Author Archives: MotoADVR

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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Will Electric Motorcycles weather the impending storm?

Posted on December 16, 2024 by MotoADVR

News broke last week that Stark Future is releasing an “enduro” electric motorcycle based on its Varg motocross (MX) variant. The new Varg “EX” is supposed to be street legal, carry a charge for about 6 hours of ride time, … Continue reading →

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Fixing KTM: Rebranding Pierer Mobility Group

Posted on November 25, 2024 by MotoADVR

At this point I assume everyone in the ADV space has heard the news, Pierer Mobility Group, KTM’s parent company, is struggling. There are a number of factors at play here, economic compression, growing inventory, questionable camshaft reliability, and the … Continue reading →

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Tirox Snapjack Xtrail Review

Posted on October 14, 2024 by MotoADVR

Vague front-end feel, crappy handling, the dreaded sound of hissing air, or just the “flop-flop-flop” of a tire desperately trying to find its way off the rim. A flat tire isn’t the end of the world, but it’s a significant … Continue reading →

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Motorcyclists beware: Road Closed Due to Culture Clash

Posted on January 2, 2024 by MotoADVR

I caught this news headline a while back, “Construction zone along I-75 facing changes after 2 fatal crashes within weeks”. I-75 has been under construction for 2 decades here in Dayton, and unfortunately the situation has finally  come to a … Continue reading →

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What is the Dakar Rally?

Posted on December 27, 2023 by MotoADVR

It’s winter in Ohio, and for many of us, that means the beginning stages of Parked Motorcycle Syndrome. Fortunately, the New Year opens with another edition of the Dakar Rally. For 2024, the Dakar rally will be a 14 day, … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Economics: Shifting Demographics

Posted on December 19, 2023 by MotoADVR

In 2019, no shortage of press was dedicated to the impending demise of Harley-Davidson as a consequence of boomers aging out of the hobby. Social media and the comment section of such articles were loaded with remarks about “grey beards” … Continue reading →

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Moto Adventurer Unscripted: Winter Podcast update

Posted on December 12, 2023 by MotoADVR

After another summer of riding and racing, the Unscripted Podcast is back on the air. My apologies as life took a firm hand on the wheel last spring, but we’ve got a solid list of guests lined up this winter. … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Yamaha: Revive the 350

Posted on December 5, 2023 by MotoADVR

Dear Yamaha, Please build the trifecta of tree-fiddies. The Tenere 350 At this stage, I shouldn’t need to convince anyone that putting an MT-07 engine into an adventure frame and launching an all new 700 adventure bike is a good … Continue reading →

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