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Guest Blog – Neduro to Dakar #3

Ned didn’t have cell or satellite phone coverage at the end of day three so this update is from Ned’s call-in after day four.

Guest Blog – Neduro to Dakar #2

After a rather eventful New Year’s weekend, Ned Suesse is finally making a lifelong dream a reality. For the last few days, Ned has been aboard his custom-built KTM 450EXC participating in the notoriously brutal Dakar Rally. Here is a quick recap courtesy of Ned.

Show Your Support For Jonah Street!

America’s #1 rally racer, Jonah Street, recently announced his retirement from racing. In light of this news, Touratech-USA wants remind everyone that they can still show their support for Jonah by purchasing one of these limited edition Dakar Rally t-shirts.

Jonah Street Withdraws From 2012 Dakar Rally

Privateer American rally motorcycle racer Jonah Street withdrew from the 2012 Dakar Rally held in South America due to mechanical problems after only two stages of the 14 day event. Street, a six-time competitor in the world’s most grueling motorcycle race was one of America’s best hopes for a top finish.

BMW’s Water Cooled R1250GS

Earlier this week a few photos of BMW’s new water-cooled R1250GS found their way onto the internet. Follow the link and take a look!

Guest Blog – Neduro to Dakar #1

Hello, my name is Ned Suesse and I’m racing a motorcycle in the 2012 Dakar rally that starts January 1st. Keep watching this space, because my plan is to file updates each evening straight from the bivouac where we camp at night.

Parked Out Front – 2011

When we started taking photos of the motorcycles parked in front of our Seattle office, we never thought it would become such a popular addition to our Facebook page. Here are just a few of the motorcycles that were parked out front of Touratech-USA in 2011.

Two Wheel Traveler – Adam Shani

Adam Shani, an Israeli diesel mechanic, purchased a wrecked BMW Motorrad HP2 Enduro in South Africa, repaired it, and started a Round-The-World trip 2.5 years ago. Since departing, Adam has explored 60 countries on four continents and has accumulated more than 80,000 miles on his BMW.