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1 week ago | 
adventurebikerider.com | Billy Johnson
As adventure bikers, we all like a bit of off–road action on our adventure bikes, even if most of us spend the vast majority of our time riding on road. After all, that’s why the Bridgestone Trail at the ABR Festival is so popular. With over 50km of prime Warwickshire trails just beyond the front of your tent, it’s the perfect chance to find out just how competent you and your bike are on the rough stuff and hopefully, just how enjoyable off-road riding really is.
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2 weeks ago | 
adventurebikerider.com | Billy Johnson
Crash bars and bash plates are popular accessories for adventure motorcyclists because they help protect vulnerable parts of your bike from expensive repair bills and the potential of trip-ending damage. But scratches and grazes are harder to protect against, whether you’re riding next to foliage on a green lane, behind someone that’s flinging loose stones from their rear wheel, or have a tumble in the carpark.
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3 weeks ago | 
adventurebikerider.com | Billy Johnson
Ponder this: why don’t you see more Tiger 1200s on the road? Perhaps you do, but I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled while living with Triumph’s flagship adventure bike over the past few months, and I’ve been left baffled at how few big Tiger riders I’ve given a cheery wave too as they’ve passed. I’ve seen countless big GSs on my travels, along with plenty of Africa Twins, Multistradas, and KTM Super Adventures, but I can count on one hand the number of Tiger 1200s I’ve come across.
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3 weeks ago | 
adventurebikerider.com | Billy Johnson
I’m not always the most proactive when it comes to maintenance, and I find myself missing chain lubrication and adjustment intervals more often than I should. If the chain’s still on the bike, that’s good enough for me, even though I know that a poorly lubricated chain is slowly destroying itself, damaging the sprockets, and potentially waiting to snap and cause a serious issue for me while I’m riding.
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1 month ago | 
adventurebikerider.com | Billy Johnson
The Arai Tour-X 4 has long been one of our favourite adventure helmets here at ABR, and thanks to Nomadic Knights, you’ve got chance to win one. There’s a lot we love about the Tour-X 4. It’s exceptionally comfortable, aerodynamic, and quiet for touring, and it has plenty of ventilation and a big, solid peak for riding off-road.
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1 month ago | 
adventurebikerider.com | Billy Johnson
With the release of the X1 Alpha, Klim has pulled out just about every stop to design what might be the most advanced adventure helmet yet, which is just what we’d expect from the American brand. After all, we’ve been massive fans of its Krios Pro helmet for years now, and all of us at ABR would say that it’s one of our favourite lids ever produced. And with the new X1 Alpha, Klim promises to take everything we love about the Krios Pro and make it even better. What’s new?
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1 month ago | 
adventurebikerider.com | Billy Johnson
Zero is one of the leading manufacturers of electric motorcycles, with an extensive range that has grown to eleven different models, including adventure bikes, dual sport bikes, and naked bikes. Now, the California-based brand has released the all-new X Line of electric trail bikes that seek to offer low-weight, loads of torque, and a hugely enjoyable riding experience.
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2 months ago | 
adventurebikerider.com | Billy Johnson
The Isle of Man TT is one of the great spectacles in motorsport. Even if you’re not a die-hard fan of racing, we reckon that anyone with an interest in motorcycles should go to the TT at least once. During the races, the island is abuzz with motorcycles of all sorts, with people travelling from far and wide to join in. Superbikes rub shoulders with Monkey bikes, old Nortons share the roads with Vespas. And of course, there are plenty of adventure bikes.
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2 months ago | 
adventurebikerider.com | James Oxley |Billy Johnson
My life is basically divided into two parts: the time spent on a motorcycle trip, and the time spent planning the next adventure. While it’s a lot more fun actually being on a tour, I reckon that planning one can also be a lot of fun. Poring over maps, researching roads and destinations, and imagining the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells that await in exotic lands.
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2 months ago | 
adventurebikerider.com | Billy Johnson
The thought of riding around the world has crossed the mind of anyone who’s ever dreamed of a motorcycle adventure. Even if you’re just out on a Sunday ride, the feeling of freedom of being on two wheels can you cause you to think: “well, what if I just keep riding? Do I really need to show up to work on Monday? Will the wife and kids miss me that much?”And for some, that’s all they need to embark on a round-the-world motorcycle trip.
