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GETTING READY FOR A RALLY

WITH PRO RACER ROSS BRANCH

PAUL NEFF FROM ISDE TO

I was fortunate enough to sit with Paul Neff to I and became part of the American Rally Originals (ARO). Our group is heading to Saudi Arabia for the 45th running of the Dakar.

TRAVERSING UNKNOWN TERRAIN AT SPEED

THE KAROO ROADBOOK CAMP

MORE TO MEXICO The Path Less Taken

You could ride through Mexico in a week. Charting the most direct route on Google Maps, you can put together a journey of 2,688 miles comprised of mostly well-paved highway, passing through much of the country but interacting with little of its culture, history, or the people that make it magical.

TACOS, SAND DUNES SIGNAL FIRES

ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE WITH  SONORA RALLY SCHOOL

What Everyone's Been Waiting For 2023 XL750 TRANSALP

Honda's Transalp lineage dates back to the late '80s as the XL600V. We saw the motorcycle only briefly in the U.S., and then it disappeared in the great adventure dual-sport extinction event of the early '90s. Although, some aspects have been carried over from the 700V model, like the large dash area and color options (which we'll discuss later), the all-new platform comes with a host of modern features. So, what's the 2023 XL750 Transalp all about, and how will it stack up against the competition? Let's dive in....

YAMAHA TÉNÉRÉ 700 WORLD RAID

The arrival of the two Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid rally factory bikes in the Djerba bivouac caused a buzz.

Klim Arsenal 15 Backpack

The Klim Nac Pak backpack was my trusty companion on every ride for years, including multi-month off-road journeys. And I would still be using it today if it wasn’t for the fact that my son “borrowed” it.

USWE Zulo 6 Hydration Waist Pack

After riding and racing for six years, I had three issues with the many different hydration backpacks I'd used. One, if I put the backpack under the jersey, it looked Quasimodo-ugly.

Sena 50C Motorcycle Communication and 4K Camera System

If you want to mount a comm system and an action cam to your motorcycle helmet, you might want to combine the two units to make life easier. The Sena 50C cam/comm fits the bill here. But is it asking for too much from a small device?

Adventure Begins Where the Pavement Ends

Tips for transitioning from street to adventure riding

NEXX X.WRL Atika Helmet

Holding the new NEXXX.WRL Atika helmet, two things struck me.

inView Wireless Helmet Brake and Turn Signal System

Like most riders, I want to be seen on the road. Many motorcyclists invest in driving lights to not only help them see at night but to be more visible to other drivers, even during daylight hours.

REV'IT! Livingstone Women's Jacket

A coat design originally crafted for weatherproofing in the days before synthetics has come back into fashion, spreading far beyond its U.K. roots.

Mosko Moto Reckless 80L Revolver

Lightweight, versatile, durable: these are all desirable traits in soft panniers, and the Mosko Moto Reckless 80L Revolver almost nails this formula.

RIDING AFRICA'S WILD WEST

A NAMIBIAN MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE

CHASING WATERFALLS IN THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS

Deep in the heart of Brazil, a thousand miles from the nearest beach, lies Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, a motorcyclist's paradise in the highlands with a supernatural character steeped in local legend. I picked up a Royal Enfield Himalayan in the city of Brasilia, 150 miles south of the park, and set off in search of the Chapada's secrets.

U.S. ROAD TRIP to RTW Adventure

I'd just quit my job to travel the world. It was surreal-I had waited many years to make this move, yet here I finally was, without a clue where I was even going to start...

BACK TO SIMPLE ADVENTURES MOTORCYCLE CAMPING

The hotels we stayed at during this last decade of moto travel weren't the constant highlights of our trips. Sure, some were situated around jaw-dropping landscapes. And yeah, getting out of the riding gear to grab a beer felt good. But nothing much was burned into our memories.

FRIED, Over-Easy, or Scrambler'd

Taking a Ride on Our Project Royal Enfield INT650

Anecdotes From the Saddle: A Rider's Anthology

After years of anticipation and determined preparation, we pocketed the key to our empty D.C. apartment, tossed on our waterproof riding gear, and climbed on our motorcycles. I hit the start button and... click dead battery. Thus began our epic journey.

2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 Series

The Rally Pro rides more like a dirt bike than the heavyweight beasts it is competing against.

USWE CORE 25 Daypack

USWE Sports (pronounced "you-swee") is known for its hydration packs and backpacks designed to stay in place no matter how rough the trail gets.

Touratech Aventuro Carbon 2 Helmet

Life is better when things fit right. Too hot, too cold, maybe a little loose... a game we've all played when trying to find the right riding gear, from fingers to feet, top to bottom.

THE COLD START: Escape to Ensenada

Breathtaking beaches, gourmet tacos, top-notch motorcycle instruction, and some of the best wines that Mexico has to offer... is there a better way to start February? The masterminds from WESTx1000, Skool of Moto, and Lost in Baja certainly don't think so. Escape the dreary weather of an American winter by popping just south of the border to soak up some sun and improve those single-track skills at a purpose-built event, The Cold Start.

Moto Adventures in Belize

Women on Wheels VS-the Caribbean

KTM 1190 ADVENTURE R

A Favorite Gets Better

Giant Loop Armadillo Bag

If you're looking to get off the beaten path, your plans will be restricted by your bike's fuel range.

Everything You Need to Know About RIDING WITH YOUR BIG DOG

If you love traveling by motorcycle, it may be difficult to imagine making it better. Sure, you might hope for gear that weighs less or gloves with better touchscreen material. But when it comes to the actual experience of adventure motorcycle travel-exploring new roads, discovering different places, and pitching a tent beside an idyllic stream-I also couldn't imagine how the experience could be improved.... That is, until I started riding with my German Shepherd.

AMERICAN RALLY ORIGINALS

The Toughest Thing... Ever