How does a five-day motorcycle tour in France this summer for £96 return sound? Pretty darn good, right? Well, that’s what Brittany Ferries is offering bikers with a sense of wanderlust and a thirst for adventure. OK, so you’ll need to cover your own fuel, food, accommodation etc while you’re away, but for just £96, the ferry operator is offering a five-day return sailing from its ports across the south coast of England to northern France, for you and your […] The post Take a 5 day motorcycle tour in France for £96 appeared first on Adventure Bike Rider ..read more

Do you dream of riding through some of the most breathtaking landscapes on Earth? Whether it’s twisting and turning up mountain passes, crossing vast deserts, or cruising along sun-kissed coastal roads, this is your year to make it happen. And to help you, we’ve selected the best motorcycle tours in the world, covering everything from luxury Adriatic rides to epic, month-long expeditions across South America and old-school trail riding adventures in the Pyrenees. If you’re looking for a bucket list […] The post The world’s best motorcycle tours appeared first on Adventure Bike Rider ..read more

Honda’s flagship tourer, the ‘king of kings’, the Gold Wing is celebrating its 50th year in production in 2025. The Gold Wing is more than just an incredibly capable touring bike, it’s a feat of engineering and a design icon that has received numerous accolades over the years. And it’s no secret that we’re big fans of the Gold Wing here at Adventure Bike Rider. In recognition of the anniversary, Honda is releasing special editions of the Gold Wing with […] The post 50 years of the Honda Gold Wing, an icon of the motorcycle world appeared first on Adventure Bike Rider ..read more

Shark has released the OXO, the latest in its line of innovative flip front helmet, and it could well be the most versatile lid money can buy. Unlike traditional flip front helmets, Shark uses a distinct ‘flip over’ mechanism, which enables the chin bar to hinge all the way over to the back of the helmet. This provides better aerodynamic performance when in the open position than a traditional flip front, and allows you to wear it as either a […] The post New Shark OXO flip front helmet: overview and first impressions appeared first on Adventure Bike Rider ..read more

The ABR review of the 2025 Honda Transalp is now live to watch on YouTube – check it out here. Only two years after its resurrection from Honda’s back catalogue, the Transalp has undergone a facelift and received updates to address some of the issues that we found took away from what is a cracking midweight adventure bike. And full credit to Honda, after riding the new Transalp at the international press launch in Portugal, I came away feeling that […] The post Watch now: 2025 Honda Transalp review appeared first on Adventure Bike Rider ..read more

Fox Racing has been busy over the last 12 months releasing some fantastic adventure biking kit. In particular, we’re big fans of the American company’s Defend and Recon suits. Now, it’s completing the ensemble with a range of new boots and gloves, including the Defend ADV boots and the Bomber Pro gloves. I was lucky enough to attend the launch of Fox’s new adventure boot range which took place in the mountains above Lake Como, Italy. You can read my […] The post First look: Fox Defend ADV boots and Bomber Pro gloves appeared first on Adventure Bike Rider ..read more

  We’ve got our calculators out, done some maths, and there are now less than 150 sleeps left until the gates to ABR Festival 2025 open. But, like the song says, 3 is the magic number. That’s because there are just 3 days left for you to enjoy £20 off each ticket you book to ABR Festival 2025. That £20 could cover the cost of the first round at the bar for you and a few mates! Get your Discount […] The post Last chance to save £20 on your ABR Festival 2025 ticket appeared first on Adventure Bike Rider ..read more

KTM is updating its small-capacity adventure bike range for 2025 with two new models: the 390 Adventure R and the 390 Adventure X. As you’d expect from a KTM wearing the ‘Adventure R’ badge, this version is focused on off-road capability. Meanwhile, the 390 Adventure X is built towards both street riding and accessibility for all abilities of rider. Many people have been asking for a more off-road capable small capacity KTM adventure bike for a while now, and while […] The post New KTM 390 Adventure R and 390 Adventure X on their way for 2025 appeared first on Adventure Bike Rider ..read more

It’s no exaggeration to say that the Pyrenees is one of the world’s great mountain ranges. Older and more varied than the Alps, the Pyrenees host imposing massifs and sheer peaks along with lush, forested valleys and waterfalls that are among the most impressive in Europe. For motorcyclists, not only do the Pyrenees host exhilaratingly high paved mountain passes, but also a seemingly endless network of trails to explore, making it the perfect destination for adventure biking. If you’ve ever […] The post Your chance to join an epic Pyrenees motorcycle adventure this May appeared first on Advent ..read more

Adding to its growing 390 platform, KTM has announced the new 390 Enduro R. Built with dual-sport capability rather than competition in mind, the 390 Enduro R enters the market against bikes like Honda’s CRF300L and Suzuki’s new DR-Z4S, which is due to be released later this year. The new bike follows in the footsteps of its bigger brother, the 690 Enduro R, but shares more similarities hardware-wise with the 390 Duke family. So, here’s everything you need to know […] The post KTM 390 Enduro R: new dual-sport on its way appeared first on Adventure Bike Rider ..read more