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RIDE Adventures Blog

2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Review: The Good and the Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on August 24, 2025

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Our review of the new 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700: Is a higher tech T7 really what adventure riders want, or do added electronics just make for added weight? Here's our take after a few months in the saddle.

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Heidenau K60 Scout Review: 10 Years and 5 Million Miles Later

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on August 20, 2025

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No, that's not a typo: after more than a decade of regular use in our fleet, RIDE Adventures has collectively logged over 5,000,000 miles of adventures on the Heidenau K60 Scout. 

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You’re Not a Wimp—ADV Fatigue Is Real and Here’s How to Handle It

Posted by RIDE Adventures on August 15, 2025

ADV riding isn’t just a scenic cruise through the backcountry. It’s physical. It’s mental. And after a few days on the trail, it can leave even the most experienced riders feeling beat to hell.

If you've ever thought, “Why am I so wiped out when I only rode 150 miles?”—you're not alone.

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How to Plan a BDR Trip Without Overplanning It

Posted by RIDE Adventures on August 10, 2025

Planning a BDR (Backcountry Discovery Route) trip is exciting—map spreads, GPX files, packing lists, daydreaming about remote stretches of dirt and river crossings.

But here’s the truth: overplanning can kill the adventure.

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The Best Off-Road GPS Options For Motorcyclists and Overlanders

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on August 6, 2025

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Getting lost is half the fun, but at some point, you need to get where you're going. These are the off-road GPS units we trust on our motorcycles 4x4s. 

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Motorcycle Travel Fundamentals, According to the Pros

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on August 2, 2025

Motorcycle travel doesn't have to be complicated. Here are the 6 core fundamentals you need to nail to make any two-wheeled journey a success, according to the pros who guide tours for a living.

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Why Some Riders Plateau—And What to Do About It

Posted by RIDE Adventures on July 23, 2025

You’ve got miles under your belt, gear that fits like a second skin, and trails you know by heart. But lately? Every ride feels the same. You’re not crashing—but you’re not progressing either.

Sound familiar? You might be stuck in the rider plateau—that frustrating phase where you’re no longer a beginner, but not quite leveling up either.

Here’s why it happens—and how to break through it.

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Tested: 6 Best Summer Motorcycle Jackets

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on July 16, 2025
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Riding in the heat doesn't need to be miserable: these are the summer motorcycle jackets that keep us as cool as a cucumber when the mercury rises. 

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Best Lightweight Adventure Bikes in 2025

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on July 9, 2025

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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BMW 1300 GS Review: Reinventing an Icon

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on July 3, 2025

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?

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