ADV Pulse

This summer, Yamaha is bringing its BLU CRU community together with the launch of their first‑ever Ténéré Trek, a new factory‑led adventure rally taking place August 6–9, 2026, at the Tamarack Resort in Donnelly, Idaho. Designed specifically for Yamaha adventure bike and dual sport owners, the four‑day event combines curated backcountry routes, skills training, demo […]

Sena has expanded its Mesh‑only lineup with the launch of the Spider X Slim, a low‑profile communication system built for riders who want full Mesh Intercom performance in an ultra-compact, streamlined design. The new unit runs on Mesh Intercom 3.0, supporting both Open Mesh and Group Mesh, giving it the same communication backbone used across […]

LiveWire has announced that production is officially underway for its all‑new S4 Honcho platform, a pair of lightweight electric mini‑moto models aimed at expanding the company’s global reach. First shown as concepts at Harley‑Davidson Homecoming and later at EICMA, the Honcho Trail and Honcho Street represent LiveWire’s move into more accessible, 125cc‑equivalent electric motorcycles designed […]

You don’t ride long distances on the highway with a single. They’re buzzy. They’re tiring. And if you want to go far, you “need a twin.” For a long time, that old wisdom rang true. But after an initial test on the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R, the updated counterbalanced engine with 25cc more displacement, […]

KTM’s “Adventure” models have become one of the brand’s defining pillars, but the latest machine spotted for the first time in near‑production trim suggests the Austrians are preparing to expand its rally-influence in their lineup. Captured near KTM’s headquarters in Austria by moto paparazzo Bernhard M. Hoehne, the photo reveals what appears to be the […]

KTM has confirmed it will begin phasing out its Demo Mode feature, marking a notable shift in how the company handles electronic rider aids and optional technology. The announcement states that rider feedback prompted the decision, saying it “listened and acted,” and that this will lead to the “phased withdrawal of Demo Mode from future […]

Sena has added a new flagship intercom to its 60 Series lineup with the introduction of the 60X, a communication system built around a redesigned interface, updated mounting hardware, and several usability improvements aimed at making day‑to‑day operation more intuitive. The unit centers on a new glove-friendly joystick controller and introduces Sena’s first-ever customizable button […]

Trail Tech has released their new Voyager Pro4, an update to its off‑road GPS system built for riders who need mapping and group‑ride awareness far from cell service. The new rugged unit brings a brighter, larger touchscreen, faster hardware, expanded Buddy Tracking features, and broader compatibility with mixed‑machine groups — including Polaris Ride Command Group […]

KTM’s middleweight adventure platform looks poised for a significant evolution, as new spy shots captured by moto-paparazzo Bernhard M. Höhne show a near‑production prototype of what appears to be the next‑generation 790 Adventure undergoing testing in Upper Austria. While the 790 has had one of the more unusual product arcs in KTM’s lineup — debuting […]

BMW has revealed the R 12 G/S GS Trophy Competition Bike, a purpose‑built machine prepared for the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2026. When the event returns to Europe in late summer, teams will face Romania’s dramatic mix of mountains, forests, rivers, and remote villages, a landscape that seems tailor‑made for technical riding and long […]