Author: Matt Lewis

Touratech RallyeForm Skid Plate Installation

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Our friend, Rob Watt of Trailmaster Adventure Gear and Backcountry Discovery Routes just picked up the amazing new Rallyeform Skid Plate for hisBMW  R1200GS. He put this great video together that shows the process of installing the new hydroformed skid plate. The Touratech RallyeForm skid plate for the BMW R1200GS and GSA provides the most [...]

Touratech Teams With Jimmy Lewis to Review the KTM 1090 Adventure R

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The new kid on the block in the adventure segment is the KTM 1090 Adventure R. Dakar Rally veteran Jimmy Lewis and Touratech-USA’s Paul Guillien wasted no time getting their hands on one and putting it to the test in the Cascade Mountains during Touratech Rally West last month. Their thoughts were captured on a [...]

Cinebike Looks at the Aventuro Carbon

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Our friends at Cinebike extensively tested the Aventuro Carbon helmet recently and did a great job discussing the features. These ultra-light and ventilated helmets are engineered for adventure riding and can be changed from an ADV helmet to a Street or dirt helmet, really easily without tools. They come in eight colors and the price [...]

Importance of ADV Windscreens | Tips on Choosing and Cleaning

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Importance of Windscreens in ADV Motorcycling By Ron Lieback Less wind equals less fatigue. This is especially true for the adventure-touring motorcyclist who travels hundreds of miles daily. Motorcycle windshields provide the solution not only for calming those fatiguing wind blast, but also protecting riders from other elements such as rain, bugs and the occasional [...]

Talking World Touring Culinary Creations with Lisa Thomas

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Lisa Thomas and her husband Simon (2RidetheWorld) hold the world-record for the longest continuous motorcycle trip. They've been living from the seats of their bikes since 2003 when they hit the road for what they thought would be a 16 month adventure. 14 years later, they're still at it and they've learned some valuable lessons [...]

Dirty Dining: An Adventurers Cook Book by Lisa Thomas

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Reviewed By Matt Lewis I started thumbing through motorcycle adventurer, legend and world record holder Lisa Thomas' new cook book, 'Dirty Dining: An Adventurers Cookbook' just to take a look at some of the recipes (I love spicy stuff) and found that there was just so much more! Instead of looking for something different to [...]

Touratech Enters the Red Bull Romaniacs

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Extensively modified BMW R nineT has to prove itself during toughest Enduro Rally The Red Bull Romaniacs is considered to be the world’s toughest dual-sport rally. It’s not a race geared towards twin cylinder motorcycles – until now! With its R9X, Touratech, the world leader in ADV motorcycle accessories sends a heavily modified BMW R [...]

2017 Touratech Rally West Summary

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Last week as we prepared for Touratech Rally West in Plain, Wa, I was asked, “How many people do you expect?” I was asked this question a lot over the past few months, but last week, I really felt like I had a good read on the coming rally and responded, “I’m guessing a little [...]

Fishing Via Motorcycle: MotoFishing Startup Guide

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 Gone Fishing Via Motorcycle: The Essentials One of my all-time favorite quotes is by Elon Musk: “People should pursue what they’re most passionate about.” This is the core philosophy of anything I do in life, and the more passions you can do simultaneously, the better. I made a career out of writing about motorcycles because [...]

In-Stock Report: Touratech Adjustable Folding Shift Lever

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No matter your boot size, you can shift easier and more consistently with this adjustable and folding shift lever from Touratech. With 32mm of length adjustment, the Touratech Adjustable Shift Lever allows easy shifting with even the biggest off-road boots. Not only is this lever adjustable, it also features a tip that folds away to prevent [...]