Author: Matt Lewis

ADV talk with Touratech: BMW f750GS/f850GS – Part 1: Engine

The new offerings from BMW have the motorcycle world abuzz. At Touratech, we can't wait. We've broken down the information provided by BMW Motorrad and done a preview of the F750GS and F850GS. There are a lot of great new features on these bikes and many of them are really cool, so check out the [...]

Collected Threads: Part 3

This is the third of the five part Touratech supported series: Collected Threads by filmmaker and GS rider, Jesse Szynal. In this episode he profiles the amazing people of Central America he met while on his trip this summer. Check out his channel!

KTM’s Backcountry Discovery Routes Special Edition Build

The KTM 1090 Adventure R is an exciting machine to ride with its liquid-cooled v-twin power plant generating 125 horsepower. It also features incredible WP suspension including a PDS rear-shock, confidence inspiring traction control modes and best-in-class ABS that performs well both on and off-road. The team at RideBDR along with Touratech have taken this [...]

A Brief Review of the Touratech Guardo ADV Glove

Touratech's Chief Riding Officer, Iain Glynn rode in the KTM Ultimate Race Qualifier earlier this month. We asked him to wear the new Aventuro Guardo Adventure Gloves during the event and give us his thoughts: After a day in the saddle wearing the Touratech Guardo Adventure Gloves I can confidently say these are the best [...]

Collected Threads: Part 2 of 5

See Central America how it should be seen - on an adventure motorcycle! This Touratech supported, 5-part series called Collected Threads explores the beauty, culture, and adventure along the 10,000 miles of winding road from Panama to California. One man, one machine, the Pan-American highway and a lot of helpful people along the way. In [...]

BMW R1250GS Sneak Preview

For more than 35 years, the flat-twin boxer engine in the BMW GS model has stood for powerful and reliable propulsion when it comes to setting off on an extended tour or a long-distance journey. With the extensively further advanced boxer engine with BMW ShiftCam technology, the new R1250GS achieves a whole new level of [...]

ACT: Romania Part 1

Adventure Country Tracks: Romania, is a five-part series from our friends in Europe. It's inspired by the Backcountry Discovery Routes in the USA and provides an interesting look at the riding available in across the pond. This series show us amazing Romania. More info about the Adventure Country Tracks can be found at Here! Touratech-USA

New Bike Fever: Part 3

The Big Money  If you are fortunate enough to still have cash in your pocket after all the previously mentioned services and updates there are two more areas of improvement to consider that will have a drastic impact on your riding experience. By changing a few key components to high quality aftermarket parts you can [...]

Collected Threads: Part 1 of 5

Come join Touratech Supported rider, Jesse T. Szynal on the journey of a lifetime: Collected Threads. This 5-part series explores the beauty, culture, and adventure along the 10,000 miles of winding road from Panama to California. One man, one machine, the Pan-American highway and a lot of helpful people along the way. A new episode [...]

New Bike Fever: Part 2

By Iain Glynn This is part two of a three part series. Measure Up Now that you have taken care of the easy to service and update items you can address the performance related service items. For less than a couple payments on that new bike you can bring the measurable performance of most bikes [...]