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Top 7 Areas to Ride Adventure Motorcycles in South Africa

South Africa is famous for its sunny skies, natural splendor, wildlife, and of course, Nelson Mandela. Perhaps less known is that South Africa is also home to some...
Quinn Cody’s Off-Road Safety Tips for Adventure Riders

There are many factors out of our control when riding off-road, so it's important to focus on the things we can control to improve our safety. If you ride off-road...
How To Safely Carry DSLR Camera Gear on an Adventure Bike

The very nature of adventure riding lends itself to fantastic photo opportunities. We travel to amazing locations most people never get the opportunity to see. Capturing these moments in photos...
8 Motorcycle Camping Gear Essentials for Under $300

Nothing re-energizes your spirits like a tranquil night of camping under the stars. Adventure Motorcycles allow us to access pristine wilderness areas and remote beaches that few people...
10 Ways To Lighten Your Motorcycle Tool Roll

If you are an Adventure Rider that travels off-road in remote areas, you probably carry a lot of tools on your journeys. No doubt, your tool roll...

Metzeler Karoo 3 Dual Sport Tire Review

When Metzeler set out to improve their Karoo 2 dual sport tire, they took a bold step by moving away from a traditional off-road knobby design. Metzeler relied on their cutting edge technology to develop a distinctive tread pattern for the Karoo... Read More

 1 Comment Tags: Dual Sport Tires, K60 Scout, MC60, Sava, TKC 80

Published on 01.21.2015

10 Affordable Farkles for Under $40

When two worlds collide — one functional, one fanciful — what's left floating in their places are the gadgets and "do-hickeys" that make our bikes individuals. "Function" and "sparkle" combine, into one of the most awkward words you'll ever say... Read More

 6 Comments Tags: Budget Farkles, Cold Weather, Luggage, Storage

Published on 01.10.2015

This Modified KTM 690 Rally May Be the Ultimate ADV Bike

Lyndon Poskitt KTM 690 Rally Adventure Bike Basil

There’s no mystery to building an around-the-world bike. You want reliability, range and carrying capacity. Simplicity is a bonus when you’re days away from the nearest mechanic. And lighter is better if you plan to explore the far reaches of Siberia or... Read More

 2 Comments Tags: Dakar Rally, Hellas Rally, KTM 690 Enduro, KTM 690 Rally, Lyndon Poskitt, Races to Places

Published on 01.06.2015

CSC Cyclone RX-3 Officially Approved for Sale in the USA

It's not an easy task getting a new motorcycle approved for sale in the USA for street use. After going through several months of the process, CSC Motorcycles announced today that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved their Cyclone RX-3... Read More

 3 Comments Tags: CSC, Cyclone RX-3, Small ADV Bikes, Zongshen

Published on 01.01.2015

Doing the LA Barstow to Vegas Ride on Big Bikes

Riding the LA Barstow to Vegas on a KTM 990 Adventure R

The LA Barstow to Vegas Ride is a long-running tradition for dual sport riders in Southern California. Each year, more than 500 riders rise early the day after Thanksgiving to take part in this historic two-day organized dual sport ride. It's a... Read More

 7 Comments Tags: 990 Adventure, Extreme Trails, F800GS, Group Ride, LAB2V, Las Vegas

Published on 12.29.2014

Wolfman vs. Giant Loop 60L Tail Bag Comparison Test

Giant Loop Great Basin Saddlebag vs. Wolfman Luggage Boulder Beta Bag

Die hard off-road riders live by the mantra ‘Less is more.’ Leaving behind any unnecessary gear pays dividends once out on the trail. The lighter the load, the easier it is to ride fast and negotiate tough terrain; but at what cost... Read More

 5 Comments Tags: 990 Adventure, Giant Loop, KLR650, Minimalist Packing, Packing Tips, Wolfman Luggage

Published on 12.19.2014

From Newbie to Stud In Just Two Days of Off-Road Training?

In this business, finding a great photographer that can "also" ride is not easy. Our main photographer Bill Lieras is a rock star when it comes to taking photos, but he's still fairly new to riding off-road. A few years... Read More

 9 Comments Tags: KLR650, New ADV Rider, Off-Road Skills, RawHyde Adventures

Published on 12.15.2014

The 2015 BMW S1000XR Signals a Split in the ADV Category

Let's face it, Adventure Bikes, with their dual sport capability, are full of compromises. Features that make them better dirt bikes like long-travel suspension, off-road tires, upright seating position and heavy crash protection are at odds with what works for high-performance riding... Read More

 3 Comments Tags: Adventure Sport, BMW, Liter-Class ADV Bikes, S1000XR

Published on 12.02.2014