Adventure touring is probably the most diverse genre of motorcycling. Each rider has their own definition of adventure and their own ideas about which bike suits that the best. It can be anything from a $30,000 mega-touring steed to a roached out 250cc jalopy held together with bailing wire and bungees…

All of the bikes in this test are terrific adventure touring mounts. Equally impressive is how they all demonstrate unique traits that give them individual personalities. The key is matching the rider with the right bike. That’s easier said than done, as even our testers wanted a particular model for…

…2011 Triumph Tiger 800 XC Adventure Touring Shootout video. bikes as a general comparison to see how the new middleweight machines fit into the overall AT landscape. The British bike was chosen due to its recent narrow victory over the F800 GS in our 2011 Middleweight Adventure Touring Comparo . The Tiger’s…

…which were off-road - it was an adventure none of us will soon forget. And judging by the dirty and ""well-used"" looking KLRs, neither will the bikes. Utah Dual-Sport Adventure Photo Gallery Dirt Bike Motorcycle Headlines Other Dirt Bike Feature Articles Dirt Bike Features Page Kawasaki KLR650 Dealer…

…. The bikes we tested came equipped with the optional Yamaha Adventure Touring package ($1520) that includes the panniers, engine guards and aluminum skid plate. Anyone who plans to do any level of off-roading would be wise to get the skid plate because the engine is exposed beneath the bike. Of particular…

…a number of bikes produced by Utah manufacturer ATK. Owner Frank White (no relation) and I talk regularly about riding, racing and the business in general. Recently he invited me to come spend a few days riding around southern Utah to see the fall colors and put some miles on the bike that will spearhead…

…It's a bike you can load up for a month-long adventure ride and know that it will hold up to plenty of abuse. It's truly what I would call an Adventure Touring bike. Maddox wants to load the BMW to the max and escape. Tyler Maddox, 150 lbs, 5'11"" To me these bikes are all about adventure - loading…

…bikes, the Yamaha and Beemer both make 71 lb-ft and the Duc is way out in front at nearly 81 lb-ft. Combine the 573-pound testing weight and the result is the Adventure is not a fast accelerating machine. It’s the slowest in 0-60 feet, losing even to the Triumph , and also the slowest big bike in…

…tarmac with this imposing bike. Little did I know how far away the road would actually lead me. There can be no doubt that KTM's impact on the adventure bike scene has been huge. BMW really defined the market, particularly during the decade of the 90's. The Bavarian bikes slowly evolved into more touring…

…jumps and dirt bikes avoid pavement. Motorcycles are much more than simple transportation. They’re economical, reliable and most importantly, fun. While two wheels offer an entirely unique level of freedom, very few can bring all aspects of motorcycling to its rider. The adventure touring segment…