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First Ride: 2018 Honda Africa Twin ‘Adventure Sports’
It is well known the pitfalls of forgetting the past. And Honda made sure that we, the motorcycle media, did not neglect the history of the Africa Twin with the...
Small ADV Matchup: BMW G310GS vs Kawasaki Versys-X 300
We’ll start off this two-bike comparo by saying that it is a very good time to be in the market for entry-level adventure bikes. Whether you are a first-time...
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...
Yamaha Tenere 700 Kicks Off Its 2018 World Tour!
Inspired by the huge levels of interest generated during the last year, Yamaha will be taking the Tenere 700 World Raid prototype on a worldwide tour throughout 2018. During this...
When Your Worst Fear Happens on a Round-The-World Journey
Staring at a grainy X-Ray photo, I could barely make out what the technician was saying. “Nearly 70% bone loss… Maxillofacial surgery… Bone grafts” just sounded too surreal: I was...

Meet the Superdual X Adventure Bike by SWM

Without getting too historical, you need to know a little bit about the Italian brand SWM Motorcycles to understand that they didn’t just come out of nowhere. The short version of the story is that after enjoying years of success in European... Read More

 1 Comment Tags: Husqvarna, Middle-Weight ADV Class, Shineray, SWM

Published on 05.21.2018

All-New Cardo PackTalk Headset Gets Slimmer and Smarter

While most of us want to get a little slimmer before the swimsuit season, Cardo Systems created the all-new PackTalk Slim headset in time for summer riding season. For years, the top of the line helmet communicator at Cardo was the PackTalk... Read More

 2 Comments Tags: Bluetooth, Cardo Systems, Headset, Rider Communication

Published on 05.18.2018

Giant Loop Upgrades Waterproof Double-Ended Dry Bag Line

For 2018 Giant Loop has upgraded its double-ended, 100% waterproof Dry Bag line. Enhanced features include air purge valves, backpack straps, beefy molded rubber grab handles, additional D-ring attachment points, more reflective accents and two-tone gray and black styling.Better than top-loading... Read More

 1 Comment Tags: Giant Loop, Soft Luggage, Waterproof

Published on 05.16.2018

2019 KTM 250, 350 and 500 EXC-F Model Updates Announced

Trickle down technology. It's so much more fun to talk about than trickle down economics or politics, which we will leave to very different jounalists than us. KTM’s standard operating procedure is to launch its latest and greatest technology on its Factory... Read More

 0 Comments Tags: Dual Sport, KTM, KTM 500 EXC, Small ADV Bikes

Published on 05.15.2018

Here’s What It’s Like to Ride Costa Rica With Your Kid

Typically, adventure riding companions are your buddies who share the same passion for riding and the open road that you have. But what about your family? Do they ride? Obviously, if your kids are too young they can’t, but it doesn’t mean... Read More

 0 Comments Tags: BMW, Central America, Costa Rica, Elephant Moto, Kids

Published on 05.14.2018

Quick Tips: Simple Ways to Improve Bike Control & Comfort FREE!

Riders come in all shapes and sizes with all kinds of skill levels and preferences. Yet other than seat height, most models of adventure bikes are a one size fits all sort of situation. To fix that, there are a lot of... Read More

 2 Comments Tags: budget, Controls, How To, Quick Tip, Rider Ergos

Published on 05.11.2018

Small ADV Matchup: BMW G310GS vs Kawasaki Versys-X 300

We’ll start off this two-bike comparo by saying that it is a very good time to be in the market for entry-level adventure bikes. Whether you are a first-time buyer, converting from dirt or street, or looking for a smaller, lighter... Read More

 3 Comments Tags: ADV Bike Comparison, BMW Motorrad, Kawasaki, Small ADV Bikes

Published on 05.10.2018

Dubya USA Now Offering Adventure Bike Wheels

If you have a V-twin or Bagger, there are endless options when comes to custom wheels of infinite variety. But there aren’t a whole lot of options out there if you want a full wire-spoked wheelset for your adventure bike. Seeing that... Read More

 0 Comments Tags: aftermarket, rims, spokes, wheels

Published on 05.08.2018