A Father, a Son, and the Paris-Dakar DreamSome trips start with a plan. Others start with a question. In this one, Egidijus points his front wheel toward Morocco knowing the terrain, the heat, and the demands of the route. What he doesn’t...
Motorcycling Through the Sacred Heights of LadakhCall of the Himalayas July 2023. The Hungarian travel agency GoBeyond.travel calls me and makes me an offer I can't refuse: - Are you free in August? Do you want to come and explore the Himalayas on...
Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 The New Italian Maxi-Adventure Built for Real ExplorationIn a crowded market of heavyweight adventure motorcycles, Moto Morini enters 2026 with a bold, unmistakably Italian answer: the new X-Cape 1200, engineered for riders...
BMW F 450 GS The Lightweight Adventure Weapon That Redefines the A2 ClassWhen BMW Motorrad decides to develop a GS from the ground up, expectations naturally rise. And with the arrival of the BMW F 450 GS, the brand has created a motorcycle that...
The Ultimate GPS Mapping App for Real Off-Road AdventureOff-road exploration demands preparation, precision, and the confidence that comes from knowing exactly where you are, even when the trail disappears. The onX Offroad GPS App has become one of...
A Versatile Adventure System for Everyday ExplorationAdventure riders live in the space between asphalt and dirt, and Alpinestars designed the Venture XT series precisely for that in-between world. Lightweight, durable, and smartly engineered for...
Ultralight Protection with Maximum VentilationOff-road riding demands a balance of mobility, ventilation, and reliable impact protection. The Alpinestars Bionic Action V2 Protection Jacket delivers exactly that, an ultra-lightweight, CE Level 1...
Premium Protection for All-Weather ExplorationAdventure riding demands a boot that transitions seamlessly from rugged dirt tracks to long-distance touring, without compromising protection or comfort. The Alpinestars Corozal Adventure Drystar® Oiled...
A True 50/50 Tire Built for Demanding Adventure RidersAdventure motorcycles are becoming increasingly capable, and the tires that support them must follow suit. The Dunlop Trailmax Raid enters the segment as an actual 50/50 tire, engineered to...
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,...
The original “go-light” brand gets stripped to the frame and rebuilt with a sharp new identity and next-gen products. Giant Loop, the Bend, Oregon brand that defined the rack-less luggage segment, is getting a full factory overhaul. On September 3,...
Bold Looks, Bigger SpecTriumph kicks off 2026 with two bold new takes on its adventure machines: the Tiger Alpine and Desert Special Editions, available across both the 900 and 1200 platforms. Packed with upgraded tech, exclusive paintwork, and...
Cardo is making a definitive move from helmet accessory to integrated platform. The company has announced its first ground-up helmet line, the Cardo BEYOND. This is not a collaborative effort or a simple retrofit. After four years of advanced...