The Rise of Asian-Made Motorcycles: Iconic Brands, Hidden Gems, and the Road Ahead || EP.58
Welcome to the ADD GAS channel where we cover all things off-road. Subscribe for new episodes every week.In this episode we start off with a dive into a bit of a history lesson when it comes to asian produced off-road motorcycles. It was in the 1960's when Japan started their journey into the off-road market. Over the last 60 years they have produced iconic brands and bikes such as Yamaha and Suzuki and gone on to compete at the highest level against European manufacturers.Β Itβs no secret that over the years there have been more brands producing off-road bikes which brings us to the main point of todayβs episode. In the 2010's we saw other asian countries start to reverse engineer bikes and now heading into the mid 2020's weβre seeing some very interesting brands and models appear. We discuss the brands who set the foundation for exporting asian produced bikes to the western world as well as the brands weβre currently seeing in the market that could be of interest in the near future.Β We hope you enjoy this episode!For those interested, here are some links to the brands websites:Hengjien - http://hjmotorcycle.comΒ GPX Moto - GPX Moto USAKayo Moto - leyu.δΉι±Ό(ιε’)ζΊθ½η§ζθ‘δ»½ζιε ¬εΈη½η«Β Be sure to connect with us on social media! We'd love to hear from you and have you as a member of this awesome community. Instagram: @worldhardendurohttps://www.instagram.com/worldhardenduro/?igsh=MXNrMnpieDE0NWFuYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Youtube:www.youtube.com/@WorldHardEnduro
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Did the 2025 Romaniacs just change the game?! ADVβs, eMoto and Live Coverage || EP.57
If youβre new here, welcome to the ADD GAS channel! We cover all things off-road. For those of you who followed the WHE podcast, this is an elevated version where we discuss more than just race results but diver deeper into a variety of riding disciplines and topics that not only interest us but our community too. Subscribe to the channel for off-road related content β We have new episodes every week.In this episode we discuss three key events happening in the world of enduro. We had ADV bikes exceeding expectations, an electric bike winning silver class, and live coverage that actually worked. Each of these topics would be noteworthy on its own but the combination of all three allowed the 2025 Red Bull Romaniacs to live up to the title of being a game changer.Β We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to connect with us on social media! We'd love to hear from you and have you as a member of this awesome community. Instagram: @worldhardendurohttps://www.instagram.com/worldhardenduro/?igsh=MXNrMnpieDE0NWFuYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Youtube:www.youtube.com/@WorldHardEnduro
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Actually it's not the end, just a new beginning. A new chapter for us and the podcast.
It both excites and saddens us to announce that the World Hard Enduro Podcast as you know it is coming to an end. Do not fret though, this does not mean that you won't hear our lively voices anymore it actually means quite the opposite. We have decided it is time to take our podcast and platform to a new level. That means bringing you more stories, interviews and industry news related to a variety of offroad disciplines. We enjoy riding dirt bikes in all forms and believe that to best align with the interest of the offroad community, it would be fitting to expand our reach and coverage beyond hard enduro.Β So if you enjoy riding offroad bikes and love being part of the community, stay tuned. This channel will be updated very soon and we'll share more exciting details soon!Lastly, thank you to everyone who has supported us along this journey so far and we look forward to continue to growing and building into the future.Be sure to connect with us on social media! We'd love to hear from you and have you as a member of this awesome community. Instagram: @worldhardendurohttps://www.instagram.com/worldhardenduro/?igsh=MXNrMnpieDE0NWFuYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Youtube:www.youtube.com/@WorldHardEnduro
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2025 Red Bull Romaniacs - Game Changer Edition || EP.55
In this episode we welcome Martin Freinademetz back onto the podcast to tell us more about the 2025 Red Bull Romaniacs - Game Changer Edition. We touch on why Romanaics chose not to be part of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship this year and how the current landscape for hard enduro is pretty complex.Β This year the race welcomes 4 new classes: Adventure Ultimate, Adventure Lite, eMoto Expert and eMoto Hobby. We discuss some of the challenges that implementing these have had on the organizing of the race but also what these classes could expect heading into race week.Β Spectators call follow live racing via the Leatt Live Maniacs program which can be found on various platforms such as the Romaniacs website as well as Youtube and Facebook. Lastly we share our predications for the win of the gold class.We hope you enjoy this episode!Β Be sure to connect with us on social media! We'd love to hear from you and have you as a member of this awesome community. Instagram: @worldhardendurohttps://www.instagram.com/worldhardenduro/?igsh=MXNrMnpieDE0NWFuYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Youtube:www.youtube.com/@WorldHardEnduro
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Chris Birch's Epic Journey in Off-Road Riding || EP.54
Subscribe to the World Hard Enduro Channel for hard enduro related content β New episodes every week.In this episode we sit down with off-road motorbike legend Chris Birchβright in his iconic shedβfor a raw conversation about his lifelong journey with bikes. From his family's biking roots to becoming a global figure in enduro and adventure riding, Chris shares how it all began, his transition between mountain bikes and motorbikes, and the challenges that shaped his career.Hear stories of Chris riding before he could walk, growing up in a family deeply rooted in motorsports, competing in the prestigious ISDE and grueling hard enduro events, and sharing his personal philosophy on riding, risk, and pushing limits.We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to connect with us on social media! We'd love to hear from you and have you as a member of this awesome community. Instagram: @worldhardendurohttps://www.instagram.com/worldhardenduro/?igsh=MXNrMnpieDE0NWFuYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Youtube:www.youtube.com/@WorldHardEnduro
Welcome to the ADD GAS podcast, an elevated version of the much loved World Hard Enduro podcast. We bring you deep dives into all things offroad, featuring interviews with industry legends, epic storytelling, and conversations that matter to the riding community. We have expanded our reach to cover different riding disciplines and topics that fuel your passion for adventure. Follow along as we share our own riding experiences, lessons learnt as well as updates on noteworthy things happening in the industry. The ultimate goal of ADD GAS is to inspire you to get on your offroad bike.
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