ADV Pulse

Adventure motorcycling non-profit Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) is back with its annual Motorcycle Giveaway fundraiser sweepstakes. This is a unique opportunity to take home a fully-dialed 2024 BMW R 1300 GS ‘Triple Black’ special edition model with a boatload of custom mods. Armed with a 1300cc boxer twin, plus a revamped suspension and upgraded electronics, […]

Moto Morini has joined the recent surge of interest in smaller adventure bikes, introducing the oddly named Alltrhike 450. The name seems to combine the words “all-terrain” and “hike,” which Moto Morini says is supposed to embody the bike’s adventurous spirit and capability to tackle rugged trails and long journeys. Unveiled at EICMA, the new […]

Earlier this month, Continental showcased their extensive range of tires for the two-wheel industry at EICMA, including an updated TKC80 Dual Sport rubber. Adventure riders who’ve been riding for any length of time no doubt have tried the TKC80 at one time or another whether as an OEM tire or aftermarket replacement. That’s not hard […]

Sena has introduced a new feature-packed helmet communicator called the 60S. The new motorcycle intercom has taken its place as Sena’s flagship motorcycle intercom, boasting several upgrades and new features not available on the previous top-of-the-line model, the 50S (which remains available). The new unit is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, offers a big […]

We haven’t seen an adventure bike branded by U.K. micro manufacturer Clews Competition Machines (CCM) since 2017 when the company’s popular GP450 was nixed from the lineup just as it was headed to U.S. shores. The cut was made primarily because the bike’s fuel-injected DOHC 450cc single, a discontinued BMW design, did not meet evolving […]

Just 8 months after announcing their entry into the Adventure segment, South African protective gear and riding apparel maker Leatt Corporation has unveiled its first-ever adventure motorcycle helmets. The all-new Leatt ADV lids, available in lightweight carbon 9.5 and standard 8.5 models, promise essential road and off-road features to offer a highly-adaptable solution for Adventure […]

Event Details Start: 5 December 2024 Location: Del Mar Inn Rosarito Categories: Bike Rallys, Competitions, Group Rides, North America This will be the 1st Edition of the Rally Baja ADV. Dare to live this great adventure! Here’s your chance to explore and discover incredible places in Baja California. Riders will begin their adventure from Hotel […]

A new Scram 440 was unveiled at Motoverse 2024, Royal Enfield’s largest annual motorcycle gathering held in Goa, India. According to reports from the event, the Scram 440 is the updated version of the current Scram 411, offering a modest boost in power along with an updated transmission and other upgrades fans of the original […]

While news of KTM’s financial woes, layoffs and camshaft failures have dominated the headlines in recent months, that hasn’t stopped the Austrian brand from releasing new machines and updating existing ones. Accordingly, KTM is bringing back their popular 790 Adventure and 890 Adventure R models for 2025 with a few updates including new liveries, a […]

“I could smell the dust.“Then…I was in the dust.“And I just started to reel him in.” “Fast” Eddie Mulder’s eyes sparkled as he recounted that day in 1960, when at the age of 16 he outraced 764 other competitors to win the no rules, run what ya brung Big Bear Run in California’s Mojave Desert, […]