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Bajaj Gets Green Light to Completely Take Over KTM

India’s Bajaj Auto shook the motorcycle world recently when it announced that it had received regulatory approval for its takeover of KTM. Soon, the iconic Austrian motorcycle manufacturer’s business and production decision will be called from Pune, India. In late October, Austrian financial regulators gave the green light

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KTM Delays Release of Next-generation ADV Motorcycles

KTM has announced that it will be delaying the release of its next-generation street and adventure motorcycle models. The beleaguered motorcycling icon has pushed the introduction of the new bikes into the 2026 model year. The production delay affects the KTM 990 RC R, 990 Duke R, 1390 Super Adventure

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Yamaha Ténéré Rally Bosnia 2025

Yamaha had pulled the plug on its rally team in 2022 after its last factory entry in the Dakar Rally. Over the company’s time in the rallies, its riders had brought home a total of nine victories (1979-1980 with Cyril Neveu, 1991-1998 with Edi Orioli and Stéphane Peterhansel).  Factory

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A Basic Motorcycle Brake Service Break Down

Once, I was laying next to my bike, tightening up the last bolt on a high performance exhaust I’d just installed, when an old Southern biker came by. He told me, “Listen boy, if you want to upgrade your bike, do the brakes and lights first. If you can’

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Protective Street Gear for Children

Finally, as if it happened overnight, your child can plant their feet on your motorcycle’s passenger pegs, with a nice knee bend to boot. This is the day you’ve been waiting for. You can finally take them on their first real ride. But a quick look around the

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Review: Casa de Fruta Cabins—Hollister, CA

The story of the Casa de Fruta cabins began in 1908 when the Zanger family’s great-grandparents started selling cherries from a roadside cart. Over the decades, this humble beginning evolved into a thriving orchard and roadside attraction, now spanning over 80 acres in Hollister’s fertile Pacheco Pass Valley.

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Episode 7: Tired Out

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Meet Our Grand Prize Motorcycle Winner: Dirk Payne of Louisiana

When we launched our 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes, we knew the prize—a brand-new 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure—was something special. The response from readers was overwhelming, with riders across the country getting their tickets and dreaming of where they’d take their first trip on the prize machine.

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Whats in a Name?

The annals of motorcycling run deep with an eclectic array of manufacturers. Some are still with us, but many have long since shuttered. A good number of the companies got their names from the founder’s (or founders’) surnames, while others found lasting fame with anagrams, acronyms, or pure whimsy.

25th Year of RoadRUNNER

RoadRUNNER Covers Through Time

The first thing you see when you look at a RoadRUNNER issue is the cover. As a subscriber, it’s what greets you in the mailbox and gets you excited to flip through the pages to see what’s inside. If you see our magazine on the newsstand, the cover

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Thanks For A Great Party!

We would like to thank everyone who came to celebrate RoadRUNNER’s 25 years with us in Kingsport, TN!  It was amazing to see so many familiar faces from past Touring Weekends. We wouldn’t be here today without all the support from our subscribers, our super talented journalists, and

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It’s All About Adventure—A Letter from Florian

The last installment of our Route 66 experience was recently published. We’d wanted to ride the Mother Road for a while, but the centennial finally brought the motivation to make it happen. On top of that, it was the 30-year anniversary of my parents’ Route 66 trip.  With modern

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Should You Change Motorcycle Oil Before Winter Storage?

Changing your motorcycle’s oil before winter is beneficial both for your convenience and the long‑term health of the engine. One of the major conveniences of changing oil before storage is that it allows you to consolidate all winterization tasks into a single, efficient maintenance session.  Along with warming

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Review: Historic El Rancho Hotel—Gallup, NM

Riding into the sunset, we followed freight trains into Gallup, NM. The tracks run alongside Route 66 for miles, and we chased them to the soft glow of El Rancho Hotel’s red neon lights. El Rancho Hotel is a true spaghetti Western legend. Built in 1936–37 by R.

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Episode 6: Grave Concerns

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The Art of the Ride

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Review: Historic Tapoco Lodge—Robbinsville, NC

The Tail of the Dragon, with its 318 curves in 11 miles, might be the main draw to this last corner of North Carolina before crossing into Tennessee. If you’re looking for a scenic place to eat and hit the hay for the night, the Historic Tapoco Lodge delivers

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Dakar Winner Sam Sunderland Attempts to Break World Circumnavigation World Record

Two-time Dakar winner Sam Sunderland has grown bored and is looking for a new challenge. That’s why he’s undertaking an adventure of a lifetime—trying to break the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the world on a motorcycle. To beat the previous record set by Kevin

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Review: Historic Route 66 Motel—Seligman, AZ

Staying in Seligman is a must if you’re traveling on Route 66. This town is special because it's widely considered the birthplace of the Route 66 revival movement.  When Route 66 was officially decommissioned in 1985, Seligman’s own Angel Delgadillo, a barber and lifelong resident, spearheaded

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From a Basement Office to Industry Recognition

For several years, RoadRUNNER was run from a basement. It served its purpose until we brought on a sales director. Suddenly, there was a second phone ringing constantly and even less room to breathe. Sometimes, Mike Miller had to step out into the backyard just to take a call in

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Celebrate Route 66 100th Anniversary with New EagleRider Tour

In 2026, the Mother Road turns 100 years old. There’s no better way to commemorate this momentous centennial than by taking onto Route 66 on your motorcycle. The road is long and arduous, though, and those miles can get lonely. To help you celebrate the occasion in good company,

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Lunch at a General Store—A Letter from Marisa

This time last week, Florian and I were sitting at Poston’s General Store in Stewart, OH, sipping coffee and munching on breakfast sandwiches. A stray cat the locals called Bill kept us company as we amused ourselves by imagining what kind of creatures might emerge from the dry cornfield

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EagleRider Supports Christopher Gordon’s 48-state Charity Ride

On August 13, 2025, British rider Christopher Gordon started a daunting undertaking, called the 4848 Riding to Give Hope Challenge. He aims to travel 11,000 miles through all 48 mainland U.S. states astride a Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic motorcycle in 48 days. Sadly, this is no joyride. The 67-year-old

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Review: Switzerland Inn—Little Switzerland, NC

Growing up in Austria, I spent a ton of time at my aunts’ hotels. If you’ve ever been to my little home country in the middle of the Alps, you know about the high standard of quality.  Now, after more than 25 years as a travel journalist, I have

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What to Do After a Motorcycle Crash

Motorcycle crashes are harrowing experiences that often leave riders or their companions unsure of what steps to take next. Beyond the immediate concerns for safety and health, there are questions about the motorcycle itself, its repairability, and the steps required to get it back on the road.  This guide will