"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 in sunny San Diego, California - (Itinerary is reverse for northbound trips)
Welcome to Southern California, if you are coming from further north where winters are more extreme, you'll appreciate the many reasons why this land is among the most sought-after real estate in the world. Sunny skies, year-round warm weather, and this location perfect for crossing into Mexico will serve as our starting point. Arrive midday to get settled in before meeting with your guides for a trip briefing and a "meet & greet" dinner with a group of strangers that will likely become lifelong motorcycle tracel buddies after this epic ride through Baja California.
Prepare to wake up early tomorrow and toss your luggage in the support vehicle, we will be crossing the "frontera" (border) into Baja California, Mexico before you know it!
Day 2 - San Diego to Ensenada, Mexico- 250Km
Those simple words, "Welcome to Mexico" as stated by Officer Antonio and noted in Eric's original blog post in 2008 meant open arms, friendly faces, and beautiful spaces were ahead.
Not a long ride today as the crow flies, but with some extra riding in between and the border crossing into 'ol Mexico, we'll begin the adventure and then settle into Mexican heading south through Tijuana or Tecate and the beautiful northern Baja wine country before rolling into Ensenada. The best fresh fish tacos, ceviche, tequila and ice cold cervezas you'll ever have are so close you can taste it in the ocean breeze as we ride down the Pacific Coast.
Day 3 - Ensenada to Catavina - 410Km
As we continue further south with opportunities to ride off the beaten path along the Pacific Coast, escaping the hustle and bustle of the border towns, we head into the less known magical land that is the Baja Penisula. Enter the extra terrestrial landscape of Valle de los Cirious, transporting us into a fantastical Dr. Suess-like landscape. Massive cacti and volcanic boulder piles resembling odd fictional characters will get your imagination going.
Catavina, barely a spot on the map, offers nothing more than a perfect overnight oasis in a vast desert. Step outside late at night and, if the moon is not too bright, enjoy a spectacular dark sky splattered with stars.
Day 4 - Catavina to Bahia de Los Angeles - 302Km
Don't worry, leaving Catavina, the wonderful display of Cirio, Cardon, Cholla, Pitaya, Cochal and Senita Cacti continues as we cross the peninsula to our next destination and one of the most incredible remote bays that few are lucky enough to find. Bahia de los Angeles is a small fishing village along the Sea of Cortez with no cell coverage, ATM or other conveniences, but what it lacks it makes up in still turqoise waters, white sandy beaches and a tranquil escape from the world.
Day 5 - Bahia de Los Angeles to San Ignacio-340Km
For those that are prepared for a long sandy road lies the most northern stone Spanish mission in the middle of nowhere that was once one of the most populated mission centers in the late 1700's, but now is nothing more tha a ghost town.
The riding continues through El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve and Mexico's largest wildlife refuge, where rodents, hares, the California Pronghorn, Desert Bighorn Sheep, and other sitings are possible. Combining the best dirt roads available for the big adventure bikes and some pavement as well, arrive in the true oasis town of San Ignacio and prepare for a nice evening with great food and drinks.
Day 6 - San Ignacio to Loreto-274Km
With coastal riding like this ahead, winding along white sand beaches with a beautifully blue Sea of Cortez trapped up against all these twisties and sweepers, oh what a day lies ahead. The town of Heroica Mulegé offers up some great history and lunch spots just before the jaw dropping veiws and riding along the Bay of Conception. Beauty that only a true poet could put into words, so we will not attempt it here.
Today we reach Loreto, one of the few National Marine Parks, where we will enjoy a rest day tomorrow. A day of relaxation on the beach, fishing, golf, or go for another ride, the choice is yours.
Day 7 - Rest Day in Loreto - (Riding Optional)
Enjoy the day off in the vibrant coastal town of Loreto, go for a ride along the coast, or arrange for a day trip to the Coronado Island and Loreto Bay National Marine Park. While there, swim with Sea Lions, and keep an eye our for dolphins, and enjoy a half-day along these white sand beaches. Full day whale watching adventures are also available from Loreto January through April. If you get to pet a whale personally ... we promise this is an experience that will never ... ever ... be forgotten. (We are offering these Baja trips mid-January through March, which is peak season for whale watching)
Day 8 - Loreto to La Paz-374Km
More Baja fun, enjoying open desert routes and tiny villages. Pristine paved twisties in the morning arrive in at the San Javier Mission, before heading onward to a beautiful long dirt and light sand section to continue further south (a fully-paved option is also possible this day.) A few hours later and another blue-water arrival in the lively coastal city of La Paz makes for a picturesque setting and plenty of great dining options out on the town.
Day 9 - La Paz to San Jose del Cabo-228Km
South out of La Paz, a quick stop in the mining history museum at El Triunfo leads us into more great twisties and coastal views. Down to Los Barriles and another great lunch spot, riders can choose pavement to finish the ride, or some playful, not-too-deep sand riding along the Cabo Pulmo area. Mansions and beach resorts full of surfers and sand life line the route leading to San Jose del Cabo, another lively town and perfect spot to finish a motorcycle trip.
Day 10 - Departures
Leaving already? Most of us will arrange a few extra days, maybe have a significant other fly down to soak-up the sunny beaches, activities, dining, and shopping found here in Los Cabos. But if you must leave, do so with a smile, as you've clearly conquered Baja, and have plenty of pictures and stories to share and gloat about to all your riding buddies that "couldn't make it".
We are grateful you chose to RIDE with us and hope that you'll come back to us for your next big moto adventure!
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
X
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
X
35.4/36.2 in
533 lb
6.4 gal
998 cc
Honda Africa Twin CRF1100 (2020+)
X
33.5/34.3 in
505 lb
5.0 gal
1084 cc
KTM 790 Adventure
X
33.5/32.7 in / 851/831 mm
464 lb
5.3 gal / 20 L
799 cc
KTM 790 Adventure R
X
34.6 in / 879 mm
464 lb
5.3 gal / 20 L
799 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