EICMA 2025 wrapped up last week with a fairly modest roll-out of ADV models and updates. Besides the bombshell from Norton, and BMW and CFMoto’s new offerings for 2026/2027, we saw the launch of the BSA Thunderbolt (likely a UK- and Europe-only model), a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 special edition and Flying Flea EVs (but…
Overland News of the Week
Cover image by Drew Martin BFGoodrich Launches 12 Additional All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tire Sizes The rolling launch of BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tires continues, with 95 out of 100 sizes now available, with more to follow in 2026. The KO3s were designed with improved wear performance, increased gravel road durability, and effective snow traction while…
BMW, CFMoto, and… Norton? ADV Updates from EICMA
The worst-kept secret for this year’s EICMA show in Milan is the official debut of BMW’s F 450 GS flyweight adventure bike, but some of the particulars raised a few eyebrows. CFMoto has gone bigger rather than smaller with its new 1000 MT-X, and the real head-snapper is the return of the venerable Norton brand…
Toyota Showcases Four Outdoor-Inspired Builds at SEMA 2025
Toyota never disappoints, consistently delivering vehicles that strike a balance between innovation, reliability, and thoughtful design—meeting evolving customer needs while staying true to its reputation for quality and dependability. At the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Toyota is highlighting its versatility and engineering depth with four distinct concept vehicles designed to explore the intersection…
Moto News Roundup :: Kawasaki Middleweight, KTM Updates, Alpinestars ADV Gear, EICMA
In our Moto News Roundup for October, Bajaj makes some big decisions about KTM production, Kawasaki teases their newest ADV offering in the middleweight class, Alpinestars debuts new riding gear, Suzuki keeps updating the V-Strom range, and EICMA 2025 is on the horizon. Bajaj Mulls Moving KTM Production to India The continuing saga of Austria’s…
Transglobal Car Expedition: The First Wheeled Surface Navigation of the Earth Through Both Geographic Poles
Photography by Max Badulin Their mornings start no different than ours—with a hot cup of coffee. Once the dregs are drained, though, their days differ wildly. Drinking water is from snow melt, the sun never drops below the horizon, and daytime hours are spent checking ice thickness and hacking ice hummocks with long, sharp spears,…
Bidding Closes October 29 for Overland Expo Foundation’s Ultimate Overland Builds
Adventure enthusiasts and collectors have just hours left to bid on two one-of-a-kind machines that celebrate the very best in overland design and engineering. The 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle Build and Ultimate Overland Motorcycle Build are live now on Bring a Trailer, with auctions closing October 29. The annual auction raises funds for the Overland…
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Introduces Hurricane 4 Turbo and Streamlined Lineup
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee marks a new chapter for one of America’s most decorated SUVs, debuting the all-new 2.0-liter Hurricane 4 Turbo engine alongside interior, exterior, and technology upgrades. As part of Jeep’s broader rollout of four new vehicles for the North American market, the refreshed Grand Cherokee aims to redefine the balance between…
2026 Ténéré 700 World Raid from Yamaha
Yamaha’s latest World Raid edition of their popular Ténéré 700 adventure bike is coming to town—if your town is in Europe. Unfortunately for US riders this longer-range, electronically tricked out Ténéré won’t be on your dealer’s floor. Nor will they be stocking the standard T7’s other stablemate, the 700 Rally. Let’s take a look at…
Toyota’s Global Platforms Unite: The Land Cruiser FJ and IMV 0 Share DNA and a Mission for the Majority World
The new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ and the much-anticipated IMV 0—also known as the HiLux Champ—may differ in style, purpose, and price, yet both vehicles spring from the same foundation and guiding philosophy. Each draws upon Toyota’s Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) architecture, a global body-on-frame platform designed for strength, adaptability, and accessibility. Together they…
Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede 2025
It was mid-July 2020 when Ford announced the revitalization of the beloved Bronco. Since then, over half a million Broncos have been released into the wild, and consumer enthusiasm is fueling a growing schedule of annual events. This past July, Expedition Portal attended the 3rd annual Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede to visit with the…
2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: A Refined Family Hauler with Two Impressive Powertrain Options
The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer introduces a new phase of sophistication, capability, and accessibility for Jeep’s full-size SUV lineup. With a refreshed exterior, expanded powertrain options—including what Jeep describes as “America’s first range-extended electric vehicle (REEV)” (a claim open to debate, given the earlier Chevrolet Volt and BMW i3 REx)—and a simplified model structure under…
First Drive :: 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness
Subaru is rolling out a raft of updated and refreshed models for the 2026 model year. The Japanese manufacturer took the wraps off a redesigned Outback and Outback Wilderness earlier this year (to mixed reviews of its aggressive styling), and the 2026 Crosstrek gets a hybrid version that addresses nearly all the shortcomings of the…
GOSO Cookware Gourmet Two-pan Set :: Field Tested
Built of carbon steel in Wisconsin, Brent Firkser’s Kickstarter-funded GOSO frying pans can take a beating, work on all cooktop types (from induction to campfire), are non-toxic, and are lighter than cast iron. At 2.6 pounds, the 10-inch pan weighs the same as the stainless steel home kitchen pan it replaces. The two-pan set comes…
Iconic Rebelle Rally Locations to Incorporate into Your Next Overland Trip
Lead photo by Nicole Dreon In one week’s time, over 60 teams will gather in Mammoth Lakes, California, to begin the 10th edition of the Rebelle Rally. The rally route—which leads competitors through eight days of off-road navigation using maps, compasses, and roadbooks to locate checkpoints throughout the deserts of Nevada and California—is completely confidential….
Overland News of the Week
Join onX Offroad This Weekend for a National Public Lands Day Celebration This Saturday, September 27, onX Offroad will mobilize 21 Offroad Trail Guides and employees to celebrate National Public Lands Day. As part of the celebration, onX will release 21 waypoints across the country, where Trail Guides will offer map tips and route guidance,…
Moto News Roundup :: Ural Neo 500, Klim ADV Gear, Mosko Luggage, and BDR Updates
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…
Updated Husqvarna Dual-Sports for 2026 – KTMs in Disguise?
Dual-sports and enduros are the most versatile of ADV machines when it comes to tackling gnarlier terrain. Long-travel suspension, less mass, and high ground clearance open the way to trails that bigger touring bikes balk at. There are trade-offs, of course, including more frequent maintenance intervals, smaller fuel capacity, and punishing highway manners. Still, if…
The Expedition: Greenland Trailer Is Here
The wait is nearly over. Clay Croft’s documentary on the first north-south crossing of the world’s largest island, Expedition: Greenland, will soon hit theaters across the US, and the official trailer has dropped. Expedition: Greenland follows a fearless team of seven as they embark on an extraordinary quest to become the first to traverse the…
Expedition Portal Exclusive :: Sneak Peek at the Montana Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR)
For many years now, there’s been a big conspicuous blank spot on the Backcountry Discovery Routes map—a 700-mile by 320-mile blank, to be exact. Montana is the fourth-largest US state, and the last west of the 100th meridian to be graced with a BDR. That will change in early 2026 when the Montana Backcountry Discovery…