Michelin Launches Riding Season with Social Media Photo Contest
With the summer motorcycle riding season here, Michelin has launched a social media photo contest that gives riders a chance to share their riding experiences and win a set of Michelin Motorcycle Tires.
Compass Expeditions Launches Beyond Siberia – Riding the Road of Bones Documentary at Cannes
In May 2014, 16 riders left London to embark on a 105 day adventure expedition to Magadan. Documentary filmmaker, Robin Newell joined us with the end result being called “Beyond Siberia – Riding the Road of Bones” and soon to become a TV mini series.
Ducati Revamps its 2015 Riding Experience
The 2015 edition of the Ducati Riding Experience, the riding school that Ducati has been organizing for over 10 years, is now taking enrollments. The DRE has four distinguishing factors that put it in a class of its own – a group of internationally renowned instructors, legendary racetracks, tried and tested tuition methods, and all-inclusive packages.
The 2015 Touratech Rally is Made For Adventure
The Touratech Rally will take place on June 25-28, 2015 in the mountain town of Plain, WA. This is the fifth installment of this terrific event that has become the largest gathering of adventure motorcycle enthusiasts on the west coast. The rally will be held in conjunction with the Washington Overland Rally.
Vee Rubber Introduces New Adventure Tires
An excellent choice for the adventure bike rider 650cc and up is the Vee Rubber’s new VRM 401 V-Grip tire. The VRM 401 V-Grip adventure knob is 40 percent on road and 60 percent off-road tire. The VRM 401 offers exceptional stability on sand, gravel and light mud environments, as well as remarkable wet or
Bell Helmets MX-9 Adventure
Bell Helmets’ MX-9 Adventure is the company’s first dual sport helmet designed to protect riders in various road conditions. With a growing demand for dual sport helmets, Bell created a helmet versatile enough for off-road conditions, while comfortable enough for sustained on-road riding. With a design inspired by Bell’s dirt and street helmets, the MX-9
Corbin Canyon Dual Sport Saddle for 2014-2015 KTM 1190 Adventure / Adventure R
Designed to maximize comfort and usability while providing a custom look and longer riding range, Corbin saddles are shaped to provide contoured support. The KTM Canyon Dual Sport saddle provides platforms that offer an increased area of body contact to give excellent weight dispersion and eliminate hot spots. This saddle design is neutralized to curb
Accessorizing the Adventure Rider
Adventure motorcycling is bigger than ever. Whether it’s local trail riders or those riders wanting to escape the shackles of civilization for a weekend or longer, getting off the beaten path on a motorcycle just keeps getting more and more popular. Because of the extreme variety of places one can ride a dual sport motorcycle,
REV’IT! and RawHyde Partnership Offers Riders Greater Adventure
REV’IT! Sport USA has signed on as a partner in RawHyde Adventures’ “World of Adventure,” an online portal serving the needs of the dedicated adventure rider. The partnership will help offer the best gear for two-wheeled passions.
Dowco Fastrax Sport and Adventure Xtreme Luggage
Designed with form, fit and function, Dowco’s Fastrax Sport Xtreme Luggage offers riders storage for everything they need on the road. The new series includes a tank bag, tail bag and backpack.
Edelweiss Bike Travel’s Alps Riding Academy Still Has Open Spots
Come join Edelweiss Bike Travel’s Alps Riding Academy and chief riding instructor Christian Preining for five days of training learning to confidently and safely merge yourself with your motorcycle and your motorcycle with the road.
BMW Unveils R 1200 GS Adventure
Building on the dynamic performance characteristics of the R 1200 GS, the OEM claims the latest BMW large capacity enduro “provides the new, ultimate solution for globetrotters, travel enduro aficionados and touring riders with a passion for off-road action.”
BMW Motorrad Unveils F 800 GS Adventure
Based on the dynamic, off-road-oriented F 800 GS, the Adventure model offers an optimal combination of agility, touring practicality and off-road capability, according to the company.
Selling to the Adventure Motorcyclist
Adventure motorcycling is a mindset; a way of approaching the world. It’s a means of expression; riders want to live out their dream adventures or maybe just look like they are. The way you approach your customer is key to success with this segment of the market.
‘Ask MotoAdventureGal’ Offers Free Content For Dealer Newsletters
Alisa Clickenger, also known as MotoAdventureGal, has announced free professionally written content for motorcycle dealerships to use in their newsletters and email campaigns.
Klim USA Adventure Rally Pant
This pant is for serious riders and Klim guarantees it will keep them dry. It sports a laundry list of features, so check Klim’s site for the full run-down. An equally impressive jacket is also available. Sure Sellers: • Extreme-durability gortex fabrics • Articulated, leg and seat, and YKK zippers throughout • d3o armor is