The reimagined tour designed for powersports enthusiasts and new riders alike will hit nine markets from June through October of 2021, stopping in all major regions of the U.S. Tickets will go on sale April 9th at motorcycleshows.com. The organizers of the nation’s leading consumer motorcycle tour today announced the official dates and locations of its inaugural Progressive IMS […]

Transporting your valuables and other travel gear is always a challenge on two wheels. Pannier bags are useful while riding, but won’t help you when you need to walk away from the saddle. One option for bringing your things with you is the Osprey Transporter 95 duffel bag. The award-winning bag’s tough but comfortable construction […]

Harley-Davidson is inviting motorcycle enthusiasts to share the gift of riding this holiday season and nominate non-riding friends and family members for a chance to receive free training at the H-D Riding Academy. The gift campaign, running from November 18 through December 31, will see the OEM awarding 500 riding classes to the lucky winners […]

Royal Enfield has launched its new Meteor 350 to its home market in India. With a North American introduction slated for spring 2021, Royal Enfield’s new machine looks to bring comfort and high performance to urban riders. Carrying over the Meteor title of Royal Enfield’s classic ‘50s machine, the new bike maintains the company’s traditional […]

The classic UK motorcycle manufacturer Triumph has introduced the new Tiger 850 Sport, a machine it claims makes adventure riding more intuitive and manageable. Based on the previous generation Tiger platform, the 850 Sport provides improved performance with new components, while maintaining the familiar Tiger handling characteristics. Like the previous Tiger 900 range, the new […]

Yamaha has introduced the latest addition to its sport touring model line, the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, targeting riders looking for more power and versatility in their bike. The Tracer 9 GT will be available in March 2021 at an MSRP of  $14,899. Yamaha says the bike’s improved technology and equipment provide “an even […]

A good first street bike needs to be easy to manage and attractively priced. An excellent entry-level bike adds to these qualities with an appearance that engenders pride in its owner. KTM’s new 200 Duke, with an MSRP of $3,999, succeeds in achieving these terms. Skeptics would say a bike with a diminutive 199.5cc engine […]

While Florida roads are mostly straight, a ride around the St. Johns River offers a curvier experience. After starting south on San Jose Blvd, making a detour out to Mandarin Rd helps with traffic. The last 60 miles to Palatka go along a winding, scenic river road. The way back on Hwy 17 runs adjacent […]

Research and development for a new motorcycle takes several years. OEMs usually give us a few months’, maybe even a year’s heads-up about a new model. Yamaha went against the grain and announced the Ténéré 700, or T7, four years ago, right around the same time when they decided to build it! Needless to say, […]

It was supposed to be a special day—the first of our round-the-world adventure. But all it turned out to be was a special kind of hell. Soon, though it got even worse… And fast. Not wanting to die on day one was the only thing we could think of as we chugged along a blacked-out, […]

It is no secret that Harley-Davidson owners like customizing their bikes. The practice has spawned more than a few niche parts businesses and has added to the OEM’s bottom line through sales of its own popular Genuine Parts & Accessories catalog for decades. But some folks asked a question: “Why not have someone do the […]

This day ride stretches out through ancient ruins and historic mining communities in Albuquerque. With little traffic, it all but guarantees solitary motorcycling bliss. The tail end of the route includes a ride up and down Sandia Crest to take in some astounding views before returning to the city limits. There’s also a stint on […]

Yamaha introduces the 2021 MT-09 as the new model in the company’s Hyper Naked motorcycle segment. Featuring a torque-rich engine, decreased weight and radical new looks, the all-new MT-09 fully showcases Yamaha’s signature Master of Torque design. The Dark Side of Japan As the first decade of the 21st century was coming to an end, a […]

The Great Flood of 1913 wreaked havoc on many Ohio River towns. The death and destruction, while momentous at the time, have been largely forgotten in the 21st century. The concrete floodwalls in towns along the Ohio River, however, were blank canvases just begging for artists’ depictions of important historical events dating as far back […]

Get ready for some action-packed adventure as Chris Birch (eight-time New Zealand enduro champion) and his riding partners James, Simon, and Kelly hit the dirt in the High-Country of New Zealand. As you follow along, you’ll see lots of great off-road riding, stunning scenery, and more than a few “spills”—all part of the fun! From water crossings […]