Author: touratech

8 Reasons We’re Excited – Garmin Monterra GPS

Last year Garmin announced the latest of their “On the Trail” GPS receivers. It’s quite a departure from their previous handheld GPS’s because it utilizes an  Android operating system. Here are just eight of the reasons we’re excited about Garmin’s Monterra GPS receiver.

Weekend Weigh-In Results

Curious what a fully outfitted adventure motorcycle weighs? We wondered the same thing and have since strapped a variety of ADV motorcycles to the digital scale here at our shop in Seattle.

(SOLD!) Touratech’s 2013 Husqvarna TR650 Terra

Husqvarna’s TR650 Terra is based on the famously reliable and efficient BMW 650cc single cylinder motor, but makes more power, is lighter, and has much better suspension than the comparable BMW F650GS Dakar or G650GS Sertao. This bike is perfect for the Backcountry Discovery Routes!

Paul Smith’s Touratech Suspension Review

Paul Smith, Senior Editor at Adventure Motorcycle Magazine (ADVMoto) recently installed a set of Touratech Suspension on his oil-cooled BMW R1200GS Adventure. Follow the link and read his review, which originally appeared in the January 2014 issue of ADVMoto.

Touratech’s 2014 Catalog

Since the first edition was released in 1995, the Touratech catalog has evolved from a 12-page pamphlet to become the world’s premiere source of aftermarket accessories for adventure-touring motorcycles. Follow the link to learn more about our 2014 catalog.

Wickenburg Desert Ride

From March 20-23, 2014, the BDR Organization will host the Wickenburg Desert Ride on a private ranch in Arizona. It’s a great way for ADV enthusiasts and industry professionals to enjoy a spring time desert ride and give something back to the ADV community.

2013 Adventure Rally – Sierra Edition

A few months ago, Touratech-USA’s General Manager, Paul Guillen and Chief Riding Officer, Iain Glynn, traveled to the China Peak Mountain Resort for the first annual ‘Adventure Rally Sierra Edition.’ Follow the link for our rally recap.