Touring Motorcycle Reviews, News, Gear and Travel Blogs https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/motorcycle-types/touring/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:41:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-UltimateMoto_Circle-512x512-1-32x32.png Touring Motorcycle Reviews, News, Gear and Travel Blogs https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/motorcycle-types/touring/ 32 32 Metzeler Roadtec 02 Tire Review [Isle of Man Wet Weather Test] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/14/metzeler-roadtec-02-tire-review-isle-of-man-wet-weather-test/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:41:18 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278312 Motorcyclists are a persnickety bunch. Want proof? Just ask the average rider for a list of well-meaning, though contradictory, qualities they’d like from their rubber. To the ears of tire engineers, the answer will probably sound like wishing for unicorns. First, we demand dry grip on par with narrowly focused sport hoops, but they’ll also […]

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]]> Giant Loop MoJavi Saddlebag Review [Taking Things Lightly] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/12/giant-loop-mojavi-saddlebag-review-taking-things-lightly/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 02:24:37 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278267 The Giant Loop MoJavi saddlebag is a light and rugged way to carry your must-haves and small extras tight to the motorcycle and safe from the elements. Each side of the throw-over unit with reinforced mounting provides six liters of waterproof open-space storage in bags that measure 16-by-7-by-4 inches. Weighing just three pounds empty, the […]

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]]> Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition Southwest Ride [Desert Tested] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/30/husqvarna-norden-901-expedition-southwest-ride-desert-tested/ Fri, 31 May 2024 06:44:59 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277969 “Why is there another Husqvarna motorcycle in our garage?” my wife asks. She usually has a lot of patience with my motorcycle obsession, so her query was more out of curiosity than anything else—at least, I think/hope. It’s a good question, though. After spending months with a Husqvarna 701 Enduro Project Bike, trying to create […]

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]]> 2024 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS Test To Death Valley https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/24/2024-mv-agusta-turismo-veloce-lusso-scs-test-to-death-valley/ Fri, 24 May 2024 08:22:13 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277814 Friday at 0730. It’s cold, rain is predicted, and we’ve mountains to ride over on our long-planned Death Valley trip. Thoughts of punking out enter my mind, but I’m committed to my riding brothers to make this trip. I wrap myself in my best Held Hakuna battle suit and boots, throw an electric vest underneath, […]

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]]> Touratech Aventuro Carbon Pro Review [ADV+ Motorcycle Helmet] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/15/touratech-aventuro-carbon-pro-review-adv-motorcycle-helmet/ Thu, 16 May 2024 04:59:15 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277632 The Touratech Aventuro Carbon Pro helmet is Touratech’s third-generation adventure/dual-sport helmet. Although I have no experience with Gen 1 (2015) or Gen 2 (2018), I can say the new edition checks all the boxes for 2024. The medium carbon fiber shell with the peak installed weighs 1716 grams (3 pounds, 13 ounces)—one of three configurations—and […]

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]]> Cortech Marquee Jacket Review [Swiss Army Knife in Leather] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/14/cortech-marquee-jacket-review-swiss-army-knife-in-leather/ Wed, 15 May 2024 05:49:46 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277491 Cortech has a winner here in the Marquee leather jacket. I can probably shortcut this review by saying that this black leather jacket ticks all the boxes on my list of important features to include in a great item of apparel. The Cortech Marquee jacket is constructed of 1.0-1.2 mm drum-dyed cow leather that is […]

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]]> 2024 Moto Guzzi V85 Lineup Review: Strada, TT, and TT Travel https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/10/2024-moto-guzzi-v85-lineup-review-strada-tt-and-tt-travel/ Fri, 10 May 2024 18:18:39 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277380 How do you weigh authenticity? In these conversations, words like tradition often emerge from the mist as the preeminent yardstick. And if that’s how we’ll measure Moto Guzzi, then the historic Italian firm certainly meets that standard, pointing to its over-a-century-old Mandello de Lario-based factory, where every Goose has flapped the roost. Of course, the […]

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]]> 2024 MV Agusta Enduro Veloce First Look [11 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/05/2024-mv-agusta-enduro-veloce-first-look-11-fast-facts/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:01:19 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276414 Last November, we told you about the all-new 2024 MV Agusta LXP Orioli—the storied Italian brand’s first full-on adventure bike. However, that was a limited edition model, with only 500 examples produced. Now, there’s a variant for the rest of us—the 2024 MV Agusta Enduro Veloce—featuring the same all-new motor and chassis geometry as the […]

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]]> 2025 Indian Scout Lineup First Look [New Engine and Frame] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/02/2025-indian-scout-lineup-first-look-new-engine-and-frame/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:26:59 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276324 For the first time since its introduction, the Indian Scout is getting an overhaul. The 2025 Indian Scout lineup of five models features an all-new V-twin motor, more technology, and three trim levels for each iteration. We will go into detail about each model in separate stories—there are links in the next paragraph—as there is […]

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]]> Pirelli Scorpion Trail III First Look [Spot-Adventure-Touring Tire] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/03/21/pirelli-scorpion-trail-iii-first-look-spot-adventure-touring-tire/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:34:27 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275830 The new Pirelli Scorpion Trail III is aimed at sport-adventure-touring riders who spend most of their time on the street, but still want the capability of riding on high-quality unpaved roads on occasion. Pirelli touts the Scorpion Trail III as a quiet tire to accommodate touring, while still providing grip levels on the street—wet and […]

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]]> Muc-Off Bottle For Life Plus Punk Powder Bundle Review https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/03/11/muc-off-bottle-for-life-plus-punk-powder-bundle-review/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:10:54 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275666 When I come home after a dirt bike romp in the mud, I only care about getting all the goop baked on or clinging ferociously to the motorcycle. I’m not concerned about saving the world or signaling my virtue—I just want the bike clean and ready for the next ride. Having said that, not everyone […]

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]]> 2024 Harley-Davidson Tobacco Fade Enthusiast Collection Debuts https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/03/05/2024-harley-davidson-tobacco-fade-enthusiast-collection-debuts/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:12:31 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275536 Three motorcycles are in the 2024 Harley-Davidson Tobacco Fade Enthusiast Collection—the Low Rider ST, Ultra Limited, and Tri Glide Ultra. The defining feature for each is the high-end paint and graphics, with all technical aspects unchanged. A maximum of 2,000 examples of each Tobacco Fade model will be produced. Inspired by 1960s rock ’n’ roll […]

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]]> 2024 Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide Revival First Look [27 Pics] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/02/29/2024-harley-davidson-hydra-glide-revival-first-look-27-pics/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:00:57 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275423 Just as the premium motorcycles from Harley-Davidson’s Custom Vehicle Operations are highly anticipated each year, so too is the latest addition to the Icons Collection. The three previous Icon bikes—2021 Electra Glide Electra Glide Revival, 2022 Low Rider El Diablo, and last year’s Electra Glide Highway King—have been fantastic, both functionally and aesthetically. Now, we […]

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]]> 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide First Look [14 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/02/15/2024-harley-davidson-road-glide-first-look-14-fast-facts/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:57:42 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275092 It’s a big year for the Harley-Davidson Road Glide, a model that debuted over a quarter of a century ago. The 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide features a new engine, a new fairing, enhanced electronics, updated suspension, and more. We’re here to tell you all about it, so let’s get started. The Milwaukee-Eight 117 used in […]

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]]> 2024 Honda Africa Twin First Look [11 Fast Facts, American Style] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/02/14/2024-honda-africa-twin-first-look-11-fast-facts-american-style/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:11:20 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275049 We knew this was coming for two reasons. First, there was no Africa Twin in Honda’s lineup last year. Second, the 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin debuted in Europe. Put those together, and we have the 2024 Honda Africa Twin for the United States, which includes a DCT version and the standard model. There are […]

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]]> 2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite First Look [10 Fast Facts; 24 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/02/06/2024-indian-roadmaster-elite-first-look-10-fast-facts-24-photos/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:01:04 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274775 The exclusive, limited-production 2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite has been revealed. The flagship Roadmaster features a high-end paint job and various detail upgrades compared to the premium-class Roadmaster Limited dresser, which shares the same chassis and Thunderstroke 116 V-twin powerplant. Each Roadmaster Elite takes 24 hours to build, so let’s find out why. The jewel of […]

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]]> 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide First Look [9 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/31/2024-harley-davidson-street-glide-first-look-9-fast-facts/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:49:39 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274614 While the first thing you’ll notice about the 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide is its new batwing fairing, big changes are afoot on the popular big-inch bagger. We will dispense with the chit-chat and get right to them. The Street Glide’s V-twin gets 10 more cubes. The base 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide is powered by a […]

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]]> 2024 BMW F 900 GS Adventure First Look [13 ADV Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/28/2024-bmw-f-900-gs-adventure-first-look-13-adv-fast-facts/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:02:24 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274487 For four years, we have seen BMW’s 895cc twin on the F 900 R sport bike and street-oriented adventure-style sport-touring F 900 XR. We have been waiting impatiently for the powerplant to find its way into the GS range, and now it has. The 2024 BMW F 900 GS Adventure is one of three GSes […]

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]]> 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America First Look [8 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/26/2024-harley-davidson-cvo-pan-america-first-look-8-fast-facts/ Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:51:06 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274411 For the first time, a Revolution Max-powered Harley-Davidson gets the Custom Vehicles Operations treatment. The honor goes to the Pan America 1250 Special, and the result is the 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America. As CVOs go, the 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America is modestly upgraded. The engine, Showa semi-active suspension, and touchscreen display are untouched. […]

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]]> 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST First Look [Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/25/2024-harley-davidson-cvo-road-glide-st-first-look-fast-facts/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:23:56 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274352 The influence of the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series expands with the sportiest big-inch Harley-Davidson tourer ever. The new 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST expands on the standard Road Glide ST with a bigger engine, enhanced electronics, superior suspension, and more from Custom Vehicle Operations. Let’s run down what you get for an […]

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]]> 2024 BMW F 800 GS First Look [10 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/23/2024-bmw-f-800-gs-first-look-10-fast-facts/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:00:20 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274270 BMW’s street-focused midsize adventure motorcycle gets a displacement boost for 2024, along with some new options and colors. The F 700 GS is gone and replaced by the new 2024 BMW F 800 GS. So, let’s dive in. The updated parallel-twin engine displaces 895cc. While it is called an 800, the engine is a detuned […]

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]]> Metzeler Roadtec 02 Tires First Look [Super-Sport Touring Rubber] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/21/metzeler-roadtec-02-tires-first-look-super-sport-touring-rubber/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:07:40 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274237 The new Metzeler Roadtec 02 tire is designed for sport touring, with two 19-inch front tire choices to accommodate riders on many adventure motorcycles. Metzeler calls the Roadtec 2 a “Super-Sport Touring” tire, so the focus is clearly on performance while retaining capability in the changing weather conditions encountered on long trips. Here is how […]

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]]> Atlas Throttle Lock Long-Term Test with Hardware Pack Update https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/14/atlas-throttle-lock-long-term-test-with-hardware-pack-update/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 09:17:26 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274006 My test of the Atlas Throttle Lock—a mechanical cruise control unit for motorcycles without electronic cruise control—began over two years ago. After countless miles of use on the Ultimate Motorcycling Yamaha Ténéré 700 Project Bike, I discovered that the Atlas Throttle lock has only one part that will wear out—the friction pad that rubs against […]

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]]> Plan your luxury ride through the Italian Lakes and Alps in 2024 – Vrooooom! https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/12/lakes-and-alps-2024-dynamic-luxury-ride-by-paolo-bari-vrooooom/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:28:50 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=271654 Like the rising of the proverbial phoenix, Paolo Bari has now taken motorcycle touring to a new level of luxury.  Emerging from the shadow of Covid, Paolo has re-created his Ducati Dynamic Driving motorcycle touring company. (Details on how to book at the foot of this page.) Bari’s passion is clear as he tells us […]

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]]> Benelli Takes North American Distribution In-House For 2024 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/03/benelli-takes-north-american-distribution-in-house-for-2024/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:28:51 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=272352 Benelli motorcycles are now imported and distributed in the United States by Keeway America, a subsidiary of brand co-owner Keeway Group, which is also the brand’s worldwide corporate manager. Keeway Motor Company became a Benelli shareholder in 2005. In addition to Benelli motorcycles, which will arrive at US dealers in early 2024, The Keeway Group […]

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