News

Importance of ADV Windscreens | Tips on Choosing and Cleaning

news
Importance of Windscreens in ADV Motorcycling By Ron Lieback Less wind equals less fatigue. This is especially true for the adventure-touring motorcyclist who travels hundreds of miles daily. Motorcycle windshields provide the solution not only for calming those fatiguing wind blast, but also protecting riders from other elements such as rain, bugs and the occasional [...]

Talking World Touring Culinary Creations with Lisa Thomas

news
Lisa Thomas and her husband Simon (2RidetheWorld) hold the world-record for the longest continuous motorcycle trip. They've been living from the seats of their bikes since 2003 when they hit the road for what they thought would be a 16 month adventure. 14 years later, they're still at it and they've learned some valuable lessons [...]

Dirty Dining: An Adventurers Cook Book by Lisa Thomas

news
Reviewed By Matt Lewis I started thumbing through motorcycle adventurer, legend and world record holder Lisa Thomas' new cook book, 'Dirty Dining: An Adventurers Cookbook' just to take a look at some of the recipes (I love spicy stuff) and found that there was just so much more! Instead of looking for something different to [...]

Touratech Enters the Red Bull Romaniacs

news
Extensively modified BMW R nineT has to prove itself during toughest Enduro Rally The Red Bull Romaniacs is considered to be the world’s toughest dual-sport rally. It’s not a race geared towards twin cylinder motorcycles – until now! With its R9X, Touratech, the world leader in ADV motorcycle accessories sends a heavily modified BMW R [...]

2017 Touratech Rally West Summary

news
Last week as we prepared for Touratech Rally West in Plain, Wa, I was asked, “How many people do you expect?” I was asked this question a lot over the past few months, but last week, I really felt like I had a good read on the coming rally and responded, “I’m guessing a little [...]

Fishing Via Motorcycle: MotoFishing Startup Guide

news
 Gone Fishing Via Motorcycle: The Essentials One of my all-time favorite quotes is by Elon Musk: “People should pursue what they’re most passionate about.” This is the core philosophy of anything I do in life, and the more passions you can do simultaneously, the better. I made a career out of writing about motorcycles because [...]

In-Stock Report: Touratech Adjustable Folding Shift Lever

video
No matter your boot size, you can shift easier and more consistently with this adjustable and folding shift lever from Touratech. With 32mm of length adjustment, the Touratech Adjustable Shift Lever allows easy shifting with even the biggest off-road boots. Not only is this lever adjustable, it also features a tip that folds away to prevent [...]

In Stock Report: Touratech Weekender Travel Bag

news
Our VP of sales Kimmo Lassila has been talking about the concept of this bag for years. Finally, Germany produced it for him and he's here to share it with you: The Touratech Weekender Travel Bag! The perfect inner-pannier bag for motorcycle commuting, traveling or touring. Even a great carry-on bag for flights! The Weekender bag [...]

Must-Do East Coast ADV Rides: Pennsylvania & New Jersey

news
By Ron Lieback East Coast ADV motorcycling has its four-season challenges--especially if you don’t like the cold.  But for the more passionate adventure riders based in the east, a few weeks of riding in frigid temperatures is better than lounging on a warm couch watching yet another replay of Backcountry Discovery Route DVDs.  The beauty [...]

Archambault’s Angle: Outfitting Your New ADV Bike

news
Buying a new motorcycle is just the first step in making a motorcycle your own.  You have a blank canvas, a base to work off of.  I enjoy the process of dialing in a motorcycle.  This can also be an intimidating task to tackle because the possibilities are almost endless. The Touratech-USA show motorcycles have [...]