Backcountry Discovery Routes

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 [...]

Riding Full Circle: One Couple, Two Bikes and 300 Reasons To Do a World Tour

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By Heather Lea First, I’ll tell you… we sold everything. That was how we could afford a two-year motorcycle trip around the world. When Dave and I planned our adventure on two BMW motorcycles, we had no idea how much it would cost. We just knew it would be a lot. During the three months [...]

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 [...]