Have you ever dreamed of motorcycle touring in the Himalayas but don’t know where to begin? Then you’ve come to the right place because we asked Alex Pirie, founder and ride leader of tour company Nomadic Knights, to explain what it takes to travel in this wild and remote part of the world. In association with… Photography by Iain Crockart For thousands of years, the Himalayas have held a profound significance for people around the world. They’re vast at around 220 miles wide and 1,500 miles long, and they stretch across five countries: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, and China. It’s reckoned ..read more

If you’re sick of the nine to five, bored of dinner parties, and done with weekend DIY, then it’s time I let you in on a secret: there’s no better way to inject a big hit of adventure into your life than travelling by motorcycle in India. In fact, exploring this magnificent country is guaranteed to change the way you look at the world for the better. And don’t worry, we’re not talking about indulging in any Ravi Shankar-style transcendental Meditation, we’ll leave that to the Beatles. No, as the proud holder of a motorcycle licence, you get to immerse yourself in the splendour of India, its ka ..read more

If you could create the ultimate adventure biking gear, a combination of jackets, trousers, gloves, and boots, what would you design? South African company Leatt faced this challenge as it ventured into making adventure motorcycle gear for the first time, drawing upon its 20 years of expertise in manufacturing top-tier motocross equipment. From a blank canvas, Leatt has crafted a stunning line of adventure biking apparel, brimming with innovative features design to enhance life on and off road. So, let’s take a closer look. Leatt ADV MultiTour 7.5 motorcycle jacket and trousers Top of the ran ..read more

Are you ready to take your motorcycle adventures to the next level? Then look no further than Iceland, a country with a wild and remote landscape that provides the ultimate playground for any red-blooded adventure biker. Think cascading waterfalls, majestic mountains, immense glaciers, and some of the best riding on the planet. But where should you go? What are Iceland’s must see sights? And where can you find the country’s hidden gems far off the tourist trail? Sure, you could simply do a Ring Road motorcycle trip of Iceland, looping the country’s iconic Route 1, but trust me when I say stick ..read more

The Triumph Tiger is a motorcycle steeped in adventure biking heritage that remains as relevant today as it was back in 1973 when Ted Simon set off around the world on one, a journey that would later be immortalised in his iconic travelogue, Jupiter’s Travels. Since then, the Tiger in its many forms has provided the perfect platform for generations of bikers to strike out and explore the world on two wheels. And now, for 2024, Triumph has released three updated versions of its mid-size Tiger 900 model to help you fulfil your adventure biking dreams. To see if the new bikes live up to the pres ..read more

Triumph has revealed a series of updates to its flagship adventure bike, the Tiger 1200, with the aim of making it a more capable and comfortable long-distance touring machine. It’s only been two years since the big Tiger underwent a complete overhaul, so for 2024 the British manufacturer has focused on introducing refinements, rather than introducing any radical changes. And that can only be a good thing, because Triumph nailed it when it overhauled the Tiger 1200 in 2022, creating a stylish and supremely capable adventure tourer. So, what’s new for 2024, and if you already have a Tiger 1200 ..read more

Harley-Davidson has unveiled updated versions of its Road Glide and Street Glide motorcycles for 2024, along with a new CVO version of the Road Glide, and we admit to salivating at the prospect of riding them all. For those of you who haven’t enjoyed the thrill of chasing the horizon on a big Harley bagger, I highly recommend you put it high on your bucket list. The sound, the vibrations, the huge slab of torque, and the exhilaration of hustling 380kg of metal down the road all combine to create a motorcycling experience like no other. And the 2024 Road Glide, Street Glide, and CVO Road Glide ..read more

The Africa Twin Adventure Sports has undergone a revamp for 2024, receiving a series of updates designed to enhance its road touring capabilities. And after putting it through its paces on the twisting roads and trails of Portugal’s Algarve region at the bike’s international press launch, it’s clear Honda has achieved its goal. This is the best handling, most touring friendly Africa Twin ever, and it’s all the better for it. You’ll be able to read my full review of the new CRF1100L Adventure Sports in an upcoming issue of Adventure Bike Rider magazine, and we’ll also be releasing a video revie ..read more

We’re often told that the ABR Festival is like Glastonbury but with bikes. And it’s true that there’s incredible live music, mouth-watering food and drink, and an incredible party atmosphere at both, but the fact that you can ride your motorcycle around the ABR Festival puts it above Glastonbury in our estimation. That, and the regularly cleaned, first-class loos and hot showers… So, what riding opportunities do you have at this year’s ABR Festival? Here’s a list of seven ways to ride in and around the magnificent Ragley Hall Estate, home of the ABR Festival… 1. Bridgestone Trail* It’s ..read more

In a bid to create the ultimate globe-busting adventure bike, Harley-Davidson has announced the release of the CVO Pan America, which is due to hit dealerships by the spring. Billed as being ‘fully kitted out for extraordinary adventures’, Harley-Davidson has taken what is already an extremely capable motorcycle in standard spec, and lavished it with every optional extra you can think of, including a snazzy new paint scheme, to create the CVO Pan America. For the uninitiated, CVO means Custom Vehicle Operations. It’s the name given to the top of the range and best equipped bikes in Harley-Davi ..read more