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Tag Archives: Adventure Motorcycle
Moto Adventurer Unscripted: Winter Podcast update
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
The 500 Adventure Motorcycle is the New 800
On the heels of EICMA1, there’s undoubtedly a lot of new blood emerging in the adventure motorcycle segment, especially at the bottom end of the displacement range. As more and more models are being released out of Southeast Asia, I’m … Continue reading
How are Scramblers Still a Thing?
Just days ago, Triumph announced the end of the Thruxton. While I’m sure it’s not the end of modern cafe racers, it signals that consumer interest is waning. The modern Thruxton dates back to 2004, and similar to the Bonneville … Continue reading
Why are Harley-Davidson Pan America values tanking?
According to the headlines in late 2021, Harley’s first foray into the adventure market was the “Best-selling ADV motorcycle in America”. Two years later, I believe we’re on the cusp of a very different story. In 2021 the two-tone Pan … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Adventure Motorcycle, Adventure Touring, Harley Davidson, Harley Pan America, Motorcycle, Pan America
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ADV Motorcycle Trim Levels are Wrong
I just saw the news that Yamaha is adding two additional trim levels to the Ténéré 700. Needless to say, I’m in the tank for the T7 so I’m happy to see the availability of more factory performance bits. The … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged ADV, Adventure, Adventure Motorcycle, Dual-Sport, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Industry, Off-road
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Adventure Motorcycles: Evolution of the Middleweight Segment
Last week, Honda and Suzuki both announced new middle-weight adventure-class motorcycles at the EICMA show in Milan. Considering my fondness for dirt-worthy touring motorcycles, I was obviously excited to hear the news; especially the new offering from Honda. With more models coming onboard out of Japan, the “middle-weight” segment is filling out nicely. At the same time, while I’m happy to see more affordable, capable, twin-cylinder options available to ADV enthusiasts, I question some of the choices manufacturers are making these days. Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged ADV, Adventure, Adventure Motorcycle, DL88DE, Honda Transalp, Middle-weight adventure motorcycle, Motorcycle, Suzuki V-strom, Transalp, Vstrom, XL750
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7 Deady Motorcycle Maintenance Sins…
7 deadly motorcycle sins… that I commit on the regular. Continue reading
Progressive International Motorcycle Show: Interview with Tracy Harris
With a press pass in hand, in addition to the show, I got the opportunity to have a little back and forth with the folks behind the scenes at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show. While in the past I’ve been mostly … Continue reading
14 Reasons to Start Adventure Riding
I’ve recently welcomed another rider into the “adventure” world. To his credit, he rode dirt bikes “back in the day”, but has been dedicated to street riding for many years now. After seeing all the crazy photos here on the … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Adventure, Adventure Motorcycle, dual sport, Honda CRF250L, Kawasaki KLX250, Motorcycle, Off-road, Triumph Scrambler, Triumph Tiger
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