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Jan/Feb '23

Snowville, Utah Shamrock Tour®

Snowville, UT, is located off an unassuming truck stop exit along I-84, about 110 miles north of Salt Lake City. I glided into the Earp and James Hitching Post RV park, pulling my ATC travel trailer with my 2017 Honda CRF250L Rally secured inside. This type of moto hauling is

Destinations

Destination: Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico

The picturesque desert landscape some 60 miles west of Albuquerque, NM, is home to one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in America—Acoma Pueblo. The pueblo, founded in 1100, is a component of the Acoma Indian Reservation and is perched atop a 357-foot-tall shear-walled sandstone mesa. Before modern times,

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A Thousand Shifts

The strange, quiet noise of travel. When you have nothing but time to think—about the past, about all the good and the bad times, about the things that lie ahead, for now unknown but certainly there, approaching on that smooth ribbon of pavement. I was somewhere between my home

Classic Roads

Classic Roads: Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway

This scenic byway in North Central New Mexico consists of a series of connected two-lane roads that encircle 13,161-foot Wheeler Peak, the highest mountain in New Mexico. This area was the destination of feverish prospecting in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Over millions of years, volcanic activity had

Jan/Feb '23 Premium Content

Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice

It didn’t start very well. After two days in Reykjavik—which included eating whale, hiking to a live volcano, getting accustomed to 20 hours of daylight, and soaking in the Blue Lagoon hot pools—two friends and I traveled to nearby Selfoss to begin a six-day off-road motorcycle tour

Destinations

In Pursuit of Wildness: Abo Ruins

In the 2009 documentary The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, Director Ken Burns spoke about the grandeur of a world known as Yellowstone National Park, as well as less familiar National Park Service areas, such as Abó Ruins, an integral part of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument in New

Jan/Feb '23

Classic Roads: Kentucky's Alpine Road

Heading west out of Burkesville, KY, you’ll find Rte 2276. On the map, it’s named Hill St—but it’s better known by the locals as Alpine Road. This treacherously crooked stretch of pavement traverses Big Hill Mountain which is one of the highest points in the Cumberland

Latest Motorcycle Reviews

Motorcycle Review

Review: 2019 Royal Enfield INT650

I like the seating position on a Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM) and on classic British iron. I also like their looks. When I was a kid, my mom suggested I try building a model airplane. At the time, I was so young—probably around 7—that I didn’t know

Motorcycle Review

Review: 2023 Vespa GTS 300

Oh, to be 19 in Rome. That’s the age Vespa turns officially with its newest incarnation of the GTS scooter, given that the Granturismo line was born in 2003. It gives poetic significance to Ernest Hemingway’s famous adage: “One doesn’t grow old in Rome, but they grow

Motorcycle Review

Review: 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411

Motorcycles and motorcycling, as well as the people who ride them, are changing. Over the past decade, among many enthusiasts, there has been a noticeable swing away from focusing on raw power, performance, and top speed in favor of more simplistic riding experiences. A large segment of the motorcycle community—

News

A Year in Review: Top Motorcycles of 2022

From German baggers to Italian electric touring bikes, this year has been an interesting blend of new technologies. The stalwarts of our industry are refining models loved around the world while giving us a glimpse of battery and hydrogen-powered engines of the not-so-distant future. Traveling on two wheels is still

Nov/Dec '22

Review: 2023 Ducati DesertX

Motorcyclists have always been drawn to do-it-all machines. Since the invention of the motorcycle in the late 1800s, riders have pushed their limits—traveling farther, going faster, and navigating through rougher terrain. There’s just something about two wheels, their freedom, and not being held back by the limitations of

Motorcycle Review

Review: 2022 Honda NC750X DCT

Honda first introduced its automatic dual-clutch transmission (DCT) in 2010 on the VFR1200F. In a continuing evolution and application of its automatic transmission technology, Honda has since adapted it to the Africa Twin and the Gold Wing. The other model in Honda’s line-up that offers a DCT transmission is

News

Honda Rolls into 2023 with 8 Returning Bikes

The start of a new year is the time to introduce new bikes, but we shouldn’t forget about the returning champions. Honda has confirmed that eight motorcycles will be getting back on the road in 2023. Across the sport, standard, adventure, dual sport, and cruiser categories, this year will

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2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Only a few months remain until Triumph’s hat trick of 2024 Speed Triples reach our shores. Although two of the models won’t arrive stateside until April 2023, and June for the third, Triumph began taking orders as far back as November 2022. Considering the June arrivals’ rarity, it’

News

Gold Wings Return for 2023

Touring riders with a penchant for Honda bikes can look forward to the coming year. Honda has announced that it’s bringing the Gold Wing into 2023 with an updated model line. The 2023 lineup features four machines, including Gold Wing Tour Airbag DCT, Gold Wing Tour DCT, Gold Wing

News

Women in the Front Seat Documentary Launches on Amazon Prime

Female riders form an important but often overlooked part of the motorcycling community. Women in the Front Seat provides an insider perspective into what it means to be a lady in the saddle. Now available for streaming, this feature documentary follows filmmaker Indy Saini on her solo cross-country journey aboard

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New 2023 Models Celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 120th Anniversary

This year marks Harley-Davidson’s 120th anniversary. Founded in 1903, the Motor Company has released numerous unforgettable, legendary motorcycles over its century and a fifth. The oncoming year is proving to be no different. H-D has announced its 2023 model year lineup, commemorating the company’s milestone with anniversary models

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BDR Gearing Up to Release New Oregon Route

Adventure riders will soon have a new playground to rip through. Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR), an adventure motorcycling non-profit, is preparing to release its latest route on February 4. Located in Oregon, this 12th BDR route starts in Beaver State’s southeastern, high desert environs. From there, riders head north

City Escapes

Jan/Feb '23

City Escape: Henderson, Nevada

This City Escape northeast of Henderson, NV, offers some of the most striking rock formations and desert landscapes in the Southwest. The loop ride includes the stunningly beautiful Valley of Fire State Park, and a great return route through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This is a four-season ride that

Nov/Dec '22

City Escape: Southeast Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH, is on a roll. Just at the beginning of the year Intel announced a $20 billion initial investment for two new leading-edge chip factories. Ohio’s capital is becoming quite the tech hub. With a growing city, you’ll want to get out and smell the roses. This

Nov/Dec '22

City Escape: Texarkana, Texas

The city of Texarkana straddles the border of Texas and Arkansas. It’s a thriving community in the 21st century, but many of the region’s historic sites are off the beaten path and largely unknown. This City Escape route takes riders back to the 18th century, when this area

Shamrock Tours

Jan/Feb '23

Snowville, Utah Shamrock Tour®

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Washington, Pennsylvania Shamrock Tour®: Forgotten Corners

Jeff Arpin and I have been eagerly anticipating our Pennsylvania Shamrock Tour®, but historically high August heat promised sweltering rides. A more recent weather forecast, however, now predicts cooler temperatures. But there’s a meteorological catch-22—the remnants of a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico are set to

Sep/Oct '22 Premium Content

Cleveland, Mississippi Shamrock Tour®: The Heart of the Delta

Two days of riding south from Music City gave us the chance to become acquainted with the motorcycles we would be paired with on this Shamrock Tour®—an Indian Chief Limited and Indian Challenger Dark Horse. I’m not sure there could’ve been a better choice of machines for

Products Reviews

News

Continental ContiRoadAttack 4 Tire

You need good tires when you’re tackling good roads—and doubly so on the less-than-great ones. Continental’s ContiRoadAttack 4 sport-touring tires provide ample traction in all conditions. The ContiRoadAttack 4 features an all-new compound and tire pattern that grips both wet and dry asphalt. The tires also feature

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RoadRUNNER Clip Beanie

You have to keep your head cool while riding—metaphorically speaking. But on a chilly day, your noggin may get cold even inside a helmet. Our RoadRUNNER beanie is a perfect head warmer for those cold rides. The beanie is available in three colors—Army Green, Crimson, and Heather Gray—

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Klim and In&Motion Join Forces to Create ADV-Focused Smart Airbag Vest

Motorcycle airbag systems have taken an impressive step forward. Protective gear company Klim and In&motion, an award-winning French airbag manufacturer specializing in smart protection systems, recently announced a partnership agreement. The Klim Ai-1 Rally Airbag Vest is a lightweight, ADV-oriented electronic protection system that utilizes artificial intelligence. Fully

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Indian Quick Release Low Profile Trunk

Do you have an Indian bike with a Thunderstroke or PowerPlus engine? Then the new Quick Release Low-Profile Trunk lets you bring your stuff along for the ride in style. Available in a whopping 48 colorways, you can match the trunk to whatever color you’ve painted your bike. With

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Skaut Coffee Roasters Coffee Bags

Like starting your day with a steaming cup o’ Joe even on the adventure trail? We sure do. Skaut Coffee Roasters’ handy coffee bags let you brew a nice cup wherever you go. Skaut’s Pour-Over Pack features five pre-filled filters. Designed for caffeinating on the road, the bags let

Buyers Guide

Best Amazon Finds for Motorcyclists in 2022

Check out some of the cool products we've found on Amazon this year. Molle Motorcycle Helmet BackpackThis spacious backpack has molle staps on the outside to secure other items while riding. A helmet can easily be placed in the hammock, to keep it secure while doing other activities. This works