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2 weeks ago | 
ultimatemotorcycling.com | Neil Wyenn
The Honda CRF300L Rally debuted in 2021—the same year I locked eyes on the Yamaha Ténéré 700. The Ultimate Motorcycling Ténéré 700 Project Bike has held my attention for four years, and now I’m turning that same interest and passion toward the CRF300L Rally.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Neil Wyenn
The Insta360 X4 was already the best 360 action camera on the market, but its replacement is even better. Thanks to an even tougher design (including …
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1 month ago | 
ultimatemotorcycling.com | Neil Wyenn
The Motos and Friends Podcast is brought to you by Arai helmets. The founder of Arai Helmets was the man who created the first motorcycle helmet in Japan to protect his own head, and as a result, launched the Japanese motorcycle helmet industry. Arai focuses on glancing off performance, accumulating small differences decade after decade, to further rider protection.
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1 month ago | 
ultimatemotorcycling.com | Neil Wyenn
Introduced at Americade 2024, QualMounts Highway Footpegs are an American-made option for adventure riders seeking long-distance comfort. At $259, the pegs reflect detailed engineering and solid build quality, supporting their cost. QualMounts was first known for its billet aluminum reservoir covers that integrate RAM and GoPro mounts. Now, the Massachusetts-based company has expanded into riding comfort with strong results.
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Mar 4, 2025 | 
ultimatemotorcycling.com | Neil Wyenn
The Garmin inReach Messenger Plus is an update and upgrade over the inReach Messenger. For $500 MSRP ($200 more than the previous model), you get the additional features of communicating photos, recorded voice messages, and 1600-character text messages. Now that I have my Garmin inReach Messenger Plus, I have been exploring the benefits of the new features I wrote about in our First Look story.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
ultimatemotorcycling.com | Neil Wyenn
The configurable Viking Bags Odyssey 80L ADV Touring Luggage System is a large-capacity, rackless soft storage system for adventure touring motorcycles. It has 80 liters of waterproof space divided into three functional areas—two side bags and a top bag. It features six interconnected storage locations for conveniently separating travel and camping gear. A luggage rack is not needed for installation, as it is a self-contained system.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
ultimatemotorcycling.com | Neil Wyenn
The stock Yamaha Ténéré 700 handguards are there to protect your hands from the occasional wisp of leaves you might brush against while riding off-road, as well as deflecting the windblast on the freeway. They are not designed to protect your hands or levers in a bike drop or moving crash. We wanted more for the Ultimate Motorcycling Yamaha Ténéré 700 Project Bike. Enter the SW-Motech Adventure Handguard Kit.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
ultimatemotorcycling.com | Neil Wyenn
The Insta360 X4 is the latest update to the Insta line of 360-degree action cameras. Having reviewed the X2 and X3, I utilize and appreciate the enhanced features the X4 brings. The X4 has a 20 percent larger battery than the X3, a larger screen, higher resolution capture, voice overlay recording from my helmet via Bluetooth, faster charging, and a significantly improved motorcycle mount—check out our Insta360 X4 First Look.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
ultimatemotorcycling.com | Neil Wyenn
Hello everyone and welcome to the Motos and Friends Podcast, brought to you by Yamaha. Discover the thrill of the open road with the 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700, the ultimate adventure bike designed to conquer any terrain. The Tenere 700 has a powerful 689cc liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder engine, delivering adrenaline-pumping performance for both on-road cruising and off-road exploration. It’s built for the bold; ready to tackle gravel, dirt, or pavement with equal confidence.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
ultimatemotorcycling.com | Neil Wyenn
The new Scorpion Exo-Apex Eclipse full-face helmet is lightweight, aerodynamic, comfortable, and good-looking. Scorpion has developed a seven-layer carbon fiber shell manufacturing process that the Seoul-based company says provides impact energy absorption from any direction, and an outstanding finish. The Exo-Apex Eclipse comes in seven head sizes—XS to 3XL—derived from three shell sizes. Pump-adjustable cheek pads allow for micro-adjustment of the interior fit.
