Tag Archives: Adventure

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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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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How to Build a Motorcycle Tool Kit

Posted on November 9, 2023 by MotoADVR

The answer to this question is as unique and diverse as the motorcycles said tool kit will be servicing. That said, at some point a rider is planning a long trip, is nursing an aging machine, or is preparing for … Continue reading →

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How are Scramblers Still a Thing?

Posted on October 26, 2023 by MotoADVR

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 →

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ADV Motorcycle Trim Levels are Wrong

Posted on March 10, 2023 by MotoADVR

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 →

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What Replaces the Legacy Thumpers?

Posted on February 24, 2023 by MotoADVR

Air-cooled 650 cc dual sport motorcycles are really long in the tooth at this point. If these bikes fade away thanks to economics and emission standards, what will replace them? Continue reading →

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Adventure Motorcycles: Evolution of the Middleweight Segment

Posted on November 18, 2022 by MotoADVR

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 →

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7 Deady Motorcycle Maintenance Sins…

Posted on November 4, 2022 by MotoADVR

7 deadly motorcycle sins… that I commit on the regular. Continue reading →

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Harley Sportster Project: Adventure Tourer Planning

Posted on May 3, 2022 by MotoADVR

For folks not following on Instagram, I brought home a new (to me) motorcycle a couple of weeks ago. “Charlotte” is a 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom with about 9,000 miles on the clock. For anyone that followed the Dirtster … Continue reading →

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Triumph Scrambler Project: Stage 4 Upgrades

Posted on March 27, 2022 by MotoADVR

Somewhere in late 2020, I started writing this update on the status of Rosie the Scrambler and it “got lost in the move”. At any rate, a buddy of mine asked me the other day if I planned on posting something that covered all the stuff I’ve done to the Scrambler since I’ve had it. As I’m publishing a library of “scrammy knowledge” here on the blog, it seemed fitting to post that update here first. Continue reading →

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