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KTM Sells Out to India: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Posted by RIDE Adventures on May 29, 2025

Photo credit: KTM

It's official: India's Bajaj Auto has officially agreed to provide the necessary funds to keep KTM and its affiliated brands Husqvarna and GAS GAS afloat for the foreseeable future. In doing so, Bajaj has acquired a majority ownership stake in the Austrian brand.

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5 Best Motorcycle Backpacks For Riders

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 28, 2025

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Don't buy into the hype: the best motorcycle backpacks all share these specific features. 

You’ll find plenty of bags out there nowadays being sold as motorcycle backpacks, but only a select few have any business going for a ride.

Truth be told, most of the moto packs on the market are more or less just casual backpacks with moto-specific brand names printed on them, and where there are brand names, outrageous price gouging is sure to follow.

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Adventure Motorcycle Luggage: Hard Panniers vs Soft Bags

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 26, 2025

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If you're ready to throw out those bags and bungee cords and step up to real adventure motorcycle luggage, you're in the right place.

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The Ultimate Adventure Motorcycle Gear Setup For Any Weather

Posted by RIDE Adventures on May 24, 2025

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We often get comments on our page and YouTube channel asking what kind of adventure motorcycle gear we depend on when we’re guiding motorcycle tours well off the beaten path. 

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The 7 Best ADV Training Courses In the USA

Posted by RIDE Adventures on May 22, 2025

There are multiple great ADV training programs here in the US, but the skills, terrain, and methods can vary greatly from school to school. 

We're big evangelists of rider training programs, and we're not just saying that because we happen to offer one. Truth be told, professional training is probably the most effective investment any rider can make, whether they're new to the sport or not.

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9 Common Mistakes While Loading a Motorcycle

Posted by RIDE Adventures on May 17, 2025

Loading your motorcycle into a truck might seem straightforward, but it’s surprisingly easy to make mistakes that can lead to expensive damage or worse, injuries.

If you’re a seasoned rider or a beginner looking to improve your loading skills, here are the most common mistakes you should avoid when loading and tying down your motorcycle!

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8 Important Adventure Motorcycle Accessories For Long Rides

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 11, 2025

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It’s one of the oldest mysteries in motorcycle history. Scholars and philosophers have debated it for decades, but the truth continues to elude us all:

Which came first, adventure motorcycles or adventure motorcycle accessories?

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Tariff Relief: These Kawasaki Motorcycles are Getting Massive Price Cuts This Year

Posted by RIDE Adventures on May 6, 2025

Photo credit: Kawasaki

You've probably heard more than your fair share of fear and speculation around tariffs impacting motorcycle prices. Will CFMoto lose its pricing advantage? Will Harleys become even more expensive? What about Italian imports?

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6 ADV Riding Techniques for Offroad Adventurers

Posted by Garrett Galván on April 28, 2025

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When you’re out on the trails, the right techniques can make the difference between an epic ride and a frustrating day of picking your bike up off the ground.

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Harley Pan America Review: The Good and the Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on April 23, 2025

We never thought we'd see the day, yet here it is: A proper adventure bike from the Milwaukee Motor Company. Can this hog do ADV? We took the Harley Pan America down our favorite Oregon backcountry routes to find out.

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