Product Review Maintain Pressure with MotoPumps Air Shot 2.1 One of the most common issues riders face is the dreaded flat tire. Whether you run tubeless or tube-type tires, it can be a challenge to fix and inflate your tire on the side of the road. Fortunately, gone are the days when you had to enlist the help of
Accommodations Summer Camp for Adults: Fontana Village Resort & Marina If you’ve ever wanted to go to summer camp as an adult, you’re in for a treat. That’s exactly how I felt the last time I stayed at the Fontana Village Resort in North Carolina. Tucked away in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, the Fontana
Product Review Riding with the ScorpionExo XT9000 Carbon Helmet The ScorpionExo XT9000 Carbon helmet is a versatile adventure-touring helmet designed for riders who venture across diverse terrains. Crafted with a 3K carbon fiber shell, it offers a lightweight yet robust construction, making it suitable for both on-road and off-road rides. Weighing approximately 3.7 pounds, the XT9000 Carbon is
Product Review Light the Night with Clearwater Valkyrie Light Kit for 2025 BMW R 1300 GSA Auxiliary lighting can be one of the most important motorcycle upgrades you make. It’s not just about being able to see the road ahead, but also about drivers being able to see you. Clearwater Light manufactures a variety of LED auxiliary lights that enhance visibility and safety. The Valkyrie
Destinations A Motorcyclists Guide to Fontana Dam, NC Fontana Dam, NC, is a hidden gem for motorcyclists exploring the scenic byways of the Appalachian Mountains. Nestled along the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this small but historically significant town is not just a gateway to nature. It’s also a prime spot for two-wheeled adventurers
Motorcycle Review 2025 Indian PowerPlus 112 Lineup: Performance Baggers for Everyday Champions Indian Motorcycle is taking what it has developed for the track and bringing it to the street with the new PowerPlus 112 lineup. This is the platform that powered the 2024 King of the Baggers champion, and delivers not only high horsepower and torque, but an all around performance-oriented bagger
The Great American Road Trip Part 1: Historic Route 66 Begins There's a road that stretches across the Heart of America, a thread of pavement and promise that has captured the imaginations of travelers for nearly a century. For Caleb, Florian, and me, it was a road we'd always dreamed of riding in its entirety—all 2,
Travel Guide Where We Stopped on Illinois Route 66 One of the best parts of traveling Route 66 is the abundance of quirky and unforgettable roadside attractions. Here are a few of our favorite stops along the Illinois stretch of The Mother Road, from our summer 2024 tour The Great American Road Trip leading up to the route’s
Letter from the Editor Foreign Roads, Familiar Freedom—A Letter From Marisa There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when you throw a leg over a motorcycle in a country that’s not your own. The throttle opens not just to the road ahead, but to a whole new way of experiencing the world. The unfamiliar is thrilling, the routine
Accommodations Review: Wagon Wheel Motel—Cuba, MO Many motels along Route 66 have come and gone, or been rebuilt. Not the Wagon Wheel Motel. The Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, MO, has operated continuously for nearly 90 years, adapting through the decades without ever closing its doors to travelers. It’s more than a place to stay—
Product Review See Clearly with Doubletake Adventure Mirrors Few motorcycle accessories are as easy to install as a pair of Doubletake mirrors. Installing them is as simple as removing the stock mirrors, screwing in the one-inch RAM ball mount, and attaching the mirror using the double socket arm. That’s it. Done. Despite being such a simple swap,
Buyers Guide Marisa’s Fly-and-Ride Packing Essentials Flying with motorcycle gear comes with my job. After years of traveling around the world with my precious riding gear, camera equipment, and other motorcycling essentials, I’ve got my packing down to a science. Here are the most common items I’ll pack for a fly-and-ride trip. For tips
Tips 5 Tips For Your Next Fly-and-Ride So, you have a dream destination in mind for your next motorcycle adventure, but it’s too far to ride. Instead, you decide to hop on a plane, rent a bike at your destination, and spend a week exploring new roads before heading home, refreshed and high on life. If
Product Review Garmin Zumo XT2: Moto Navigation Made Easy Finding a GPS device that truly meets motorcyclists’ needs is no small feat. Garmin’s Zumo XT2 has quickly become my go-to navigator, combining travel practicality with cutting-edge features that enhance every aspect of the ride. Right out of the box, the XT2 impressed me with its ultra-bright six-inch display.
Motorcycle Review Review: 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT The Kawasaki Versys has been one of the most underrated motorcycles since its inception. I remember swinging a leg over the Versys 650 back in the day, not thinking much of the little bike that didn’t seem to fit in any particular category at the time. Kawasaki called it
Inconvenient Iron Butt 1000 Miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway The distance between Cherokee, NC, and Waynesville, VA, is 476 miles if you travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Make it a round trip ride and your total comes to 952 miles—only 48 shy of a grand. Most riders take three or four days to complete this ride at
Roundtrip Tour Celebrating 50 Years of Flight: Riding Honda’s Legendary Gold Wing from Barber to Daytona Helmet buckled. Gloves on. I was squinting into the golden rays of the setting sun as I stood at the edge of the pavement at the Barber Motorsports Park—a sprawling gearhead paradise where the world’s largest motorcycle collection meets a 2.38-mile racetrack. If there’s such a
News World’s First Self-Riding Motorcycle Goes Rogue, Now Touring Without Owner In a development no one saw coming—except, perhaps, every science fiction writer ever—the world’s first self-riding motorcycle has gone rogue. Originally designed as an advanced AI-powered touring companion, the prototype Iron Phantom 900 AI, was supposed to revolutionize long-distance riding. Instead, it has broken free from its
Letter from the Editor The Fire Within—A Letter From Marisa Not too long ago, I had a conversation with a man in his mid-40s who told me he was "pretty much done with life." He wasn’t sick, nor was he going through some major crisis—he just felt like he’d done everything he was ever going
Tips Tips For Changing Your Own Oil Changing your motorcycle's oil is essential for maintaining engine performance and longevity. Oil changes are one of the easiest maintenance jobs on a bike, so almost anyone can pick it up in no time. Not only is it fairly simple, but it can save you some money over
Buyers Guide Do It Yourself Oil Change Basic motorcycle maintenance is a rite of passage, in my eyes. If you work on your own bike, you’ll be more in tune with how it performs. You’re also more likely to be able to fix issues when they pop up on the road. One basic maintenance task
Letter from the Editor Premium Content Fire and Ice—A Letter From Marisa Recently, I’ve been suffering from a terrible case of PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome). While it’s not officially recognized in the medical community, every rider knows this affliction’s symptoms all too well. They include restlessness, longing glances at your bike in the garage, and vivid dreams of open
Product Review Review: Klim Marrakesh—Klim’s Most Comfortable Riding Gear When Klim introduced the Marrakesh jacket and gloves. I was sold the first time I tried them on. Generally, I don’t have much of a problem finding riding jackets or gloves that fit well. Pants, on the other hand, are a completely different story, so when Klim announced the
Product Review Review: Next Level Safety with the Cardo Packtalk Pro Helmet communication devices have come a long way since their introduction, packing an impressive array of features into tiny units mounted to the side of your helmet. Personally, though, I’m not a big fan of too much connectivity while riding. A little music? Sure. The ability to talk to
Classic Roads Premium Content The Hidden Gem of the Nantahala Forest—Wayah Road and Wayah Bald Road Wayah Road winds through the breathtaking scenery of North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest. Beginning near Franklin, NC, Wayah Rd stretches approximately 28 miles, connecting US 64 and US 74. This route leads riders through the dense forest, alongside rushing streams and through countless twists and turns. It also
