KiwiMoto72 Podcast: Riders, Racers & the Experts Behind the Sport
KiwiMoto72 is a motorcycle podcast featuring in-depth conversations with professional racers, riding coaches, suspension engineers, journalists, and industry leaders from across the two-wheeled world.
Hosted by Angus, a rider with 35 years of street and track experience across 80+ motorcycles, the show goes beyond spec sheets. Every episode explores real-world riding, racing mindset, technical skill, and the people shaping the sport.
Whether you're a new rider or a seasoned track day regular, you'll hear honest conversation and hard-earned knowledge from guests who live and breathe motorcycling.
New episodes drop regularly on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.
Find us on YouTube and Instagram: @kiwimoto72
Video of all Podcasts available on Youtube at @kiwimoto72
Contact: angus@kiwimoto72.com for enquires.
Episodes
25 episodes
Why Great Riders Still Need Coaches And How To Become A Coachable Student
This is our longest episode ever. Three hours of real talk on coaching, rider development, and getting faster on track.Misti Hurst is a former AMA Pro Supersport racer and senior coach at California Superbike School. She has over 20 year...
Inside MotoGP Race Direction with Mike Webb
Mike Webb is the most senior official in MotoGP.He is responsible for race control, safety decisions, penalties, red flags, and consistency across every Grand Prix weekend. When races stop, restart, or change direction, the f...
Misti Hurst: From AMA Pro Racing to Writing the Book on Cornering
In this episode, I sit down with Misti Hurst — former AMA Pro Supersport racer, senior California Superbike School coach, mountain bike mentor, mini-moto mom, and now… published author.With over 20 years of experience racing and c...
Inside MotoGP: Paul Trevathan on Life as Pedro Acosta’s Crew Chief
Paul Trevathan: From Kiwi Roots to MotoGP Crew Chief — Guiding Pedro Acosta & Unlocking the Secrets of the PaddockWhat does a MotoGP crew chief really do? In this episode, I sit down with Paul Trevathan, crew chief for rising ...
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Nick Ienatsch: Yamaha Champions Riding School and Why Coaching Matters
Nick Ienatsch is a former racer, longtime motorcycle journalist, and founder of the Yamaha Champions Riding School. He has spent his career studying what makes riders fast and what keeps them safe.In this episode, Nick breaks down the Ch...
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Kristian Daniel Jr: 16 Years Old and Racing the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup
Kristian Daniel Jr. is 16 years old and racing in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, one of the most competitive junior series in the world. He earned his spot against riders from dozens of countries and is now lining up on the same Grand Prix ci...
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Avalon Lewis: WorldWCR Racing, Motherhood, and the Kiwi Road to a World Championship
Avalon Lewis is one of New Zealand's top motorcycle racers. She came up through grassroots bucket racing, worked her way through national competition, and made it to the inaugural FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Championship.In this con...
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Kensei Matsudaira: 14 Years Old, Racing in Spain, and Chasing MotoGP
Kensei Matsudaira is 14 years old. He has been racing since he was four. He holds multiple national championships in MotoAmerica, Supermoto, and Speedway, and he represented the United States at the FIM Speedway World Cup.Now he's compet...
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Cobie Fair: Why Every Rider Should Try a Track Day (California Superbike School)
Cobie Fair is the Global Chief of Rider Coaching at California Superbike School. He started as a mechanic more than 40 years ago and worked his way to the top of the coaching side.Rick Rayner hosts this conversation on why every motorcyc...
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Rocco Landers: From MotoAmerica Junior Cup to King of the Baggers
Rocco Landers is one of the most exciting young racers in America. He dominated the MotoAmerica Junior Cup and Twins Cup before making the jump to King of the Baggers, racing Harleys at the front of the pack.In this episode, Rocco talks ...
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Johnny Haynes: Throttle Control, Line Selection & 40 Years of Coaching
Johnny Haynes is the Deputy Head of Worldwide Coaching at California Superbike School. He has been riding and coaching for decades across multiple countries.Rick Rayner hosts this deep conversation on the technical side of riding well. J...
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James Toohey: Deep Coaching from California Superbike School (Part 2)
Part 2 of our conversation with California Superbike School coach James Toohey.This episode goes further into the technical side of track riding. James talks through throttle control and timing, how to read a track and pick the right lin...
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James Toohey: Deep Coaching from California Superbike School (Part 1)
James Toohey is a senior coach at California Superbike School. He has spent years working with riders of every level on track, from first-timers to experienced racers.In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, James breaks down the coachin...
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Dylan Code: Running the World's Largest Motorcycle Coaching School
Dylan Code runs California Superbike School, the largest motorcycle coaching operation in the world. He is the son of Keith Code, who founded CSS and wrote the books that defined modern motorcycle riding technique.In this episode, Dylan ...
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🏍️ Inside the California Superbike School: An Introduction to the Series🎙️
In this special kickoff episode, hosts Angus Norton and Rick Rayner introduce an exciting new podcast series featuring in-depth interviews with the legendary California Superbike School coaches. We share why we’re diving into these conve...
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Mallory Dobbs: MotoAmerica to the FIM Women's World Championship
Mallory Dobbs went from U.S. club racing and MotoAmerica to competing on the world stage in the inaugural FIM Women's Circuit Racing Championship. Her debut season had a steep learning curve, but she finished with six consecutive top-10 results...
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Mat Oxley: 40 Years of MotoGP Journalism and an Isle of Man TT Win
Mat Oxley has been writing about MotoGP for over 40 years. He has worked alongside Kenny Roberts, Barry Sheene, Valentino Rossi, and Marc Marquez. He is also a former Isle of Man TT winner.In this episode, Mat shares behind-the-scenes st...
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Ken Hill: Mastering Motorcycle Fundamentals with a Pro Coach
Ken Hill is one of the most respected motorcycle coaches in North America. He works with riders at every level, from street riders looking to build confidence to experienced track riders chasing faster lap times.In this episode, Ken talk...
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Zack Courts: Life as a RevZilla Motorcycle Journalist
Zack Courts is a motorcycle journalist, content creator, and co-host of RevZilla's CTXP and Daily Rider series on YouTube. He rides and reviews motorcycles for a living, from supercharged flagships to budget commuters.In this episode, Za...
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Cormac Buchanan: New Zealand's Rising MotoGP Talent
Cormac Buchanan is one of the most promising young riders to come out of New Zealand in years. He is building a path toward MotoGP through the junior racing ranks and has already shown serious speed on the international stage.In this epi...
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Dave Moss: How to Get Your Motorcycle Suspension Right
Dave Moss has built his reputation setting up motorcycle suspension for riders across North America. He shows up at track days and events, puts bikes on stands, and makes them handle better. Thousands of riders have had their bikes transformed ...
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Simon Crafar: From MotoGP Winner to Paddock Commentator
Simon Crafar won a MotoGP race in 1998 at Donington Park. He is one of a small number of New Zealanders to have competed at the top level of motorcycle road racing. Today he is a familiar face in the MotoGP paddock as a pit lane reporter and co...
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Kayla Yaakov: One of America's Fastest Young Racers
Kayla Yaakov is one of the top young motorcycle racers coming out of the United States. She is fast, focused, and building a career in a sport that demands both.In this episode, Kayla talks about her racing journey so far, the challenges...
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Mallory Dobbs & Misti Hurst: Women Racing at the Highest Level
Two of the fastest women in motorcycle racing sit down for one conversation.Mallory Dobbs races in the FIM Women's Circuit Racing Championship and MotoAmerica. Misti Hurst is a former AMA Pro Supersport racer and senior coach at Californ...
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Welcome to the Kiwimoto72 Podcast
A quick introduction to the KiwiMoto72 Podcast.Hosted by Angus Norton, a rider with 35 years of street and track experience across 80+ motorcycles. The show features in-depth conversations with professional racers, riding coaches, suspen...
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