When we start planning a BTA trip, the word that always hangs in the air is “adventure.” It’s the compass needle. Adventure, at least according to the Oxford dictionary, means something unusual, exciting, maybe even dangerous. In practice, it means...
The Last Push to Where the Road EndsChapter 2 of 2Some readers have been following Diego’s journey since the first twist of the throttle. For others, this might be their first time crossing paths with his story. In any case, this chapter opens up a...
Breckenridge with No ShortcutsTwo decades of dirt, dust, and decisions brought riders back to Breckenridge for the 20th Annual KTM ADVENTURE Rider Rally. What started as a meetup for orange loyalists has become something else entirely, part ride,...
Open Throttle, Clean RunDaniel Sanders Takes Portugal and the World TitleGrândola: the stage is set on Europe’s dusty doorstep Portugal’s Alentejo region unfolds like an old map, vast plains, patches of low scrub, and dirt roads that wind past...
Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2026 Ultimate Adventure MachineIn the evolving world of adventure touring, Ducati presents the 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally, a motorcycle created for travel across vast distances and challenging landscapes. Designed in...
2026 Kawasaki KLE500 and SE ABS Engine, Suspension, and Features Explained The 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 and SE ABS bring rally-inspired design, intelligent connectivity, and a new 451 cc parallel-twin engine to the midweight adventure class, delivering...
The 50/50 tire category presents a significant engineering challenge: a tire must perform on high-speed asphalt and in unpredictable off-road terrain. Metzeler's KAROO 4, the successor to the KAROO 3, is aimed directly at this challenge, armed with...
A rear bag needs to be tough, smart, and, most importantly, stay put. It must offer secure storage, weather protection, and a reliable mounting system that withstands the rigors of off-road travel. We tested the Held Tour-Pack Allround (Art....
Alpinestars' 2026 Pro-Dura glove is aimed squarely at the enduro and off-road market, built to blend protection, feel, and durability. We took a pair on the northern leg of the California Backcountry Discovery Route to see if the tech translated to...
We put Alpinestars’ top-tier upper-body protection system to the ultimate, unplanned test: a chest-first slide down a rocky mountain trail. The Alpinestars Bionic Tech V3 Protection Jacket is a high-performance system providing Level 2...
A technical, adaptable Alpinestars Techdura jacket-and-pant system built for serious enduro and off-road work. Alpinestars’ Techdura line is a technical, modular kit. This system is designed specifically for the rigorous demands of enduro and...
A deep dive into the SP Connect modular system, from vibration-damping chargers to precision-milled mounts. A smartphone is no longer an accessory; for most ADV riders, it’s the central nervous system of the cockpit. It’s the GPS, the comms hub,...