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Come on, which one of you stole summer? Autumn feels like a vigorous slap in the face. A 20°C day, swiftly followed by a 6°C ride home from the pub at 11pm, still rocking a mesh jacket, jeans and...
Beta is an off-road company, and most of its machinery is for motocross or enduro racing, or directly or indirectly descended from that sort of fun. However, they do make street-legal machinery too, including dual-sport models and now they also have a new adventure bike. The all-…
I realised I’d started avoiding riding the BMW F450GS any more than an hour or so from home, or anywhere that didn’t involve trails. There were two reasons: vibrations through the handlebars at...
The revived British motorcycle marque has revealed two new middleweight adventure bikes for 2027, including a more off-road-focused Rally version.
Beta's all-new RE 330 adventure motorcycle is coming to Australia in 2027, with a new single-cylinder engine, expected LAMS eligibility and an expected ready-to-ride weight below 150 kg. The post All-new Beta RE 330 adventure bike coming to Australia in 2027 appeared first on MCN…
Exploring the world on two wheels is one of the most exciting and life-affirming things you can do. You can reach places no car could, ride terrain that would defeat a bicycle, and get under the skin of a culture in a way few travellers ever manage. It’s exactly why the team at R…
In the middle of all last week’s new model releases, Yamaha announced its US-market street lineup for 2027, and the name of the game next year is: No surprises. Yamaha didn’t release any surprise flagship motorcycles at EICMA this year, despite teases about big news. We got the n…
The German bike accessory brand showcased its new PEAX reckless system at EICMA 2026
Building a genuine rally raid machine requires more than a high-mount exhaust an...
CFMoto 550MT Specs: Engine: 527cc / 54hp @ 8,000 rpm Weight: 172kg dry Wheels: 19" front / 17" rear Fuel Tank: 23L Seat Height: 800mm / 820mm Tech: Quickshifter, E-clutch, Cornering ABS, Traction Control, Cruise Control, Rear Detection System (RDS / Blind Spot Detection), 3 Ridin…
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KOVE unveiled the 125 RALLY, 350 RALLY, and 650RR at EICMA, alongside the BONIC and E-500RR electric motorcycles, and the brand's Electronic Clutch.
A connection between motorcycle riders and the Sabanero. The post The Vintagent Selects: La Pampa first appeared on The Vintagent .
Today on BikeBound.com: The Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 has broken cover. What say you? ——— #royalenfield #royalenfieldhimalayan #advbike #adventurebike #rallybike via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/DfQaNT7hpKI/
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Now’s the time to start planning your next guided tour in Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Japan, Thailand, and other world-class motorcycle destinations. IMTBike has announced its 2027 motorcycle tour calendar, featuring guided motorcycle tours throughout Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Ital…
Your adventure bike might look ready to cross the Sahara, but Continental knows it's probably headed to Starbucks.
Yamaha previews a lightweight, single-cylinder addition to its adventure lineup, with real off-road hardware and room to grow. Yamaha may finally be giving adventure riders something they’ve been asking for: a smaller, lighter Ténéré. Unveiled in Milan, Italy ahead of EICMA 2026,…
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New/Updated Tours in California, Morocco, and Mongolia Edelweiss Bike Travel has released its 2027/28 tour catalog, which includes rides across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. The new program includes returning favorites, revised routes, and s…
The new Moto Morini Camel doesn’t look like a bike from the 1980s (it’s no Moto Guzzi V85), but it takes an idea from the 1980s and modernizes it, with everything you’d expect from a modern middleweight adventure travel machine. Back in the ’80s, North America was obsessed with s…
Yamaha’s 2027 new-model launch at EICMA has given us more than just that, after the company revealed an exciting new Ténéré 4 Concept, driven by customer demand.
The new 2027 Fantic Caballero 500 motorcycle has the attitude of a supermoto, the shoes of an adventure bike, and absolutely no interest in explaining itself.
One version wants to conquer the desert. Another wants to babysit you through rush-hour traffic. Honda's covering all its bases.
The new Diavel V4, the DesertX Rally, and the exclusive Panigale V4 SP, Panigale V2 SP, and Streetfighter V4 SP are unveiled to the public. The off-road world gains the new Desmo250 EDS.
Not everything at EICMA is all-new; sometimes an OEM just brings a repackaged version of an existing bike to the Italian motorcycle industry show. This year, Moto Guzzi brought a bold-new-graphic’d version of their classic retro-adventure model to the show, along with their all-n…
Chinese bike manufacturer Kove have just expanded their adventure-focused Rally range to include 350cc and 125cc engines and updated machines in the 450cc category, with pricing and release dates...
If you do long miles on a motorcycle, then sooner or later you’re going to find out that wind noise is a serious problem that damages your hearing, and earplugs can only help so much. That’s why active noise canceling is slowly coming to the world of motorcycle helmets—and now, S…
Royal Enfield‘s electric scrambler, the Flying Flea S6, won’t reach riders until summer 2027 – around six months later than first indicated – the firm have confirmed. The announcement was made at...
This 1981 Honda CT110 reportedly remained in one family until earlier this year, and it was acquired by its current owner in 2026. Finished in Tahitian Red, power comes from a 105cc four-stroke single linked with a dual-range four-speed transmission with an automatic clutch. Feat…
Honda is showcasing the new SH350, the new Africa Twin (in three versions), the ADV125, and the new CBR1000RR-R Fireblade at EICMA.
This year at EICMA, the OEMs are introducing new street-oriented ADV rubber (see the Bridgestone Battlax A42 announcement from earlier today). The ContiTrailAttack 4 is a similar idea; a street-oriented tire that’s aimed at improving your adventure bike’s performance on paved roa…
Within the ever-expanding choice from the massively popular adventure bike class, is a broad selection of more affordable and manageable smaller capacity A2-compliant options. In the first of...
Ducati have used Eicma to preview the Desmo250 EDS, a 250cc four-stroke enduro bike that will join their fast-expanding off-road range in Europe from July 2027 as part of the 2028 model...
Kove made a big impact on the adventure bike scene with their race-oriented 450 Rally when it proved its capabilities at the Dakar races. As the 2020s roll onwards, though, they’re broadening their lineup with new adventure bikes that are more real-world oriented, with lower pric…
In amongst all the new adventure bikes and other machinery revealed at the EICMA show, we also see new parts and accessories hit the market each year. This week, we had our first look at the new Bridgestone Battlax A42 tires, intended for adventure bikers with only modest off-roa…
ZXMoto is one of China’s most interesting manufacturers, founded by Zhang Xue after he parted ways with Kove. Xue was a big part of Kove’s early success at Dakar (or at least, that’s the narrative we were presented). He seems to be approaching ZXMoto’s work ahead with similar vig…
The influx of machines from the People’s Republic is enough to make your head spin. Exotic names from motorcycling’s past have been revived to battle for your hard-earned cash alongside a bewildering...
As far as Chinese manufacturers go, Benda has some of the more daring designs on the market, including such oddities as a baby boxer, featuring a 250 flat twin . Benda has just released its first adventure bike at the EICMA show in Milan today, an all-new machine. Benda’s probabl…
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Most currently licensed, fully-fledged motorcyclists think that a motorbike should be a certain size or have certain capabilities. The youth of today, however, appear to think otherwise, and in the past few years there has been a massive increase in the number of made-in-China eb…
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When Ducati started to introduce its off-road lineup, people immediately wondered: Will they start racing the Dakar Rally? And the answer is finally yes. Sort of. They’ve revealed the new EDS 450 Rally model at the Dakar Rally. Ducati is teaming up with Rebel X Sports on this pro…
This week, the EICMA motorcycle industry show runs in Milan, Italy. And this year, we’ve got writers in North America keeping you on top of the latest releases, but we also have a couple of folks on the scene in Europe. Emily Roberts, a trials rider/racer/journo from British Colu…
The rumors are true: Yamaha pulled the wraps off a Tenere 400 concept on EICMA eve. Details are thin, but we have one photo from Yamaha, and this short video with bad music to help us out. What We Can Glean The new tiny Tenere looks like its upright 700cc brother, but sports a si…
The Ducati DesertX Rally sub-model returns for 2027, with even more off-road hooliganism baked into its recipe. This is supposed to be the most capable off-road model that Ducati has ever made (outside of its new Desmo dirt bikes, of course). And it’s a big upgrade over the previ…
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After almost two decades of racing in South America and then Saudi Arabia. the Dakar Rally is returning to its original Europe-to-Africa format, although the reasons for doing so certainly aren’t good. Anyone watching the news knows that the Middle East has been a major conflict …
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Founder and czar of Alt Rider, Jeremy LeBreton, joins the show to break down what it really takes to launch an international motorcycle parts brand, the brutal realities of small business manufacturing, and why "just following your passion" might be terrible advice if you don't h…
This 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America Special was ordered in Deadwood Green and optioned with Adaptive Ride Height, a skid plate, an engine guard, and auxiliary lights. Power is from liquid-cooled a 1,252cc V-twin paired with a six-speed transmission, and the bike also features a…
India has mountains, mud, and a growing dirt bike scene. Honda might finally be bringing the proper toys to the party.
All-new for 2027 is Bridgestone's BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42, which is an on-road-oriented adventure tire that's intended for long-distance touring.
Honda UK announced that it has a new adventure motorcycle up its sleeve, and that all will be revealed on November 2nd. Until then, we'll have to speculate.
LiveWire is going big at EICMA this year. In a press release, the struggling electric motorcycle brand says it will participate in EICMA and bring along some completely new motorcycles, including its new dirt bike, courtesy of its purchase of Dust Moto in May 2026. LiveWire says …
For 2027, the Kawasaki KLE500 motorcycle lineup expands to three models with the addition of the new KLE500 SE Smartride ABS. Building on the premium equipment of the KLE500 SE ABS, the new model adds Kawasaki’s first self-engaging clutch system and spoke wheels fitted with tubel…
The first time you hear the name, you can’t help but laugh. The Bush Chicken ? It sounds more like a local roadside BBQ joint than an ADV motorcycle route. But out here in Ontario’s Highlands , the bush chicken is the nickname for a partridge, the type of bird that bursts out of …
Our public lands are so beautiful, and if you haven't visited before (or lately), consider this your sign to get out and enjoy them any way you can.
We revisit our Kawasaki KLE500 SE after Krooztune suspension work, Michelin Anakee Wild tyres and protection, luggage and exhaust upgrades. Wayne explains what changed on the trail, what still needs attention and the costs so far. The post 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 SE Review | Part Tw…
Continental’s ContiTrailAttack 3 targets adventure riders who spend most of their time on bitumen. We examine its six key technologies, 22 fitment options and Australian tyre-pair pricing. The post Continental ContiTrailAttack 3 | Technology, sizes and Australian prices appeared …
Rumors and teasers have abounded recently , but Kawasaki is finally confirming its newest middleweight adventure bike: the parallel-twin-powered KLE650. It’s coming to the US and should be here sometime in February 2027. The TLDNR If you are only interested in the top-level info,…
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The Triumph Tiger 1200 is back for 2026 with a whole raft of improvements. The chassis, engine and onboard electronics all see big changes, and all four sub-models are included in the upgrade-palooza. Let’s start with the engine—it’s rated for 155.8 horsepower at the crankshaft n…
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Honda has teased a new adventure motorcycle that’s set to be introduced before the start of EICMA in November.
No video does Iceland justice. This video will make you yearn to experience it for real.
This 1988 Honda XR600R is said to have spent time in California before being acquired by the seller as a partially disassembled project in April 2026. A refurbishment carried out under current ownership is said to have included refinishing the frame in white, rebuilding the air-c…
The KLE 500 has changed its shoes a couple of times since the last update. Around where I live, the byways close from October 1 through to the start of April, so with the last week of September...
ADV rider Dork in the Road just posted a 2026 video that reflects some of the same frustrations I had a few years back, also in and around a big city.
I’ve completed many moto tours but none brought me as much joy as touring Japan. In Japan I was always alone. Not just on the bike but when enjoying a viewpoint, eating a meal in a restaurant or sitting around at a small port waiting for a ferry. Yet I […] The post Remastering th…
We’ve got another installment from Christian’s series today, talking about his favorite roads in the Southwest. See the first story here —Ed. Arizona has a way of hiding its best roads in plain sight. They appear on the map as thin lines between the places you are trying to reach…
One of Alpinestars’ better boots for dirt riding and dual sport action is getting an intriguing upgrade for 2027. The Tech 7 Enduro boots will now have a Gore-Tex membrane to keep you from getting soaked. This replaces the previous version’s optional Drystar lining. The Tech 7 bo…
I would contend that when you’re riding can have as big an impact on your moto-adventures as where you’re riding. A road that’s easy in July can be downright challenging in October. Locally, even the four-lane highway is an adventure trip mid-January, when windchill or ice can br…
Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) and the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) have jointly decided that the Dakar Saudi Arabia 2027, scheduled for January 1-15, 2027, will not be held in the Kingdom, following recent events in the region. This exceptional and one-off decision was tak…
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On the Lowdown Radio Show episode 133, editor Zac Kurylyk joins Neil Graham for a preview of some of what’s in store at the upcoming EICMA show in Milan. Royal Enfield will be there with a big dirt bike, Harley-Davidson imprint Livewire will reveal the cryptically-named Dust Spur…
We’ve seen an unusually busy pre-EICMA period this year, with several new bikes revealed long before the first-week-of-November motorcycle show opens in Milan. Along with the confirmed new bikes, we also have solid rumors of more, some of which were started by OEM leaks. First of…
Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced the launch of BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42, an adventure motorcycle tire that will become available sequentially in countries worldwide starting Jan. 1, 2027¹. Under the concept of “the answer to the road-going adventurers”, the BATT…
LiveWire will debut the production-intent DUST Hightail at EICMA 2026, as its Dust Moto acquisition opens the door to a growing electric dirt bike market.
Kawasaki gave its dirt bike a windscreen and some luggage, and now it wants to pick fights with actual adventure bikes.
Ramiro Vergez Kenny is attempting to cover 4,472km (2,779 miles) between Ushuaia and La Quiaca in less than 70 hours.
Go to West Virginia just to see a bridge? Well, the bridge is a prominent feature at 876 feet above the water. And every third Saturday in October, called Bridge Day, it is open for walking, rappelling, legal BASE jumping, and the largest one-day festival in West Virginia. Bridge…
Yamaha has added some serious upgrades to the basic Ténéré 700. The Ténéré 700 is a bike admired by most avid Adventure riders for its minimal tech,... The post Ready to Take on The World appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo .
Arctic air and cold fog couldn’t stop this adventurer from his intended destination. I’d left Happy Valley-Goose Bay in early evening. Staying indoors in... The post Exploring the Western Side of Newfoundland appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo .
It pays to make the right decisions in the battle of motorcycle versus Mother Nature. The rain was steady. It wasn’t a hard downpour, but that consistent fine precipitation that soaks you to your... The post Challenging the Dempster appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo .
Home is where your dirt bikes are.
Hello, EICMA debut, is that you?
Two new variants, more tech, and four different ways to have fun without needing a motorcycle that weighs as much as a refrigerator.
Adventure Bike Rider is bringing a slice of its summer festival to Motorcycle Live this November, complete with practical sessions and a few familiar festival attractions.
BMW and KTM have spent decades building adventure-riding cults. CFMoto wants in on the action.
This is what a day out here looks like. Big country, good company, and nowhere in particular to be but forward. Three questions come up more than any others, whether you’ve booked or you’re still weighing it up. What happens when we get to the accommodation? What happens with my …
Kawasaki’s new teaser video seems to show a new incoming adventure bike, and all signs point to the new KLE650.
This 1971 Honda CT90 Trail was acquired by the selling dealer in 2026, reportedly from the estate of the prior owner. Subsequent service included cleaning the fuel tank and carburetor, changing the oil, and replacing the tubes, tires, battery, drive chain, and spark plug. Finishe…
Waterfalls, Gravel, and the Cherohala Skyway If you asked me what my favorite motorcycle ride is, I’d probably dodge the question. I’d tell you every motorcycle is fun on the right road. That every ride is memorable for a different reason. That there are simply too many incredibl…
I’ve been adventure riding for over 15 years, and I’ve spent quite a bit of time with the original TKC 80 tires; from my home in Calgary to Inuvik in Canada’s Northwest Territories, from Calgary to Newfoundland via the Trans Labrador Highway, I’ve toured several of the Backcountr…
Restoring classic off-road motorcycles is fiddly work. In addition to the standa...
