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Adventure Motorcycle Gear: 5 Must Knows for Comfort & Safety

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By Ron Lieback Motorcycling comes with a sense of freedom you can’t experience anywhere else, especially on an ADV bike. Go anywhere, anytime. And bring a group of buddies along to share the stories with. Really, there isn’t anything better. Going anywhere at any time, however, arrives with its own risks. Brutal weather conditions, treacherous [...]

What to Look for in an ADV Motorcycle Tire

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Understanding ADV Motorcycle Tires By Ron Lieback Photos by Donni Reddington Let’s give the ADV tire engineers a break. These fine individuals are tasked with one of the most difficult jobs in the two-wheel industry: creating safe and sticky tires that don’t work in not just one, but all conditions. Take a second to think [...]

Motorcycle Camping Tips: Cooking on the Trail

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Motorcycle Camping Tips: Cooking By Ron Lieback   When we think of extended motorcycle touring, the idea of “freedom” and “getting away from it all” typically fuels our desires to get out there and go. Though we’re passion-forward with our touring plans, we soon miss one of the simplest comforts of home while camping – [...]

The Rally Schedule is Up!

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We're looking forward to seeing you at the 2019 Touratech Rally in Plain, WA on June 27-30! We've just released the schedule so take a look! It's a terrific slate of riding, learning, challenges and big fun!!! Click here to see the Rally Schedule!

Slideshow: Touratech Vietnam Rides the CABDR

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Recently, the team from Touratech Vietnam came to the USA and rode the Southern California Backcountry Discovery Route! The riding was amazing, they had an awesome time and when it was over they claimed it to be the most fun, but difficult ADV riding they've ever done. Well done, boys!

Touratech Riding Tips Series: How to Perfect Balance

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How to Perfect Balance on an Adventure Motorcycle By Ron Lieback The majority of ADV motorcycles are large, heavy, and sometimes difficult to manage in technical sections of the trail because their balance points lay on a fine line. And let’s not forget that more often than not those same bikes are loaded up with [...]

Top 7 Must-Have Accessories when Adventure Motorcycle Touring

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Photo by Ely Woody (Above) By Ron Lieback For some, heading out aboard their adventure motorcycle means disconnecting from the rest of the modern world and, well, roughing it. Forget the cell phones, gizmos, gadgets, and anything that isn’t the bare essentials. Fair enough. But some of us like to tour in comfort and style, [...]

Introducing ZEGA Evo from Touratech

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Continuous EVOLUTION has been the company’s mantra for improving the ZEGA pannier system over the years and it has inspired ‘Evo,’ the name given to its latest iteration. ZEGA Evo combines proven strength and utility while giving riders quick-release capability for easily removing the boxes. ZEGA Evo provides quick-mount convenience without giving up reliability, even in the most demanding applications. Riders [...]

Installation: Engine Crash Bars BMW R1250GS

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In this video, Iain walks you through the simple installation of Touratech Engine Crash Bars for the R1250GS. Packed with exciting technology, the R1250GS's more powerful motor is the highlight of this upgraded GS adventure bike. Give your BMW R1250GS the protection it needs with a set of stainless-steel Touratech crash bars. The valve cover [...]

The R1250GS is Here! So are the Touratech Parts!

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The BMW R1250GS has a more powerful and upgraded electronics package making this legendary adventure bike even better. By using a longer stoke, bigger bore and clever variable intake cam geometry, the engineers at BMW added power right where you want it.  When doing a top gear roll on or passing a car on an [...]