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Enduristan Expands to USA

Motorcycle luggage manufacturer Enduristan keeps gearing bikes up to conquer challenging trails. Now, the company is also looking to conquer North America. The soft luggage maker recently announced its plans to expand its presence in the U.S. Enduristan is aiming to expand its dealer network to new locations. In

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The Road of Legend—Going-to-the-Sun Road

Motorcyclists who like mountains shouldn’t miss out on tackling the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Its remote location, challenging switchbacks, and majestic views are the essence of mountain road riding. Going-to-the-Sun Road is the only paved road traversing Glacier National Park in Montana. Over its approximately 50-mile length, it crosses the Continental

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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

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Riding Smart: What Motorcycle Accident Statistics Reveal

Riding a motorcycle can be very exciting. Unfortunately, it can also be very dangerous, because motorcycle riders are at greater risk for traffic fatalities and injuries than are car drivers. Did you know that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) keeps tabs on all motorcycle (and other vehicular) accidents?

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Honda Brings 2025 NT1100 DCT Sport Tourer to the US

What do European riders have that Americans don’t? The Honda NT1100, introduced in 2022, has been one of them. Now, Honda has decided that motorcyclists stateside should get to enjoy this sport-touring treat as well. The 2025 NT1100 DCT will be available in the U.S. market starting May.

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Discover the Waterfalls of US 64 in North Carolina

North Carolina has no shortage of great, scenic mountain roads for motorcyclists to explore. But even in this distinguished crowd, one section of US 64 stands out. This federal highway is a long one, running over 2,200 miles from Nags Head on North Carolina’s eastern coast to Teec

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Nevada’s Red Desert Jewel—Northshore Road

Not all beautiful motorcycling environments in America bristle with abundant plant life and teem with animals. The barren, rugged majesty of the desert makes for a charming ride as well. Northshore Road in southern Nevada is a unique one, even among the many great U.S. desert rides. Despite its

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Cuba, MO—Missouri’s Official Mural City

Many towns and cities along Route 66 boast some types of murals. But only one of them is officially dubbed the Mural City. That would be Cuba, MO. This small city of a bit over 3,000 residents sits in Crawford County, some 85 miles southwest from St. Louis. Since

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Visit the Route 66 Hall of Fame in Pontiac, IL

Hearing the words “Pontiac” and “Route 66” might bring to your mind images of cruising down the road in a luxurious American-made automobile. Pontiac, IL, might have nothing to do with the car marque, but the city is intricately linked to Route 66—for motorcyclists and car drivers alike. Well,

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Boring, OR—The Most Exciting Place to Visit

Booooooooooring! So you might think, but Boring, OR, is anything but boring. In fact, according to the town’s slogan, it’s the “the most exciting place to live.”  Alright, maybe that’s a bit of marketing hyperbole, but the sentiment stands. There’s plenty of fun stuff to see

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Head Out on a Capital Ride in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., is a city everyone everywhere knows. If nothing else, they’re aware it’s the capital of the United States and home to both the White House and the Congress. But Washington, D.C., is so much more than just the political heart of America. The city

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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

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Follow Bonnie and Clyde’s Trail in Joplin, MO

On the surface, Joplin, MO, looks like any other Midwest city along the old Route 66. A closer look, however, reveals a vibrant town with plenty to do and a fascinating history including a tale of two cities and plenty of lead—in the form of both ore and bullets.

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The Birthplace of Route 66—Springfield, MO

Most riders would say Route 66 begins in Chicago (or Los Angeles, depending on your perspective). But although the Windy City is the road’s starting point, that’s not where it begins. To find the birthplace of Route 66, you’ll have to point your front wheel to Springfield,

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Visit Dyersville’s Field of Dreams

“People will come, Ray. They'll come to Iowa for reasons they can't even fathom. They'll turn up your driveway not knowing for sure why they're doing it,” said Terence Mann. People know why they’re coming to Dyersville, IA, though. They’re

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City Escape: Ridgeland, Mississippi

Although Mississippi doesn’t have ultra-twisty mountain roads, the state is prime grounds for a calm ride through a serene rural setting. This route out of Ridgeland, on the outskirts of Jackson, takes you on a long, meandering loop that can help you get your mind off whatever might bother

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Motorcycle Airbag Vests: Your Inflatable Guardian

Gasp, screech, bang. If you hear that horrible series of sounds, you’re much better off in a car than on a motorcycle. At least in an automobile, you can rely on an airbag absorbing some of the impact. Honda put an on-board motorcycle airbag in the 2005 Gold Wing,

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Perfect Mountain Curves—Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway

The Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway (OHSB) is a tailor-made road for any motorcyclist on the prowl for curves and gorgeous forested mountain scenery. It’s not a very long road, but we’re talking about a serious “quality over quantity” situation here. This beautiful stretch of asphalt consists of an

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Discover the Proud Route 66 History of Galena, KS

Back in its glory days, many small towns across America thrived on the steady flow of motorists on Route 66. Although the Mother Road is long gone, many of these places still hold on firmly to its legacy. One such place is Galena, KS. This small city of roughly 2,

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Aprilia Revamps Motorcycle Range for 2025

Most attending motorcycle companies introduce upgrades and new bikes at the EICMA show. Aprilia, however, went a step further and revealed a revamp of its entire current motorcycle lineup. The highlight of the announcement is likely the all-new Aprilia Tuareg Rally. Inspired by the victorious Aprilia bike in the Africa

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New Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Blends Performance with Touring Capability

In general, motorcyclists need to make a choice between sporty performance and long-distance touring comfort. Triumph aims to bring the two riding worlds together with its all-new 2025 Tiger Sport 800. This newly introduced motorcycle features a powerful engine, rider aids, and a low weight that will be at home

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Ducati Reveals 2025 Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2

Ducati has revealed its plans for the Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2 for 2025. Based around the same platform, the upcoming models have been redesigned from scratch to be the lightest incarnations of their family to date. The weight savings are thanks to the new engine and chassis both bikes

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The Best Beach You Didn’t Know About—Galveston, TX

So, you want to hop in the saddle and ride out for a chill beach vacation? There are a lot of great beaches in America you could ride to, from southern California to Florida or North Carolina’s Outer Banks. But might I suggest pointing your front wheel toward Texas

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Benelli’s 2025 US Motorcycle Range Revealed

At the EICMA 2024 motorcycle show in Milan, Benelli revealed the new motorcycles the company plans to release in the near future. However, it will likely take some time before those bikes sail from Italy to America. Benelli didn’t leave the U.S. hanging, however. The Italian brand unveiled

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Discover the Arts and Sky Islands of Patagonia, AZ

Riding your motorcycle all the way to Patagonia at the tip of South America is an enormous undertaking that most riders can’t do. Fortunately, there’s a much easier place to get to where you can have a great time and still say you went to Patagonia. Just ride