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Drop Your Kickstand in Billings, MT

Drop Your Kickstand in Billings, MT

Montana sits atop every motorcyclist's bucket list of destinations with its vast, scenic terrain from Rocky Mountain peaks to sandstone bluffs. The picture-perfect routes winding their way through Big Sky Country are incentive enough to prioritize visiting Montana, but spending time between rides in the state’s largest

Welcome to 2024 BMW MOA Kentucky State Rally

Welcome to 2024 BMW MOA Kentucky State Rally

The motorcycle rally season is in full swing, with events being organized left and right. BMW Motorcycle Owners of America joins the fray with the 2024 BMW MOA Kentucky State Rally. This get-together marks the fourth iteration of this now-annual rally. This year’s event takes place on September 6-8

2024 KTM Adventure Rider Rally Heads to South Dakota

2024 KTM Adventure Rider Rally Heads to South Dakota

Each year, the KTM Adventure Rider Rally brings together KTM enthusiasts and ADV riders for a few fun-filled days of bouncing along the trails. This year’s event takes motorcyclists to the Black Hills of South Dakota. The 2024 KTM Adventure Rider Rally will take place in Deadwood, SD, on

Moto Guzzi’s Northeast Demo Tour in Full Swing

Moto Guzzi’s Northeast Demo Tour in Full Swing

Some motorcyclists may have already visited the iconic Italian motorcycle marque Moto Guzzi on its Northeast Demo Tour. If not, you still have several chances to go try the company's latest and greatest machines. The 2024 Moto Guzzi Northeast Demo Tour aims to bring the brand to the

2024 Yamaha MT-09

2024 Yamaha MT-09

The new fourth-generation 2024 Yamaha MT-09’s character is flat out a mirror of its rider. Are you reserved and domesticated? So is the MT-09. Are you feral and excitable? Well, so is the MT-09. Simply put, don’t fear it and don’t underestimate it. This hyper naked middleweight,

Explore the Desert at Joshua Tree National Park

Explore the Desert at Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park sits in southeastern California, roughly two and a half hours from the bustle of Los Angeles. Motorcyclists looking to escape from the metropolis to the rugged beauty of the high desert can’t do much better than point their front wheels to Joshua Tree. And there’

Nelson-Rigg Trails End Tool Roll

Nelson-Rigg Trails End Tool Roll

The Nelson-Rigg Trails End is a compact tool roll crafted from abrasion- and tear-resistant materials for those rough rides. Available in small (13.75 by 10.5 inches) and large (17 by 16 inches) sizes, the roll slips easily into a tank bag, pannier, or a tool roll compartment. The

Preview: 2024 Special Collectors Issue

Preview: 2024 Special Collectors Issue

The 2024 RoadRUNNER Special Collector's Issue is now available to PRE-ORDER. This issue highlights eight completely new motorcycle tour stories, alongside trip planning information and stunning photos. This collection of articles takes you from the (surprisingly snowy) desert canyons of Arizona to Jolly Old England. Follow our moto

Mitigation Strategies When Riding in Extreme Heat

Mitigation Strategies When Riding in Extreme Heat

Extreme heat is when temperatures and/or humidity levels are noticeably above historical averages. In 2001 some 300 deaths were, reportedly, caused by excessive heat exposure. As we roll into the middle of summer, thermometers already have reached record highs in many parts of the country. Heat Related Health Risks

Royal Enfield Launches Rentals and Tours Operation

Royal Enfield Launches Rentals and Tours Operation

Royal Enfield is looking to offer riders an easier and more convenient way to get on tours—naturally on Royal Enfield motorcycles. To this end, the company has launched Royal Enfield Rental and Tours, an international program providing motorcycles and travel options in various locations. At launch, the Rentals and

Mosko Moto's Bates Mototel Opens for the Season with BDR Parking

Mosko Moto's Bates Mototel Opens for the Season with BDR Parking

The prime summer riding season is here, which means the Bates Mototel is now open to motorcyclists. If you’re heading out to Washington state this summer, this campground makes for a great home base for exploring the northwest. The Bates Mototel, operated by motorcycle luggage manufacturer Mosko Moto, is

The Meaning Of It All

The Meaning Of It All

The following is a transcription of a handwritten letter that arrived at the RoadRUNNER office in early March. The letter caught us off-guard with its directness and honesty, and while our original plan was to only respond to the writer, we thought you might also want to hear his story.

4 Handy Fanttik Tools to Keep Your Ride Going

4 Handy Fanttik Tools to Keep Your Ride Going

You’re on a motorcycle tour far from home, so you’ve spent the night at a hotel. You get up in the morning, ready to ride, only to find you hit a nail yesterday and now your tire is empty. Or maybe your battery has died, or some other

SW-Motech Dusc Case

SW-Motech Dusc Case

SW-Motech has introduced the new Dusc hard-shell case system. Versatility is the name of the game with the lightweight Dusc case. It can be installed as a top or side case on an ADV or sport-touring bike. The case’s dual-layer construction allows its outer ABS frame to deform upon

Two-Up Touring

Part of the enjoyment of motorcycle travel is sharing the experience with others, particularly doing so with non-riding passengers who are experiencing the exhilaration of motorcycling for the first time. Whether it’s a trip around the block or a journey cross-country, it’s important for a rider to properly

Riser App

Route planning, navigation, group communication… You need a lot of apps and programs for that, or you can use Riser. The Riser App (now owned by Cardo) wraps multiple functionalities into one convenient package. You can plan routes, receive turn-by-turn navigation, record your rides, and organize ride groups—and that’

4 Unique Places to Stay Near Durango, CO

4 Unique Places to Stay Near Durango, CO

Durango, CO, is a first-class motorcycling destination. With majestic mountains all around, this town is a gateway to a motorcycle wonderland. First and foremost, the Million Dollar Highway begins roughly 50 miles north of Durango, offering excellent mountain curves. Of course, there are also SR 145 and 62 that take

COG Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary with 2024 National Rally

COG Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary with 2024 National Rally

If you’re a fan of the Kawasaki Concours/GTR motorcycles, you’re surely aware of the Concours Owners Group (COG). This volunteer organization has been serving the interests of Concours fans worldwide for quite a while—three and a half decades, in fact. This year marks COG’s 35th

Triumph Reveals 2025 Trident 660 Tribute Edition

Triumph Reveals 2025 Trident 660 Tribute Edition

The Triumph Trident has an interesting history of existing, disappearing, and then returning before vanishing once more. In 2020, the company introduced the Trident 660 which has done well for itself, selling a total of 35,600 units. With 2025 coming around soon(ish), this new Trident will turn five

SW-Motech Offers Full Accessory Line for 2024 BMW R 1300 GS

SW-Motech Offers Full Accessory Line for 2024 BMW R 1300 GS

Upon its launch, the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS redefined the motorcycle, with a slimmer profile, lower weight, and many other features. That, however, means that accessories made for older GS models may not fit the bike’s newest iteration. SW-Motech is fueling GS adventurers’ ambitions with a full catalog

City Escape: Ashland, Oregon

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City Escape: Ashland, Oregon

Ashland, OR, is far from any major city, and that is probably the greatest part of its allure. The remoteness, along with the region’s mountainous topography, is the reason you’ll find a good number of fantastic, traffic-free motorcycle roads in the area. Among the very best is the

REV’IT! Opens First Physical Store in Denver, CO

REV’IT! Opens First Physical Store in Denver, CO

REV’IT! is a popular motorcycle gear store, but so American motorcyclists have only been able to buy its products online. Now things have changed and riders can shop at REV’IT! physically at the company’s first U.S. store. The first REV’IT! retail location opened its doors

10 US Riding Destinations with Bizarre Names

10 US Riding Destinations with Bizarre Names

Some riding destinations in North America have evocative, awe-inspiring names, like the Blue Ridge Parkway or the Sea to Sky Highway. The names for some other places are… Less so. Many locations in the U.S. have decidedly mind-boggling names. But that makes them worth taking your bike to—if

Race of the Titans

Race of the Titans

The year was 1992, the place was the Isle of Man, and the riders were Steve Hislop and Carl Fogarty. What ensued was one of the most legendary motorcycle races in the history of Isle of Man Senior TT—and you can now easily share this tale with kids. Race

Comfy Earrings

If you're tired of having sharp earrings press into the side of your head while you ride, worry no more! Comfy Earrings feature a slim profile and wide flat back. With no sharp end to dig into your skin, you can finally maintain your style and stay comfortable