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Basquing in the Sunshine

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Basquing in the Sunshine

As we wind our way up through the narrow gorge, the rocky track sweeps to the right and opens onto a truly vast landscape. Below us, a tiny church squats on the valley floor surrounded by grazing cattle and wild horses, dwarfed by the soaring cliffs above. Our route takes

Ride one of America’s Most Scenic Roads—Ohio SR 78

Ride one of America’s Most Scenic Roads—Ohio SR 78

There’s no shortage of beautiful motorcycling roads in the U.S. Yet, even in this gorgeous crowd, some are more scenic than others. Ohio SR 78 is one such road. This 105-mile-long strip of two-lane asphalt spans the distance between Nelsonville, OH, in the west and Clarington on the

Route 66: Birthplace of the American Diner

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Route 66: Birthplace of the American Diner

Long before fast food chains dotted our landscape, the American diner was the king of the open road. Nowhere was that more evident than along Route 66. Known as the Main Street of America, Route 66 didn’t just connect Chicago to Santa Monica. It connected people to pie, pancakes,

Arkansas: Total Eclipses

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Arkansas: Total Eclipses

A total solar eclipse occurs somewhere every 18 months. Considering 70% of the earth is water, though, your chances of seeing one from dry land are pretty slim. You have to be in the right place at the right time. On top of that, you need favorable weather conditions, a

The Hard Road to Vegas—LAB2V

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The Hard Road to Vegas—LAB2V

A bunch of riding friends and I had spent years talking about the famous LAB2V, an annual desert group ride between Los Angeles and Las Vegas that has been held since 1983. Among California dirt bikers and dual sport enthusiasts, it is legendary. LAB2V (Los Angeles-Barstow-to-Vegas) covers 400 miles over

The Small Town That’s Got It All—Maggie Valley, NC

The Small Town That’s Got It All—Maggie Valley, NC

Scenic rides, beautiful nature, nearby entertainment and restaurants, fascinating history… Maggie Valley, NC, really does have it all. This small town is situated amidst the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, roughly 35 miles from Asheville, with easy access along US 19. Don’t let its size and relatively remoteness fool you—

Cable Ties Save the Ride!

Cable Ties Save the Ride!

How long do you think a rear tire would last if held together with four cable ties and some duct tape? A mile? Two miles? What if I told you it survived for 126 miles and was still rideable? To rewind a little, I had organized a Sunday ride for

Latest Motorcycle Reviews

Review: 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R & Enduro R | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

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Review: 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R & Enduro R

Punching Above Their Weight In the ADV category, where bikes often lean too far toward the street or trail, KTM might have once again found the sweet spot. With the release of the 2025 390 Adventure R and 390 Enduro R, the Austrian brand (despite its recent financial turbulence) is

Honda Releases Updated 2025 Transalp and NC750X

Honda Releases Updated 2025 Transalp and NC750X

Honda has released two new toys for adventure motorcyclists to play with. The Japanese company has updated its Transalp and NC750X DCT bikes for the 2025 model year. The changes aren’t earth-shaking, but they should improve motorcycle performance, rider comfort, and user-friendliness. That said, the bikes remain mostly mechanically

Review: 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S

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Review: 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S

Modern Tech Meets Enduring Spirit The Tillamook State Forest spans approximately 364,000 acres between Portland, OR, and the state’s northern coast. Suzuki chose this rugged expanse, boasting more than 250 miles of designated off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails, to introduce the 2025 DR-Z4S to the world press. The maze

2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S: Tarmac to Trails

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2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S: Tarmac to Trails

Every flat tire has a silver lining. Actually, not all of them, but it does sometimes apply. Case in point—I was geared up, packed up, and ready to roll out for a combination project involving a couple bikes, a tour feature, and a dedicated review. Yet, the moment one

When Honda's CB750 Changed Everything

When Honda's CB750 Changed Everything

The pages of two-wheeled history are overflowing with remarkable and influential machines that contributed to the evolution of the motorcycle. There have been a host of candidates worthy of honorable mention over the years that possessed unique designs and clever innovations that rapidly enhanced and furthered development. However, the list

Harley-Davidson Lowers 2025 Nightster Price to Below $10,000

Harley-Davidson Lowers 2025 Nightster Price to Below $10,000

Motorcycles—alongside everything else—are only getting more expensive these days. Harley-Davidson is bucking the inflationary trend and has lowered the price of the 2025 Nightster below $10,000. The base model 2025 Nightster in the Billiard Gray color scheme retails for $9,999 dollars, making it one of the

Review: 2024 BMW F 900 GS Adventure

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Review: 2024 BMW F 900 GS Adventure

The adventure motorcycle space has seen significant change in product diversity in recent years. While displacement one-upmanship continues at the far end of the displacement spectrum, roughly 16 years ago, a “middleweight” twin-cylinder category began gaining traction among adventure traveling enthusiasts. In the early 2000s, most big adventure bikes had

News

Honda Releases Updated 2025 Transalp and NC750X

Honda Releases Updated 2025 Transalp and NC750X

Honda has released two new toys for adventure motorcyclists to play with. The Japanese company has updated its Transalp and NC750X DCT bikes for the 2025 model year. The changes aren’t earth-shaking, but they should improve motorcycle performance, rider comfort, and user-friendliness. That said, the bikes remain mostly mechanically

EagleRider Announces New Membership Tiers and Buddy Pass

EagleRider Announces New Membership Tiers and Buddy Pass

EagleRider, the largest international motorcycle rental and tour organizer, has revamped its Club EagleRider membership system. The updated membership model aims to bring riders more flexibility when renting motorcycles—and allow them to bring a friend along for the ride. Club EagleRider works on a credit-based system. Each membership tier

Honda Celebrates Producing 500 Million Motorcycles

Honda Celebrates Producing 500 Million Motorcycles

May 22, 2025, was a big day for Honda. On that date, the company’s 500-millionth motorcycle rolled off the assembly line. The bike—a Honda Activa scooter—was manufactured at the Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India facility in Vitthalapur. To commemorate this momentous milestone, Honda staged an official ceremony

RoadRUNNER's 25-Year Collection

RoadRUNNER's 25-Year Collection

You've heard by now that we are celebrating 25-years of RoadRUNNER. There's a lot happening this year to commemorate this milestone. Help us celebrate by shopping our 25-Year Collection in the online store! You'll find a variety of T-shirts, back issues, posters and more.

Harley-Davidson Lowers 2025 Nightster Price to Below $10,000

Harley-Davidson Lowers 2025 Nightster Price to Below $10,000

Motorcycles—alongside everything else—are only getting more expensive these days. Harley-Davidson is bucking the inflationary trend and has lowered the price of the 2025 Nightster below $10,000. The base model 2025 Nightster in the Billiard Gray color scheme retails for $9,999 dollars, making it one of the

Enter to Win a 2025 BMW R 1300 GSA + Earn Extra Entries

Enter to Win a 2025 BMW R 1300 GSA + Earn Extra Entries

RoadRUNNER is celebrating a monumental milestone—our 25th year publishing the best motorcycle travel magazine! To show our appreciation for the incredible community of riders and adventurers who have supported us through the years, we’re kicking off 2025 with an epic announcement. One lucky person will win a brand

Triumph Unveils New Enduro Models 2025 | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Triumph Unveils New Enduro Models

Triumph might be best known for its street bikes, like the classic Bonneville, and adventure motorcycles, including the Tiger range. However, the brand is now expanding onto dirt trails with all-new enduro machines. The TF 450-E and TF 250-E are competition-only dirt bikes developed in collaboration with enduro world champions

City Escapes

City Escape: Salem, Oregon

City Escape: Salem, Oregon

Let’s escape the city—the city of Salem, OR, that is. Twisties abound. The Beaver State capital is located along the Willamette River in Western Oregon. This route leads you up and down, twisting through the valleys and foothills of the Cascade Mountains to the east and rich farm

City Escape: Telluride, CO

City Escape: Telluride, CO

Telluride, CO, is a popular adventure riding destination, thanks to its location in the San Juan Mountains and proximity to other locations, such as Moab, UT. This City Escape, however, demonstrates that even street riders can have fun in this area. Being paved in its entirety, this route can in

City Escape: Los Angeles, California

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City Escape: Los Angeles, California

The little-known village of Santa Paula, CA, sits just east of the more familiar Ojai and Ventura, and is twice as charming. It’s home to a fascinating history of the local oil business and a bronze statue that honors two heroic motorcyclists. This tour starts and ends at the

City Escape: Grand Rapids, MN | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

City Escape: Grand Rapids, MN

Minnesota is called the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but that’s selling it short—there are more than 14,000 lakes in the North Star State. This all-paved City Escape route takes you to see some of the most gorgeous of the bunch. These roads aren’t blessed with

Shamrock Tours

The Crooked Roads of Floyd, Virginia

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The Crooked Roads of Floyd, Virginia

It was a typical Tuesday night, kicking back after a long day in the photography studio, when I got the call. Josh’s voice said, “I’ve got something for you.” No further details were necessary. I knew it meant a ride—better still, riding and taking pictures documenting our

Arizona Tour | Honda Gold Wing | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle

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Tombstone’s Marshalls—A Fist Full of Days with Dad on Gold Wings

“There’s a feeling I get when I look to the west and my spirit is crying for leaving.” The line from “Stairway to Heaven” weighed heavily on my heart as I waited to board the big bird to Tucson, AZ, for another visit with my dad. The miracle of

Billings, Montana Shamrock Tour®: Exploring Montana’s Trailhead

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Billings, Montana Shamrock Tour®: Exploring Montana’s Trailhead

"Is your bike running and in gear?” I said nervously to Luke, one hand on my camera and one hand on the clutch lever. We watched the grizzly make its way toward us, just a few feet away at this point. This was one of the many moments on

Duluth, Minnesota Shamrock Tour®

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Duluth, Minnesota Shamrock Tour®

A few months ago, I read an article in the New York Times describing the recent real-estate boom in Duluth, MN. Disaffected Sun Belt residents, tired of the costs, crowds, and climate pressures of life in the Southwest, are increasingly relocating to Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region. I guess the secret

Products Reviews

Book: North to Deadhorse

Book: North to Deadhorse

Riding a motorcycle to the northern coast of Alaska isn’t something every rider can (or should) do. But if you do feel the call of the wild, you can hitch a ride on the pillion seat of Troy L. Ramsell with his new book North to Deadhorse. North to

Review: Mosko Moto Hood Tankbag

Review: Mosko Moto Hood Tankbag

I have ridden well over 100,000 miles on adventure bikes with a tank bag between my legs every single step of the way. I’ve tried just about every brand out there, and each is great in its own way. But, through all my travels (most of which included

Review: Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hyde Nomad S Exhaust

Review: Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hyde Nomad S Exhaust

We live in an increasingly small world. It doesn’t take much to fly halfway around the globe in mere hours. Last week, I finished a fascinating book called Save Our Souls. Set in the late 1880s, it’s a true story chronicling the shipwreck of the Wandering Minstrel and

Review: Mosko Moto Backcountry Pannier Kit (v2.5)

Review: Mosko Moto Backcountry Pannier Kit (v2.5)

You can’t have a conversation in the adventure motorcycle industry without hearing the name Mosko Moto. Already famous for their luggage system, including the rackless Reckless systems and frame-mounted systems, the Mosko Moto Backcountry Panniers are a pinnacle of brilliant design, ease of use, innovative features, and rugged reliability.

5 Helmet Care Tips

5 Helmet Care Tips

For most riders, the helmet is the single most vital piece of gear. Although we often spend plenty of time picking out the perfect helmet, too many people forget to take care of their lid after purchase. Proper helmet maintenance not only extends the life of your investment, but also

Helmet Care Essentials

Helmet Care Essentials

Keeping your helmet clean is important if you want the lid to provide a pleasant riding experience mile after mile. Below are some items that can help to keep your helmet in good shape, alongside a few helmets we’ve been testing lately. Wisedry Charcoal Bag Insert Kit Helmets can

Riding With The Riser App

Riding With The Riser App

The days of planning motorcycling routes by poring over paper maps are long gone (unless that’s what you prefer). Powerful route planning apps, like Riser, let you whip up a tour and hit the road quickly and easily. Riser, owned by Cardo, is a multifunctional mobile app for motorcyclists.