MotoGP, Mass Dampers, and the Machines That Changed Everything

Are motorcycles stuck in the past?

In this episode of The Braking Zone, Dave and Brian trace how brilliant ideas—from Buell’s mass-centralized frames to Motoczysz’s revolutionary forks—vanished under the weight of tradition. They dive into Toprak’s dominance in World Superbike, the return of Americans on the world stage, and how MotoGP technology keeps rewriting the rulebook.

It’s part history lesson, part engineering rant, and a full-throttle argument for innovation over nostalgia.

00:00 – 08:15 | The Toprak Takeover

Discussion about World Superbike, Toprak Razgatlioglu’s dominance, and his potential move to MotoGP. Includes analysis of BMW’s performance, Ducati’s advantage, and MotoGP seat politics.

08:15 – 13:00 | Americans Back on the World Stage

Bobby Fong’s wildcard ride in World Superbike ...