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How to Create and Edit GPX Files with GPX.Studio

How to Create and Edit GPX Files with GPX.Studio

These days, most motorcycle touring riders use GPS routes and tracks to navigate on motorcycle tours. Whether you use your phone or a dedicated navigator, the routes typically come as GPX files. Finding pre-made GPX tracks can be easy. RoadRUNNER, for example, offers print subscribers GPS files back to the

Technology Ebbs and Flows—A Letter From Florian

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Technology Ebbs and Flows—A Letter From Florian

Not that many years ago, every time I ventured out on a motorcycle tour for the magazine, I brought along a dizzying array of tech. Most importantly (at the time), my Garmin had the planned route, and if something came up along the way, it didn’t take me long

The New Black Arrow—2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

The New Black Arrow—2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

The Husqvarna Svartpilen is a fun and capable little machine that has achieved a reasonable degree of popularity among riders. This year, Husky is supersizing the scrambler-inspired machine with the Svartpilen 801. This new Black Arrow (that’s what Svartpilen stands for) is the largest-displacement naked motorcycle in Husqvarna’s

KTM Offers Warranty Extensions to All Street Bike Models

KTM Offers Warranty Extensions to All Street Bike Models

KTM is contacting you about your motorcycle’s extended warranty. More precisely, your 2024 street bike’s warranty period can almost double if you get it serviced. The Austrian moto manufacturer has announced that it’s extending the warranty periods of certain 2024 KTM street motorcycles equipped with the LC8

2024 Harley-Davidson Lineup: Glides and CVOs

2024 Harley-Davidson Lineup: Glides and CVOs

Harley-Davidson has produced enough classic motorcycles that it could probably never again introduce anything new and still be perfectly fine. Yet, the Motor Company isn’t resting on its laurels and has announced some significant updates. The 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide and Road Glide models have received a fairly comprehensive

Speed the Wheel: A Father, a Son, and a Motorcycle

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Speed the Wheel: A Father, a Son, and a Motorcycle

The object of my adolescent desires and unflinching obsession was the Honda Trail 70. A photo collage of the bike adorned the wall above my bed. But how were I to acquire the funds needed to purchase said motorcycle at the age of 12? My father solved that puzzle by

Review: Heart of The Valley Motel—Maggie Valley, NC

Review: Heart of The Valley Motel—Maggie Valley, NC

In summer 2023, Florian and I met up with our giveaway winner, Christina, and her friend, Jennifer, for a Shamrock Tour® out of Maggie Valley, NC. We planned the ride for early June, just before the busy season began, and we basically had Maggie Valley to ourselves—aside from a

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650—First Look

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650—First Look

Custom motorcycles—some riders like them, some dislike them, and some would like to like them but getting started with one can be daunting. Royal Enfield’s machines have always been fertile ground for customizations, thanks to their intentionally simple design. Now, the company is making it even easier to

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

We’ve all (hopefully) been there, out on a mountain ride and feeling absolutely gobsmacked by the scenery. So, you stop and snap a photo, hoping to capture the power and grandeur of the mountains. But when you look at your picture the mountains look tiny (like hills at a

First VA All Female Ride Takes to Hampton Roads in July

First VA All Female Ride Takes to Hampton Roads in July

Virginia is calling every motorcycle-riding woman this summer. The first Virginia All Female Ride will see crowds of lady motorcyclists take to the streets of the Hampton Roads area from Portsmouth, VA, on July 19-21. This female-centric riding event is open to all women riders, no matter when you started

Photography: Heiko Mandl, BMW

A Life of Design: Heinrich Full Interview

Edgar Heinrich worked at the BMW Motorrad Design Studio, apart from a short interruption, since 1987. At the end of 2023, he decided it was time to retire from his leading position and handed the design department’s reins over to Alexander Buckan. Without any conspicuous image cultivation, at his

Keep Your Bolts Bolted

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Keep Your Bolts Bolted

It’s truly a marvel that the clockwork cacophony of motorcycle parts—all designed, manufactured, and arranged so precisely—hold together and continue to function for thousands and thousands of miles. However, something as simple as one bolt coming loose can absolutely wreck your engine or other critical system on

Review: Sky Ridge Yurts—Bryson City, NC

Review: Sky Ridge Yurts—Bryson City, NC

Sky Ridge Yurts is a glamping haven perched high on a mountainous ridge line. The promise of a view that could "take your breath away" wasn't an exaggeration—it was a reality that unfolded before our eyes. Descending on Sky Ridge felt like stumbling upon a

Riding Sober and Legal Responsibilities

Riding Sober and Legal Responsibilities

In previous articles, I’ve talked about the dangers of riding after consuming alcohol. Not only does it put your life and the lives of others in jeopardy, but it also can bury you in a legal mess if you cause an accident while under the influence. Do you know

First Look: BMW R nineT and R 12

First Look: BMW R nineT and R 12

In 2013, the BMW R nineT married the look of classic Bavarian machines with then-modern electronics. Over the next 10 years, it would spawn BMW’s entire Heritage motorcycle series. The company is introducing new members to the Heritage line this year with the 2024 R 12 and R 12

2024 Yamaha Ténéré 700—Still Performing

2024 Yamaha Ténéré 700—Still Performing

For 2024, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 boasts a few upgrades for a nominal price increase of $300, from $10,499 to $10,799. Among the new features are a color TFT display, ABS that is switchable to the rear wheel or both wheels, an updated handlebar switch, and LED indicators.

BMW Unveils New F Series Motorcycles

BMW Unveils New F Series Motorcycles

BMW is serving up a real treat for riders with a penchant for mid-range ADV bikes. The German moto company has announced not one but three new additions to its F series—the 2024 F 800 GS, F 900 GS, and F 900 GS Adventure. Each motorcycle is powered by

Great Bike Portraits in Five Steps

Great Bike Portraits in Five Steps

You know you've met a fellow rider when they take out their phone to show you a picture of their ride. Most have a snapshot after a wash or while on a trip. But if you want to be the person with the awesome photo of your bike

The Triumph Factory: Holy Ground of Motorcycles

The Triumph Factory: Holy Ground of Motorcycles

Tucked away in the middle of England, about halfway between London and Manchester, sits the town of Hinckley. It’s unclear when it was founded, but its recorded history goes back to Anglo-Saxon times, which ended in 1066. A bit more recently, in 1988, Triumph Motorcycles Ltd set up shop

BMW Reveals Paul Yaffe’s Custom R 18 One Eight ‘C’

BMW Reveals Paul Yaffe’s Custom R 18 One Eight ‘C’

Paul Yaffe is something of a legend in the motorcycle customization world. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, he has designed and built dozens of incredible custom bikes. His latest creation was revealed at the 2024 MBE Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy. Yaffe’s latest customized masterpiece

Royal Enfield ‘Build. Train. Race’ Returns for 2024

Royal Enfield ‘Build. Train. Race’ Returns for 2024

For the past four years, Royal Enfield’s Build. Train. Race (BTR) program has trained women riders for serious motorcycle racing. The program is now returning for its fifth road and flat track racing season. The BTR program aims to introduce riding women into the moto racing community, no matter

13 Important Things to Remember When Traveling Internationally

13 Important Things to Remember When Traveling Internationally

International travel is a fantastic way to see new sights, meet amazing people, and broaden your horizons. Whether you’re riding a motorcycle or doing any other kind of travel, foreign countries can give you a whole new perspective on life. But traveling cross-border is a different beast from domestic

All Kids Bike Celebrates a Successful 2023

All Kids Bike Celebrates a Successful 2023

Riding on two wheels is a useful skill to have, whether the vehicle under you is powered by pedals or an engine. To that end, All Kids Bike has an ambitious goal—the national program aims to teach every child in the U.S. to ride a bicycle. Although the

RoadRUNNER Presents: Motorcycles & Coffee with Florian

RoadRUNNER Presents: Motorcycles & Coffee with Florian

Welcome to Motorcycles & Coffee, a new video series by RoadRUNNER. Have you ever wondered about all the moto travel stories our contributors haven’t been able to share in our magazine or on our website? Florian Neuhauser, the editor-in-chief of RoadRUNNER magazine, set out to hear those stories—and

Suzuki Offers a Special Deal on GSX-8R

Suzuki Offers a Special Deal on GSX-8R

The new riding season is just about here—and for many riders, that means looking for a new ride to take to the road. Suzuki is offering a special deal for every rider looking to add a new sport machine to their garage. Suzuki’s 800 series is a versatile