When BMW revised the R1200RT for 2010, Touratech needed a way to test out some new Streetline accessories for the bike, and conveniently, Herbert and Ramona needed to take a vacation. The result was a 31-day, 5000 mile tour through Scotland.
Each year the readers of "MOTORRAD," Europe’s biggest motorcycle magazine, choose their favourite brands. We are proud to announce that in the category "luggage systems/cases" the coveted 2010 award went to Touratech!
Helge Pedersen visited Touratech to prepare his new bike for Tierra del Fuego. Helge is leading a small group on a scouting trip to explore a route to the Southern tip of Argentina for a future GlobeRiders tour. His bike of choice for the trip is a new BMW R1200GS/Adv. See our interview with Helge about modifications made to the bike.
Touratech sponsored Greg Tracy blasted up the 2009 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to take the win in the 1200cc class onboard his Touratech equipped BMW HP2. Greg handily beat the competition covering the 12.42 mile course in 12:29 with an average speed of 59.7 MPH. First run in 1916, Pikes Peak is the second oldest motorsports race in the US, behind the Indy 500.