Let's talk storage, the Viking Bags Dirtman Enduro saddle bags are huge compared to some other brands my crew rides with on their bikes. There's plenty of room to store all your adventure traveling necessities.
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MAKO 360 Handle Bar Mount Review
The MAKO360 is a vibration dampening handlebar mount made for most dirt bikes. The design allows it to stop vibrations from all angles and directions using specially engineered polymers. It was even more fun to ride my KTM with such smooth bars!
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Trail Pack On a Husky TE511 Held On By GCAG Mondo Straps
GCAG Mondo Straps: Life Beyond the Bungee
Like most motorcyclists, I usually carry things with me on a motorcycle ride. There are many options for carrying items on a ride such as a backpack, a tank bag, saddle bags, hard boxes mounted to the bike, soft luggage with built-in strap systems, fender packs, tool tubes, and, yes, even the lowly milk crate.
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Giant Loop Great Basin
While Giant Loop didn't invent the horseshoe design it was one of the first companies to see the benefit of this design for offroad and adventure luggage. The Great Basin and the smaller Coyote saddlebags have proven to be an interesting option for travel.
Read MoreSuzuki DR650 VS Kawasaki KLR650
The Kawasaki KLR650 and the Suzuki DR650 have remained virtually unchanged for many years. Some say that this is largely due to the fact that they got it right the first time. Others think it’s simply a cost saving tactic. Whatever the answer is, we know that these two bikes deserve a true battle to see who is better.
Read MoreAMP Aluminum Case Guards
Manufacturers use lighter materials to save weight, but these lighter materials are often weaker than steel or aluminum parts. On the Suzuki DRZ400 and the Suzuki DR650se the engine case covers are both made of magnesium. While this saves weight over an equivalent aluminum or steel part, magnesium is not as strong.
Read MoreGreen Chile Adventure Gear Pecos Value Bundle
Green Chile Adventure Gear is not a common name in the dual sport or adventure market yet. GCAG, as they call themselves, is a relatively new company with a completely different opinion on luggage systems for dual sport and adventure motorcycles.
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ADV Protective Gear
ADV Protective Gear Explained
It wasn’t too long ago that I purchased a used Kawasaki KLR 650 and I was faced with an entirely new style of riding. Now that I could venture offroad I knew my street riding gear was not going to be well suited for that type of riding. I also knew that I would be falling and I didn’t want to trash my street gear by knocking it about in the gravel and dirt.
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How To: ADV Bike Ergonomics
When handling adventure bikes, ergonomics become more important and complicated than on standard motorcycles. Ever since I took my very first dual sport ride I have been upgrading and changing my 2004 Kawasaki KLR 650 to suit my riding needs, and you should too.
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Many good motorcycle gloves to choose from.
Features to Look for in an Adventure or Dual Sport Glove
There are a ton of different motorcycle glove options out there for us to pick from, but what features make a good adventure or dual sport glove? I will break down some of the common features in motorcycle gloves and you can use this article as a guide to help you find a glove that suits your needs.
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Different Types of Motorcycle Jackets
Adventure and Dual Sport Crossover Jackets
When I started riding my dual sport bike I found a whole new type of gear was needed. I never had a dirt bike as a kid so I had no idea what offroad riding gear would be best for what I was doing. I also found that the available choices for gear that successfully crosses over between street and offroad is pretty limited.
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Sidi Discovery Rain Boots
Sidi Discovery Rain Boots
The Sidi Discovery Rain boot is a multi season dual sport/adventure boot that bridges the gap between a road boot and a full mx boot. The Discovery is designed specifically for riders that need more comfort and flex than most mx boots provide.
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Wolfman Expedition Dry Saddlebags
Wolfman Expedition Dry Saddlebags
The Wolfman Expedition Dry Saddle Bags are a great option for waterproof motorcycle luggage. They offer a unique strapping system and a good size that allows reasonable capacity without being too wide for offroad riding.
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Klim Dakar Glove
Klim Dakar Glove
The KLIM Dakar Riding Glove is a full feature low cuff enduro and off-road glove that packs a lot of function at a good price point.
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The Doubletake Mirror kit components
Doubletake Mirror
Its not every day that a product comes out with this kind of cool factor; you can’t stop without another dual sport rider asking what it is. Doubletake has not really broken new ground with a folding mirror, but what sets them apart is the way it is executed.
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LS2 MX453 Dual Sport Helmet
LS2 MX453 Dual Sport Helmet
There are many options for a dual sport rider to choose from, but the LS2 MX453 Dual Sport helmet is designed with adventure riders in mind. This helmet features a dirt bike peak to block the sun and a visor to keep the debris and wind out of your face. A dual sport helmet may be the perfect balance between functionality and comfort.
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Michelin T63 Tires
Michelin T63 Dual Sport Motorcycle Tires
The Michelin T63 tires offer a good value for an adventure or dual sport motorcycle tire. They have a long tread life for a knobby tire and they provide excellent handling characteristics in almost all conditions I have tried them in.
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Motonaut Adventure Motorcycle Luggage in action.
Motonaut Adventure Lightweight Motorcycle Luggage System
Fox Polarpaw Gloves in action
Fox Polarpaw Gloves
The Fox Polarpaw glove is an affordable glove that offers good protection, but perhaps it was not named properly. If you are looking for a cold weather glove I would not suggest these gloves, but if you want a glove to transition from mesh gloves to cold weather gloves the Polarpaw will fill that gap. They are reasonably priced at $39.99 so adding these gloves to your arsenal won’t break the bank.
Read MoreMy Favorite Ear Protection
Once I started using ear plugs, I never stopped. Every time I ride, I protect my ears and as a result my ride is safer and more enjoyable. I have experimented with many different ear plugs and I have settled on a few favorites I want to tell you about.
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