"Eric,
I wanted to write a sincere thank you for our amazing experience with your two day training
option right there in Bend Oregon on September 3rd and 4th. My brother Nick organized this
trip. He owns his own KTM and rides often here in Western Colorado. His goal was to ride with
us, his two brothers.
- Our thanks to Adam for the kind words and satisfaction in knowing that our ADV Training Expeditions have helped the Wasser Brothers build a foundation for their future riding plans. See you guys in Baja : )
| "I wanted to thank you and your staff for allowing me to rent the Honda Africa Twin which resulted in a fantastic trip. We camped 8 nights and the Africa Twin was flawless the entire time, no problems whatsoever while exploring Oregon. The machine is perfect for the type of riding we performed on pavement, improved roads, dirt roads, rain and even little of an ATV trail. Smooth linear power and with the traction control and ABS turned off the power was predictable; didn’t disappoint. I have conducted a half dozen fly and rides all over the country and your process was by far the easiest, your rental program is five stars. I wish you well with the growth of your Bend store and I will be back maybe for the Washington BDR or maybe some type of Alaska or South America trip." |
-Despite the tragic amount of wild fire activity we had around the Pacific Northwest in late 2020, Brant Hill from Alabama was still able to make use of our Oregon U.S. motorcycle rental fleet on an Africa Twin Adventure Sports for a couple of weeks. Thanks for sharing Brant, and come back anytime!
| "What a great experience! If you are looking to "try before you buy" or need a do anything motorcycle for an adventure, this is the place to go. The Ride Adventures team is professional and friendly. There are no egos here. The bikes are immaculate and perform as they are supposed to. It was easier than renting a car, and way more fun because its a motorcycle! I will be using them again in the future." |
-Our sincere thanks to Dan Wellisch from right here in beautiful Bend, Oregon where our Oregon U.S. motorcycle rental fleet is based. Glad if you enjoyed, Dan, and RIDE on!
| "Even now I’m still remembering the experience with great joy. Crossing the borders was straightforward, the sights were amazing, and the motorcycle carried me reliably everywhere. I had room for everything I needed and made goal every day. Cannot wait for my calendar to line up to do another trip in the area soon." |
-Oleg on our Self-Guided Fly & Ride the 3 Corners: Argentina, Bolivia & Chile tour package.
- Steve Fox and some buddies from southeastern U.S. all came out for our Best of Southwest Oregon ADV Riding trip in August 2022. Thanks for the kind words, Steve, and we look forward to seeing you in Baja for another trip soon.
| "This is the second time that I have hired bikes from RIDE Adventures for a trip. The first was a ride up through Patagonia and the latest from Oregon, through Canada and on up through Alaska - some 6,500kms. I cannot recommend Eric and his team at RIDE Adventures more highly. Great people to deal with - honesty, integrity, reliability, well maintained bikes that are comprehensively kitted out………and importantly people that ride themselves and understand that things do not always go to plan and will work with you to help get things sorted whatever they are and wherever you are. Thanks Eric - you guys are simply awesome!" |
-Mark Stewart from Australia on the heels of a successful ride to Alaska with his friend Phil, and our Oregon-based motorcycle rentals. A pair of Africa Twin's, 2 experienced riders, the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, Alberta, the Yukon, and all the moose, elk, bears, and other wildlife along the way, quite a journey a long time in the making. Just loved this picture as two voyagers were headed out of the shop that day. Come again, guys!
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"Hi RIDE Adventures,
I had great trip and great start in California with GS Motorcycle. Next time I will get plan for ride with your team travel some where else interesting. I passed my fear about traffic and now I can enjoy like American people! So many video was took I will update you soon."
-Minh Tran from Vietnam after 15 days of riding across the U.S. on an BMW R1200GS. His first time riding in the U.S., all part of an architectural research project, and meeting friendly Americans along the way!
"Well, the trip came to an end today. Pulled in at 3:00 showing 1475 miles. I can't wait to start looking through all the pictures and videos. Really want to thank you guys for an incredible time! I could not have asked for a better time. Chad...you and Ernie are top notch tour guides and photographers...thank you!"
-Jeff Baenen from Illinois after his September 2013 Trans Wisconsin Adventure Trail guided motorcycle tour and ride back home on his Triumph 1200 Explorer
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival Day: Welcome to beautiful Bend, Oregon!
Welcome to Bend, and we hope you can arrive a little earlier and enjoy this outstanding town for outdoors lovers. We are nestled along the Deschutes River which writhes up from the Cascade Mountains, and serves as the backbone for our small town. From the river rafting and fly fishing opportunities to the vast array of mountain biking, dirt biking, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, golf, and other options we have in the area, we are incredibly proud to call Bend "home," and hope you have the chance to enjoy it as well before departure. (Prediction: Those of you outdoorsy-types looking for retirement or vacation home possibilities will end up purchasing a property here soon.)
Upon arrival, groups will meet for dinner and to get everyone familiar with their motorcycles before takeoff. Bring anything you want to mount on the bike, and we'll make sure you're all set and fit for the great ride ahead. The twisting of wrists begins tomorrow.
Day 2 - Bend to Ashland (241 miles)
Heading west on Cascade Lakes Highway past Mount Bachelor and along the shores of Devil's, Sparks, Elk, and Hosmer Lakes, leave the pavement behind and settle into some simple gravel riding over Windigo Pass on the way to Crater Lake National Park. Left behind by the collapse of Mount Mazama about 7,000 years ago, Crater Lake is the deepest in the U.S. at 1,949 feet (10th deepest in the world) and quite a site from the hiking trail around its upper rim.
Just a bit further south lies the cool Siskiyou Mountain town of Ashland with its ski resort of the same name overlooking. After this great first day of dual sport riding beneath the canopy of huge Ponderosa pine trees, settle in for a night on the town and prep for more great riding ahead.
Day 3 - Ashland to Lakeview (214 miles)
Obvious pavement routes are available, but there's also the option of ducking off into some dirt and gravel to make today's ride even more interesting. Around Upper Klamath Lake and through Winema and Fremont National Forests, California is just to the south with nearby Antelope refuges that make sitings possible. Settling into the "Tallest Town in Oregon," Lakeview sits at 4,802 feet and will be a great resting spot to prep for the next day's ride.
Day 4 - Lakeview to Burns (264 to 312 miles)
A bit more pavement today to help cover the distance involved, but the route is simply perfect as it passes over Hart Mountain, through the stunning Steens Mountain range, and offers incredible views. Out here in the High Desert of Oregon, the riding dates we select for this route sure do make for a high probability of sunny and clear skies, so while everyone's encouraged to come prepared for a variety of weather, chances are good you won't see any rain (although the Steens Mountain Loop sometimes isn't open until early July because of snowpack.)
Winds out here can be significant, but nothing like what we deal with in Patagonia and other places. Burns is a simple lumber-focused town that will do well for an overnight spot to recharge for the next day.
Day 5 - Burns to Baker City (149 to 267 miles)
With sections of dirt floor of Malheur and Umatilla National Forests available today, either take the long way that includes some off-pavement riding, or the shorter option on paved twisties during this fun ride canopied by our enormous Ponderosa and Douglas Fir conifers. Once a thriving gold mining town with over 2,000 inhabitants and served by a narrow gauge railway, Sumpter is now a bit of a ghost town in a beautiful mountain setting.
After passing through, touch on the original fur trading thoroughfare that is the Oregon Trail before heading into to Baker City for the night. Another simple, small town, part of what may be your getaway from regular big city life.
Day 6 - Baker City to Bend (231 to 299 miles)
The final stretch, and one that might be welcome after the demands of this ride. The full & longest day is certainly "doable" for most experienced dual sport riders, by now some more pavement might make sense, and so we have some of the very best twisties and sweepers in the world available for the ride back to Bend if you prefer to keep it shorter. With the incredible John Day Fossil Beds along the way, and various possible routes both forested and desert-like, enjoy that fresh Oregon air! Guided Groups will celebrate the finish of the trip with a dinner along the Deschutes River in town.
Day 7 - Departure Day from Bend, if you must!
As we've noted and bragged about, Bend isn't just the kind of town you'll want to pass through in a hurry. Inquire with us about arranging extra time in this fun small mountain town, and anyone interested in hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, golf, just floating the river, or even skiing (often possible through May) should plan on staying a bit longer. As described by Eric in the original announcement of our Bend-based rental fleet, you may end up living here someday, too!
2019+ Honda CB500x
Another recent assertion by Honda Motorcycles into the Adventure Riding world, riders seeking a compact-sized adventure bike have been raving about the CB500X. With plenty of power emanating from the parallel-twin engine, and an agile disposition, everything from paved twisties to gravel, dirt, and sand can be conquered with this fun adventuring option. Starting in 2019 with the 19" front wheel, this bike has proven itself for us in places like Patagonia, and will be a great option for riders exploring beyond.
- Wet Weight - 430lbs
- Seat Height - 32.7 inches
- Fuel Capacity - 4.6 gal
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32.7 in
430lbs
4.6 gal
471cc Parallel Twin
Honda Africa Twin
X
33.5/34.3 in
511 lb
4.96 gal
998 cc
Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports
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35.4/36.2 in
533 lb
6.4 gal
998 cc
Honda Africa Twin CRF1100 (2020+)
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33.5/34.3 in
505 lb
5.0 gal
1084 cc
Yamaha Ténéré 700
This highly-anticipated "masterpiece of value" has finally been released, giving dual sport adventure riders around the world one more incredible middle-weight adventure bike to choose from. With 73+ smooth, linear horsepower pouring through one of most beautiful exhaust notes out there, the Ténéré 700's unique anti-squat design puts that power into the ground, instead of into the rear shock. The result is one of the best handling, adventure bikes on the market, all backed by typical Yamaha-reliability. Take this agile machine on short trips or long, paved twisties or dirt roads, and know that this may be as close to the "perfect" adventure bike as we have seen in a while. With an attractive entry price, and corresponding rental rate, we expect the number of Ténéré 700's in our fleet operations to grow steadily and remain a factor for a long time.
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34.4 in / 874mm
452 lb / 205kg
4.2 gal
689 cc