Jamie Elvidge, Author at ADV Pulse

KTM Forced To Halt Production Once Again

Jamie Elvidge — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:53:15 +0000

It’s déjà vu in Mattighofen, Austria, where KTM has once again shut down its production lines, this time until at least the end of July. The official reason? A lack of parts. But more specifically, there’s not enough cash to pay for parts. Workers learned of the production shutdown last Thursday via a video message […]

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Verge E-Motorcycle Sets World Record For Distance On Single Charge

Jamie Elvidge — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:12:30 +0000

Range anxiety has long been a key concern for motorcyclists considering the switch from gas-powered engines to electric alternatives — especially among adventure riders, who often venture far from established infrastructure. But if a Guinness World Record set in late March is any indication, winning the fight for real-world range remains a top priority for […]

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Ewan and Charley’s ‘Long Way Home’ Trailer & Launch Date Released

Jamie Elvidge — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:11:57 +0000

Motorcycling’s favorite bromance is back on the road with the new Long Way installment, ‘Long Way Home,’ featuring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on a 10,000-mile ride from McGregor’s home in Scotland to Boorman’s home in England. The 10-part series — set to premiere May 9 on Apple TV+ — won’t feature the adventure bikes […]

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Watch: Rally-Inspired KTM 690 Adventure R Prototype Spied

Jamie Elvidge — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:51:16 +0000

As the dust continues to settle around KTM’s protracted financial troubles, a comeback is taking shape—not in balance sheets, but in the form of new motorcycles like this nearly production-ready prototype, currently being referred to as a “690 Rally,” which was spotted in Austria undergoing testing. The bike, photographed by powersports paparazzo Bernhard Höhne, blends […]

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Meet Dust Trail, A Rally-Inspired Build For The New Himalayan 450

Jamie Elvidge — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:40:33 +0000

One thing we can all agree on is that Royal Enfield’s new 450 Himalayan looks pretty darn attractive right out of the box, its modern-retro vibe turning heads, while offering a significant jump in performance over its predecessor at an approachable price. Introduced last year, improvements include a liquid-cooled powerplant with 65% more power, a […]

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REV’IT! Debuts Next-Gen ‘Sand 5’ ADV Suit With Range Of Updates

Jamie Elvidge — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:43:45 +0000

When REV’IT! first rolled out its original Sand adventure touring suit in 2006, it quickly caught the attention of riders looking to tackle off-road trails and changing weather without breaking the bank. Rugged enough for dirt riding — and thanks to smart layering with waterproof and thermal liners — flexible enough to handle any season, […]

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HJC Debuts New Premium Dual Sport and Flip-Up ADV Helmets

Jamie Elvidge — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:28:31 +0000

Korean-based HJC has been in the head protection game since 1971 and has consistently been ranked as one of the world’s top producers of motorcycle helmets. Renowned for offering a wide variety of quality options at approachable prices, HJC is solidifying its presence in the adventure riding world by introducing two new versatile helmets: the […]

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KTM To Resume Production After Creditors Approve Restructuring Plan

Jamie Elvidge — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:56:28 +0000

KTM’s dance with financial peril appears to be winding down after a simple majority of creditors (more than 50 percent of entities holding at least 50 percent of total claims) approved a restructuring plan presented by its parent company, Pierer Mobility. The plan involves a one-time cash payout equaling 30 percent of each approved creditor’s […]

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Couple Riding The World Detained & Charged With Espionage In Iran

Jamie Elvidge — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:29:31 +0000

A British couple on a round-the-world motorcycle journey has been detained in Iran and charged with espionage. Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who set off from London last October on a quest to explore different cultures and document global perspectives, were arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps while crossing central Iran in early January. Zero […]

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Major Creditor Clashes With KTM Ahead Of Crucial Restructuring Vote

Jamie Elvidge — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:36:47 +0000

KTM AG is facing pushback from a major U.S. creditor as it heads toward a crucial debt restructuring vote on February 25th. The issue centers on American hedge fund Whitebox Advisors LLC, which holds KTM’s Schuldschein promissory notes and has accused the Austrian manufacturer of using “delaying tactics” to avoid negotiations over its alternative proposal. […]

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