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Touratech Teams With Jimmy Lewis to Review the KTM 1090 Adventure R

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The new kid on the block in the adventure segment is the KTM 1090 Adventure R. Dakar Rally veteran Jimmy Lewis and Touratech-USA’s Paul Guillien wasted no time getting their hands on one and putting it to the test in the Cascade Mountains during Touratech Rally West last month. Their thoughts were captured on a [...]

Archambault’s Angle: Outfitting Your New ADV Bike

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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 [...]

Why Do You Need Touratech Suspension?

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Adventure motorcycles come from the factory with shocks set-up to carry 170lbs. That 170lbs includes riding gear and luggage and anything you pack in that luggage... That pretty much means if you weigh 150 or less you might still be pushing the limits of your suspension if you're taking a trip on your bike and [...]

Rider Training Set for 2017 Touratech Rallies

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Each year, rider training is a huge part of the Touratech Rally experience for many riders. We partner with expert trainiers to make world-class educational and skill-building opportunities available. In 2017 we're excited to announce that once again, we're working with Pine Barrens Adventure Camp at Rally East. These guys are amazing riders, fantastic teachers [...]

Packing for a Motorcycle Trip

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Preparing for a motorcycle trip correctly is paramount to the success of the trip. If you do it right, you’ll be safer on the trail, prepared for unforeseen situations, more comfortable and have more fun. In this presentation (given at Touratech Rally East in 2016), Backcountry Discovery Routes rider and Touratech-USA CEO, Paul Guillien gives [...]

The Motorcycle Suspension Glossary

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Riders hear a lot about suspension in discussions about motorcycle performance. We all know what shocks and forks are, but motorcycle suspension has a language of it's own, so we asked our staff and some of the experts in the field we work with to put together this directory of motorcycle suspension terms. Hopefully, it'll help you when [...]

Archambault’s Angle: Winterizing Your Motorcycle

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It’s September, fall is here in many parts of the country and there is no secret that winter is right around the corner.  In Seattle, the winters are mild and with a good Gore-Tex suit there is no reason to stop riding.  Growing up in New Hampshire, I know that many parts of the country [...]