Harvey Mushman

1 week ago | advrider.com | Harvey Mushman |Mike Botan

One of the coolest things about ADVrider is our in-house events that are run by inmates, for inmates. Yeah, those big corporate rallies are fun too, and I’ve always had a good time at them, but there’s something especially enjoyable about going to an event that was run by people just like you. People who put a plan together so everyone can have a good time, not as a marketing game.

1 week ago | advrider.com | Harvey Mushman |Mike Botan

According to reports in Europe’s moto media, CFMOTO and KTM are ending their distribution deal in the EU. Going forward, Pierer AG (KTM’s parent company) will not be responsible for distributing their Chinese partner’s motorcycles across the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Spain. The reports say (read here and here) that, no surprise, the deal is breaking down as Pierer AG insiders decided it was time to focus on dealing with their own brands—KTM, along with Husqvarna and GasGas.

1 week ago | advrider.com | Harvey Mushman |Mike Botan

Harley-Davidson—errrrr, make that LiveWire—is introducing new police-friendly models of its S2-series electric motorcycles. The new LiveWire S2 Patrol Del Mar and Alpinista models are basically the same thing as the standard models (see our write-up on the Del Mar here, and the Alpinista here). Same chassis, same motor, and so on.

1 week ago | advrider.com | Steve Thornton |Harvey Mushman |Mike Botan

Whether you believe official bureaucracy-generated inflation rates or whether you put more stock in first-hand observation of pricing at your local grocery store and gas pumps, one thing is for sure: A lot of riders feel that life in general has gotten more expensive. In turn, that means travel is also more expensive, and most of us have less money for such fun things. In particular, accommodations have gotten a lot more expensive.

1 week ago | advrider.com | Steve Thornton |Harvey Mushman |Mike Botan

If you’re looking to get inspired, we’ve caught news of a good deal for you. Remember Olivier de Vaulx, the photographer who published that collection of ADV travel work last year? (See our review here). Now, de Vaulx has teamed up with Butler Maps to offer a bundle that should motivate you to hit the road. For years, Butler Maps has been the go-to for motorcyclists planning a serious trip. See rtwPaul’s interview with the founder here.