Whether you’re a grizzled ADV veteran or a new rider feeling dirt-curious, we can all agree that lighter, more compact bikes deliver their own special brand of fun.
If you’re looking for the best lightweight adventure bikes to take for a spin this year, we’ve got you covered.
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Adventure motorcycle tires are always a hotly debated topic.
There are endless pages of forums, YouTube comment sections, and articles debating the merits of what sort of tire is best for different riders on different bikes. Don’t even get me started on tire pressures.
Our pre-ride checklist to ensure your motorcycle will go the distance.
There's no shortage of variables that can bring a BDR to an early conclusion. Gnarly weather, illness, and accidents are all common culprits, and truth be told, there's not much any of us can do about any of those things.
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There’s nothing like a good set of aggressive dual-sport tires to transform a street-legal trail bike into a serious off-roader.
Whether you’re a disciple of the small displacement school on a Yamaha WR250R or prefer something with longer legs like the venerable KTM 690 Enduro R, the stock rubber is almost always a compromise toward street-biased performance.
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When it comes to safety meets style, nothing handles both jobs quite as well as a leather motorcycle racing jacket. Here's how to pick your next one.
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Chances are you've got a few things worth protecting between your waist and your ankles: Save your skin and whatever else with a proper pair of adventure motorcycle pants.
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You know the weather is bad when you find yourself sitting on a 160-horsepower motorcycle wishing you could trade places with someone in the backseat of a Toyota Prius.
The BMW 1300 GS is a ground-up redesign of one of the most iconic motorcycles of all time. Has BMW jumped the shark with the new GS, or is a lighter, more powerful boxer what we needed all along?
If you're shopping for an adventure bike in 2026, we've got good news for you: You've got more choices than Nick Cannon has children.
Unfortunately, that also means picking a favorite has never been harder, but we managed to round up 9 of the most exciting options of the year for your consideration.
Who says you need a 500-pound adventure bike to get off the beaten path? Keep your all-terrain exploits pure with the best dual sport motorcycles on the planet.
