Throttle Out
Throttle Out isn't about chromed customs or gnarly neck tattoos, but rather the real adventures of two lifelong friends and die-hard motorcyclists, Ari Henning and Zack Courts, taking on the world - its culture, geography, and technology - through motorcycles. Whether the bikes are old or new, fast or slow, the mission is always the same: explore the infinite ways a motorcycle can move you and discover the thrill of living life on two wheels. When in doubt, Throttle Out.
- 2018-2020
- 2 seasons
- Motor Trend
- Documentary, Sports
Throttle Out isn't about chromed customs or gnarly neck tattoos, but rather the real adventures of two lifelong friends and die-hard motorcyclists, Ari Henning and Zack Courts, taking on the world - its culture, geography, and technology - through motorcycles. Whether the bikes are old or new, fast or slow, the mission is always the same: explore the infinite ways a motorcycle can move you and discover the thrill of living life on two wheels. When in doubt, Throttle Out.
Season 2 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2019 - 2020
Episode 1
Touring Thailand with a Sidecar Kitchen
Wed, Jun 5, 2019 28 mins
Zack and Ari dive into Thailand motorcycle culture by hopping on the most Thai vehicle of them all - a utility sidecar. After outfitting the rig as a mobile kitchen, they tour the twisty mountain roads and famous night markets of northern Thailand while attempting to pay for their travels by selling American-style food to tourists and locals.
Episode 2
Texas Iron Butt Challenge: 1,000 Miles, 24 Hours, Zero Stops!
Wed, Jul 3, 2019 31 mins
Riding 1,000 miles in 24 hours is an iconic motorcycle challenge, but what if you didn't stop? Not for food, for the bathroom, or for gas? Saddle up with Zack and Ari as they attempt a run across Texas without putting a foot down.
Episode 3
Racing the Isle of Man on Dirt Bikes
Wed, Jul 31, 2019 26 mins
Ari and Zack have always wanted to go to the Isle of Man for the famous TT road race, but it takes world-class skill and nerve to compete on public roads at 200 mph. Sadly, that means they don't qualify. However, with the help of off-road legend David Knight, some creative rule-bending, and a couple of dirt bikes, they came up with their own way to race across this famous island.
Episode 4
2WD Motorcycles Taking on the Idaho Wilderness with Chainsaws!
Wed, Aug 28, 2019 28 mins
Zack and Ari are off to Idaho, where winter weather ruins motorcycle trails every year and it's up to State Trail Rangers to fix the damage. With the help of a couple of two-wheel drive motorcycles, they become honorary Rangers and head into the Sawtooth Mountains with the hope of opening an especially gnarly loop.
Episode 5
No Cow Left Behind! Rescuing Cattle with a Motorcycle in Kathmandu
Wed, Sep 25, 2019 28 mins
This time on Throttle Out, the boys head to Kathmandu, Nepal, where their mission is to help Ram "The Bovine Biker" Neupane rescue sick and abandoned cattle using a motorcycle. After experiencing firsthand how challenging it is to transport a cow across the city on two wheels, Zack Courts and Ari Henning hatch a plan to build Neupane a better bovine bike.
Episode 6
The Boatorcycle! Building an Amphibious Bike
Wed, Oct 23, 2019 32 mins
It's a bike. It's a boat. It's a Boatorcycle. This time around on Throttle Out, the boys set out to build a two-wheeler that can ride on land and water. But building it is just half the battle. The real test will be attempting to sail their new vessel to a deserted island in the middle of a lake, showing the world that there's a new king of the water.
Episode 7
Halloween Hillclimb on the Three-Wheeled Cage Driver
Wed, Nov 20, 2019 28 mins
The boys acquire a half-finished, three-wheeler project off Craigslist and attempt to turn it into a competition-worthy machine for the annual Halloween Hillclimb event in Southern California. It's got a motorcycle back end pushing an automotive front end, and it needs a lot of work. Can the guys get it running and sling it up the hill, or will the whole project turn into a nightmare? Find out on this episode of Throttle Out.
Episode 8
Scooters on Steroids! Racing Vespa Motorcross in Italy
Wed, Dec 18, 2019 30 mins
Think scooters are for wimps? Think again. Team Throttle Out is headed to Northern Italy and the sensation of VespaCross. Zack Courts and Ari Henning are signed up to race hopped-up, vintage Vespas built for motocross tracks against a full-size course and 40 mud-soaked Italians gunning for glory. Who will emerge victorious?
Episode 9
Mexico City to Texas! 900 Miles on $800 Mexican Motorcycles
Wed, Jan 15, 2020 26 mins
Imagine if you could stroll into any big department store and buy a complete, new motorcycle for less than a grand. In Mexico, you can. Zack Courts and Ari Henning head to Mexico City and secure two Mexican-made Italika 125s, then attempt to ride the bikes all the way back to Laredo, Texas. Can they fly to Mexico, buy the bikes, and road trip to the U.S. for less than the cost of a new bike back in America? There's only one way to find out.