ADV Pulse

BMW Motorrad is working on a new midsize GS, recently spotted in prototype form. The move follows the launch of the F 450 GS at EICMA 2025, which replaced the G 310 GS and marked a fresh start for BMW’s entry‑level adventure lineup. Reports from Europe indicate BMW is benchmarking the new bike against Honda’s […]

For more than a decade, Backcountry Discovery Routes has been synonymous with exploration. What started as a grassroots effort to map a handful of off‑pavement routes has grown into a nationwide network that continues to shape how adventure riders experience the backcountry. But behind the films, the free GPS tracks, and the expanding route library […]

Dunlop has officially introduced the Geomax EN92, a next‑generation enduro competition tire designed to replace the EN91 and broaden performance across the varied terrain typical of modern enduro events. The EN92 is both FIM‑approved and DOT‑legal, allowing riders to transition between trail sections and public roads while staying within regulations. According to Dunlop, the EN92 […]

Bultaco is officially back in the motorcycle business. The historic Spanish brand, best known for its trials and off-road machines of the 60s and 70s, is stepping into a new era with the release of the Rally GT 300. The new adventure bike was developed in collaboration with fellow Spanish brand Leonart and manufactured in […]

Small‑bore adventure bikes in the 300–500cc range have always had their appeal: lighter weight, easier handling, friendlier price tags, and a level of approachability that makes off‑road riding feel far less intimidating. They’re the bikes you can maneuver easily, pick up without assistance, and run all day without worrying about fuel costs or expensive repairs […]

CFMOTO is entering the second half of 2026 with a level of momentum that would have seemed unlikely just a few years ago from the Chinese manufacturer. A recent industry report from Motorcycles Data shows the manufacturer delivering 177,810 units by July — a 19.4% increase over the same period last year and part of […]

Zero Motorcycles is preparing a significant upgrade to its charging technology, announcing that Level 3 DC fast charging will arrive on their new Dual Sport and Street models in 2027 — and, notably, as a retrofit option for thousands of existing owners. The company says its new CCS port and fast‑charging module, currently under development, […]

KTM is expanding its LC4 lineup with the introduction of the 2027 KTM 690 Rally, a production model that brings rally‑focused design back to the platform and fills the gap once occupied by the 640 Adventure. Built on the 690 Enduro R foundation, the new Rally variant adds the range, cockpit layout, and chassis updates […]

Sam Sunderland has officially launched his long‑anticipated attempt to break the world record for the fastest motorcycle to circumnavigate the globe, departing from Greenwich, London on September 5, 2026 aboard a Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. The project has been in motion for more than a year, but this is the first time the Dakar […]

Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) and the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) have formalized a new partnership aimed at expanding advocacy efforts, promoting responsible recreation, enhancing rider education, and strengthening community engagement across America’s growing adventure and dual-sport motorcycling segment. The two organizations recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that brings together BDR’s extensive route-development expertise […]