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Stand Firm: Why Upgrading Your ADV Footpegs Changes Everything

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When you roll off the dealership lot on a brand-new adventure bike, you’re usually treated to high-tech TFT screens, cornering ABS, and dynamic suspension modes. But what about the single most critical contact point for off-road control—your foot pegs? More often than not, manufacturers equip big ADV bikes with narrow, slick platforms pulled straight from [...]

Aventuro Gravel is Coming Soon!

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The new Touratech Aventuro Gravel Carbon combines state-of-the-art materials with a design concept tailored specifically to the demands of adventure riders. This ambitious new development focuses on achieving the best possible performance in terms of weight, strength, comfort and functionality.   Anyone who travels on an adventure bike knows the demands involved: long days in [...]

The BMW r12 g/s is eye opening

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The all-new BMW R 12 G/S brings legendary heritage into the modern adventure motorcycle world. Inspired by BMW's iconic Dakar racers, the R 12 G/S combines classic styling with today's technology, creating a motorcycle that's just as comfortable exploring gravel roads as it is carving backroads or commuting through town. Its 1,170cc air/oil-cooled boxer engine [...]

The Skid Plate will Save Your Ride…

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Picture this: You’re deep in the backcountry. The sun is shining, the air is crisp, and you are flawlessly navigating a technical rocky track like an absolute adventure riding deity. You feel invincible. Then, you hear it. CLANG. It’s a violent, metallic sound that echoes right through your footpegs and straight into your soul. A [...]

Customer Letter: The Aventuro Pro Helmet Saved My Life!

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Dear Touratech, Just writing to let you know that my fairly new subject helmet saved my life in a recent accident I had while on a group tour ride in Peru, South America. In 50+ years of riding, this was the first "moving accident" I'd ever had (have had a million low speed dumps, riding [...]

time to prep for riding season

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Get Your Motorcycle Ready for Riding Season — Winter With Touratech Just because the thermometer is dipping doesn’t mean your passion for riding has to hibernate. Winter is prime time to give your motorcycle the attention it deserves — especially if you’re planning bigger adventures come spring. And there’s no better way to get your [...]

Top Ten Reasons You Need to Upgrade Your Adventure Motorcycle’s Suspension

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Adventure motorcycling is all about freedom—the freedom to explore far-off trails, tackle rugged terrain, and ride for days without limits. But there’s one component of your bike that can make or break that freedom: your suspension. While your motorcycle’s stock suspension may be fine for casual riding, it often falls short when faced with the [...]

The Case for Hard Panniers

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When it comes to long-distance adventure riding, hard panniers offer unmatched security and peace of mind. Unlike soft panniers, which can be easily sliced open or forced apart, Touratech Zega panniers are made of sturdy aluminum that can be securely locked. This means you can safely leave your bike parked at a trailhead, café, or [...]

Wild Ride – Exploring the Azores with Charley Boorman

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Story: Paul Guillien  - Photos: Mathias Wolpert There are few people that have made as big of an impact on the adventure mororcycle scene as Charley Boorman. The TV series he created with Ewan McGregor, some 20 years ago, did as much to put the obscure niche of adventure motorcycle travel into the mainstream consciousness [...]

Ultimate ADV Bucket List: Top 10 Adventure Motorcycle Riding Routes in the World

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If you’ve ever stared at your dusty GPS and thought, “I need something a little more... epic,” then saddle up, because you’re about to ride headfirst into the holy grail of motorcycle adventures. This isn’t your average Sunday cruise or scenic detour—this is the Ultimate ADV Bucket List, a curated list of the Top 10 [...]