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A Historic Day in Baltimore, Maryland

A Historic Day in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland’s largest city, has deep roots in American history. For starters, its historical railroad carried Abraham Lincoln to his inauguration in 1861.Although Alan Pinkerton had laid secret plans for the safe passage of president-elect Lincoln’s nighttime train connection, there was still considerable risk of his assassination

Riding Illinois Route 66 | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Stay at These Hotels Along Illinois Route 66

5 Burger Joints in Winston-Salem, NC You Should Try on Your Next Ride

5 Burger Joints in Winston-Salem, NC You Should Try on Your Next Ride

Once your stomach starts rumbling louder than a Harley-Davidson engine, it’s time to stop the ride and grab some lunch. For many riders young and old, a lunch break means one thing—hamburgers.A good burger lunch is an inseparable part of an all-American motorcycle tour. Whether you get

Nevada’s Red Desert Jewel—Northshore Road

Nevada’s Red Desert Jewel—Northshore Road

Not all beautiful motorcycling environments in America bristle with abundant plant life and teem with animals. The barren, rugged majesty of the desert makes for a charming ride as well.Northshore Road in southern Nevada is a unique one, even among the many great U.S. desert rides. Despite its

Billings, Montana Shamrock Tour®: Exploring Montana’s Trailhead

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Billings, Montana Shamrock Tour®: Exploring Montana’s Trailhead

"Is your bike running and in gear?” I said nervously to Luke, one hand on my camera and one hand on the clutch lever. We watched the grizzly make its way toward us, just a few feet away at this point. This was one of the many moments on

Missouri Route 66 | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Cuba, MO—Missouri’s Official Mural City

Many towns and cities along Route 66 boast some types of murals. But only one of them is officially dubbed the Mural City.That would be Cuba, MO.This small city of a bit over 3,000 residents sits in Crawford County, some 85 miles southwest from St. Louis. Since

10 Things to Do In and Around Duluth, MN

10 Things to Do In and Around Duluth, MN

If you found yourself reading our recent Duluth, Minnesota Shamrock Tour, you might be wondering what else there is to do and see in this area. Here are some of our favorite spots to explore.Lake Superior Maritime Visitor CenterLocated in Canal Park directly adjacent to the Duluth Ship

Latest Motorcycle Reviews

BMW Unveils 2026 BMW R 12 G/S

BMW Unveils 2026 BMW R 12 G/S

Wild speculation has been circulating in the motorcycle world ever since pictures of a boxer bike with long suspension travel and an oil/air-cooled four-valve engine started doing the rounds. Was BMW working on a worthy successor to the legendary HP 2 Enduro? Or was it “only” to be a

2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Breaks Cover

2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Breaks Cover

Utilizing the CP3 engine revealed at the Cologne motorcycle show in 2012 as a new three-cylinder engine, the YZF-R9 is more than a decade in the making. Sandwiched between its supersport brethren, the YZF-R1 ($18,999) and the YZF-R7 ($9,199), the fully-faired YZF-R9 fills the price and performance gap

Review: 2025 Moto Morini Calibro 700 Bagger

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Review: 2025 Moto Morini Calibro 700 Bagger

Are you familiar with the phrase: “Any color the customer wants, as long as it’s black?” It’s a quote attributed to Henry Ford regarding the Model T, purportedly from 1909.Despite its 116-year age, Moto Morini saw fit to apply Ford’s paint job advice to its new-for-2025

Review: 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

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Review: 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

The Independent AdventurerBig, wide, and fat—the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure shows its extreme robustness and versatility straight away. The bike’s design reflects its sheer indestructibility, turning it almost into additional armor for the rider.When the GSA first appeared in 1999, it already made a

Review: 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

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Review: 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Royal Enfield motorcycles are a peculiar lot. After folding in the U.K. in the 1970s and transferring tooling, IP, and so forth to its partner factory in India, the company operated for decades in static seclusion within India’s massive domestic motorcycle market.Annual sales volumes ran to hundreds

Aprilia Revamps Motorcycle Range for 2025

Aprilia Revamps Motorcycle Range for 2025

Most attending motorcycle companies introduce upgrades and new bikes at the EICMA show. Aprilia, however, went a step further and revealed a revamp of its entire current motorcycle lineup.The highlight of the announcement is likely the all-new Aprilia Tuareg Rally. Inspired by the victorious Aprilia bike in the Africa

Royal Enfield Introduces 2025 Classic 650 | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Royal Enfield Introduces 2025 Classic 650

Royal Enfield is well-known for producing motorcycles that are simple in just the right way, connecting to the company’s rich heritage. The Classic 350 lives up to its name, but some riders may with it offered a bit more oomph.At the EICMA 2024 show, Royal Enfield delivered with

News

BMW Unveils 2026 BMW R 12 G/S

BMW Unveils 2026 BMW R 12 G/S

Wild speculation has been circulating in the motorcycle world ever since pictures of a boxer bike with long suspension travel and an oil/air-cooled four-valve engine started doing the rounds. Was BMW working on a worthy successor to the legendary HP 2 Enduro? Or was it “only” to be a

2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Breaks Cover

2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Breaks Cover

Utilizing the CP3 engine revealed at the Cologne motorcycle show in 2012 as a new three-cylinder engine, the YZF-R9 is more than a decade in the making. Sandwiched between its supersport brethren, the YZF-R1 ($18,999) and the YZF-R7 ($9,199), the fully-faired YZF-R9 fills the price and performance gap

FIM Awards 2024

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FIM Awards 2024

The Moment Collectors Asia—20 Stories from the East

The Moment Collectors Asia—20 Stories from the East

What do you get when you take 20 adventure riders and let them loose in Asia? You’ll be left with a collection of exciting moments, that’s for sure.The Moment Collectors Asia is an anthology of travel stories collected by Sam Manicom. Featuring articles from 20 riding authors

EagleRider is Ready for Daytona Bike Week

EagleRider is Ready for Daytona Bike Week

The Daytona Bike Week is the opener and highlight of the riding season to many motorcyclists. This year’s event takes place February 28-March 9 in Daytona Beach, FL.Not all riders are able to attend Daytona astride their own motorcycles. Perhaps your machine suffered a breakdown, live so far

SW-Motech Releases Huge DUSC XL Topcase

SW-Motech Releases Huge DUSC XL Topcase

The 2024 EICMA show in Milan saw many motorcycle manufacturers reveal new bikes, but the event wasn’t just about the rides. German gear manufacturer SW-Motech launched its new large-volume DUSC XL topcase at the event.This case is the largest lockable product in the SW-Motech’s entire product lineup.

RoadRUNNER's Icon Patch Hat

RoadRUNNER's Icon Patch Hat

A motorcyclist wears a helmet, but it’d take one hardcore biker to keep the helmet on when you pop off the bike for lunch. Instead, cover your head from the sun or rain with the RoadRUNNER Icon Patch Hat.This stylish baseball cap features a premium mesh back that

City Escapes

City Escape: Grand Rapids, MN | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

City Escape: Grand Rapids, MN

Minnesota is called the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but that’s selling it short—there are more than 14,000 lakes in the North Star State. This all-paved City Escape route takes you to see some of the most gorgeous of the bunch.These roads aren’t blessed with

City Escape: Ridgeland, Mississippi

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City Escape: Ridgeland, Mississippi

Although Mississippi doesn’t have ultra-twisty mountain roads, the state is prime grounds for a calm ride through a serene rural setting. This route out of Ridgeland, on the outskirts of Jackson, takes you on a long, meandering loop that can help you get your mind off whatever might bother

City Escape: Tallahassee, Florida

City Escape: Tallahassee, Florida

Florida is a more varied place to ride than many motorcyclists realize. This City Escape out of Tallahassee is admittedly a bit longer, but it takes you across three distinct Florida Panhandle environments that each offer their own kind of charm.As you roll southbound out of Tallahassee, the roadsides

City Escape: Kansas City, Missouri

City Escape: Kansas City, Missouri

The modern-day metropolis of Kansas City straddles the border between Kansas and Missouri. Its railroads helped Kansas City grow into a collection of thriving commercial, metropolitan, and suburban jurisdictions that now spread across the state line. Kansas City is famous for its vibrant jazz scene, sports teams, and barbecue. One

Shamrock Tours

Billings, Montana Shamrock Tour®: Exploring Montana’s Trailhead

Shamrock Tour®Premium Content

Billings, Montana Shamrock Tour®: Exploring Montana’s Trailhead

"Is your bike running and in gear?” I said nervously to Luke, one hand on my camera and one hand on the clutch lever. We watched the grizzly make its way toward us, just a few feet away at this point. This was one of the many moments on

Duluth, Minnesota Shamrock Tour®

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Duluth, Minnesota Shamrock Tour®

A few months ago, I read an article in the New York Times describing the recent real-estate boom in Duluth, MN. Disaffected Sun Belt residents, tired of the costs, crowds, and climate pressures of life in the Southwest, are increasingly relocating to Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region. I guess the secret

Kernville, California Dual Sport Shamrock Tour®

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Kernville, California Dual Sport Shamrock Tour®

Southern California’s Kernville is a four-season tourist town nestled between the southern end of the Sierra Nevada and the north shore of Lake Isabella, one of the state’s largest man-made reservoirs. A destination for white water rafting, boating, fly-fishing, mountain biking, hiking, and other outdoor activities, the town’

Chehalis, Washington Shamrock Tour®

Nov/Dec '24Premium Content

Chehalis, Washington Shamrock Tour®

My mother loves Dick’s—the fast food chain, that is. She has had a lifelong love affair with the old-fashioned hamburger stand that opened in Seattle the same year she was born: 1954. Dick’s Drive-In is a staple of the Seattle metropolitan area, with nine current locations peppered

Products Reviews

Review: Mosko Moto Apecat 9L Harness

Review: Mosko Moto Apecat 9L Harness

I’m no stranger to wearing a vest during backcountry motorcycle travel. In fact, such a system has become my signature look during any excursion for the simple ability to have water, tools, a first aid kit, communication, and other essentials quickly at hand.With the Apecat 9L Harness, Mosko

Do It Yourself Oil Change

Do It Yourself Oil Change

Basic motorcycle maintenance is a rite of passage, in my eyes. If you work on your own bike, you’ll be more in tune with how it performs. You’re also more likely to be able to fix issues when they pop up on the road. One basic maintenance task

The Moment Collectors Asia—20 Stories from the East

The Moment Collectors Asia—20 Stories from the East

What do you get when you take 20 adventure riders and let them loose in Asia? You’ll be left with a collection of exciting moments, that’s for sure.The Moment Collectors Asia is an anthology of travel stories collected by Sam Manicom. Featuring articles from 20 riding authors

Review: Nelson-Rigg SSP Solo Storm Rain Pants

Review: Nelson-Rigg SSP Solo Storm Rain Pants

Nelson-Rigg knows what time it is when it comes to protecting you and your machine from the elements. I’ve heard the name for years, but only recently have their products become a part of my daily life as a motorcyclist. That leads me to ask myself: why did it

Review: TCX Hero 2 WP Boot

Review: TCX Hero 2 WP Boot

What better way to break in a new pair of boots than a two-week-long cross-country ride? That’s exactly what I did for testing the TCX Hero 2 WP boots.The first thing I noticed when I laced up these combat-style boots was the OrthoLite comfort insoles. Never mind that

SW-Motech Releases Huge DUSC XL Topcase

SW-Motech Releases Huge DUSC XL Topcase

The 2024 EICMA show in Milan saw many motorcycle manufacturers reveal new bikes, but the event wasn’t just about the rides. German gear manufacturer SW-Motech launched its new large-volume DUSC XL topcase at the event.This case is the largest lockable product in the SW-Motech’s entire product lineup.

RoadRUNNER's Icon Patch Hat

RoadRUNNER's Icon Patch Hat

A motorcyclist wears a helmet, but it’d take one hardcore biker to keep the helmet on when you pop off the bike for lunch. Instead, cover your head from the sun or rain with the RoadRUNNER Icon Patch Hat.This stylish baseball cap features a premium mesh back that

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