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What to Look for in an ADV Motorcycle Tire

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 [...]

Installation: Touratech Upper Crash Bars/BMW R1250GS

Get these new Touratech Upper Crash Bars on your BMW R1250GS with help from Iain Glynn. Considering the cost of BMW replacement plastics, and how critical the radiator is to a water-cooled boxer engine, upper crash bars are a priority for the BMW R1250GS. Extend the protection of your adventure motorcycle with a set of [...]

KTM 790 Adventure, BMW R1250GS & Honda Africa Twin in Europe

The crew in Europe takes the 3 hottest bikes in the Adventure universe on roads and trails and shares their POV. The KTM 790 Adventure, BMW R1250GS and Honda Africa Twin are setting new standards in motorcycle travel and this video provides some great onsite! Check out our full line of amazing accessories for all three of [...]

Slideshow: Touratech Vietnam Rides the CABDR

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 Explains Electronic Traction Control (Mototrek Video)

Electronic traction control is a relatively new feature on adventure motorcycles. Traction control systems are becoming more and more advanced and offer lots of customization. Eric and Iain are back to explain how it all works, when you should use it, and when you shouldn't. Touratech-USA

Top 7 Must-Have Accessories when Adventure Motorcycle Touring

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

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

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!

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 [...]

Touratech Progressive Spring Kits: BMW R1200GS

Installing a Touratech Suspension progressive spring kit on your BMW R1200GS or Adventure is the biggest improvement you can make to its handling, short of replacing the complete shock assemblies. If you are looking for a quick and inexpensive way to make your GS handle like a dream, look no further. The OEM shocks on [...]