Adventure Bike Rider News Updates

Just like when football teams launch their redesigned kit ahead of the new season, we always get excited when motorcycle manufacturers reveal new colourways for their bikes each year. Some can’t help but make us lust after the machine of our dreams more than ever, like when Ducati revealed a… Read more »

If you’ve seen Long Way Round, you’ll know that Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman each wore the original version of the Arai Tour-X helmet. And while that set the bar for a cross-over helmet that integrated on- and off-road competence back in 2004, we were never fans of the visor retention… Read more »

Do you dream of riding Scotland’s NC500 but you’ve never had the time? Then you’ve come to the right place because we’ve just premiered a sensational feature-length video that reveals how to ride the world famous road trip in just a weekend, without missing out on any of the best… Read more »

Your new GS or Africa Twin may ooze rugged charm clad in a set of knobby tyres but, for those of us who enjoy adventures of the paved variety, that blocky tread is going to wear out faster and prove noisier for the type of continental road touring many of… Read more »

Make a brew, get comfortable, and prepare to immerse yourself in an unforgettable motorcycle adventure because we’ve just premiered an incredible feature-length video on YouTube for you to watch, and it’s an absolute belter. So, join Billy and I as we ride an epic coast-to-coast route across England taking in… Read more »

Have you ever fancied getting up close and personal with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman to hear them chat about all things Long Way? Well, now’s your chance because the world’s most famous adventure biking duo will be appearing live on stage at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham for one night… Read more »

Think riding in India means rough roads and no creature comforts? Think again. Yes, it’s wild. Yes, it’s unpredictable. But with the right guide, it’s also one of the most breathtaking and rewarding places to ride on Earth. Alex Pirie has spent over a decade leading motorcycle tours across the… Read more »

If you’re an adventure biker who rides mostly in the UK, not only do you have some truly spectacular roads and must-see destinations, but you also benefit from generally decent mobile coverage. That can give you peace of mind when on the road, particularly if you have the REALRIDER SOS… Read more »

Do you need an adventure bike to have an adventure? Or could something sportier and purely road-focused be a better choice for your next motorcycle touring adventure? I know, that sounds like blasphemy coming from us. But when you think about it, could all the off-road features built into your… Read more »

No-one demands more from their riding gear than adventure bikers. Think about it: our kit needs to keep us cool in hot weather, warm in the winter, dry in the rain and, of course, it should be supremely comfortable over multiple days and weeks in the saddle when we’re on… Read more »