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.
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Motorcycle Industry in 2026: Sales Down, Middleweights Rise, and New …
The motorcycle industry in 2026 faces declining sales in major markets, but growth in the middleweight segment, emerging brands, and new trends suggest a dynamic and evolving future. Demographic shifts and affordability play ...
How to Choose Your First Motorcycle: A Beginner’s Guide
Choosing your first motorcycle is an exciting milestone, but it’s also a decision that deserves careful thought and planning. This comprehensive guide walks beginners through every critical aspect of the process, ensuring new...
Motorcycle Navigation in 2026: Phones, GPS, and Remote Screens
In this episode of the Throttle and Roast podcast, host Niels Meersschaert delves into the evolving landscape of Motorcycle Navigation in 2026. The discussion begins with the ubiquitous smartphone, a device most riders alread...
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The Biggest Bang for Your Buck: Maximizing Your Motorcycle Mod Budget
Affordable Motorcycle Mods: Upgrades That Won’t Break the Bank
Throttle and Roast Hits 100 Episodes as Summer Begins
Beyond ABS: A Deep Dive into Modern Motorcycle Rider Aids
Modern Motorcycle Rider Aids: Enhancing Safety and Control
Navigating the Legal Maze: How E-bikes and E-motos are Regulated (or Not)
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Recent Blog Posts
The Biggest Bang for Your Buck: Maximizing Your Motorcycle Mod Budget
Welcome back to the blog! If you just tuned into our latest episode, Affordable Motorcycle Mods: Upgrades That Won’t Break the Bank, then you’re in the right place. In that episode, we dove deep into the world of motorcycle customization…
Beyond ABS: A Deep Dive into Modern Motorcycle Rider Aids
Welcome back to the Throttle and Roast blog! In our latest podcast episode, Modern Motorcycle Rider Aids: Enhancing Safety and Control, we touched upon the incredible advancements in motorcycle technology that are making riding safer, more intuitive…
Navigating the Legal Maze: How E-bikes and E-motos are Regulated (or …
Welcome back to the Throttle and Roast blog! In our latest episode, titled "Is it a motorcycle if it's a cycle with a motor?", we delved deep into the ever-evolving world of two-wheeled transportation, specifically focusing on the fascinating and of…
About the Host
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.
