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Pen to Production—Interview with KTM Designer Gerald Kiska

Austrian designer Gerald Kiska has been responsible for designing KTM models for more than three decades. Since Husqvarna and Gas Gas joined the same group, his portfolio has extended to these brands as well. Kiska has never been afraid to provoke with his designs. I sat to chat with him

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Get Help from Fellow Riders on the Road

One of the best things about motorcycling is the community. No matter how much some of us like to think of ourselves as the lone wolves of the road, we all know a fellow rider is always ready to help us if we need it. Getting in touch with a

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Paint Touch-Up Repairs

Stuff happens! It may not be today or tomorrow, but eventually that beautiful paint job on your pride and joy will be "compromised," shall we say. Perhaps it's best if you think of paint as a sacrificial coating, which protects the metal underneath from corrosion, along

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Planes, Trains, and Motorcycles—A Letter From Florian

Traveling to attend new motorcycle press launches often requires some serious travel. I don’t know many people willing to fly halfway around the world to ride a motorcycle for a day. My usual rule is that I want to stay at a location at least twice as long as

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A Motorcyclist’s Guide to the International Driver’s Permit

You’re ready for your exotic motorcycle trip through a foreign country. You’ve arrived at the airport, checked in to your hotel, and head over to the motorcycle rental to get your bike. And then you find out they won’t release the bike to you because the country

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Your First Overnight Ride

There are some similarities between the causes of plane crashes and the reasons for motorcycle accidents: it’s often a combination of factors, or risks, that cause incidents in both cases. And in both, the fundamental cause can usually be traced back to “human error.” Just as in doing a

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Lane Splitting or Filtering Is Now Legal in Six States

Lane splitting and filtering remain contentious topics between motorcyclists, lawmakers, and car drivers. Nonetheless, the number of states that allow some form of lane splitting/filtering in the U.S. has now grown to six with the additions of Colorado and Minnesota. In April, Colorado joined Arizona, California, Montana, and

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Classic Motorcycle Day 2024

The gray skies and forecast rain didn’t deter the sizable throng of motorcycle enthusiasts that gathered on the carnival grounds of Mount Airy, MD, for the Classic Motorcycle Day 2024 on May 19. Fortunately, the rain never materialized, and the cloud cover kept the sun from completely scorching the

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Mirrored Infotainment Systems

The visual user experience when riding (or driving) has evolved in the last few decades to have two main areas of interest. There’s the primary screen—a dashboard with critical gauges, such as the speedometer, tachometer, and engine warning lights—and a secondary screen for infotainment, featuring a media

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Triumph Launches Online Clothing Shop for US Customers

Many American riders enjoy Triumph motorcycles, from the Bonneville to the new Tiger 1200. For appropriately branded apparel, however, they’ve had to make their way to a Triumph dealership. Now, the company will save you the trip. Triumph has officially made its Online Clothing Shop available in the US.

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Aether Rally 2024

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Welcome to 2024 BMW MOA Kentucky State Rally

The motorcycle rally season is in full swing, with events being organized left and right. BMW Motorcycle Owners of America joins the fray with the 2024 BMW MOA Kentucky State Rally. This get-together marks the fourth iteration of this now-annual rally. This year’s event takes place on September 6-8

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Heat Waves and Highways—A Letter From Marisa

Cross-country motorcycle tours are always a transformative experience. Long days in the saddle, lots of distance to cover, gone for weeks at a time… It can test you in ways you could never imagine, and it can teach you a lot about yourself (and the people you’re riding with)

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2024 KTM Adventure Rider Rally Heads to South Dakota

Each year, the KTM Adventure Rider Rally brings together KTM enthusiasts and ADV riders for a few fun-filled days of bouncing along the trails. This year’s event takes motorcyclists to the Black Hills of South Dakota. The 2024 KTM Adventure Rider Rally will take place in Deadwood, SD, on

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Don't Overlook Basic Motorcycle Maintenance

Unfortunately, you can’t just hop on your bike and ride without performing proper maintenance and checks. If you do, you shouldn’t. Pilots check their aircraft before takeoff to mitigate any chance of an unscheduled landing. Motorcycle pilots should be no less diligent. A catastrophic failure on a motorcycle

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Moto Guzzi’s Northeast Demo Tour in Full Swing

Some motorcyclists may have already visited the iconic Italian motorcycle marque Moto Guzzi on its Northeast Demo Tour. If not, you still have several chances to go try the company's latest and greatest machines. The 2024 Moto Guzzi Northeast Demo Tour aims to bring the brand to the

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Iron Boys Part 3: Meeting the Guys

Most people can recall a time when they could just kick themselves for being so dull or self-absorbed. I have four of them and they all involve famous racers. The first was when I was 21 and living in Georgia. It began with my brother’s 1956 Harley-Davidson Panhead chopper.

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Preview: 2024 Special Collectors Issue

The 2024 RoadRUNNER Special Collector's Issue is now available to PRE-ORDER. This issue highlights eight completely new motorcycle tour stories, alongside trip planning information and stunning photos. This collection of articles takes you from the (surprisingly snowy) desert canyons of Arizona to Jolly Old England. Follow our moto

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Mitigation Strategies When Riding in Extreme Heat

Extreme heat is when temperatures and/or humidity levels are noticeably above historical averages. In 2001 some 300 deaths were, reportedly, caused by excessive heat exposure. As we roll into the middle of summer, thermometers already have reached record highs in many parts of the country. Heat Related Health Risks

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Iron Boys Part 2: Minibikes and Shoeburners

The greatest movie of all time, On Any Sunday, is about those blonde-haired, blue-eyed, godless boys of sunny Southern California. Now, just hear me out. It’s not that we didn’t like the movie, up there in the black culm hills of northeastern Pennsylvania. We loved it, we idolized

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Iron Boys Part 1: The Iron Boys of Northeast Pennsylvania

These cobalt blue skies of September, so typical of Colorado, are much rarer an occurrence in the northeast of Pennsylvania between Scranton and Carbondale. Still, they transport me back to the days of riding motocross bikes with the iron boys. We, that piloted them, were the grandsons of Ellis Island

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Royal Enfield Launches Rentals and Tours Operation

Royal Enfield is looking to offer riders an easier and more convenient way to get on tours—naturally on Royal Enfield motorcycles. To this end, the company has launched Royal Enfield Rental and Tours, an international program providing motorcycles and travel options in various locations. At launch, the Rentals and

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Interview: Markus Flasch, Head of BMW Motorrad

Markus Flasch, born in 1981, took over as the head of BMW Motorrad on November 1, 2023. He succeeded Markus Schramm, who had been in charge of the company since 2018. After studying automotive engineering, this Austrian manager’s career got off to a flying start at engineering service provider

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Mosko Moto's Bates Mototel Opens for the Season with BDR Parking

The prime summer riding season is here, which means the Bates Mototel is now open to motorcyclists. If you’re heading out to Washington state this summer, this campground makes for a great home base for exploring the northwest. The Bates Mototel, operated by motorcycle luggage manufacturer Mosko Moto, is

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Navigating Off-Road with Digital Topo Maps

Barry is an expert yacht builder and adventure motorcyclist from Maine. Although we share many similarities and a passion for riding, in many ways he is my alter ego. I’m always trying to be on the cutting edge of digital technology, surrounded by e-stuff as I design and develop