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Top 10 Dont's of Motorcycle CampingTop 10 Dont's of Motorcycle CampingA motorcycle puts you in the zone. When you ride, you’re in the moment. You are part of the scenery, the smells, the weather. It makes you feel free in the way a car cannot. For many, camping derives its fun by being founded on the same feelings elicited by the motorcycle. You’re not isolated from the environment—you are amongst...
How to Choose A Motorcycle Campsite: Top 10 TipsHow to Choose A Motorcycle Campsite: Top 10 TipsFew machines are as liberating as a motorcycle. With the right bike and riding skills, you can go where angels fear to tread, and have non-stop fun doing it. With serious mobility, you can find yourself far from the crowd and in the midst of nature and its splendor. You also will probably find yourself far from the ho-hum motel...
Heading on a Long ADV Motorcycle Trip? Here's your ChecklistHeading on a Long ADV Motorcycle Trip? Here's your ChecklistIn these really strange times, we’re living in, stress is coming at us from multiple different directions. The challenges of everyday life can be especially taxing right now, and there’s seemingly no end in sight. Maybe now more than ever a chance to get away and clear the mind is exactly what’s needed. What better way of doing that than...
Triumph Tiger 1200 Unveiled: Is it a Worthy ADV Motorcycle?Triumph Tiger 1200 Unveiled: Is it a Worthy ADV Motorcycle?Recently, Triumph released photos of a “camouflaged” Tiger 1200 ripping through some trails. We use quotes here because the camo coverings on the bike don’t really leave the viewer guessing.  The lines are evident, and its overall profile clearly looks slimmer than the outgoing Tiger 1200 it’s replacing. Considering that the soon-to-be discontinued Tiger 1200 was never really taken seriously...
How to Choose the Right Motorcycle LuggageHow to Choose the Right Motorcycle LuggageThere’s no such thing as the “best” motorcycle luggage – only the setup that fits the way you ride. Terrain, trip length, security needs, and how often you ride off-road all play a role in what works best for you. At Lone Rider, we focus on three luggage categories: Soft, Semi-Rigid, and Aluminum. Each comes with its own strengths, trade-offs,...
Top 10 Adventure Motorcycle Riding Tips: Dominate Off-Road ADVTop 10 Adventure Motorcycle Riding Tips: Dominate Off-Road ADVWe all know how much fun it is to go off-road on an adventure motorcycle like a KTM 1290 Super Adventure or R 1250 GS—it would be strange if you were reading this and didn’t think so. But as with anything in life worth doing, if you like riding an ADV bike, then we believe it’s worth doing well.  There’s a...
ADV Motorcycle Camping Tents: How Do I Choose What's Best for Me?ADV Motorcycle Camping Tents: How Do I Choose What's Best for Me?If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s the joy and happiness we get from going on a motorcycle adventure. Pointing your bike in a specific direction and seeing where you end up can be a thrilling experience, as you explore new lands, meet new people, and soak in all that the earth has to offer. Eventually, however,...
How to Clean Motorcycle Adventure Gear & Apparel | 5 Essential TipsHow to Clean Motorcycle Adventure Gear & Apparel | 5 Essential TipsAn ADV ride can be a messy thing. Swarms of insects, knee deep mud puddles, and hours of sweating can turn your riding gear into a pigsty. Want to avoid the mess? You might as well stow your motorcycle away in the corner of your garage. Getting dirty isn’t a bad thing, though. In fact, it’s part of what makes...
Top 7 Adventure Motorcycle Tires in 2021 (Dual Sport)Top 7 Adventure Motorcycle Tires in 2021 (Dual Sport)You can’t overstate the importance of tires in any genre of motorcycling, but especially when it comes to adventure riding. Get it right, and you’re in for an epic ride. Get it wrong and the going could be very challenging—and that’s putting it mildly.  Choosing the right adventure tire is no easy task. The options are seemingly endless, and even...
Our Top Tips for your Adventure Motorcycle Tool KitOur Top Tips for your Adventure Motorcycle Tool KitTool Kit Essentials for ADV Travel Tires running flat, bolts falling out, and parts breaking without warning; it’s all part of adventure motorcycling. Chances are, most of you have had to perform some type of maintenance or repair on the side of the trail/road before. When you find yourself in this sort of situation, the tools you carry can often...
Motorcycle Camping Gear: Essential Top 7 For Long DistanceMotorcycle Camping Gear: Essential Top 7 For Long DistanceYou’ve done it. You’ve made the decision to hop on your ADV motorcycle and take off to explore, to wander, and to get away. Your destination? Who knows. But one thing’s for sure: adventure awaits. Before you get too whimsical in thoughts of beautiful sunrises and sunsets, majestic mountain views, and clear, gorgeous waterfalls, let’s take a step back and...
Meet the 2023 BMW GS Motorcycle Range: What's New?Meet the 2023 BMW GS Motorcycle Range: What's New?It’s common for manufacturers to update their model line every few years. Sometimes those changes are massive and involve all-new, or heavily updated, models. Other times, especially after a major change, OEMs will give their model lineup minor updates to keep things fresh. BMW is no different. For 2023, it’s giving its models several little updates to keep them competitive...