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2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide

Harley-Davidson is proudly—and deservedly—celebrating its 120th birthday this year. When you think of brands that have come and gone during its lifespan, that’s really quite an impressive landmark. The Motor Company (as it is known) has stayed in the game by proffering a philosophy of refined evolution

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Pirelli Sets Sale Date for Diablo Supercorsa V4 Tires

Pirelli first announced its new Diablo Supercorsa V4 in September, leaving us waiting for news about when we can get our hands on them. Now, we know—Pirelli will launch the tires in January 2024. It might be tempting to think of the new tires as a sequel to the

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Texas Formally Outlaws Lane Splitting

Some states in the U.S. are taking steps to allow motorcyclists to lane split and filter, while others are working to put a stop to the practice. Texas has now positioned itself in the latter camp. On September 1, lane splitting officially became illegal in the state of Texas.

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Blue Rim Tours Ceases Operation—Long Time Guide to Continue Tours Through New Company

Uwe Krauss, a long-term RoadRUNNER contributor, is opening a new chapter and launching his own guided motorcycle tour company. He has plenty of tour guiding experience from working with RoadRUNNER’s offshoot Blue Rim Tours (BRT), and he’s more or less inheriting the operation as BRT is no longer

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Cruz Tools

The Harley-Davidson Pan America takes you far—but what if you break down in the middle of nowhere? Pack the CruzTools RoadTech PA1 tool kit in your pannier and ride with peace of mind. Designed specifically for the Pan America’s unique fasteners, this kit includes every tool you need

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How to Find the Aliens Among Us on Two Wheels

Sometimes you want a grander objective for a motorcycle tour than simply enjoying the open road and curves. If you’re after a truly otherworldly experience, why not hit the asphalt to look for proof of alien life? After all, the Congress recently got the most compelling testimony to date

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2023 Honda SCL500

American Honda has a long history of producing fun, well-performing scramblers. All the way back in the 1960s, the Japanese manufacturer brought us the stripped-down (in a good way) CL72 and CL77. Now, Honda has taken a look back in time and introduced a machine that brings the old and

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Burt Munro Inducted into Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame

New Zealand’s motorcycling legend Burt Munro doesn’t exactly lack accolades, but the late rider has just received fresh recognition for his unparalleled need for speed. On August 9, Munro was inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame. The induction recognizes Munro’s speedway racing career and

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North to Wrigley

Ever ridden a road just because it’s there? That’s the reason author Troy L. Ramsell undertook a 3,750-mile journey on a one-cylinder motorcycle from Oregon to Wrigley—a tiny speck in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Ramsell details his adventure in his first book, North to Wrigley: End

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2023 Harley Davidson Breakout

The Harley-Davidson Breakout is back! The muscular modern chopper returns to North America after a two-year hiatus and it has more grunt than ever. This year marks the 10th production anniversary of the iconic motorcycle. The new Breakout has received a major power upgrade and is packed full of hold-on-to-your-seat

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Can-Am Kicks

What on earth could Can-Am and the high-end sneaker manufacturer The Shoe Surgeon have in common for them to organize a collaboration event at SRGN Studios in Los Angeles? As it turns out, The Shoe Surgeon, aka Dominic Ciambrone, is the custom designer of athletic footwear for the rich and

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Dango Gripper

What is this bizarre contraption? It’s your key to stellar first-person riding footage. The Dango Design Gripper Mount fixes any GoPro or DJI Osmo Action camera directly to your helmet—or handlebar or bike frame. Say goodbye to swapping mounts for every bike. The texturized jaws bite tightly to

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BMW Introduces Emergency Call Feature for 2024 Models

BMW has parted the curtain on what it has in store for the 2024 model year. So far, we haven’t seen any groundbreaking additions to the lineup, but one introduction might help save riders’ lives. Of course, next year’s highlight will likely be the new R 18 Roctane.

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Motorcycle Travel Network Launches New Website—with Special RR Offer

Are you scrambling to find affordable lodgings for your fall motorcycle tour? The Motorcycle Travel Network (MTN) can help you with its brand-new revamped website. The MTN recently gave its online service a facelift and opened its new, sleek, user-friendly website to riders. The service connects riders in the saddle

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Ombraz Sunglasses

A good pair of sunglasses is a staple of any rider’s equipment arsenal. The armless Ombraz sunglasses are ideal for shielding your eyes from the sun during a motorcycle trip. An adjustable strap efficiently secures them to your face and prevents them from falling off. You can also let

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Yamaha Reveals the 2024 Model Range

Yamaha recently announced its plans for its 2024 lineup. Fans of Japanese bikes will get to enjoy a whole new flagship sport tourer and an updated Ténéré 700. The highlight of the announcement is the 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+. This brand-spanking-new sport touring machine features an impressive suite of

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Nelson-Rigg: RiggStrap Kit

When hauling luggage on your bike over long distances, you’ll have to make sure it’s well secured. Don’t use a bungee, or you’ll risk becoming Popeye. Nelson-Rigg’s new RiggStrap kit makes fastening your bags to your bike easier. The 60-inch straps are made of heavy-duty

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Preview: 2023 Special Collectors Issue

Our 2023 Special Collector's Issue is now available to PRE-ORDER. This issue showcases a regionally balanced mix of 10 never before seen motorcycle tours with trip planning information and spectacular photography. Interested in seeing what's inside? Check out the story previews below. Pre-Order Now North Carolina:

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Kammok Insulated Pongo Pad

Say goodbye to sleeping on the cold, hard ground when your ADV riding journeys take you to rough trails. The inflatable Kammok Insulated Pongo pad lets you catch the Zs in cozy comfort. Synthetic Pinneco Mantle insulation eliminates cold spots in all but the most frigid winter weather. The three-inch

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Iván Cervantes Sets 24-hour Riding Record on Tiger 1200 GT Explorer

How far can you ride in one day? Not as far as Iván Cervantes, I’m ready to wager that. The five-time Enduro world champion has set a new world record for the greatest distance traveled in 24 hours on a motorcycle by an individual. Cervantes rode a Triumph Tiger

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Peak Design Phone Case and Ball Mount Adapter

Your phone is indispensable for your moto travels. Peak Design’s Everyday case and ball mount adapter let you keep your personal navigator precisely where you can best see it. The Everyday case has a slim 2.4mm profile that won’t bulk up your phone. Rubberized bumpers protect the

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National Motorcycle Museum Is Closing

We have sad news for motorcycle enthusiasts across the country. The National Motorcycle Museum has announced that it will close its doors for good. The last day the museum will be open is September 4, 2023. Located in the town of Anamosa, IA, the National Motorcycle Museum has for the

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Triumph's New Speed 400 and Scrambler 400x

What a triumph! The legendary British motorcycle manufacturer will be releasing not one but two all-new models in 2024. Joining the Triumph stable are the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400x. Both bikes take design cues from their classic 900 and 1200 predecessors, proudly continuing the family legacy. Yet, they bring

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BMW's 2024 M1000 XR

The BMW M series is a household name in sports bikes. Now, as part of its 100th-anniversary celebrations, BMW is giving us a taste of what the future looks like with the M 1000 XR. Although we don’t yet know much, BMW has spilled the beans on the basics.

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Nelson-Rigg Hurricane Dual Sport Saddlebags

Your saddlebags can make or break a long motorcycle tour in varying weather. Nelson-Rigg’s new soft Hurricane Dual Sport Saddlebags keep your luggage safe, rain or shine. The throw-over-style panniers are made from heavy-duty UV-treated PVC tarpaulin, with every seam heat-welded. Combined with the roll-top closures with quick-release buckles,