Author Archives: MotoADVR

Ducati Desmo 450 EDX: A Closer First Look

Posted on December 17, 2025 by MotoADVR

In late 2023, Ducati announced its intentions to enter the off-road racing scene. Ducati finished in the top 10 of MXGP in Europe this year, with announcements for the factory supercross team for 2026 here in the States. On the heels of the motocross bike, their cross-country (hare scramble) machine is just starting to hit dealer floors, and presumably an enduro bike shortly behind it. As an amateur XC racer, I was anxious to see the new Ducati up close, including a better look under the covers, considering this is one of the first “EDX” (Enduro-cross) machines to be unpacked in America. Continue reading →

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: Long-term Review

Posted on November 21, 2025 by MotoADVR

I’ve been bullish on the Himalayan easily since 2017, especially now that we’re seeing so much growth in the lightweight ADV segment. When Dylan from Throttle Company came on Unscripted a few weeks back and suggested I take a Himalayan … Continue reading →

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Kuhl “One Shell” Rain Jacket Review

Posted on May 15, 2025 by MotoADVR

Last summer’s drought came to a dramatic end as Hurricane Helene raced up the western side of the Appalachian Mountains. Watching trees bend and buckle under the force of straight-line winds, I was high and dry in my Kuhl “One … Continue reading →

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Most Affordable Middle-Weight Adventure Tires

Posted on May 6, 2025 by MotoADVR

In the shadow of the cerveza sickness, inflation is very real, and tires sure feel especially affected. These days, buying new tires is one of the most expensive routine maintenance items you’ll pay for. As the middle-weight segment gains more … Continue reading →

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Are Motorcycles Dangerous?

Posted on April 25, 2025 by MotoADVR

Are motorcycles dangerous? It depends; dangerous compared to what? Context is everything, are you talking about riding a motorcycle recreationally or is the motorcycle a transportation tool in the hands of an experienced moto-commuter? People inherently compare motorcycles to cars … Continue reading →

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Yamaha Tenere 700 Clutch Recall

Posted on March 20, 2025 by MotoADVR

While walking through the corporate cube farm today, I got a random text message from my local Yamaha dealer. They’re presently stocking parts and booking appointments to perform warranty work for the recent Yamaha CP2 clutch recall. From what I … Continue reading →

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Is it time for Harley Davidson’s CEO to resign?

Posted on March 14, 2025 by MotoADVR

May 2015 – February 2020 Matt Levatich was promoted to Chief Executive Officer at Harley-Davidson; at the time, H-D was listed on the Standard and Poor’s 500 leading publicly traded companies (S&P 500 or $SPX). During Levatich’s tenure, Harley stocks … Continue reading →

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Tale of Two Dual-Sports

Posted on February 17, 2025 by MotoADVR

“A race bike with a plate a dual-sport does not make.” The American moto media has applied the label “Dual-Sport” to motorcycles like the Tenere 700 the same as it describes the CRF450RL. A club of baggers bros can ride … Continue reading →

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Toolkit Spotlight: Asahi Tools

Posted on February 14, 2025 by MotoADVR

On a recent episode of Moto Adventurer Unscripted, Mark and I did a deep dive into tool kits, including some obscure items. As it turns out, Mark and I both tend to be loaded for bear when we’re out adventure … Continue reading →

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The Lightweight ADV Segment Evolves

Posted on February 7, 2025 by MotoADVR

Way back in the early days of 2017, I went to the International Motorcycle Show to see the new Royal Enfield Himalayan in the flesh. The Himalayan premiered internationally in 2016 but wasn’t available in the U.S. until 2018. On … Continue reading →

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