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Top Ten Reasons You Need to Upgrade Your Adventure Motorcycle’s Suspension

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Adventure motorcycling is all about freedom—the freedom to explore far-off trails, tackle rugged terrain, and ride for days without limits. But there’s one component of your bike that can make or break that freedom: your suspension. While your motorcycle’s stock suspension may be fine for casual riding, it often falls short when faced with the [...]

adventure | NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BDR

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The new Northern California BDR leads through some of the state's most scenic regions. There are semi-deserts, forests and high plateaus to cross - and plenty of peaks to climb. For particularly adventurous riders, there are some alternative routes with a higher level of difficulty.     Right in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, [...]

The Case for Hard Panniers

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When it comes to long-distance adventure riding, hard panniers offer unmatched security and peace of mind. Unlike soft panniers, which can be easily sliced open or forced apart, Touratech Zega panniers are made of sturdy aluminum that can be securely locked. This means you can safely leave your bike parked at a trailhead, café, or [...]

Wild Ride – Exploring the Azores with Charley Boorman

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Story: Paul Guillien  - Photos: Mathias Wolpert There are few people that have made as big of an impact on the adventure mororcycle scene as Charley Boorman. The TV series he created with Ewan McGregor, some 20 years ago, did as much to put the obscure niche of adventure motorcycle travel into the mainstream consciousness [...]

Save $100 on Garmin Satellite Communicators

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We have extensive experience with satellite phones and communication devices on motorcycle adventures. From riding Backcountry Discover Routes and remote loops at the Touratech Rally, we’ve had to rely on satellite communications to rescue injured riders and busted up machines more times than we can count. The current devices from Garmin are among the best [...]

Ultimate ADV Bucket List: Top 10 Adventure Motorcycle Riding Routes in the World

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If you’ve ever stared at your dusty GPS and thought, “I need something a little more... epic,” then saddle up, because you’re about to ride headfirst into the holy grail of motorcycle adventures. This isn’t your average Sunday cruise or scenic detour—this is the Ultimate ADV Bucket List, a curated list of the Top 10 [...]

Thailand Unleashed with Charley Boorman

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Muddy single trails, dilapidated bridges, hair-raising river crossings - the Touratech Test Team embarks on a spectacular journey through the jungles of northern Thailand towards the border with Myanmar. Also on board: Touratech brand ambassador Charley Boorman, who together with the team takes on the challenge of testing the fully equipped BMW R1300GS on the [...]

The Little Fix to a Big Problem

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Did you know that more motorcycles tip over while parked than while being ridden? It’s true! And the sneaky culprit is often your side stand foot. That small but mighty part is the only thing keeping your bike upright when you’re off it. Here’s the catch: many stock side stands are little more than skinny [...]

faces of the touratech rally

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What started as a group of like-minded riders getting together for a weekend of camping a decade ago, has grown into the largest ADV riding event in North America. The Touratech Rally is a 4-day adventure that welcomes all riders. It doesn't matter your skill level, there is something at the rally for you. From [...]

Cool product: Cruztools introduces the switchback tool kit!

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Switchback Tool Kit by CruzTOOLS When venturing far from the trailhead it’s critical to carry the right tools to get you back in case of a breakdown.  Most universal tool kits are bulky and heavy and still lack the specialty tools you need for a specific bike type. Compact multitools don’t contain everything you need [...]