Backcountry Discovery Routes

ADV Country Tracks: Greece

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Inspired by Backcountry Discovery Routes, riders now can experience Europe from 2-wheels like never before! The Adventure Country Tracks project creates routes designed to connect as many unpaved tracks as possible. But also a few asphalted side roads are part of an ACT route. Like the BDR, this concept does not only provide a lot [...]

Touratech Rides With Cruz Tools

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There's no one better to assemble your toolkit than Cruz Tools. As always, only top grade tools are chosen (no junk!) along with other necessary roadside items. The kit comes rolled up in a tough, compact pouch that stays together. The adventure experts at Touratech rely on Cruz Tools on all of our rides. Whether [...]

16 Fall Camping Tips for ADV Motorcyclists

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Fall Camping Tips Most motorcyclists agree that fall is the most beautiful time for riding—especially those in areas that are thick with forests. But when it comes to fall camping, this same sentiment is cut in half or more. The reason is simple—weather is a bit more unpredictable, and the temps, especially at night, are [...]

2017 Touratech Rally West Summary

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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 [...]

It’s Riding Season…..Finally!

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Note: If you live in a warm weather climate, the piece below is not written for you, but please read it and have a good laugh at our expense. Each fall, there comes a time when the staff at Seattle based Touratech-USA look at the calendar and then out the windows at the motorcycles that we [...]

Q. & A. with 11-Time Baja 1000 Champion, Johnny Campbell

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The following Q. & A. with 11-Time Baja 1000 Champion, Johnny Campbell took place upon his completion of the Nevada Backcountry Discovery Route on a Honda CRF 1000L  Africa Twin last fall. It appears in the March/April issue of ADVmoto Magazine. We appreciate their permission to post it!     ADV Moto: Was this your fist time [...]

1,200 Miles of Nevada Dirt on Africa Twin

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Written by Paul Guillien             Photos by: Bill Wiegand ADV Moto Magazine published the following story in the March/April 2017 issue! Touratech would like to thank them for allowing us to post it on our blog! Johnny Campbell’s ‘thing for Honda’ started at age 9 when his dad brought home an [...]

Backcountry Discovery Routes Packing List

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If you're looking for an extreme, fun and challenging ride in 2017, the Backcountry Discovery Routes are an unrivaled option. See New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and Idaho like you've never seen them before and utilize all of your riding skill while doing it. At Touratech, we're asked all the time, "What should [...]

WABDR 2016: A Father/Daughter Adventure – Part 3

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Tom Myers is the owner of Touratech-USA. He’s been a rider his entire life and is a wizard on two-wheels. This summer, Tom’s 16 year old daughter, Chloe got her motorcycle endorsement and they embarked upon what will (hopefully) be the first of many father/daughter rides. On a new Touratech equipped, Honda Africa Twin and a vintage 1983 [...]