Ducati’s 2025 Multistrada V2, featuring their new V2 engine, is a completely re-designed Multi for those seeking a surge of two-cylinder power. By designing the bike around the motor, Ducati created a machine nearly 40 pounds lighter than its forebear. V-Twin Power The V2 displaces 890cc in a 90° V-twin configuration. A Desmo it is…
Principles of Overlanding: Kurt Williams on the 200-Series Land Cruiser
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 216 Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady as he welcomes Land Cruiser legend and off-road driving expert Kurt Williams from Cruiser Outfitters for a wide-ranging discussion on how best to modify the Toyota 200-Series Land Cruiser for long-distance overland travel. They discuss which models to consider, what to look for if…
KTM 790 Adventure for 2025
KTM rarely lets any bike get stale, but it’s surprising to see the 790 Adventure already being updated. As we reported last November, KTM resurrected the model for 2024 and the new model arrived brimming with upgrades from head to tail. What could it possibly need after such a thorough re-boot? KTM’s answer is better…
EICMA 2025 :: Leatt Helmets, 3 New ADV Motos
EICMA is the world’s largest motorcycle exposition, held yearly in Milan, Italy. The 2024 event hosted 2036 brands with more than 700 contributors from 45 countries. This year 560,000 people attended to see what is coming next in the world of motorcycles, accessories, and gear. Unable to cover the entire show, we’ve chosen a few…
What These Rebelles Want You to Know About Rallying Older Vehicles
Lead photo by Richard Giordano There are so many parallels between competing in the Rebelle Rally with an older vehicle and overlanding in one. Usually, the vehicle is already parked in our driveway, budget prohibits the purchase of something newer and comfortable, and the vehicle isn’t just a mechanical object transporting us from one place…
Overland News of the Week
Warn Industries Announces Release of New Zeon XP Winch Lineup In this week’s Overland News of the Week we feature, Warn’s Zeon XP winch lineup, engineered in Clackamas, Oregon, which will be available starting December 12, 2024, incorporates feature upgrades to meet demanding recovery needs. With models offering 10,000-, 12,000-, and 14,000-pound capacities, these winches…
First Look :: 2025 Ford Expedition
When a manufacturer launches a new vehicle, they often invite journalists for a sneak peek at the model before releasing photos and information to the general public. These are always fun events, particularly because we have the opportunity to chat one-on-one with the engineers and designers who worked on the car. After months and months…
Cool Vehicles of the 2024 Rebelle Rally
Photography by Richard Giordano, Regine Trias, Tim Sutton, Paolo Baraldi, and Ernesto Araiza After traversing over 2,600 kilometers of desert terrain, 128 women left California’s Johnson Valley in mid-October, bound for home. Hailing from 114 cities, 27 states and provinces, and six countries, they drove Jeeps and Fords, Toyotas, and Land Rovers. Some chose Subarus,…
RealTruck Partners with Bear Grylls and Chip Foose, Builds to Debut at SEMA ’24
RealTruck, a prominent manufacturer of aftermarket products and accessories for trucks, Jeeps, Broncos, and off-road enthusiasts, has announced an integrated partnership with adventurer Bear Grylls and legendary American automotive designer, fabricator, and artist Chip Foose. The collaboration with Bear Grylls marks a key feature of the inaugural season of Grylls’ new television show, “Adventure Garage…
Big Bend BDR-X Revealed
Big Bend, here we come. Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) added their sixth BDR-X to an already impressive list of routes. Coming just a few weeks after their lush green Chattahoochee route, this one explores the dry desert of southwest Texas. And like everything in Texas, it’s big. The loop route is 618 miles long broken…
Overland News of the Week
Meet the New KC Hilites Solar Charge Hub This compact, plug-and-play charging solution directs solar panel energy to 12- and 24-volt vehicle batteries for easy charging and maintenance. Requiring no permanent installation, the hub features magnetic feet for easy placement and Bluetooth connectivity for monitoring and updates. At the heart of the hub’s weather-sealed aluminum…
The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV :: Is It the Next Best Overland Campervan?
If you’re a #vanlife person and live in the United States, vans like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, or conversions from Quigley or Sportsmobile may be the first vehicles that come to mind. But as the next generation of adventure vans hits the market, some may be electrified, changing the way we travel….
Triumph Tiger 800 Sport Coming in 2025
Triumph’s Tiger Sport 800 is a fully-faired street bike for riders who stick to the pavement while exploring the world. Built to comfortably carry two people plus luggage, the 800 is prepped to make full use of curvy back roads. Here’s what we know so far. Power To keep this Tiger growling like the others…
Overland News of the Week
AeroPress Premium Coffee Maker The AeroPress Premium takes the coffee maker we know and love to the next level. The latest iteration utilizes the same 3-in-1 brew technology to provide a smooth, rich, grit-free coffee but now incorporates premium materials such as handmade double-wall borosilicate glass, stainless steel, and anodized aluminum. I’ve been using an…
Hunter RMV Introduces the Globe Ranger 4×4
Hunter RMV has introduced its latest off-road expedition habitat, the Globe Ranger 4×4, built for adventurers seeking both comfort and capability. The latest Globe Ranger is based on a Chevy Kodiak C5500 crew cab, powered by a 6.6-liter Duramax V-8 diesel engine, producing 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque. With a five-speed Allison automatic…
The Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion
It’s a Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion Thing! Each year, thousands of Jeep enthusiasts descend on the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge to meet vendors, stroll the show & shine, and connect with other brand enthusiasts. The event is also fairly priced at only $20 for an adult and $10 for children. Presented by Hankook Dynapro Tire…
Overland News of the Week
BDR Releases New North Georgia Route In this week’s overland news, Backcountry Discovery Routes has released the trailer for its latest route in North Georgia, the Chattahoochee BDR-X. This is the BDR’s 18th route and the fifth installment of shorter loop routes in the BDR-X. GPS tracks, a waterproof route map, and an accompanying film…
Overland Expo Mountain West with Scott Brady and Steve Edwards
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 204 Join Scott Brady and Steve Edwards for a bonus episode of the Overland Journal Podcast this week as they explore the highlights of the Overland Expo Mountain West. From new vehicles and equipment to innovative camping solutions and industry trends, they discuss their favorite finds, share insights on market changes,…
Overland Expo Mountain West :: Top Gear
The 2024 overland show season keeps churning, and the most recent stop for its marquee event, Overland Expo, was in Loveland, Colorado. Every Overland Expo has its own character, and the show owner, Emerald Expositions, is trying hard to lean into those differences: Expo West is where the travelers gather, Pacific Northwest feels the “crunchiest,”…
The Perseids Are Here with a Message from Outer Space
Comet Swift-Tuttle rockets around the solar system at a mind-bending speed of 134,000 mph (slightly faster than my Land Rover, but not by much). It needs just 133 years to make a round trip of the sun, and it is a truly big boy, by far the largest near-Earth object in our neighborhood—nearly 16 miles…