Throttle and Roast

Are you a motorcycle enthusiast who cannot start the day without a perfectly brewed cup of coffee? Join Niels Meersschaert on Throttle and Roast as he blends his 25 years of riding experience with a profound love for artisanal coffee.

From cruisers to café racers, and cappuccinos to cold brews, learn to enhance your riding experiences, perfect your coffee rituals, and even combine them for an unforgettable adventure. We love a variety of motorcycles, riding both street and dirt and almost every segment: ADV, cruiser, sport bike, scooters and vintage. The show gives you the tips you need to find the best gear, techniques and insights to have the ultimate motorcycle adventures.

We've been known to try a variety of coffees, too, so don't be surprised if a different roast or recipe is featured on each episode.

Recent

June 8, 2025

KTM's Bankruptcy Saga: A Tale of Growth, Challenges, and the Future

KTM has faced significant challenges leading to its recent bankruptcy, primarily stemming from an aggressive growth strategy focused on unit sales. While partnerships with Bajaj helped boost lower-cost bike production, post-C...
June 1, 2025

Enhancing Motorcycle Visibility: Safety Tips for Riders

In this episode of the Throttle and Roast podcast, host Niels Meersschaert emphasizes the importance of visibility for motorcyclists to enhance safety on the road. He discusses various tweaks that riders can apply to their mo...
May 25, 2025

Exploring BMW's New R1300 Boxer Line: R, RS, and RT Models Overview

In this episode of the Throttle and Roast podcast, host Niels Meersschaert discusses BMW's new R1300 boxer models, including the R Roadster, RS, and RT. He reflects on the evolution of the Roadster design and compares perform...
May 18, 2025

Conquering Motorcycle Fears: A Guide for All Riders

In this episode of the Throttle and Roast podcast, host Niels Meersschaert delves into the fears and doubts faced by motorcyclists, like the fear of the unknown. He addresses concerns new riders may have about purchasing thei...
May 11, 2025

Jochen Zeitz's five-year tenure wraps up

Jochen Zeitz stepped down as CEO of Harley-Davidson after five years, having transitioned the company’s focus from expanding its demographic to catering to its traditional, older customer base. Originally joining the board in...
May 4, 2025

Finding the Ideal Riding Temperature: Comfort on Two Wheels

In this episode of the Throttle and Roast podcast, host Niels Meersschaert reflects on his recent coffee ride and the concept of the ideal riding temperature. He shares his personal experience with gear choices, including a n...

Recent Blog Posts

Nov. 27, 2024

Essential Tips for Motorcycle Hearing Protection

If you ever find yourself amongst a group of long-time motorcyclists, you might discover that many riders are repeating questions and responses as their hearing might not be as good as it was when they were young. Long days in the saddle with …

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Nov. 13, 2024

Ultimate Motorcycle Headset Guide: Features and Mounting Options

If you've ever wanted to have audio on your motorcycle like you can in most cars, including listening to music, getting GPS instructions, or even making hands-free phone calls, a motorcycle headset could be the right choice.  Our ultimate…

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Oct. 30, 2024

Cold Weather Motorcycle Riding

California has the highest number of motorcycle registrations in the country.  It’s no surprise the weather in much of the state is temperate throughout the year, allowing nearly 365 days of riding each year with few, if any, adjustments …

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About the Host

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Niels Meersschaert

Podcast Host / Writer

Niels fell in love with coffee, traveling to Europe with his parents as a kid. He’s been an avid motorcyclist for over 25 years, owning bikes from nearly every motorcycle segment. He completed a Backcountry Discovery Route solo in 2023 aboard his 2012 BMW R1200GSA, camping along the way. He’s an avid moto camper even when he’s not riding a BDR and always brings tools to brew coffee at the campsite.

Reviews

Good content

"I recently discovered T&R's podcast and have found it well done. I ride a dual-sport and vintage bike, and while I really enjoy coffee, I'm not a connoisseur. But learning more about both bikes and c…"

Scott Whitaker | Jan. 19, 2025