Pirelli Scorpion Rally for adventure bikes
Good news for riders of GS &Co: The Dakar approved Pirelli Scorpion Rally fits now to their bikes. The tyre has been adapted to 19/17 inch sized wheels.
Continue January 26, 2012
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Rukka »Granite« commuters’ trousers
The Rukka »Granite« Trousers are made to wear over your everyday clothing – easy to put on and safe by CE protectors.
Continue January 23, 2012
Mongolia: In a country without fences
On their journey across Mongolia – the country without fences – Claudia and Andreas Hülsmann weren’t only intrigued by the vast landscape, but also enthralled with its people who still live far out in the grasslands like in the days of Genghis Khan.
Continue January 19, 2012
Dakar 2012 – the videos
The Dakar 2012 is history. Despite the restriction to 450 cc the race has been dominated by KTM. Only Helder Rodrigues (3rd) an Olivier Pain (9th) of Yamaha France could enter he top ten.
Continue January 16, 2012
New Kawasaki Versys 1000
Kawasaki has transferred the successful Versys concept to a powerful 1000 cc fourcylinder. Therefor the Z 1000 engine has been tuned for more flexibility, better throttle response and strong torque at all rpm – especially in the low-mid range.
Continue December 22, 2011
Chris Morgan: Protecting bears by motorcycle
Through the BEARTREK project, Chris Morgan commits himself to the conservation of endangered bear species around the world. In order to observe these impressive animals in their natural, but remote habitats, the scientist and filmmaker counts on a highly mobile form of transportation: the motorcycle.
Continue December 13, 2011
Semi active suspension for motorcycles
Tractive Suspension, a Netherland based manufacturer, has presented a semi active suspension on a BMW F 800 GS demo motorcycle. The front fork and rear shock were equipped with adjustable ride height functionality with more than 45 mm range.
Continue December 9, 2011
Yamaha announces Super Ténéré Worldcrosser
At the Salon de la Moto in Paris Yamaha has announced the launch of the Super Ténéré Worldcrosser. Protectors made of carbon and aluminium shall extend the XTZ’s adventure abilities.
Continue December 1, 2011
New Husqvarna Strada 650
Hot on the heels of the Nuda 900 R that goes on sale worldwide this November, Husqvarna Motorcycles has presented its next motorcycle – the Concept Strada – at the »Salon de la Moto« in Paris.
Continue November 29, 2011
Washington Backcountry Discovery Route
The Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) follows a connection of mostly unpaved backroads through Washington State from Oregon to Canada. The 600-mile route through the Cascade Mountain Range is perfect for enduro oder dual sports bikes.
Continue November 14, 2011
