In our Moto News Roundup for September, Klim touts its new ADV riding gear for women, Mosko’s Alpine 60L is its lightest luggage yet, Ural returns to one-wheel-drive, and Backcountry Discovery Routes launches another BDR-X route in the Texas Hill Country and teams up with onX for navigation support.
Klim’s ADV Gear Line for Women Expands
Women ADV Riders noted earlier this year that women now make up 20 percent of motorcycle owners in North America, and women cover over 35 percent of the market for riding gear. The magazine points out that moto and gear brands are no longer settling for the “shrink it and pink it” approach—they’re paying real attention to what women riders need and want from their bikes and riding gear. Klim is one company that’s expanding its women-specific technical apparel lineup, with all-new riding kits aimed at keeping women safe and comfortable both on-road and off.
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- Klim Women’s Sedona Jacket
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- Klim Women’s Rebelle Overall
The Sedona ADV jacket and pants, and the Rebelle dual-sport collection are both designed by women, for women to enhance breathability and durability. The Sedona suit features CE Level-1 armor (backpad included) and a CE AA-rating for abrasion protection. Klim says the Sedona garments are “tailored explicitly for the aggressive female adventure rider looking for impeccable fit and mobility in a warm-weather-optimized package”. Rebelle-labeled togs are designed to be more durable than the Klim Women’s XC Lite gear without sacrificing breathability or flexibility. The Rebelle line includes a jersey, an in-the-boot overall, a jacket, and gloves. Removable sleeves convert the jacket into a vest, and the overalls are compatible with a large range of motocross-style boots.
Mosko Moto Alpine 60L Weighs Just 8.2 Pounds
Mosko Moto’s rackless luggage doesn’t necessarily have a reputation for being particularly heavy, but the Oregon company is always looking to improve and expand its ADV storage options. The Reckless models set industry standards for versatility and durability (and price), but some riders don’t necessarily need all the bells and whistles their flagship luggage comes with, or the extra mass. For adventurers with smaller bikes or a backpacker’s approach to motorcycle travel, Mosko’s new 60-liter Alpine rackless system may be just the ticket.
Mokso Moto Alpine 60L Luggage
The Alpine lineup already includes 30-liter pannier bags and 50- and 30-liter dry duffels built from lightweight 420 Denier Ripstop N6 with seam tape construction and DWR treatment for added water protection. The 60L uses the same stuff and ditches MOLLE panels, a beaver tail, and external pockets—simplicity is the name of the game. But the Alpine’s design doesn’t forgo ruggedness or water resistance, with the included removable internal tote bags in each leg and the tail bag, made from waterproof 70 Denier ripstop nylon with taped seams, providing an additional barrier between your gear and the elements. Mosko’s proprietary CURV mounting system creates a stiff backbone for the Alpine’s attachment to the bike, which dramatically reduces sway and shifting on more difficult terrain. EVA foam pads reduce damage to your motorcycle’s finish. The Alpine 60L is priced at $690.
Ural Launches the Entry-level Neo 500
The Yingang SUV500 II will be the foundation for the Ural Neo 500.
The Ural Gear Up is perhaps the most unique ADV bike on the market, and the only one with two-wheel drive. The sidecar offers so many intriguing possibilities for adding charm and unpredictability to your overland adventures. Throw in the dog or your kid, or load up with camp luxuries for long-distance travel. But at $27,000 for the full-board Expedition model, you really have to be committed to the bit to make the Gear Up your main mount.
The Ural Neo 500 might feature a vertical-style information screen.
To attract riders to what is still a relatively niche form of motorcycling at a lower price point, Ural will soon launch a new sidecar model that is reportedly priced under $15,000 and features styling that is surprisingly modern for the brand, which typically leans into its Soviet-era retro identity. Partnering with two different Chinese bike-builders, the Neo 500 will be the first Ural bike with one-wheel drive since the death of the cT in 2022. Dumping its trademark flat-twin, the Neo 500 will be powered by a 446cc water-cooled parallel twin from Zongsen and is based on the SUV500 II chassis built by Yingang. Yingang will handle all the manufacturing (claimed to be based on Ural’s QC standards), and Ural says the bikes will hit dealers by early 2026.
BDR Announces Texas Hill Country BDR-X and onX Offroad Navigation Partnership
Backcountry Discovery Routes is on something of a burner right now, with new routes popping up all over the country and big improvements to its mapping and navigation resources. The non-profit just announced a new BDR-X (a shorter loop-style route) in the Texas Hill Country and has named onX Offroad its official navigation app. The new 650-mile loop through the heart of the Lone Star State “highlights the region’s rugged charm, scenic backroads, and unique culture”, and is expected to become one of the most popular and accessible routes in the BDR collection. The launch will be celebrated with a live YouTube film premiere on Wednesday, September 24, at 6:00 PM Central. Tune in at RideBDR.com/TexasHill.
The BDR/onX partnership offers users seamless GPX file imports and offline BDR route navigation directly on their iOS or Android phones. BDR has also introduced an upgraded version of its interactive website maps, powered by Backtrack Maps and built on the Mapbox location platform. The new maps make planning BDR routes easier and more intuitive, giving riders the ability to zoom in on each route section to view a wide range of data, like detailed descriptions and photographs, toggle layers for information like fire activity, snowpack, and camping, and switch between topographic, satellite, and street views.
onX Routes Manager Michael Bilecki says, the new maps “not only provide detailed route information but also real-time layers like wildfire activity and snow levels, which are invaluable for riders preparing to head out. [T]he combination of offline maps, powerful features, and easy track integration makes these resources indispensable whether I’m planning at my desk or riding in the backcountry.”
Images: Klim, Mosko Moto, Ural, Backcountry Discovery Routes
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