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Black Canyon of The Gunnison National Park

Motoring east on US-50 from Montrose, I’m enjoying the expansive Rocky Mountain landscape of eastern Colorado. A left on SR-347 has me quickly gaining altitude until finally arriving at the Visitor Center on the South Rim of the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park. At an overlook, I peer

Nov/Dec '22 Premium Content

Spain: A Man in La Mancha

“Down in a village of La Mancha, the name of which I have no desire to recollect, there lived, not long ago, one of those gentlemen who usually keeps a lance upon a rack, an old buckler, a lean stallion, and a coursing greyhound.” —Cervantes, Don QuixoteMiguel de Cervantes introduced

Destinations

Top 10 Winter Motorcycling Destinations in America

Winter can be a dodgy time for motorcycling. There are places where the thought of rolling out on two wheels is an absolute impossibility. That said, there are a host of routes that you can enjoy even in the winter months. It may entail some planning and even require you

Classic Roads

Classic Roads: Trail Ridge Road National Scenic Byway

This 64-mile Classic Roads adventure begins in the historic mountain resort town of Estes Park, Colorado, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, and rolls along a stretch of US 34, which is the highest continuous paved road in the U.S. It has been a popular destination for motorists

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Giro Alpino: A Family Reunion in the Rockies

Giro Alpino was Ducati’s new tour event, centered around Breckenridge, CO. Participants were told to expect incredible roads, spectacular fall colors, and exquisite dining. I did because I live here in Colorado. What I didn’t expect was the warm welcome we received into the Ducati Multistrada family. I

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Classic Roads: California’s Angeles Crest Highway

Traveling just north of the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and Pasadena, you’ll enter the Angeles National Forest, a sparsely developed area that’s home to one particularly fantastic ribbon of tarmac—The Angeles Crest Highway (aka California State Route 2). Completed in 1956, this two-lane marvel climbs,

Washington, Pennsylvania Shamrock Tour® | RoadRUNNER Magazine Motorcycle Tour

Nov/Dec '22 Premium Content

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

Latest Motorcycle Reviews

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

Nov/Dec '22

Review: 2022 Yamaha MT-10

Getting Randy with TorqueIn the popular mind, southern California is the home of the motorcycle industry. Sure, there’s BMW Motorrad headquartered in New Jersey, Triumph in Atlanta, and the American brands up by the lakes, but most other OEMs all called southern California home. Without a doubt, the proximity

Motorcycle Review

Review: Bill's Take on the 2022 Kawasaki KLR650 Adventure

Few motorcycles have as long a lineage—or as loyal an owner base—as Kawasaki’s iconic KLR650 adventure bike. Introduced in 1984 as the KLR600, it stayed essentially frozen in the same form and specifications for almost four decades. For 2022, Kawasaki introduced some welcome changes. These include fuel

Motorcycle Review

Review: 2023 Zero DSR/X

Zero Motorcycles has unveiled what it calls “the first true electric adventure motorcycle in the world.” Purpose-built to compete with big-bore ADV bikes in what Zero has identified as the fastest-growing motorcycle segment, the all-new 2023 Zero DSR/X is in a class of its own. The DSR/X began

Sep/Oct '22

Review: 2022 BMW K1600 Grand America

Having just ridden the new Indian Pursuit, I was eagerly anticipating the Bavarian interpretation of a heavyweight bagger with a backrest. One may quip that the opposed-twin of the R 18 Transcontinental may better represent that particular segment. But the R 18 B model with a backrest doesn’t have

News

Honda Bags 2023

The Honda Rebel 1100 is about to get the “T” treatment for 2023. The upcoming Rebel 1100T translates to bagger styling and function with standard hard saddlebags. The bags offer a combined 35 liters of storage space for long distance journeys. That’s plenty of luggage space for any grand

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Fanttik X8 Apex Tire Inflator and T8 Apex Jump Starter

Stop worrying about flat tires and dead batteries. Fanttik’s tire inflator/jump starter set keeps you going when trouble rears its ugly head. The X8 Apex tire inflator, with a high-performance chip, fills a regular road bike tire in only 20 seconds. You can control the inflator manually or

News

Piaggio Opens MotoPlex Atlanta

A new wonderland has opened for American fans of Italian motorcycles. Piaggio, the parent group of Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and Vespa, held the grand opening of MotoPlex Atlanta on October 31. The new MotoPlex will serve as Piaggio’s strategic hub for the southeastern U.S. Built upon the same

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The Motorcycle Rider's Black Friday Deals Roundup

Shopping on Black Friday has never been easier. We've done all the searching, and we've found the best deals across the internet for products you or your motorcycling friends will love. So cozy up by the fire with a cup of hot coffee... It's time to knock out that shopping

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Automatic Motorcycle Transmissions

Although some view the notion of an automatic transmission on a motorcycle as an outright sin, the reality is the growth of electric motorcycles and scooters has significantly altered perceptions of an automatic motorcycle. With the number of scooters in service globally, it’s fair to assume that a good

News

SW-Motech 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650 Accessories

Kawasaki reintroduced the popular KLR 650 to its lineup this year. SW-Motech has now put out a slew of accessories to support the welcome return of the bike. The accessory collection features parts for engine protection, ergonomics, luggage, and more. Some highlights include a new 27mm frame-mounted crash bar and

City Escapes

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

Sep/Oct '22

City Escape: Portland, Oregon

This route includes a ride through some foothills of the Cascade Range, awe-inspiring waterfalls, and a cut across the Willamette Valley into Oregon’s Wine Country. There are good stopping points in some of western Oregon’s colorful small towns. From mountain views to working farmland, rolling hills and rural

Sep/Oct '22

City Escape: Boston, Massachusetts

The White Mountains of New Hampshire and roads like the Kancamagus Hwy get all the attention. But there are some fine roads and thinly-settled areas to explore when heading from Boston, MA, to southern New Hampshire. The region is filled with quiet roads to nowhere and crossroads with little more

Shamrock Tours

Nov/Dec '22 Premium Content

Washington, Pennsylvania Shamrock Tour®: Forgotten Corners

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

Motorcycle Ride in Fayetteville, Arkansas - RoadRUNNER Shamrock Tour®

Jul/Aug '22 Premium Content

Fayetteville, Arkansas Shamrock Tour®

I grew up in Arkansas, so it’s fitting that I’m heading to the Ozarks for my first Shamrock Tour®. I plan to spend roughly a week in northwest Arkansas, with Fayetteville as my home base. The Bikes, Blues, and BBQ 2021 rally was set to provide plenty of

Products Reviews

News

Fanttik X8 Apex Tire Inflator and T8 Apex Jump Starter

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The Motorcycle Rider's Black Friday Deals Roundup

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SW-Motech 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650 Accessories

Buyers Guide

RoadRUNNER's 2022 Holiday Buyers Guide

The 2022 RoadRUNNER Holiday Buyers Guide is a curated collection of products from RoadRUNNER partners that riders will love. Sit back, relax, and browse through these for gift giving ideas this holiday season. Kicker Bullfrog BF100 Waterproof Bluetooth SpeakerDesigned specifically for camping, riding or outdoors anywhere, the easy-to-pack KICKER Bullfrog

News

Save Big on Hotel Bookings this Black Friday

Now is the time to start planning your 2023 motorcycle trips, and for the next two weeks, Booking.com is running a Black Friday special on all hotel bookings for the remainder of 2022 and entirety of 2023. Here are the details: Black Friday Deals will be available for travelers

Buyers Guide

Packing A Personalized Motorcycle Tool Kit

“A well-planned expedition creates its own luck,” said Theodore RooseveltOr something along those lines. Being prepared for emergency fixes on a ride can mean the difference between a beautiful memory or haunted recall of being stranded roadside in a strange place. With the right tools, you can repair a host