DUAL SPORT, ENDURO & ADVENTURE RIDING
Adventure riders ask a lot of their pants and jackets. The best adventure motorcycle pants must be waterproof, breathable, well-ventilated, and offer good protection from the elements. They must also offer abrasion and impact resistance in a crash. Waterproof and breathable would seem like a contradiction of terms, and at one time having both would … Read more
Giant Loop is a name that is synonymous with building durable and rugged luggage products designed to get you off-road. The Giant Loop Coyote Saddlebag is a roll-top luggage system designed for dual sports and lightweight adventure bike riders who are looking to hit the trails on multi-day adventure rides. Giant Loop pioneered the rackless … Read more
Adventure motorcycle touring requires your gear to be versatile enough to handle a wide variety of environments. The best adventure motorcycle jackets are designed to handle dry and wet weather riding, hot and cold temperatures, and give you protection from the elements both on and off the road. They should also be comfortable, armored, have … Read more
When looking at the best Dual Sport helmets available to suit the type of riding you do, there are a few factors to consider. If you’ve ever worn a motocross-style helmet and goggles for any distance on the road, you’ve realized that Moto/off-road helmets aren’t designed for high-speed road use. You’ll get a neck workout … Read more
Knowing how to clean a dirt bike chain is one of the basics of maintaining your dirt bike. It’s a job that only takes a few minutes, but is essential to prolonging the life of your chain and sprockets. They’re not cheap, so a bit of time spent cleaning and lubricating can save you some … Read more
There are subtle differences between Motocross boots and Enduro or off-road boots. The most noticeable difference is in the sole. The best Dirt Bike boots for Enduro and Dual Sport riding will feature a sole with a deeper tread pattern for more traction when off the bike, or when negotiating a tricky obstacle like a … Read more
With the popularity of Adventure Motorcycle Camping on the rise, there are now tents designed specifically with the motorcyclist in mind. Here is a look at 10 of the Best Tents for Adventure Motorcycle camping, both with and without the garage vestibule. Two-person to six-person. Parking your motorcycle in a tent in a designated garage … Read more
Dirt Bike Tool Kits are part of the essential arsenal for any serious off-road rider. In this post, I’ll be going over putting your tool kit together, keeping weight to a minimum. Whether you’re doing a one-day trail ride, an enduro, a multi-day trail ride, or an adventure ride, making sure your bike is prepared, … Read more
As someone who has ridden dirt bikes of one form or another for over forty years, I reckon I know as well as anyone some good reasons to keep riding dirt bikes – even past 50. I had my first ride on a dirt bike at about 14, and have loved riding ever since. With the … Read more
You’ve made the decision between hard panniers and soft panniers and decided that a soft pannier system is the best for you. Here are 8 of the Best Soft Panniers for lightweight Adventure Bikes available. The luggage system you choose for your adventure motorcycle touring affects everything: your comfort, your bike’s handling, the type of … Read more