream Garage Picks 02:45 First Bike Crash Story 03:30 Ride Playlist and Bucket List 04:16 Dinner With Mom 04:41 Sponsor Break 05:07 Texas Roots and Music 06:38 College and Early Hustle 08:05 Raves to Tech Mindset 09:13 Building Cyber Car Lot 11:26 Selling Dealers on Online 14:11 Exit and Family Move 17:11 Insurance Automation Breakthrough 22:00 Telematics and Risk Reduction 23:27 VC Lessons After Sale 24:47 ConnectUp Origin Story 27:57 AI Safety Vest Vision 31:28 COVID Pivot to Phones 33:53 Privacy and Union Buy In 38:19 Why the App Stalled 40:15 Back to Wearables 41:25 Starting DMG Chapter 42:40 Discovering Motorcycle Overstock 44:15 Betting On Ourselves 46:34 Dealers And Distributors 50:43 Finding The Right Niche 53:43 Amazon And Big Retail 57:27 Pivoting Into Bike Sales 01:01:27 Specializing In Heritage Sportbikes 01:04:29 RiderShield Origin Story 01:07:50 Hardware Tracking And Theft 01:10:30 Crash Detection And Dual Units 01:13:30 Privacy Alerts And Data Reports 01:25:02 Future Vision And Wrap Up #BryanBeeson #RiderShield #DMGMotorsports #MotorcycleSafety #RiderSafety #CrashDetection #MotorcycleTheft #MotorcycleSecurity #ConnectedMotorcycle #MotorcycleTechnology #MotorcycleInsurance #MotorcycleBusiness #Sportbikes #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

September 22, 2026Episode 1661 hr 1 min

Can One Man Build Italy’s Next Great Electric Motorcycle? | Timoteo Maffei | Ep. 166

Send us Fan Mail Italian engineer and entrepreneur Timoteo Maffei joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast to share the incredible story behind EGERA, an electric motorcycle that started as a garage project during 2020 and has evolved into a serious attempt to build a production motorcycle in Italy. Timoteo's journey into motorcycles started long before EGERA. From working on Harley-Davidsons in Switzerland to founding MavTech, contributing to Moto2 development, and applying experience from the automotive and medical-device industries, his career has given him a very different approach to motorcycle design and engineering. In this episode, Timoteo takes us inside the development of EGERA from the early prototypes and thousands of kilometers of real-world testing to designing and manufacturing components, solving engineering problems, and trying to turn an idea built in a garage into a motorcycle people can actually buy. We also get into the realities of electric motorcycles, performance, range, battery technology, charging, weight, and the challenges smaller manufacturers face when competing against established global brands. This isn't just a conversation about whether electric motorcycles will replace gasoline motorcycles. It's about what happens when an engineer, a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, and an entrepreneur decides he wants to build something different and then actually tries to make it happen. Connect with Timoteo: Website: www.positivemotorcycles.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/positive-motorcycles LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/timoteo-m-12274225 Facebook: www.facebook.com/positivemotorcycles# Instagram: www.instagram.com/positive_motorcycles/ Check Out Our Sponsors: SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide www.onegangworldwide.com Timestamps: 00:00 Community Over Hardware 00:21 Podcast Welcome And Guest Intro 01:36 Dream Garage Picks 02:23 Ducati Vs Aprilia Passion 03:57 Speed Round Favorites 06:27 Sponsor Break 06:50 Growing Up A Maker 08:42 Harley Mechanic To University 10:34 First Startup MavTech Lessons 13:06 Moto2 Racing Engineering 16:21 Medical Device Discipline 18:54 Engineer Vs Entrepreneur Mindset 20:08 Why Build Egera In 2020 23:07 Garage Prototype Process 24:15 Design Choices And Scrambler Look 25:36 Biggest Build Frustrations 27:55 First Ride Frustrations 28:50 Lockdown Rebuild Lessons 30:05 Volta Legacy in Como 31:28 Airfield Speed Testing 33:05 Who the Bike Is For 34:16 Fleet and Defense Ambitions 37:19 Funding and Preorders 40:20 Why Launch Slipped 42:12 Keeping Price Attainable 44:31 Customization and Platform 45:51 Service and Spare Parts 48:49 Community Over Commodity 52:18 Futura 25 Bigger Vision 54:25 Milestones and Family Values 58:54 Where to Follow and Farewell #TimoteoMaffei #EGERA #PositiveMotorcycles #ElectricMotorcycles #EVMotorcycle #ItalianMotorcycles #MadeInItaly #MotorcycleEngineering #MotorcycleTechnology #MotorcycleStartup #Moto2 #MotorcycleIndustry #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

September 15, 2026Episode 1651 hr 15 min

Why Electric Motorcycles Are Just Getting Started | Paul Roberts | Ep. 165

Send us Fan Mail After importing electric motorcycles from China and later moving into motorcycle media, Paul Roberts has experienced the EV industry from two very different sides. In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Paul joins me to take us through his journey, the opportunities he pursued, the challenges he encountered, and the lessons that ultimately changed the direction of his career. From there, we explore where the electric-motorcycle industry is getting things right and badly wrong. We discuss adoption across the UK and Europe, along with the industry’s biggest challenges: price, range, charging infrastructure, and consumer trust. Paul also shares his perspective on LiveWire, Sur-Ron, struggling startups, and what riders should investigate before putting money down on an unfamiliar brand. He explains why the sub-$10,000 market could matter far more to widespread adoption than another expensive flagship EV and where he sees charging and battery technology heading next. Connect with Paul: Website: https://www.buckcitybiker.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/paulrobertsradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buckcitybiker Facebook: www.facebook.com/buckcitybiker Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/buckcitybiker Youtube: www.youtube.com/@buckcitybiker Check Out Our Sponsors: DealerConnect Website: https://www.npda.org/dealerconnect DealerConnect Registration: https://www.npda.org/event-details/dealerconnect-2026 SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide Timestamps: 00:00 Five Minute Charging Future 00:18 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro 01:53 Dream Garage Picks 03:16 Music and Ultimate Ride 04:52 First Bikes and Memories 06:10 Dinner Guests and Sponsor 07:43 Growing Up on a UK Farm 08:36 Breaking Into Broadcasting 10:42 Running Stations and Business Lessons 13:07 Leaving Radio for Real Estate 16:34 Discovering Electric Motorcycles 18:59 Buck City Biker Media Pivot 20:37 Cutting Through EV Hype 25:06 Deposit Risks and Aftercare 26:55 Is Europe Ahead on E-Motos? 30:04 Adoption Hotspots and Cold Weather 31:55 Barriers: Price, Range & Charging 33:55 Forced EV Narrative and Incentives 38:47 EV Soul and LiveWire Talk 40:15 LiveWire Launch vs. Loud Pipes 40:51 EV Noise and Road Safety 43:13 Fake Sounds and Pedestrian Alerts 44:52 Sur-Ron Youth Boom 46:11 Regulations Catching Up 48:34 Startup Support and Trust 50:18 The Uncomfortable Truth About Range 52:50 Price Sweet Spot Under $10K 56:57 Who Survives the Next 5 Years? 01:02:09 Dream EV Cruiser Build 01:04:20 Design Matters for EVs 01:07:14 Battery Tech Reality Check 01:08:51 Buck City Biker Roadmap 01:12:44 Where to Follow and Wrap #PaulRoberts #BuckCityBiker #ElectricMotorcycles #EMoto #EVMotorcycles #LiveWire #SurRon #ZeroMotorcycles #EVCharging #BatteryTechnology #EVAdoption #MotorcycleInnovation #MotorcycleTechnology #FutureOfMotorcycles #MotorcycleIndustry #MotorcycleBusiness #EuropeanMotorcycles #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

September 8, 2026Episode 16456 min

Inside The Litas: Motorcycles, Healing & 26,000 Women Riders | Kim Okabe | Ep. 164

Send us Fan Mail For Kim Okabe, motorcycles became much more than a passion. They became a way to work through one of the most difficult periods of her life. After getting her motorcycle license with encouragement from her mother, Kim unexpectedly lost her shortly afterward. In her first year of riding, Kim put roughly 56,000 kilometers on two wheels. Those miles gave her somewhere to process the grief, forced her to stay present, and eventually introduced her to a motorcycle community that would change the direction of her life. Today, Kim is the Managing Director of The Litas, a global community of more than 26,000 women riders across 350+ branches worldwide. In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Kim shares her personal journey into motorcycling, how she discovered The Litas, and what it takes to help build and protect a worldwide community without ego, judgment, politics, or toxicity. We also talk about women in motorcycling, creating welcoming spaces for new riders, the connection between motorcycles and mental wellness, and why sometimes the road gives us exactly what we didn't know we needed. Connect with The Litas: Website: https://thelitas.co/ Website: http://www.womensmotosummit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelitas/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotosummit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelitasofficial Connect with Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-okabe-22576a305/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kokabe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okabekim Check Out Our Sponsors: DealerConnect Website: https://www.npda.org/dealerconnect DealerConnect Registration: https://www.npda.org/event-details/dealerconnect-2026 SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Kim Okabe 02:01 Rapid Fire Icebreaker 03:31 Sponsor Message 04:12 Growing Up in BC 05:20 Mom and First Bike 07:01 Loss and Healing Rides 10:21 From Solo Miles to Community 11:56 Career Shift and Accident 15:09 Finding The Litas 18:29 What The Litas Is 21:07 Joining and Branch Leaders 22:00 Volunteer Culture and Standards 24:15 Misconceptions and Why Women Ride 27:00 Building a Welcoming Culture 27:37 Litas Growth Story 28:18 Wellness Summit Spark 31:29 Designing The Retreat 33:22 Why Women Need Space 40:00 Women In Motorcycling 41:41 Advice For New Riders 44:00 OEMs And Community 46:16 Sponsor Drop Fallout 51:10 Global Vision And Sponsors 54:46 Where To Connect 55:41 Closing Reflections #KimOkabe #TheLitas #WomenWhoRide #WomenRiders #WomenInMotorcycling #MotorcycleCommunity #MotorcycleWellness #MentalWellness #MotorcycleCulture #MotorcycleLife #WomensMotoWellnessSummit #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide Support the show

September 1, 2026Episode 1631 hr 21 min

Inside BMW Motorrad & Harley-Davidson Around the World | Dimitris Raptis | Ep. 163

Send us Fan Mail Dimitris Raptis has spent nearly two decades helping lead two of the most iconic motorcycle brands in the world across some of the industry's most complex international markets. After beginning his career in Greece with Kawasaki, Dimitris joined BMW Motorrad, eventually moving to BMW headquarters in Munich and taking on leadership responsibilities across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Russia, and beyond. After 15 years with BMW, he joined Harley-Davidson, ultimately serving as Vice President of Asia Pacific and overseeing markets including Japan, China, India, Australia, Korea, and Southeast Asia. In this episode of the One Gang Worldwide Podcast, Dimitris takes us inside a side of the motorcycle industry most people rarely get to see. We talk about the differences between BMW and Harley-Davidson, how motorcycle culture changes from country to country, why a strategy that succeeds in one market can completely fail in another, and how dealer and distributor networks operate around the world. We also dig into the explosive importance of India and China, the rise of Asian motorcycle manufacturers, what separates great dealerships from average ones, and where Dimitris believes the biggest opportunities for the global motorcycle industry may be heading next. Few people have experienced the motorcycle business from this many countries, cultures, and perspectives. This conversation gives us a fascinating look at just how different and surprisingly similar the motorcycle world can be depending on where you ride. Connect with Dimitris: LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/diraptis Check Out Our Sponsors: DealerConnect Website: https://www.npda.org/dealerconnect DealerConnect Registration: https://www.npda.org/event-details/dealerconnect-2026 SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear! ✅ Use promo code: CW20 🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.com Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:23 Rapid Fire Icebreaker 06:47 Sponsor Message 07:18 Growing Up in Greece 08:54 From Engineering to Kawasaki 10:49 Greek Market and Best Sellers 12:26 Joining BMW Motorrad Greece 13:56 BMW Culture and Dealer Standards 16:12 Global BMW Role and Market Insights 19:44 Rider Behavior Across Countries 22:00 Distributor vs Dealer Models 24:09 Why India Matters 28:32 Royal Enfield and Affordable Premium 31:03 Switching from BMW to Harley 34:36 BMW vs Harley Culture 40:28 China and India Opportunity 43:44 What Makes Dealers Great 46:35 BMW China Growth Playbook 48:05 Entry Models and Pricing 53:01 Dream OEM Mix 55:18 Electric Bikes Reality Check 01:01:58 Leading Across Cultures 01:06:17 Launching a New Market 01:08:45 Harley Future Strategy 01:14:15 Legacy and Wrap Up #DimitrisRaptis #BMWMotorrad #HarleyDavidson #Kawasaki #MotorcycleIndustry #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcycleBusiness #MotorcycleDealers #AsiaPacific #GlobalBusiness #MotorcycleLeadership #MotorcyclePodcast #CyclesWorldwide #OneGangWorldwide Support the show