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Think you’re too unfit, too inexperienced, or simply too old to tackle a proper off-road motorcycle adventure? Think again. Here’s how one self-confessed desk jockey prepared himself to take on the Sa…
Dunlop has officially introduced the Geomax EN92, a next‑generation enduro competition tire designed to replace the EN91 and broaden performance across the varied terrain typical of modern enduro even…
Pura Vida—Slowing Down in Costa Rica Motorcycle Dual Sport Ride
After a motorcycle crash, the bike usually gets most of the attention. It is easy to look at broken fairings, bent bars, scraped cases, or a twisted front end and assume the motorcycle tells the whole…
For more than a decade, Backcountry Discovery Routes has been synonymous with exploration. What started as a grassroots effort to map a handful of off‑pavement routes has grown into a nationwide netwo…
The September 2026 issue of Rider Magazine has arrived! On the cover: The BMW R nineT 100 Years Edition commemorates BMW Motorrad’s centennial. Photo by Kevin Wing Additional stories in the September…
BMW Motorrad is working on a new midsize GS, recently spotted in prototype form. The move follows the launch of the F 450 GS at EICMA 2025, which replaced the G 310 GS and marked a fresh start for BMW…
Colorado is a tale of two topographies. The eastern third of the state, roughly everything east of Interstate 25, is part of the Great Plains, a vast grassland known for its rolling terrain and lack o…
Since 1974, Rider has shared stories about the places motorcycles can take us. Through mountain passes, desert highways, coastal roads, and small-town America, we’ve celebrated the simple idea that th…
I remember riding the Tenere 700 off-road for the first time back in 2019 thinking, “this feels a lot like a rally bike.” It was light, slender and agile for a twin-cylinder ADV, with excellent enduro…
Discover the best waterfall motorcycle rides in America, featuring scenic roads, unforgettable destinations, and spectacular waterfalls worth the journey.
The Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. road-racing program wrapped up its 2026 run at Mid-Ohio, where Jasmine Noelle claimed the championship during the double-header event. The first race of the double-…
The Mecum Monterey Auction is right around the corner, taking place Aug. 13-15 during Monterey Car Week. Amidst the many collectable cars that’ll be up for auction, a slew of rare and unique motorcycl…
From deserted beaches and muddy trails to towering canyons, twisting mountain passes, and one of the world's greatest waterfalls, southern Brazil has all the ingredients for an unforgettable motorcycl…
Want to cross the Pyrenees on two wheels without sticking to the tarmac? A network of gravel trails, rocky climbs and twisting mountain tracks offers an adventurous alternative, and you don't need to…
CFMOTO has expanded its adventure lineup with the introduction of the manufacturer’s third ADV, the CFMOTO Ibex 950. Joining the Ibex 450 and 800 E, the 950 offers a step up for those wanting even mor…
Ride Missouri Route 66 from St. Louis to Joplin with Rider magazine's travel guide featuring historic attractions, scenic roads, lodging, food stops, and trip tips.
The 2026 Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. Championship wrapped up in thrilling fashion at Williams Grove Speedway, where Emma Gottsch claimed the title after a season of close competition.
Indian Motorcycle celebrates the 86th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Indian’s role in that inaugural 1938 rally with a new limited-edition model, the Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis SD Edition. The…