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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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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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Ducati Releases Specs & Pricing For Its First-Ever Motocross Bike

Justin Hughes — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:44:51 +0000

When Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali described how the company could add value to the motocross segment, he identified three areas: first, the ability to develop motorcycles that are light and reliable at the same time; second, Ducati’s strong expertise in software and electronics and third, the Desmodromic valvetrain. After testing and refinement through competition, Ducati […]

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Beta Alp 4.0 and X: New Budget-Friendly Dual Sports Coming To US

ADV Pulse Staff — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:27:06 +0000

Best known for their trials and enduro motorcycles, Beta has announced the upcoming arrival of the Alp 4.0 dual sport to the United States. The bike has been produced and sold in Europe for more than twenty five years and will make its North American debut as a 2026 model with an overhauled design. Additionally, […]

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BMW Launches All-New Dirt-Focused R 12 G/S Model

ADV Pulse Staff — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:50:30 +0000

BMW has lifted the cover off a new dirt-focused boxer inspired by the brand’s iconic R80 G/S. Called the R 12 G/S, the new machine takes the roadster platform to the next level with chassis developments and electronic refinements tailored for off-road adventures. Showcased in a blend of retro and modern aesthetics, the fresh model […]

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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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Honda CRF300L/Rally Models Receive Suspension Update For 2025

ADV Pulse Staff — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:30:48 +0000

Since their release in 2020, Honda’s CRF300L and its adventure-ready ‘Rally’ variant have been popular options for riders looking for a dual sport that is approachable, reliable and economical. For the new year, the two trusty mules receive a refresh with updates that Honda says are aimed at improving handling, convenience and styling. The freshly-announced […]

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Suzuki Announces Pricing and Pre-Order Offer For New DR-Z4S

ADV Pulse Staff — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:48:18 +0000

Three months after dropping the news of a next-gen DR-Z4S for 2025 to replace the aging DR-Z400S, Suzuki has announced they have opened pre-orders for the much-anticipated machine. The new model was unveiled at EICMA, but aside from a launch date being kept under wraps, the Japanese brand also withheld its price. Suzuki USA has […]

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Watch: Moto Morini X-Cape 650 Walkthru and First Ride Impressions

Rob Dabney — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:37:57 +0000

These days we are spoiled by choice with so many adventure bikes to choose from in the mid-sized category. One model we tested recently that stood out as a great value for an entry-level machine, with a surprising number of premium features, was the Moto Morini X-Cape 650., The budget-friendly adventurer produces 60 HP from […]

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Moto Morini Releases Specs & Pricing For New X-Cape 700

Rob Dabney — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:28:10 +0000

We were pleasantly surprised with the Moto Morini X-Cape 650 after testing it last year on several trips. With so many new middleweight ADVs entering the market, it could have easily gotten lost in the crowd, but it proved to be a well-equipped, versatile and a decently off-road capable entry-level machine with a budget-friendly price. […]

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