The Overland Expo is one of the most exciting events of the year, a chance to reconnect with friends, listen to stories of adventure, and explore the newest products for overlanding. While the west show has been huge in recent years, the east event is also growing, and now changing venues to Arrington, Virginia and…
Honda’s Newest Midweight Adventurer
My first motorcycle was a Honda. . . and so was my second (curiously, my first car was also a Honda). It was that XR250L that opened my eyes to the fun and adventure of exploring by dirt bike, and my life-long love for adventure motorcycling. When I think back, it was the reliability and…
AETHER Moto Boot :: Overland News
Riding a motorcycle in distant lands is a true adventure, but there are a few difficulties that come up once we attempt to fit everything we need into two small panniers and a top bag. One of the challenges for the adventure motorcyclist is striking a balance between protection and comfort, and between minimalism and…
RawHyde Adventure Days 2019
If you haven’t heard of RawHyde’s Adventure Days yet, it is an overland and adventure motorcycle training event planned for February. Their location is about an hour north of Los Angeles in the beautiful Mojave Desert. This location provides easy access for all of our friends in the Southwest, especially SoCal.
Overland News :: Adventure Days at Zakar !
Rawhyde is famous for their adventure motorcycle training and events held in California and Colorado. For 2019, Jim Hyde and his team are holding their 4th annual Adventure Days at their new Southern California facility, codenamed Zakar! Event Dates: February 21-24, 2019 Here is their press release and links for more details and to register….
Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA Review
Review of the All-New 1200 Tiger XCA for Overland Travel For 2018, Triumph has freshened their lineup to reduce weight and improve trail performance for both Tiger models, with the most significant capability changes coming to the 1200. The Tiger lineup has traditionally been a 60/40 offering with a bias toward upright touring. However, the…
Join Triumph From Atlanta to Alaska
If you’re anything like us, you occasionally find yourself sitting at a desk on Friday wondering, what the heck am I going to do this weekend? Well, if you like motorcycles, good food, cold drinks, and hanging with like-minded people who love adventure, then fear not, we have an event for you. Starting on April 21,…
Genuine Adventure from Triumph
The new Triumph Tiger XCa lineup delivers on the promise of adventure
2018 CRF1000L2 Africa Twin Adventure
The Honda Africa Twin has been a hit since its release and the new adventure model makes it even sweeter. Extended range and additional suspension travel serve to make the newest AT a perfect model for overland travel around the world. Honda’s Africa Twin platform grows today with the announcement of the 2018 CRF1000L2 Africa…
Texas receives an overland event of its own.
Over the past few years the overlanding scene has truly exploded, giving life to new events all across the country. Yet, despite the large number of enthusiasts in the central U.S., these expos and rallies seem to be concentrated solely along the East and West coasts, leaving those of us in the middle without many…
The Kawasaki KLX250 Returns for 2018
It was just a few years ago when bigger was better and the hulking 1200cc adventure motorcycle reigned supreme. Not to say the big bike’s day is done, but the wee machine is certainly making a comeback. In the time since Kawasaki dropped their KLX250 from the lineup 3 years ago, a number of diminutive…
Touratech Unveils Enduro Bike Concept Called the R1200GS Rambler
There has been a lot of buzz as of late around new motorcycles and hot concepts. Most of the latter are interesting enough, but none of them are quite as tapped into the adventure vibe as Touratech’s project built around a water-cooled BMW R1200 engine and chassis. It’s a beautiful machine sure to resonate with many a dirt-crazed big…
Kawasaki’s Versys-X 300 Might Just Be What Adventure Riding Needed
Kawasaki delivers the maneuverable and affordable bike we’ve been looking for
Is the Scrambler Bubble About to Burst?
When a popular trend becomes mainstream, the end cannot be far off.
More Small Displacement Adventure Motorcycles Announced this Week
Riders have been asking for smaller bikes for years. Now they’re coming.
KTM Announces new 1090 Adventure R
KTM sets their sights on the Africa Twin with a new lighter, slightly smaller off-road ripper.
Suzuki Announces the New and Improved 2017 V-Strom 650
We liked the current little Strom. I’m sure we’ll like this one just as much.
Scootering Gets Adventuresome
Honda to release a 750cc adventure scooter. And no, it is not April 1st.
BMW Motorrad Announces New Soft Luggage for the GS Lineup
Bavaria’s premium motorcycle maker gets into the bag business.
Trail Tested: 2016 Honda Africa Twin
Honda’s newest adventure motorcycle sets out to conquer terrain…and the competition.